Secret 4-Player Arcade (with build plans!)

For those of you who may not want an arcade cabinet in your living room, we've got you. We made a nice piece of furniture that hides a 4-player arcade in plain sight! You can make this amazing Secret 4-Player Arcade using the digital plans linked below!
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Secret 4-Player Arcade (with build plans!)
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[@AGlimpseInside]

Bob and team just nonchalantly building the most epic gaming rig to probably ever exist. This thing when it all came together really blew my mind. Really great project

[@youtubesuresuckscock]

Nah. Controls are too close to the monitor, it's a bad setup that doesn't even have VRR (emulation on flat panels without VRR is a joke). It's a beginner's setup at best.

[@funstuffonthenet5573]

This is insanely cool and looks more feasible than a lot of arcade coffee table builds I have seen

[@mapsgoonthewall5396]

@@youtubesuresuckscock Totally not trying to argue here, just curious and based on your comment it seems like you may be an enthusiast when it comes to this. I really like this setup but the distance from the screen concerns me now that you mention it. Looking at the plans it appears that it is about 24.25 inches front to back before sliding out the arcade joystick part. One of the rooms I'd like to put something like this in has a 29 inch clearance if I were to remove the door from the henges. So I think that I could easily modify this and make it 1-2 inches longer front to back (would probably go with just 1 inch). Provided that I can find a slider that is an extra inch, and that it can support the weight of an extra inch added to the control board (what the board fitted with arcade sticks is called in the plans), I should be able to get up to an extra 3 inches distance from the screen. In your opinion is that still not enough distance from the screen? I understand that that can differ based on the size of the tv but it seemed like you felt this way in general. Also as for VRR, once again you probably know more about this than me, but could something like a hub to plug all the older consoles into combined with one single output going to a retrotink 5x pro not fix that?

[@alaouiyoussef6150]

​@@youtubesuresuckscock i0000000k0⁰

[@ShopNation]

Love the casual augmented reality in the intro. Keep making us all better, Bob!

[@SP1D3YMC]

I was always taught that with melamine boards to put some masking tape over the area to be cut before you make your line, it helps prevent splintering and chipping off the finish on the boards when you actually cut it!

[@SP1D3YMC]

@@jeremyspecce its great if you're working on a tight budget!

[@kababrutal]

You need proper melamine blade and scoring blade as well

[@Iron_glove]

There is also a pre cut from 1-2mm to cut the melamine layer ;) Then cut again. This makes the cut much proper :)

[@devantibbitts6126]

There’s also a product called Seamfil made by Kampel. Their white (901) is a good match for white melamine.

[@Rob_g988]

I appreciate this

[@Wordsnwood]

"But not everyone has a spouse that wants to have a full size arcade cabinet in their living room"... Now that's a flex, Bob, because we know YOU do. 🤓

[@pacifiedbeaumonte]

No, shes just a dog bc the culture forces her to have to accept some guy that will make her clean everything and do the petty tasks in life while he plays with toys and she can't argue bc he makes fuck loads of money

[@garythree]

Those AR renderings of the cabinet/TV at the start of the video are just next level! Love them!

[@realroforb7676]

Science truly has gone too far.

[@matthysloedolff]

Great project, Bob and team! Best hidden arcade cabinet I have ever seen. I feel your videos and projects have started going to a whole new level recently. I am quite impressed!

[@devoescobar307]

Bob I just gotta say I’ve been watching your videos for almost a decade. I enjoy watching your hair turn gray while I am finishing college. I really don’t have words, you’ve inspired me with many projects I hope you’ve enjoyed making these videos.

[@steveslenderman8953]

Turned out amazing! That subtle outside shell really makes the piece look classy. This will be on my build list, can’t wait for the plans. I’ve been trying to figure out for awhile on how to make an arcade cabinet work and not just sit in the room and be in the way, this is perfect. Thank you for always creating!

[@th3th3]

Uhm I don’t know if you seen but I think the plans have been released now

[@nathanddrews]

Awesome, I was just looking around Pinterest and image searches for "stealth arcade" because I wanted something out of the way, but with some utility. Perfect timing, m'sir!

[@cyrus3055]

Check out Alexandre Chappels arcade build. That thing looks like a cabinet and you flip the front down to reveal the arcade.

