ULTIMATE MORTAL KOMBAT 3 Arcade1up FULL REVIEW!

Let’s take a look at the Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 home arcade machine from Arcade1up! This cabinet features an epic game lineup of 12 Midway arcade classics including Mortal Kombat, MK2, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Rampage, Gauntlet, Defender, Joust, Toobin’, Wizard of Wor, Bubbles, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper. The cabinet artwork is awesome as well! #arcade1up #mortalkombat #retrogaming

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Where does the Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 machine rank in your favorite Arcade1up cabinets?

[@capricornman89]

#1

[@RTXGAMING]

Im glad I picked it up when I did. It seems to be hard to find for sale anywhere.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@RTXGAMING yeah this one has become super hard to find. Very cool cabinet!

[@RTXGAMING]

@3rdFloorArcade My only issue with cab is that the marquee blocks part of your screen if you play standing up. I had to add bed risers to solve it.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@RTXGAMING yeah that is a pretty big design flaw with this. I always play this machine sitting down on a stool.

[@damienmcgee4543]

Nothing like having arcades in your home. Bring back the arcade days 🎮🎮🎮

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Those arcade days were some great times. The 80’s and 90’s were a fun era to grow up in!

[@ericvonbergen7223]

Wow, between the j-panel lit just right and that side art, that cab really pops.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

I love the look of this machine. That light up j panel is a really good addition!

[@dtgfunk]

Thanks for the review Jason! The cab looks pretty sweet with that front lighted MK3 panel that you mentioned. It almost looks better than the top marquee imo. Anyway glad to also see some Joust love at the end there, thank you love that game

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks brother! So far I’m really enjoying this machine. The light up front is a nice addition. I got a bunch of Joust games in earlier this morning, love that game also! 👍

[@ChrisPBacon198]

This Brings Back Memories I Was Eleven Years Old When This Came out in The Arcade Simpler Times 🙂💯

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Those were some great times 👍

[@musicmike2840]

Great review!! Always enjoy your videos!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks MusicMike I really appreciate that! Hope you’re having a good weekend 👍

[@GothamCityHoodNews]

Great video, as alwaysJason! Brought this cabinet lil while ago to complete my MK wall. At first didnt see the value in this cab because of MK2 legacy that came a few months back! But after thinking about it for a year, i decided to mod my MK2 cab in Defender cab with Defender partycade PCB and buy the correct panel from 99 Live Arcade!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks so much! Your modded Defender cab sounds pretty awesome. That Defender partycade PCB has an epic games list.

[@btgbkcs7644]

I just assembled mine Wednesday. It seems to have one of the best (if not the best) build quality of all my arcades. The only issue has been my y-splitter cable was defective so the marquee and J-panel don’t light up together (they work separately if you plug them directly into the pcb). They were very responsive and are sending me a new cable. Loving it otherwise.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

That’s great they are sending out another y-splitter cable. Mine went together super easy also, I think it was the fastest build I’ve had so far. 👍

[@JesterTester]

Great looking cabinet, Jason. Enjoy buddy.👍

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks brother! I’m really enjoying this one so far. 👍

[@atranfanatic]

Whew! Finally all caught up! lol I was behind about 4 or 5 months with your videos. But all good now and I'll try to keep up from this point moving forward. You have such a positive attitude and make the videos enjoyable to watch! I'm so anxious to get my Ridge Racer together! I got it for $299 from Best Buy during Black Friday week. I was so happy when the price dropped on that cabinet! I'm going to enjoy it in stock form. Then make it my ultimate racing cabinet! I might do that board mod to try out firs (which has a ton of racing games built in and it should be a plug and play deal) But I'll probably do that before throwing a PC in it. Well see what happens. lol

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks so much brother, I really appreciate you checking the videos out! Your new Ridge Racer will be awesome, I kept mine stock but still a big fan of it. That’s great you got that 299 deal around the holidays, what a steal! 👍

[@ChrisPBacon198]

It's Very Spot on With The Actual Arcade From back in The Day I Love it

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks for checking out the video Chris!

[@johndavid7430]

I love the light up marquees on this cabinet. Purchased it from Sam’s this last December. The number 1 Arcade 1 UP cabinet I have is the Sega Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder. I would rank the Ultimate Mortal Kombat cabinet right behind the Golden Axe Death Adder cabinet.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Nice! I agree that Golden Axe machine is one of the best Arcade1up has put out. Thanks for checking out the video John! 👍

[@ChrisC488]

Great review and arcade Jason! I also bought this cab around the holidays. I've been going back and forth on scooping mk30th to have the trilogy but after having Golden tee 3d in my arcade I can't justify buying another cab with a TN monitor without a major price drop.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks Chris! I’ve been trying to avoid the TN monitors also although I kind of want that Shaq NBA Jam is the price drops.

