LAS VEGAS Arcade SOHO | Best arcade in London? 2024 Vlog

[@stuCameraman1]

Yes the sit-down Street fighter 2's used to be on the ground floor right at the back, they had SF2 champion edition and Hyper fighting. I remember that tall manager always walked around and if any machine wasn't working they would fix it and give you some free credits. I'm sure I've got some camcorder footage of Inside as I used to film my friends SF2 battles. My Moroccan mate would take on most challengers and send them on their way. I used to work in boots piccadilly circus so I was in there most of the time. Great memories.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! If you do ever find and upload any camcorder footage from in there, I’d absolutely love to see it! Im really enjoying all the memories that this is unlocking for everyone, its so much fun reading them too! Your Moroccan mate sounds awesome too!!

[@stuCameraman1]

​@@DansOutandAboutyes of course mate👍🏼 I'm currently capturing all my old Hi8 & Video8 camcorder tapes... If I find footage I'll let you know👍🏼

[@freddyflares2757]

Was a regular there back in the 80s and 90s. Upstairs was where all the arcade action was, Gauntlet, Tetris, Raiden, 3 Wonders, a row of fighting games at the back, later they had a Daytona USA by the door that I spent all my money on. Downstairs were pool tables and I never went down there. Towards the noughties the internet became popular, EasyEverything opened 24/7, arcades became secondary places to visit and there was MAME to play whatever arcade game you wanted, what a revelation that was.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! Its all fruit machines and betting terminals upstairs, i was going to pop my head in but everyone looked super sad in there so didnt bother. That sounds like a killer lineup of cabinets and im so glad the video prompted such cool memories, its been so much fun hearing about the different eras of Las Vegas. The internet, mame and xbox live killed arcades in a big way, so its so nice to find places still open and some even thriving. Thanks again for checking it out!

[@konradabel2353]

Considering how many arcades we had in London, there isn't many left now. Greatest loss was when either the Trocadero (Picadilly Circus) closed down, or Namco's (was in the old GLC builiding on the South Bank). Trying to find a pool table is almost as bad now too. ;-)

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! The Trocadero was my favourite arcade - they had all the versus city cabinets, which did go to the heart of gaming, but sadly they had to sell during the epidemic. I can remember playing time killers in there and being amazed at how violent it was as a kid!

[@stevenchan3822]

I spent much time and money on the initial D games in Las Vegas and Goodge Street, good times!

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thank you for checking out the video! I think some of the people commenting (including yourself) probably spent enough to nearly buy the cabinets 😂 im glad the video has pulled up some good memories for you!

[@stuartholmes2193]

Used to go here every night after work on the walk down to Charing Cross from Oxford Street, from the late 80's. So many memories, played the first ever Street Fighter (with the big pads that used to give you blisters), R-Type, Salamander, Pit Fighter, Mortal Combat, Tekken and Bubble Bobble to name but a few, and put too much money in the Bar X fruit machines. All used to be upstairs back then and was just video games and fruities. Happy days!

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out tbe video! Im so glad this is kicking up so many memories! Its a bit different now, but i guess they have to follow the money. Its a shame really, but getting to play super street fighter 2 was alot of fun! Thanks again!

[@icecrush82]

Great place

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! I do really like Las Vegas, but I do wish they had just a few more cabinets, even if they are multi game. I think it would improve the atmosphere, but apart from that, its good fun!!

[@austinsideburns]

oh wow!!! 'no 73 best game ever created', I totally agree!!! There used to be one in the arcade opposite Holloway road tube in the early 90's I must have fed their Wrestlefest cab tons of coins, every Friday after work...

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! My parents used to take me to an arcade where they had wrestlefest on a big rear projection cabinet, i spent every 20p if saved in it and loved it. It never gets old! Take it easy!

[@RetroEdUK]

Cheers for the tour. Not the biggest of places but some decent machines. The Hackney place sounds mega. Have a fab weekend mate.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks fir checking out the video mate, really appreciate it! Im looking forward to heading up there, its sounds like a wonderland! Have a great weekend too!

[@eastwell]

Defender and galaxian i played in there early to late 80s..the memories

[@DansOutandAbout]

I love that! You can still play galaxian on a repro cabinet 😄 Thanks as always for checking out the video, I hope you can get down there for a few credits!

[@freddyflares2757]

The golden era was the best time for video games. Hypersports was in there later too, competition for high scores was fierce on that.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Ah see im a 90s gaming fan - wwf wrestlefest, tmnt, simpsons arcade, street fighter 2. Thats definitely my era! The memories you guys are sharing are great, thanks for taking the time to!

[@GAZZ707]

what a awesome beard mate👍👍 :D :D :D

[@DansOutandAbout]

Ha! Cheers mate! Its a bit of a mess at yhe minute. Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@touchdjlitc]

Around the time of o.g sf2 there and the mini cab office round the corner was the best place i enjoyed most playing..exorcist was on at the trocadero for years then as well random

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@touchdjlitc In the 90s kebab shops and cab offices had the best games! “Brothers kebab” round the corner from me has sf2 rainbow edition. I spent so much time playingjng that and eating chips. I was chubby and happy! 😂 Thabk yoh for checking the video!

[@touchdjlitc]

@@DansOutandAbout it was also 20p for a while at the mini cabs chip shops that I played sf2 double dragon altered beast etc..good times.