[@nathanddrews]

@@cyrus3055 Funny, that was actually the first example I saw that made me think it was possible! The only difference is that I want to do a 4-player version (with two extra controllers for X-Men). I already have all the buttons and joysticks and controller boards as well as a plasma on a 90° rotating wall mount for vertical scrolling shooters and pinball.

[@cyrus3055]

@@nathanddrews Ok nice :D

[@bentaylor6556]

This looks really good! I love watching these videos, as every single video is great content.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you so much!

[@toriam15]

Wow, very impressed!

[@Stoney_Eagle]

That is REALY cool!

[@bubberiffic]

I absolutely love your arcade series, I am literally in the process of completing my first bar top arcade cabinet based on the design principles that you show in your videos. I have designed everything myself, built up a really cool frame with just a jigsaw and a drill, and have worked out all the software sides, and wiring as well. I should be done tomorrow which is really exciting on my end. Thanks so much for the inspiration on everything and keep up the good work! Also I’m only 15!

[@joshualaird5303]

You should post photos of the completed project... Would love to see it :)

[@mattcorrado]

So awesome!

[@foregodandcountry6581]

That looks so cool!

[@ryanparker4717]

This is awesome!!!

[@chrislarimore4096]

I Just Love that Cabinet

[@darthrunis5681]

This Arcade cabinet you made is Awesome

[@danielmuscatell3603]

Like a handsome, unassuming Transformer residing casually in your house. Ready to animate when you’re ready to play. Very cool!

[@lenharding72]

Great timing on this video. I am in a new house and looking at how I want to put up TV's and hide stuff. I LOVE the pin hole jig. I did not know about this so I have had to purchase those piece pre-made which has limits and increases cost. That thing is so easy. And yes, that wood is Heavy but I made built shelves and a door for a under staircase basement closet. Worked great.

[@SiRTazman1834]

Great job, Bob and team! Looks awesome!!

[@hereticsoul666]

Awesome! Beautiful and sturdy. Very nice, thanks for sharing with us!

[@BCricketus]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@TheRealJaCrispy]

This cabinet is incredible! Awesome job.

[@chrismacdonald8846]

That looks awesome

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Loving the addition of 3D models and graphics/animations of the project that have been popping up in videos!

[@devqntsuryuk4648]

So glad you guys did this. I found your channel when you did a regular arcade cabinet awhile ago, and it gave me the idea of making an arcade cabinet where I can plug in my old retro consoles for an all in one sorta like this. It'll be my first big project as soon as I'm in my own space and have the space for it lol. Keep up the great work!

[@haydenhiggins3312]

This is such a cool build

[@imm311]

Incredible build! God bless you and yours!

[@CostumeForge]

This is too awesome!

[@sojourner1999]

That is a great project!

[@JonathanRansom]

Oh the bloopers are always fun to watch...

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

You and your team are doing such a great job, especially with the graphics in the opening - well done!

[@nickkk420]

Great video Bob

[@idiotluggage]

That turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@JointerMark]

A very cool project.

[@howler5000]

Amazing build!!! What a great idea and it looks perfect.

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@KyleVeatch]

Turned out amazing!

[@justinnamilee]

The 3D visuals are awesome, wonderful addition to the content.

[@masontejera506]

Love the new tunes!

[@handymadness]

This is so freaking rad.

[@MrJohn2475]

LOVED IT!

[@KeyBored101]

I love this project

[@grumpywoodchucker]

Awesome!!!

[@sumitandy]

great work

[@Z_IT_IS]

I really like the transition between the natural wood look on the outside and the laminated white

[@mrbrandonmartin388]

The production quality of these videos is next level.

[@Simphome]

Wow, Nostalgia! This is an amazing thing! Not just one, but there are other consoles.

[@rapunzel_boyscout]

This is one of your coolest videos yet!

[@robby4850]

I... i need that

[@mfwoodshop]

Easily one of your best projects. nice design and great function, Nice work!!!

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Pretty swank! Great work, as always! 👍

[@tropicaltexan1]

ILTMS's best are the "secret" projects. Well done!

[@SMABEM]

That's badass.

[@jacob_sooknah_youtube]

I am definitely gonna build this. Nice job Bob.

[@thndrcatcsc]

this was so amazing. love the videos

[@SmoofDizzle]

This is such a rad build!! Also really loved that gaming table project.

[@musthavechannel5262]

Great video. You could put a piece of 1x2 just below the controllers slider lip linking those two blue drawer slide tabs. This would allow a single person to press it down and free both slides.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

I think this is one of the best things you have built. Great job - and I’m not a big video game player.