[@drwho9319]

Arcade 1up should sell this cabinet. Shame they don’t make these

[@boba_rhett]

Ooh! She’s pretty. Def looks good dude. 1, 2, and 3 were for sure my favs. Only really played the first on Genesis, but my buds and I frequented the mall on weekends for 2. When 3 came out we were actually pissed at first they replaced the cabs…however, then we played 3. Haha. Blown away!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Haha that’s awesome! I remember when that first one came out on the Genesis, it was so good!

[@daviddeming1916]

Bout time bro!! 😂😂 Looks awesome!! Great video as always!!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Lol Thanks David much appreciated brother! I’ve been sitting on this cab for months now. You were right, this cab is awesome. I just need that riser booster.

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

I really like that lower light up marquee. It looks pretty nice. Maybe I didn't catch it but did you buy this to replace an older MK cabinet or do you have them all now?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Yeah I like that light up front panel also, it’s perfect on this cab. I sold my MK2 Legacy a couple months ago to a friend so this one is pretty much just replacing that one. Thanks for checking out the video brother!

[@xXhiwakaXx]

The Umk3 cabinet is really nice Jason! I can see why you picked this one up at $299 as the visuals and the quality of the overall cabinet is really good. The light up front panel(where the controls are at) is an amazing touch that adds to the overall cabinet appearance which Ac1up needs to have more on for legacy cabinets, etc. Just as you have stated, I wish that the games lineup was a bit different excluding the Mortal Kombat games but overall I think that it's a nice addition to the 3rd floor arcade. Now would you sell off the other Mk cabinet or will you keep it with the Umk3 cabinet? Keep the reviews coming as I still enjoy your content on this channel! Take care Jason!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks so much xXhiwakaXx, much appreciated my friend! It’s an awesome machine especially at 299. I sold my MK2 cab a couple months ago so this one is replacing that. With the new MK2 deluxe coming soon, there’s a chance I might pick that up. Hope you’re doing well brother, great to hear from you. 👍

[@ggcade8896]

I bought this last year I think in April. I paid a total of $475 from Sam’s Club. I caught fomo because I was actually convinced they were going to be the only retailer offering it. Then the $199 sale happened and made me sick. Is what it is though. Anyway the cab is Gorgeous and looks very high quality. I like it way better than the MK2 artwork version. That said, now I want the MK2 deluxe, or MK4 if they offer it. Excellent review as always Sir 👍

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks GG Cade 88, much appreciated brother! That’s happened to me a few times also with having a cab drop in price a lot after paying full price. I think I paid 600 for ridge racer then it went down to $299. I’m really liking this UMK3 cab a lot, I’ll be tempted to pair it with the new MK2 Deluxe when it comes out. Thanks again for checking out the video, hope you’re enjoying the weekend 👍

[@cMARVEL360]

Great review! You know your shooting method and how you do your videos is so consistent, it itself is becoming Nostalgic. LOL! It took me back to when I first saw your channel. One thing I have been wondering for a long time is your closing segment.... What are you playing Alpha 3 On?! 😅

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks cMARVEL360, I really appreciate that! Dude that is so funny and I can’t believe it’s been almost 3 years of making KZbin videos. Hope you’re having a good weekend man!

[@PAXBISONICA]

I will double your purchase price for this. Ultimate MK3 is my all time favorite arcade machine. I must have this.

[@stuntz0rZ]

don't do it. it has to be worth at least $1,000. Since it's sold out everywhere.

[@PAXBISONICA]

​​@@stuntz0rZ 😂 far from it actually. I spoke way too soon when I left that comment. I've since had the opportunity to buy one locally online for $250 and I'm not happy with it at all. Besides it "looking" good, it's terrible. The design makes it impossible to enjoy the gameplay and it doesn't even include WiFi. Not only that, I can actually buy the real deal full size working arcade machine for $1200, again locally. I left that initial comment BEFORE I knew wth I was even talking about. That UMK3 Arcade 1 up machine looks good to the eyes. Other than that, it sucks.

