These Mini Arcades are Everywhere! | MyArcade's Micro Players

[@DavidPCM]

One thing that isn't mentioned here is that MyArcade is actually just a rebranding of the company known as dreamGear, a company who specialized in making unlicensed/pirated NES/VT03 plug 'n plays and other devices in the 2000s. They changed to the MyArcade branding sometime in 2016.

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

Gross, now I regret buying any of their Garbage.

[@FrameRater]

My God, really? I'm pinning that, I've never heard this before but it seems you're right.

[@illford]

@@Pacmanfan-po9rn why, you buy stuff from other garbage companies so it won't do much.

[@ChaseMC215]

I have one of those consoles, with a controler instead of it being ran on 3 AAA batteries.... Shane from Rerez made a video on the small plug and play console from dreamGear in his Worst Ever series

[@donovanstringer7411]

I KNEW IT. I FORGOT THEIR NAME BUT I SWORE IT WAS THEM

[@DoomRater]

The absolute funniest thing I can think of is if Ben Heck were to tear one of these arcades down and discover that it's not the NOAC but all of the NES ports burned onto the same ARM implementation and a hard wired short that selects which game it actually plays. He actually did this with a previous run of devices on the Ben Heck Show while he was still part of it, and one game actually contained four different games and all you needed was a selector switch to change between the games. After which he not only miniaturized the already minimal design to make it actually keychain sized, I think his changes actually made it easier and more comfortable to play.

[@Level1Sword]

"I'm probably not going to actually play them, which is funny because if they didn't function I doubt I would have actually bought them." I, too, am guilty of this with my collection 😫

[@TremiRodomi]

Hey, I'm that deleted Twitter account from the beginning (wanted a new Twitter account and a fresh start, really), can confirm the fact they stole that Don Doko Don 2 translation is still true. Otherwise, great video on these!

[@ParanoidThalyyMVS]

I feel like I know you from somewhere, hmm... Can't quite put my finger on it though.

[@elieeee6]

There’s actually a version of Tetris that was exclusively made for my arcade ps mappy was actually released on the virtual console back on the wii

[@otaking3582]

Actually the version of Mappy on Virtual Console was the original arcade ROM

[@jorts_master69]

I actually bought that Tetris one on impulse while I was out recently since it caught my eye at the right time (I've been addicted to that game like crack lately)

[@Adalwolf17]

Seeing those all lined up and on like an actual arcade is making me want to get the whole set.

[@Isaacfess]

I like little miniature things like this, that hit of nostalgia is awesome too.

[@ShinSHOGO]

That brings up an interesting note about Bubble Bobble These versions are literally impossible to fully complete, because it’s single player only

[@CelticShae]

Especially in these days where we are spending so much time inside our homes, lighting and decor make such a difference. I'm a big fan of the idea behind having these to give a sense of warmth and nostalgia. I'm working on building my own arcade cabinet for the same reason. Will I play it? Sure. However, 99% of the time, I just want the DigDug arcade demo running in the background.

[@JohnGotts]

You can mod a certain model of Tiny Arcade to play four games, rather than just the one game. I was also able to mod a My Arcade to play two games. Hint: Check for zero ohm resistors on the circuit board.

[@misterzygarde6431]

You know, if Nintendo brought back the NES Classic, it’d be cool if they made a portable arcade machine that mimicked the PlayChoice-10

[@Cutie_Poxx]

Now that would be rad.

[@TokuWaffle]

Imagine if they also sold ROM chips to play more games with

[@MrSRArter]

I'd like to see an Arcade1up Sega machine that includes Sega Mega Play games.

[@MrSRArter]

1:41 I actually bought the Data East Pixel Player before knowing about the stolen stuff in it. Not only that it contains stolen MapleStory music, it also contains a ROM hack of Balloon Fight. They actually get a proper license from a company but MyArcade felt the need to put in stolen stuff anyways.

[@muffinboymcgee7411]

Dig Dug also never got a western release on NES, even though Dig Dug 2 did. As a side note, the majority of Namco's NES releases and several of their Famicom games (Including Mappy, Dig Dug and Galaxian) got released as Namco Museum Archives Volumes 1 and 2 on modern consoles and PC. It also includes brand new NES ports of Gaplus and Pac-Man Championship Edition.

[@otaking3582]

Personally I'm one of those people that would rather learn to make my own arcade machine using a Raspberry Pi and load it up with ROM's. Certainly better than one of those overpriced Arcade1Up machines...

[@goaway20]

I'm same as you, well kinda. I ended up gutting an old arcade machine, shoved my last gaming PC in it, modified it so my old 4:3 monitor can fit in and made a locking mechanism for my fight sticks. Mame with lunch box makes it really easy to use while giving it a nice UI.