[@touchdjlitc]

Subscribed👍🏾

[@DansOutandAbout]

Ah thank you! very much appreciate it!

[@markgreet3543]

Retro is back.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Oh hell yeah!! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@markgreet3543]

@@DansOutandAbout great news my good man, respect to you, first saw market for retro games return 1998,even saw a retro magazine, but wow its back doing well.

[@sumgiimusic8147]

I usually go there to play street fighter after record shopping

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@sumgiimusic8147 Thank you for checking out the video! Now that sounds like a perfect day out!!

[@sumgiimusic8147]

@ . Me and my 16 year old son have been doing this monthly since he bought his first vinyl buy at 8 years old :) Record shop >> Chinese bakery >> arcades ;)

[@DansOutandAbout]

@ Now this is how you shape the next generation! I love that! I hope this tradition continues for years to come for you!! Thats put a big smile on my face! 😁

[@ls.c.5682]

Las Vegas is a fun spot, but London's never been the same since Casino down Goodge Street went. The community there was fantastic.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! I’m hoping I can find some good spots with good community in them, but I’m feeling that it might be a bit of a stretch. Im back out on the hunt in a few weeks and I’ve got a couple of places lined up that will be the closest to what I’m looking for. I’ll keep everyone posted! Cheers mate!

[@estabandesousa9017]

I agree. Used to be a regular at Goodge st during late 90s early 2000's. Uni days.... good times

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@estabandesousa9017 Thanks for checking out the video! Once we find it, its going to be good! That early 2000s feel and awesome games!

[@SonixSquad]

What happened to the Namco Wonderpark? I think it moved to the Tracadero but I used to turn up, put my 50p down and wait my turn to play Tekken 3. They would have a preproduction cabinet there. fun times.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! I do remember Sega world (im sure it was called that!) at the trocadero - maybe that was originally the Namco Wonderpark? I distinctly remember playing timekillers there and nearly falling over with glee after cutting someones arm off! I do know the vs cabinets ended up at the heart of gaming, but speaking to mark on my visit, he sold them on during covid. All these memories everyone are sharing have me really nostalgic - im so pleased everyone is sharing!! Cheers mate!

[@SonixSquad]

@@DansOutandAbout Always nostalgic talking about arcades. Consoles killed em off. I bought my first and only psx purely because of the money I would save from visiting the arcade to play Tekken. Never occurred to me then that the feeling of clashing some complete random players in an arcade with a crowd watching could not be replaced, not even by online more recent versions.

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@SonixSquad thats so true. Online just doesnt cut it for fighters for me. The atmosphere of an arcade in the late 90s / early 2000s just cant be replaced

[@ShapeyFiend]

The original Namco Wonderpark was off Shaftesbury Avenue near Trocadero. Later Namco had another arcade called Namco Funscape in Southbank, which apparently wasn't as good. Trocadero became a SegaWorld for a few years then reverted to independent again.

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@ShapeyFiendawesome bit of info there! I remember the first time going into Seagaworld as a kid and going up the massive escalator, its weird the little things we remember. Cheers!

[@mikechannell727]

Dark Escape 4D rules, the 3D stuff is super effective

[@DansOutandAbout]

Love that! Its tucked away nicely in the corner - always nice to find cool games like this hidden in an arcade! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@mikechannell727]

@@DansOutandAbout No worries! Also the Namco cab is a Namco Noir, it's what you'd play Tekken Tag 2 or Tekken 7 on.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Oh you diamond! I was like “viewlix? Viewlix clone…” and it has the namco/tekken branding 🤦 thanks for the info!

[@PastaSauce.]

Walked past so many times. I’ll have to pop In next time

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thank for checking out the video! Its easily done on a super busy Saturday in Soho - I was really suprised how quiet it was on a weekday. Its definitely worth popping your head in if youve got 30 mins to kill! Cheers!

[@guycalledalex]

NQ64 is a arcade bar in soho that's pretty nice.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Ah yes! I did see it, but I was in town too early to pop in. I was thinking of hitting NQ64 and Four Quaters in the same video to have a bit of a comparison - The problem is that I don’t drink, so ill have to find some recruits to come with me and let me know if the bars are any good! 😂 Thankyou for checking out the video as always!

[@Blackgz]

How did you lose that wrestling match 😮 you were so far ahead 🤦‍♂️

[@DansOutandAbout]

😂 Awful right? I was too busy yakking to the camera 🤦 I’ll get them next time 😂 Thank you so much for checking out the video!!

[@warpingtartfat7569]

Once the screen that had a 15 minute timer went I didn't want to go again

[@DansOutandAbout]

Is that the timed credit? Or is it a different thing?

[@warpingtartfat7569]

@@DansOutandAbout You put £1 for 15 minutes game time They had DB fighterz, Marvel vs Capcom and others I can't remember £4 each and we would play for a whole hour

[@DansOutandAbout]

@@warpingtartfat7569 ah yes - by the sounds of it they may have replaced that with something to make more money. Its a shame as those cabinets are really good fun. Thanks again for checking out the video!

[@andrewrunagall]

L.V. is good, Freeplay City is a lot better, the Shart of Gaming can rot along with it's owner.

[@DansOutandAbout]

Thanks for checking out the video! I’m working my way to Freeplay city and Im excited to get in there early December, it looks incredible!