Wanna hangout today? Let's Play Arcade Games in the basement!

[@arcadesunday4592]

5 years later, and I still love this video. Thanks John for such a great time. Cheers for now!

[@Riz2336]

Always fun to see a laid back straight up arcade gaming vid.

[@MrZ281980]

I love these videos john . somtimes focusing on all the crap that still needs to be done on the broken or unfinished games can be overwhelming. just taking a few hours to play what you have fixed and ejoying them helps rejuvenate the love for them . don't be so hard on yourself about how well you do. I think your biggest problem is having a vast knowledge of the world record scores on these games . then comparing yourself to them . just have fun .

[@PhantomGun4]

oh wow!!! I haven't seen a mario mini candy cabinet since i was 5 at a pizza shop! I remember one game that was in those that was some kind of crime boss zapper game! thanks for bringing that memory back!

[@wildernessgames]

Hogan's Alley ; )

[@Jasons_Arcade_PLUS]

Paperboy is the all time best. I remember playing this in the mall arcade when I was in grade school. Nothing compares.

[@tkkalverm]

The worse thing about converting a poker game to a MAME cabinet is having an 8 way joystick for games that require a 4 way joystick. This is the #1 issue with the X-Arcade tankstick. If you don't put in your own sticks, then the bounce back 8 ways are worthless on the Pac-Man and Donkey Kong games. It is bad on Zoo Keeper, Mr. Do, Frogger, etc as well.

[@wildernessgames]

Zoo Keeper looks great, first time i got a good look at the gameplay. Removing those 2 bricks near the pipe in 1-2 must of been to remove the minus world bug. Bummer. Almost made it to the end of sunday on paperboy, man. Whirlwind is fast wow, sick game man; yeah that cam angle is perfect, totally follow it.

[@TheCobraism]

21:05 Luckiest moment in Mario history then 21:11 Unluckiest moment in Mario history Lol

[@sani8646]

That 'gap' you mentioned @16:50 , is where the blocks are located to enter the minus world glitch for the console versions of the game.

[@Jamie.Laszlo]

I saw one Zookeeper during my whole life. It was in a hotel I stayed at sometime around 1984. I played it all weekend and never forgot about it.

[@PatrickDaniels]

These videos are great! I think you enjoy acquiring more than playing though. I have the same issue! I have 4 pinball machines and 1 arcade and sometimes don't play them for weeks at a time. Just sit, play, record and take it easy! This channel has exploded for many reasons, one being that games are just plain fun. Paperboy is my holy grail. It's a perfect game.

[@dexx2233]

Ahh, Paperboy.. Fun game ;) those sounds are hilarious, haha

[@bneyens]

21:29 - I have been playing a lot of original Mario Bros on NES and have all of those levels memorized. That was fun to watch. Once you beat the Japanese "lost levels" aka SMB 2 its so fun to go back and play the original SMB.

[@delsarcade]

And GREAT call on re-wiring with a new JAMMA wiring harness and switching power supply. I'd do the EXACT same thing.

[@darktetsuya]

always a good time seeing these random arcade plays! yeah you missed the warp to 8 in Super Mario Bros. I'm pretty sure it's in the same place in the Vs. version as the NES one. Pole Position I was never really stellar at, I did play quite a bit of the Namco Museum version, even though it's more of a conversion than an actual emulation like you would see on the midway/atari/williams collections, but still kinda fun. Paperboy I was never really great at either, I think the most I ever played it was on the gameboy which I know is nowhere near the same, but a fun enough port! (and if I were to guess the scores did get wiped when you were in the test menu) awesome arcade videos as always man!!

[@mathesar]

Hi John, new subscriber here, I love your videos and also grew up in the 80's Arcade era, Seeing the various cabinet internals / repairs and really just seeing what makes these games tick is very interesting, I recently watched the whole Jump Bug restore set of videos and thought it was great, Thanks!

[@AnalogX64]

I vaguely remember there was some kind of trick in Pole Position to go really fast, it has something to do with switching the gear and the gas pedal.

[@AdamDIY]

IT'S A JOHNS ARCADE MARATHON!

[@tkkalverm]

Re: Zoo Keeper: A) Can I come over and beat John Hayes' score and B) I find that on Levels 5 and above it is better to keep the BOTTOM open. I am available for tutorials! :)

[@toxicxman5609]

Hey John just wanted to ask you where did you get most of your classic arcades from

[@Yoeddy1]

John, on your Paperboy, you're missing the "Lost Subscriber" music. An up and coming sound project/video perhaps?

[@Johnsarcade]

I am? Really? Hmmmmm

[@Yoeddy1]

Yep, when the "lost subscribers" houses are flashing, there should be a tune that plays. On your game, it's silent.