[@otaking3582]

@@goaway20 That sounds like slightly more trouble than just building something from scratch, but whatever works for you

[@Chaos89P]

@@goaway20 I'd like to do that with a Switch dock.

[@GrumpyIan]

@@otaking3582 depends on one hand he saves time from cutting wood and assembly. Downside he has to remove the components and has to take the stuff to a place that accepts electronic waste.

[@DaisyChaine]

oooooooo look at the cool programmer guy here

[@mattcrowell5875]

When I was like 11 I got one of those dreamGEAR bootleg handheld consoles from Toys R Us, it was the horizontal model, and I had more fun pointing out the stolen assets than the actual hardware and games provided.

[@Dragoonglue]

I have the Galaga one and yeah, it looks nice on the shelf. My main two gripes are the fact that it uses the NES ROM instead of the arcade one and the fact that tha image in incorrectly scalled and exhibits pixel shimmering (it stretches a 256 x 240 image all over a 320 x 240 panel). If they had used some kind of image interpolation it would have looked amazing as the panel itself is 4:3, the same aspect ratio NES games were on CRTs.

[@isbragg]

I own the My Arcade Namco Museum Mini Player. It's a little larger than these Micro Players, and includes the original arcade ROMs of a number of Namco classics, as well as a few Sega Genesis games that weren't released in arcades.

[@isbragg]

Included games, for anyone curious: Pac-Man, Pac-Mania, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig Dug, Dig Dug II, Dragon Spirit, Mappy, Phelios, The Tower of Druaga, Xevious, Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder 2, Battle City, Sky Kid, Splatterhouse, Splatterhouse 2, Rolling Thunder 3, Pac-Attack (named Pac-Panic in this collection), Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures.

[@Biscuit-Triscuit]

Mappy is such an underrated game. It’s cute, fun, easy to play, it’s perfect! Really sucks it never reached the height of Dig Dug or Galaga

[@randysmith7094]

Rally-X and Bosconian were available on Jakks TV plug and games, which was another custom single chip system.

[@rexthesheep]

Hello from Australia! I see these around at EB Games a lot and they're on our local Amazon too. I've been tempted by the Dig Dug (a childhood fave of mine) and Mappy ones in particular before, but as it so happens I ended up finding a great deal on their GBA Famicom Minis versions not too long ago. Back to MyArcade, I don't necessarily mind that they're Famiclones either, though like, they've done it because it's cheaper to manufacture that way. They're still endearing as heck though and if I had a little more money to splash around, I could see myself collecting these.

[@icecoldbluesonic]

"My Arcade" is a pretty nice name

[@ericamaya2467]

This video made me realize how much Namco music classic jontron used.

[@Etech_Shorts]

On a select few of the micro players, if you hold up+start upon powering it on, a hidden input test menu appears with stolen music from mighty final fight.

[@markahlers6011]

Most of the pre 1985 arcade games ported to the NES were near arcade perfect. Dig Dug, Bubble Bobble, and Galaga in particular.

[@ramgladore]

I have a whole bunch of these. I bought em up as soon as I saw them. I got Dig Dug, Karate Champ, Galaga, Galaxian, Bad Dudes, Pacman, Ms.Pacman, Burger Time, Contra and Street Fighter 2. I also got some mini arcade machines from Arcade Classics that made Wreck-it-Ralph, Tetris and Mortal Kombat. Then I got a bunch of those micro arcade machines from Tiny Arcade. I have Pacman, Ms.Pacman, Space Invaders, Tetris and Ninja Turtles which seems to be an entirely new game. Maybe made in Java but seems to be a very dumbed down port of the TMNT Arcade game. I also bought a Space Invaders plug&play from the Dollar General The only one I opened was the Tiny Arcade MsPacman which was my first buy but I decided not to open any of the rest of them.

[@TackyRackyComixNEO]

This essentially turned into an episode of Oddity Archive in a way. Not a bad thing, I love these kinds of looks at such esoteric, vaguely grey-market-ish products.

[@axelprino]

I didn't knew that Mappy never got a proper release on the NES, mostly because my experience was with famiclones and Mappy was relatively common on multicarts.

[@02DooD]

NES/Famicom Mappy is available through Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 now. I have it one switch. Neat port, but it still bothers me Mappy Arcade isn't even on the systems own Namco Museum.