[@nerdloftgaming]

MK or MKII are my bucket list Mortal Kombat cab to pickup, but this looks amazing! Beautiful addition to your collection 👍

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks Nerd Loft Gaming! A1UP has that new MKll Deluxe machine coming out in the near future, you think you’re picking that up?

[@nerdloftgaming]

@@3rdFloorArcade oh yeah, I saw that! I don't know if I will because I don't have the room anymore - but I've been saying that since the last four cabs, haha

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@nerdloftgaming haha I’m on the fence with that new one too. Might depend on if they use the good monitor.

[@Ti-JAC]

Nice! Good collection.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks so much Don, I really appreciate you checking it out 👍

[@evilgeniusentertainment]

Great looking cab. Only real knock on any of the MK/SF cabs is that they're a bit too small for 2 bigger guys to comfortably play against each other, and as you mention, they're too short. I do wish that the hidden characters were unlocked as it's pretty hard to unlock them otherwise. Funnily enough, the game I end up playing the most on the MKII cab is TAPPER, because the controls are perfect for it. Great video as always brother!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks dude, I really appreciate you checking out the video! Tapper does play really good on there, I’m a big fan of that game too. I agree it’s definitely tough to get two bigger guys playing on there. Whenever they end up doing a Street Fighter or MK pro series with the larger, wider deck I will probably sell a machine to pick one of those up. Hoping for a Street Fighter Alpha pro series specifically. 👍

[@evilgeniusentertainment]

You got man!

[@bear0118]

The hidden characters aren't unlocked for ultimate MK3 on this? How do you unlock and keep unlocked on arcade especially after its unplugged.

[@evilgeniusentertainment]

I know it is possible - there's a few videos (and ways) to unlock them, but I haven't tried doing it.

[@TboneTenEighties]

Do yourself a favor and get the 4" riser booster from Buy Stuff Arcades. Brings the cab up to perfect height and fits very nice. I guess A1Up never stood in front of their cab creation SMH FFS LOL. I own the MKII Legacy (My favorite midway MK cab). Purchased it for $199 without custom riser or light up marquee. Made total sense for me personally because I feel A1Up butchered the light up marquee on that cab. Also I hate the wings look. So I knew I was replacing that immediately anyway. After some add-ons I now have a MKII cab that I wanted from the start. Gonna make a vid sometime soon. Yes this is a nice cab. I would get the AGF delux marquee (it's a absolute homerun IMO) and the booster for sure though. That's just me though. Good stuff J..Enjoy! my man

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks TboneNY10, much appreciated brother! I am definitely picking up one of those boosters for this. A1UP definitely made some design flaws on this one with the viewing issue and those awkward wings by the marquee. I think the booster will make a huge difference here. 🐉

[@ThorKCade]

Although I'm terrible at fighters, the Midway Legacy collection is stuffed with some of my all-time favorite games so I was trying to decide which to get when I stumbled across a deal for this one for $199. If this only had WiFi and online features (particularly spectate mode), it would be perfect.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Online leaderboards and matches would have definitely been awesome on here. I missed the $199 deal but was happy to see it for $299 at Walmart. Thanks for checking out the video Thor KC! 👍

[@gothamcityarcade]

Great video and review as always! UMK 3 is a beautiful cab, but I have to say Outrun and Golden Axe is still my favorite cab because sega ran the arcade back in the day, Jason!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks Gotham City Arcade, I really appreciate you checking out the video! That Outrun machine is one I missed out on, looks really awesome. Sega definitely has some epic arcade titles. 👍

[@gothamcityarcade]

@3rdFloorArcade what do think should the next drive cab?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@gothamcityarcade hoping for a Daytona USA! What about you? I’m also hoping for a Lethal Enforcers shooting cab at some point.

[@gothamcityarcade]

@3rdFloorArcade I would love to see Daytona USA with local and Co-op play! But arcade1up have guaranteed that it will work outside the box! I would like to see is a Taito or Data East or Konami Legacy! There is a petition going around for the data east/robocop cab, did you sign it?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@gothamcityarcade I haven’t heard about that petition but I’ll definitely sign it. That would be an amazing cabinet.

[@KING_KONK]

I love this cab it’s my favorite one

[@3rdFloorArcade]

It’s awesome, I’m so glad I picked it up 👍

[@KING_KONK]

@@3rdFloorArcade it’s so great and completes the mortal kombat line

[@vader86davedestephanis]

Again found same deal mine comes tomorrow, great review love the 3rd floor!!!! And how about 2nd light up on cab like pac man one, I am not worried about online good for me and i am 5'8" haha good view, enjoy the week!

