Marvel Super Heroes Arcade1up Countercade Overview

[@christophmalone6388]

Just got one of these for my office. I can’t fit a 3/4 cab in there, so this is perfect

[@Vinthechad]

This is a really neat countercade. I love the MVC series & i might pick this up whenever it goes on sale

[@paulink]

Goes on sale pretty frequently! I think I saw it as low as $120 at one point. Fairly painless to mod too.

[@thajo310]

Keep us updated on the button change out, great video

[@HYPNOGLANCE87]

Just ordered mines from amazon and I’m hyped.I was wanting to get NBA JAM or MK countercades but this has more variety in its lineup.

[@carll8596]

Looks to me that this series of countercades are the best they’ve ever been, options, good screen, controllers etc! I will be getting some!

[@SNARC15]

The TMNT one I got for Christmas. It does have some small issues (the rerecorded TMNT theme which I'm guessing was for legal reasons and some of the music in Turtles in Time sounds a bit off, and the joysticks are actually the ball shape as opposed to the bats we see here) but in the end I'm enjoying the heck out of it. I want to get this one next.

[@realmchat6665]

Great game lineup, glad they finally improved the screens they are using on countercades, I'm not a fan of the 2 player panel though - if they offered these with a single player control deck, i would be in.

[@paulink]

it would be great if they offered a cheaper variant with single player control panel, with the same usb port for a second player.

[@petermacnab1871]

I would like a countercade with a 17” Screen !

[@paulink]

they have those, they’re called partycades. QVC currently has an exclusive street fighter one for sale.

[@Brianguyanddude]

Ooh this looks really neat. I've been eyeing the 3/4 scale MvC cab for a while but I just can't save up enough for it...this looks like a great alternative though! Since it's got MvC AND Children of the Atom/The Punisher, both of which aren't on the bigger MvC cab for whatever reason. Tho idk just how comfortable it'd really be to play on with that small size...

[@Webshooters1]

It doesn't include Children Of The Atom. This cabinet only includes Marvel Super Heroes, The Punisher, X-Men Vs Street Fighter, and MvC. Not that that's a bad a selection of games mind you and if you mod it it'll be even better but just out of the box, not a bad selection.

[@mcrecordings]

It would be interesting to get a look at the PCBs and see the differences between the two.

[@TheVideoGameNutt]

“Featuring Moo Emulation” Yup, Digital Eclipse is behind this one for sure This means they can also rerelease these titles alongside MvC2 #FREEMVC2

[@R0n1n760]

Man they should have removed Punisher and put Marvel vs Street Fighter instead. That lineup would have been awesome!

[@TheRanblingjohnny]

I don't get why they build a countercade with a screen this small they literally are not saving more than a few bucks. If anything ordering a different batches is likely more pita than using their usual screens.

[@seanmorden7411]

Nice review. Just wish it was online. Take it on the road with you.

[@kevinthorn9672]

Can iy be modded for a mame machine or a diff bigger display?

[@Lasmusic559]

Interesting how this has scanlines while the 3/4 scale one doesn't. 🤔 would be nice if they add it as an update to the full size mvc.

[@benjaminneff1201]

I can't figure out which controllers work for this

[@Bo_Knows_Tecmo]

People hate on the newest countercades but I think they look really nice.

[@Bo_Knows_Tecmo]

@Brian Babin the price is above what I am willing to pay for a 1up countercade. I have 3 of the V2 versions. I also have the SF partycade and that is really cramped and hurts your wrist to play. I am more interested in the nba jam machine but hopefully they will go down in price. For that cost you can get a Chinese Pandora’s Box bartop unit with thousands of games.

[@nerdicusx]

BRO, THIS IS AMAZING!!!

[@LOYALE302]

You should link the two together for 4 player action.

[@megamanicmonkey8755]

Thanks for this!

[@spectralknights2]

This should have HDMI out bec screen is too small. I can't enjoy it that small

[@Aznrocky]

Can you use more than one controller for the usb port via multihub

[@paulink]

Don't think so, unless you mod it.

[@shopping4gems6855]

Do you know if they make a base for the countetcade to make it taller?

[@paulink]

Arcade1up the company does not, and AFAIK, I don't think modding companies make them either, these things are just too small.