[@lutherheggs451]

Kinda like how they want to sell arcade ports of Ikari Warriors but it has zero continues and the game was literally made to eat up quarters

[@thedungeondelver]

I'm not sure about later models, but the earlier ones actually have 4 roms inside. The one featured, as well as Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and I forget what the 4th was. You have to hack the circuit boards, but some folks have instructions on how to add a switch or knob to the case to switch between the ROM images.

[@adamsaintgermain6622]

nice gravis pad mention, reminds me of the jazz jackrabbit days

[@ryder.goose.]

I have a nice handful of varying mini arcade machines. I have one of these my arcade ones because I found it on clearance for like 5 bucks

[@johncenaplayingstarcraft9580]

they sell half-size recreations in my local walmart

[@mjbgames4963]

WOAH! I Have The Galaga MyArcade Model! As Well As A MyArcade PAC-MAN Pocket Player! btw your videos never cease me! Imma binge! :)

[@etech4_flipnote]

So they’ve actually been releasing a newer line of micro players that have roms that are very close to the arcade roms. They are called micro player pro

[@DustyTheKitty]

They're a cute novelty but I think I'd sooner invest in a quarter size cabinet instead, more room for customization and more than one arcade classic with a raspberry pi, plus they're be more comfortable too, granted the price difference but I'd be looking for the more long term.

[@ChristianWS.]

Wouldn't it be better a Bar Top? It has a usable size, looks nice, and you can comfortably use it.

[@DustyTheKitty]

@@ChristianWS. A bar top would also be a great option, I mean in the perfect world I'd go the whole hog and get a fill sized cabinet but hot darn are those mofo's expensive.. Oooohh, or one of those fancy table cabinets! :D

[@likesflower]

Was that sofa shot Ashens inspired? I sort off see some of your content as a very nice change of perspective in some of the themes he tackles. Hopefully you'll get to collab with him some time in the future. I'm sure you'll eventually get big too, i can tell you put a a fair bit of effort in most of your videos.

[@hellacia8151]

They have a namco museum and space invaders one which both use arcade roms

[@djbloodshot]

Loved the shoutout to gravis gamepads

[@ruccsacc]

Everytime I see a new Framerater vid: YEA FRAMERATER!

[@jamesbond1986007]

the gravis gamepad from back in the day playing emulator games on the computer instead of using the keyboard

[@Cutie_Poxx]

I actually wouldn't mind a mini arcade at home. Looks really neat !

[@keithfulkerson]

I got the Did Dug one for $5 on clearance. There are guides out there to hack them and unlock the other games that are already on the chip. I also added a second button for Rolling Thunder.

[@baalfgames5318]

I didn't know that the makers of SuperEpic The Entertainment Wars made Arcade machines.

[@TheWorstThingEver]

I think these things are cool. I want to get a Pacman one. And I agree -- Bosconian would be awesome.

[@robypal97]

Ashens is that you?

[@reagandow850]

Try using duck duck go as a search engine. Google is absolutely filtered and outright censored

[@RHM087]

As an alternative I rather enjoy BasicFun's Arcade Classics series; unfortunately the LCD, NES-ROM versions are Wal-Mart exclusives. The marquees also don't light up and they're smaller than the MyArcade units, and there is no MicroUSB port so they can't be left on in demo mode, for those that do have it; however, they are reasonably nice units for their price, about the same as the SuperImpulse ones. Interestingly, for the Rampage unit, the ROM was modified to include Ralph the wolf.

[@gsilver0]

It's not quite the same as these, but I bought a Neo Geo Mini last year. The price per game is pretty good, and I like a lot of SNK franchises.

[@bonebreakingaction6815]

I have almost all of them and they are awesome out of all the mini arcades my micro is the way to go.

[@beauwalker9820]

I have some of these, MyArcade's stuff isn't bad. Wish Nintendo, Sega, Konami, and such made more stuff like this. (Or license them.) NES Galaxian & Mappy are pretty good. Dug Dug on NES was a Japan exclusive too, except on Wii/3DS Virtual Console.

[@Sinn0100]

I don't know man, the cost of four or five of these and you almost have enough for an Arcade 1up cab plus the cost of the multiplug and now you have the riser.

[@elgigante2001]

For the price these My Arcade machines are nice. I've been trying to track down the Burger Time one which is as hard if not harder to find than Mappy.

[@_The_Worst_]

Yeah, those thangs aren't to shabby...👌🏼💯✔

[@consvolt-void]

Now they have a street fighter 2 and space invaders.With the arcade rom

[@ptbunz2501]

Its definitely interesting to see these devices. I think I may purchase one in the future as well. I really hope they do Bring a version of Sinstar as I've only played the port for PSOne.