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks so much Dave, that’s awesome you snagged up the same deal on this cab! It’s a great machine, I’m really enjoying it so far. And I love the artwork and light up front panel. Hope you’re having a great weekend brother!

[@tdubpinoy13]

I just wanted your opinion. I have tmnt, t2, and mvc2. Since you've played most of the cabs I'm trying to decide between nba jam nfl blitz and mk2 deluxe. What would u go with?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

I’d go with either Blitz or Mk2 Deluxe. With your current lineup there I’d say MK2 Deluxe would slide in there pretty good.

[@supermetalgamerman5930]

Cool review as always . I just got that cab for my son at the sams sale for $199 around Xmas . I loved the artwork n extra light n hes an MK fan . I’m going to do a short review on my channel This week . I did a handful of cool mods to it . I added a riser it’s def too small that’s my biggest complaint . Plus my pcb died after a week lol

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Looking forward to seeing your review! I agree with this cab being too short, I’m going to pick up one of those boosters also. That stinks your pcb died so fast, did A1UP send another one out to you?

[@supermetalgamerman5930]

@@3rdFloorArcade yep but they were busy after Xmas Took them about 5 days to respond but then got it out quick In the meantime I took out my defender pcb n put it in there so my son could still play n it worked fine Then switched it back out

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@supermetalgamerman5930 that’s awesome you had the Defender pcb to pop in there in the meantime 👍

[@supermetalgamerman5930]

kzbin.infosoDpKZI4_7M?feature=share. Tried my own little twist on the review I’ll do a full one too with the mods but wanted to try a little series like this .

[@adamtrogdon959]

You guys never mention about how pixelated the games on the machines are

[@marcludwick512]

I wanted this one so bad last year, looks so badass. Only could find it on Sam's club website and I'm not a member. Had to settle for the MK2 version.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks for checking out the video Marc. It’s a great machine, I think it is currently available on Walmart’s site still for 299. 👍

[@marcludwick512]

@@3rdFloorArcade Ok, thanks. That's a great deal. Love the channel.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@marcludwick512 thanks Marc, much appreciated!

[@majorhah8309]

Another great review! Enjoy the newest edition to the 3rd Floor Arcade.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Thanks MajorHAH, I really appreciate that. Looking forward to putting this one right next to the Marvel Super Heroes machine. 👍

[@majorhah8309]

@@3rdFloorArcade does the 3rd Floor Arcade have in it Killer Instinct? If so, perhaps an online game sometime.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@majorhah8309 I don’t have KI unfortunately. I almost jumped on that $299 deal a while back. Do you have any of the Street Fighter cabs that are online? I’m down for some matches.

[@majorhah8309]

@@3rdFloorArcade I don’t at the moment. Only have a small selection of cabs at the moment. Killer Instinct was my latest purchase. Slowly building my inventory.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

@@majorhah8309 nice! I gotta get a KI cab. Maybe that will be next.

[@BeachNative78]

Hi, Jason! So my UMK3 cab started acting up. The screen will automatically turn off. The marquee and J panel are still lit though. Do have any idea why by any chance?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Hey dude, the first thing I would do is unplug everything even the pcb and then plug it all back in. Something might be loose.

[@BeachNative78]

@@3rdFloorArcade Thanks, bro. I’ll def give that a try.

[@TheCornerCade]

Is this going in the upstairs arcade or the bottom?

[@3rdFloorArcade]

This one is going upstairs. I sold the MK2 Legacy a couple months ago so this is just replacing that one.

[@CrazyCarnivore]

What is this cabinet called and where did you get it? I looked on 1up and I don't see any cabinets with multiple games.

[@3rdFloorArcade]

This one is the Ultimate MK3 Midway Legacy cabinet. It was sold at Walmart for awhile and also Sams Club a couple years ago.

[@CrazyCarnivore]

​@@3rdFloorArcadewhat a gem! I gotta hunt one down now. Thanks for the info! Happy gaming!

[@youssefbihi4832]

hello, where did you buy the stool? Thanks

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Hi there. I got that stool from Walmart online.

[@sgoral1988]

How did you get it for $299? It was listed for $499 and sold out super quick

[@3rdFloorArcade]

Walmart online had a bunch of them for $299 right around the holidays. And then they increased the price eventually.

[@VarnerTrey]

Does that version have brutalities

[@slapshot68]

I think there’s a way to unlock the hidden characters without putting the codes in