[@danthemakerman]

This is one of the coolest arcade builds ever! Such an awesome idea!

[@lucascastelein3348]

I appreciate that you guys have been experimenting with different music for these videos.. or at least different genres.

[@jonathanstef3218]

I was waiting to see you open the analog video switch and jumper that to the LED controls, so the cabinet lights up thematically with the chosen console. I dont think Ive ever wanted to build something more than I do right now! Thanks Bob!

[@theawesomer]

Such a really cool build! Love it!

[@davidemonmonari]

You are so inspiring! Thanx!

[@ManfTV]

Very special...... congratulations

[@BigFun1982]

This is an absolutely amazing idea that I think will now be on my bucket list to make.

[@mercury1076]

Great project; very well presented and the finished thing is a work of art.

[@RaccoonHenry]

loving the 3D models superimposed on the shot right next to Bob!!

[@luisatorre857]

Looks really cool!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you so much!

[@ruict]

WOW, NICE.

[@robertball9637]

This is so freaking cool.

[@ogrefade]

I think it's time to revisit this one, and add a self raising monitor/TV at the back of this cabinet. Push a button, and the TV raises up out of the cabinet, revealing the controls, and opening the sides for some hidden light guns like the mx25 retroshooters.

[@zakarymeakin6673]

This is beyond cool. I'm trying to think of something worthy of this video but I can't. Well done Bob and the Team.

[@josephmcallister416]

I have been dreaming of something like this. Thank you for designing it for me

[@eagleninja11]

Super cool y’all! Well done! And thanks for answering my question on the livestream 🙂

[@MikaelBCN]

I recently bought a garage to set up a workshop with a game/cinema room at the end to hang out with friends and family. I was planning on building a batocera powered arcade, then display my old consoles next to it on an old ikea glass cabinet I have around. But man... This inspired the idea of building my own console displaying cabinet with a hidden retrogaming setup. Now I'll have to sleep over it because I really like both ideas!!

[@rezephae]

this music felt new. like it!

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

Awesome content Bob, you make it look easy. Get after it.

[@CybrJames]

OK, this is one of the most fantastic things you guys have done. I have been subscribed for a while now and love your channel. Thank you for all the cool stuff you do. I will go watch the live stream you did of the electronic stuff. Thank you again.

[@johncaldwell1190]

This is my new favorite video. I so want one of these in my house.

[@SlavkosHobbyChannel]

That looks great!

[@klg642002]

Hands down a legendary setup, Congratulations on the channel growth, keep going!!!!

[@bb.cute.channel]

Please build more Arcade Cabinets! They are the most popular videos‼️

[@NguyenTastic]

Great video - loved the 3D render bit at the start, that was impressive.

[@AdamRich1785]

Coolest office space in the world!!

[@brokenantlerworkshop]

Dang! Going to be hard to top this masterpiece! Well done!

[@philsbbs]

great build

[@daisykid3]

I have most of my consoles that I grew up with but I've never had a good way to display them in a way that allowed them to be playable. I've also loved the idea of MAME cabinets since I first heard of them a few years ago but I've never had space for one where it made sense. This piece solves both of those problems beautifully!!! AND it has functioning drawers, AND it has cable management, AND THE SHELVES ARE ADJUSTABLE!!! I need to learn some new skills so I can make one for myself!

[@philabot]

I want one of those!!!! Awesome build

[@Markovanbaston]

Wow, what a great arcade/gaming cabinet. My brother has recently bought some retro consoles and is looking at storage options. I'm sending him this video.

[@volksbugly]

Love this! Just wish I had time to make one.

[@hossman333]

This is sooooooo cool! I plan on making one. 😁 Thank you!!

[@ScottHaun]

EPIC!

[@garwood7258]

Nice!!!

[@prakaashmeenaa]

THAT is SUPERCOOOOOOL.....!!! you're superhero of these things, wish I can make something like this sometime, it's a dream ❤️

[@michaelllanio]

Saying I loved this project is an understatement. I want to make something just like this.

[@leggo0]

So cool!! Could put a bar across in the middle connecting the 2 tabs to extend/retract the slides to one person can just lift from the middle.

[@jimmychowdhury4638]

Hey I recommended the secret arcade cabinet! Glad you guys went for it!

[@greymatter1999]

This is Absolutely Awesome and I would love to have this and have every gaming console ever on it and call it my Ultimate,Entertainment,System,