[@SylveonTrapito]

I undestand the NES ports for each one except Bubble Bobble. The difference between arcade and NES is Night and day. If I buy a dedicated machine just for that game I want the arcade version

[@charleschamp9826]

Do they come with a cable and a block to plug the cable into the wall? Or do you have to get those separately? I'm like, one of the only 3 people that doesn't have a ton of spares just laying around everywhere.

[@FrameRater]

Unfortunately they do not.

[@WA_Stokins]

I owned a myarcade game boy-type unit, and it also had a stolen fan translation.

[@onldhes]

I'm going to get obscure here, but I'd kill for My Arcade to get the rights to Donpachi or DoDonpachi and just reskin the Contra machine. Playing the game with that stick though would be a nightmare, but I'd love to just have the demo playing on my desk.

[@gianyrivera1082]

there needs to be a machine full of cave games

[@shartlord]

you can get a good arcade1up countercade for the cost of like 3 of these

[@cabbusses]

Can you actually get to Bubble Bobble's good ending without 2-player in this?

[@Colonel-Llama]

I tested and yes, you can. You don’t even need to take the secret route!

[@cabbusses]

@@Colonel-Llama That is actually a tweak that must have required some effort. It was good of then to consider it.

[@Nestalgba92023]

@@Colonel-Llama You mean the NES port, right?

[@Colonel-Llama]

@@Nestalgba92023 They removed all conditions for the best ending on the My Arcade version so you get it no matter what

[@Twinklethefox9022]

I bought 3 of these before. From a different company. I got them at Walmart for 20 dollars I want to say

[@archive8080]

Its not for practicality, its for novelty. They ooze nostalgia.

[@marccaselle8108]

I think it's a cop out that my arcade use the NES roms and not the arcade version. If other manufacturers can slap the arcade ROM on there why won't my arcade do it.

[@supermariofan772003]

1:17 LEE

[@WalkingRoscoe]

Unboxing is a snap.

[@lor8262]

I absloutey love that we live in a time where there are so many options for home arcade units, I own 3 of the Worlds smallest arcades just to line up since I think they look the best of the smaller units with thier over hang and light up marque, but even playing simpler games like Mrs.pacman can be quite cramped Wich I don't mind as when I want the arcade experience I just play namco museum with a fight stick. Not long ago I decided to get a numskull Galaga unit and dear God I love this thing (even if my wallet didn't). It's extremely good for both play and looks and I think it strikes that balance the best of all the home arcades. It has such a demanding presence even, to bad il probably never buy a second one as I'd love to have a row of them one day.

[@DankRedditMemes]

I... really don't think they're asking the copyright holders for anything

[@leosierras9643]

Reminds me of the ion iCade Jr.

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

My phone screen was OFF, put phone in my pocket, this video starts playing. I get the message OK!!

[@akumapup]

Wish you had made this video early. I had found a bunch of Mappy units at my walmart clearances for 5 dollars

[@02DooD]

What I don't understand is their art of Data East character. Peter Pepper from Burgertime looks like a bootleg version of himself on the artwork used on these. They literally redrew him and he looks stupid with the wrong letter on his hat. Oh god what the fuck did they do to Joe and Mac?

[@JIrish780]

I believe the artwork we know best is owned by Midway, not Data East, so MyArcade had to come up with something similar but legally distinct.

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

These My Arcades are fun, even if they are using NES Roms. Their 40th Anniversary was listed as having an Arcade like port, BUT this isn't true, in fact it's a re-issue of a Pocket Handheld similar to a game gear. The game itself is a homebrew with terrible sound. If you want a better quality product get your self an Arcade 1Up Countercade which can have up to 4 games on each cabinet which are Arcade ROMS.

[@angrytheclown801]

So, how does ending Bubble Bobble work here? You're required to have a second player to get the real ending?

[@wendyokoopa7048]

But does it come in qbert? BTW love your taste in games with bubble bobble. It was the first true co op arcade game. You couldn't beat it without player 2

[@lyrxcz2xd261]

I have one and it of space invader. But I wanna get the mk version

[@Blueflag04]

i want to own some of them at some point

[@markahlers6011]

My big question is why hasn't Nintendo come out with any of their Classics on Mini Arcade machines?? Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Junior, Mario Brothers, and Popeye in particular would be great cabinets. I'm surprised Nintendo has not caught on to this yet.

[@FrameRater]

I suppose their Game & Watch handhelds count, loosely. I think Nintendo is very selective when it comes to making these things, and given the G&W handhelds didn't seem to make a HUGE dent in the market I imagine they aren't seeing a need to expand that stuff any further. Just a guess though.