[@shopping4gems6855]

@paulink Thanks a bunch, your review was great just placed an order!🙂

[@badabaco]

I have one but I can't get it to do 2 player, I pressed the player 2 start button to start the game but it still started a 1 player match Send help

[@paulink]

in these arcade machines, pressing player 2 start will allow you to play player 2. In order to play both, you will need to press BOTH player 1 and 2’s start.

[@badabaco]

@@paulink I actually just figured it out after commenting. I should have tried harder before asking. Thank you though

[@DarrenClaw2012]

Is it worth it

[@johnny58435]

Great video. How is the screen on down angle?

[@paulink]

I just tried it and it’s not too bad, though the light up marquee actuall is a little distracting to be honest if you’re playing from a top down view. At eye level on a table it’s fine.

[@johnny58435]

Hi @@paulink , so the right, left, up and down angles views all look the same and good? No colors changing or fade out? The reason I ask because I thinking swapping my Vertical Arcade1up Pac-Man countercade with this one.

[@paulink]

@@johnny58435 at 3:46 I do a viewing angle test on video. Personally the viewing angle looks great to me, but I don’t have another countercade to reference so I don’t know what the older ones looked like.

[@johnny58435]

Hi@@paulink , it is cool. I got my in. I swapped my Marvel superheroes screen with my gen2 pac-man Vertical Cabinet. Now both look good. 😊

[@paulink]

@@johnny58435 That’s great to hear! I just ordered the countercade video converter and wasn’t sure if the gen 2 would be compatible with this new gen, so this gives me hope.

[@mr.dreamzzz5242]

Can u use 2 game 🎮 controllers at the same time?? 🤔

[@paulink]

Don't think so, unless you mod it. Would have to use a USB hub.

[@dennismorgan7866]

What buttons will fit in this one?

[@paulink]

Same button size as the 3/4ths cab, so same replacement applies. In order to add sanwa, you’ll need to drill to make the holes bigger.

[@dlegend7469]

I tried putting Happ buttons in my other countercade but there isn’t enough height clearance

[@zombee38]

it looks decent ...including the screen

[@cyklonus1]

In your opinion, do you feel the countercade is actually worth it, if you can play the games on your home console on your home TV??

[@paulink]

Personally, at the price they're going for right now (150) I think this is a great price, regardless of whether or not you can play it on the big screen. But personally for me I just really adore the form factor of a mini arcade, some people might not see it the same way.

[@cyklonus1]

@@paulink yeah I totally hear you. It honestly looks great and I love the fact that it comes with a pretty good amount of games. My ONLY irk is the screen size. But I do like how sharp the image is regardless. Thanks for the review bro, looks like I'll probably get it too lol

[@paulink]

@@cyklonus1 no problem! honestly I've played through 3/4 games arcade modes and I don't even notice the screen size, but I am playing it at eye level.

[@dennismorgan7866]

Have you had any luck fitting new buttons on these?

[@paulink]

I have not attempted modding yet, but I have opened it up and looked at the internals. looks like the same deal with the 3/4ths cabs, but it is a little tight.

[@iTiZaQUeStiOnMaRk]

Can you play Wi-Fi online with people like the Arcade 1up ?

[@paulink]

no, this system has no online capabilities.

[@gman7531]

So on a scale of 1 to 10? 10 being the highest

[@paulink]

at the MSRP of 230, this gets a 7 from me. This cab is very functional, i’ve already beat two games on it but I understand the niche appeal due to it being so small yet a little pricey. If amazon puts it up again for $180, i’d bump my recommendation to a 9.

[@gman7531]

@@paulink thanks yea I agree I'll be waiting for the Amazon price again

[@bdukes8075]

Just curious why you buy both?

[@paulink]

I just love these mini arcades, and marvel vs capcom is a great game.

[@benjaminneff1201]

What controller is that?

[@paulink]

Fighting Commander OCTA, made by hori, officially licensed xbox one/series x controller. Responding to your second question, I would say your standard fare of xbox and playstation USB controllers work on this device.

[@benjaminneff1201]

@@paulink thank you! I plugged in my Xbox one controller and it worked!

[@michaelsuna6248]

so no wi fi?

[@paulink]

no

[@janineharris3601]

I have this one