[@markahlers6011]

My only issue with Dig Dug is that Dig Dug moves at the same speed as in the arcade port. Unfortunately the monsters move 10-15% faster on the NES port making arcade patterns impossible beyond round 32 My high on arcade Dig Dug is 2.41 million (round 181) and my high on NES/My Arcade is a mere 620,250 - round 55. With the exception of Gslaga - NES ports of early 80's arcade games are more difficult than their arcade counterparts.

[@reptilez13]

Am I the only one who nostalgia is irrelevent? Im more into the stuff I didnt play in the 90s... Other than a couple systems I guess, everything else I buy or play is systems I didnt have, games I missed etc. Nostalgia is silly to me lol, but I love retro (and modern for that matter) games and gaming.

[@ViciousAlienKlown]

MyArcade's Micro Players have a few features that stand out like USB plug arcade sticks or dPad option and batteries. The actual cabinets are nice. But the NES roms and the controls aren't that good. Basic Fun's players control better. I love the Super Impulse keychain players.

[@blockyoxwinkle5829]

These things feel like they should be 10$ at most. They're not close enough replicas to be that novel and they're not arcade perfect enough to be worth playing

[@polygon7745]

Could maybe soon you'll review for the Polymega? (Whenever it out) id like to see an expert such as yourself know best in's and suggestions and what flaws the system as they call it the Ultimate Emulation Machine as of this day of age.

[@lewisaino]

Sometimes Nostalgia is just greed.

[@Pacmanfan-po9rn]

I paid £60 for the Namco Museum My Arcade Player when it normally sells for £120. Fantastic for the player.

[@trendyy._.6365]

i got a my arcade sytem for my birthday out of nowhere worst birthday ever

[@jccretro6904]

I have the pac-man my arcade, I just hate it when I turn it off my high score is set back default

[@sesa1076]

How hard would it have been for them to allow output to a tv?. I love my Galaga though. It’s actually really fun, and since it’s my favorite game and the Atari X didn’t have it, well....that means my second-favorite game Dig Dug’s on the list now too.

[@FrameRater]

Well, it would no doubt increase the cost of production. I don't think these things need it anyways, it's just a novelty. Controlling it externally would just suck.

[@sesa1076]

@@FrameRater I look at my Ms. Pac-Man plug and play joystick as a novelty too, but I enjoy playing it on the tv screen. I’m sure it would have been more expensive but an output would happier fun. I don’t really find them as uncomfortable to hold as a lot if people seem to.

[@tabletboy1967]

All that money for roms that have been free since 2000.

[@adamrowe1051]

Have you seen New wave toys? replicade?

[@mcorleonep]

Eh... I would prefer if they had the real arcade ROMs. Hence why the Sega Astro City is great! 37 arcade games in one unit and you can hook it up to the TV as well...

[@lakotaguidinger9590]

I had the Go Gamer portable!!!!! Ok, so it’s not ACTUALLY stolen NES roms. The games seem very similar to the NES technology wise, but they are not pirated whatsoever It still sucked though

[@linklickz]

isnt the nes mappy on steam

[@MrSRArter]

Yes, as part of Namco Museum Archives.

[@illusionizeZero]

I used my arcade and put a raspberry pi to make a emulator machine 😎

[@alexveilleux2462]

I have a mini arcade with only pirated nes games from my arcade. Yes it's a shady compagny.

[@alex_-yz9to]

Wait but doesn't bubble bobble need 2 players to finish the story?... You are kinda locked in the bad ending without a second player

[@justinleffler2491]

If you have any you want to sell i collect these i have all most all in the collection , always looking for more

[@chainswordcs]

thanks for bringing attention to the myarcade shady stuff, i always got bad vibes from their selection of almost-definitely crap handhelds with 200+ "retro" games on them or whatever. usually nothing licensed, i wouldnt be surprised if some was pirated but i honestly figured theyd all be shitty nes homebrew by the company

[@trey9382]

I once picked up that go gamer from a b&m. I knew it wouldn't be good, but nothing prepared me for how dogshit it was lol The d-pad felt awful to use

[@jessragan6714]

Sorry MyArcade, but the internet is forever. I need to take the one I got for five bucks and mod it so I can play all the other games. It's pretty well documented; adding switches that let you change the ROM when it boots.

[@jessragan6714]

I... shouldn't have done that. The jumpers that determine the game you play were bridged by tiny surface mount resistors, and the system won't power on now that they've been removed. I must have screwed up something, somewhere. I mean, at least I gotta assume something went wrong.

[@doormatt3190]

The MyArcade Gamer V portable also has stolen assets within its games as well. I remember vividly that one of games involving a Ninja had the desert background from the one stage in Metal Slug 3 that, as a fan of that series, I recognized immediately.