[@Johnsarcade]

I'll check that out. That's odd.

[@ChrisBlake]

+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech also noted some of the drums in the main soundtrack missing,

[@Johnsarcade]

+Chris Watson think so?? could it be how it was recorded??

[@firehawk6188]

31:50 you're missing sounds on paperboy for canceled subscriptions FYI.

[@Realmasterorder]

Yea Johny m8 enjoyable Video as usuall ! i watch all your Vids but i especially like the game play and the outdoor roaming arcade ones,(as i have mentioned a few times already) Keep it up and stay strong always so God Bless, you keep us some nice company with these vids :)

[@silver_serpent_t731]

Hey John, Do you have any videos on your wall switch turning on all your games at once? I'm currently running multiple surge protectors . Plus I think yours is very cool.

[@wagonet]

Dude miss all the content like this. Rewatching but hope you come back

[@MrZ281980]

you looking forward to "mario maker " for your wii u john ? I agree about using the joystick feels wierd at first . I love playing mega man 2 on my mame cab now with the joystick arcade feel!!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Paper boy is awesome but I can't wait to see IRobot in the basement Great vid mate

[@GoldmineVideoLoot]

Hey jon, thanks for letting us hangout in your arcade, one tip you may wanna think about is getting some camera glasses to allow you to get some good footage of pinball, would be a good pov shot and i dont think they cost very much 😀

[@RoyAuckloo]

great video John, a big breath of fresh air :)

[@Mrvitosound]

this is awesome to start the weekend John ! let me grab a couple beers and relax !

[@Gauntlet1985]

John, the cat's really do love you. lol

[@BadgersGameRoom]

I want to buy a pinball table im totally new to pinball but I want one for my man cave. Any advice or recs?

[@Penfold8]

To this day my wife call's the Mario fireballs "PUTT PUTTs"

[@adambgunn]

Zoo Keeper!!! love that game...

[@RyuHayabusa06]

Damn, so close on Paperboy! lol

[@newenglandwolf7158]

how do you point press?

[@aserta]

LED's are ok, IMO, but only if you keep everything clean and the original parts with the game.

[@tjyoyo3]

I could never be sick of you john :O

[@madconservativecrimefighte9456]

Would it be too much work to go into your title editor screen on your video editing program and cut and paste the picture from your email into it so we can see what you're showing us on paper which is hard to see?

[@newenglandwolf7158]

thank you for telling me that I cant do the tires to screech.

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

fun videos to watch great games

[@newenglandwolf7158]

zoo keeper is almost like fanaf in a way

[@khmam]

7:37 pole position ending

[@ChrisBlake]

The guy with the BAS cab would benefit from joining a UK based forum like ukvac for help.

[@Steve-yu1nd]

Great video as always ur amazing could u try and make the videos a little shorter other than that keep up the amazing videos!!!!

[@Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE]

John-videos all weekend! Woot!

[@Johnsarcade]

I think so. :)

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Thank You!!!

[@delsarcade]

Hey John, If you had to put a cash value for someone to offer on your Whirlwind, what would it be? Also, any suggestions on a starter pin? (I have none, but I loved playing the Whirlwind when I came over last year). Thanks!

[@rick83083]

Gotta ask John, are you getting super mario maker????

[@Johnsarcade]

+Rick Beebe yeah, for sure. I HAVE TO.

[@emilysmith7295]

+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech You should mod a Wii U into a cabinet so you can play Mario Maker in the arcade!

[@frostaxe463]

I play zoo keeper almost every day

[@chandlerlewis3309]

This is so awesome

[@ketchup143]

21:12--JINX!

[@nocountry4oldmen363]

yo john do u like roadblasters

[@randysmith7094]

Hey Guys! I like John. John's so happy and interactive. John's arcade should be a segment on Sesame Street. Would you guys like that? Wouldn't that be exciting? John surrounded by curious muppets. What do you guys think?

[@thepixelgaming3168]

are you getting super mario maker?

[@Johnsarcade]

Yes. I have to.

[@californiakleindiens]

This Guy need a Hantarex US 250 Power Supply. The Connectors go on for this. Monitor, Light, Power and the other Stuff. P.s.: I love your Shows!!!! Greets from Austria!!!

[@theSammyM333]

Daily vlogs John! Just quit your job and keep making these videos :D I really liked that Zookeeper arcade it´s so much better looking than C64 game I had as a kid. I really would like to build my own 80´s arcade and I wanted to know your thoughts about MAME driving sitdown game. I have so little room and I love driving games, but there is so many good games out there.

[@delsarcade]

Hey John, I'm trying to set my video camera to capture the low res monitors for gameplay. What settings do you use on your camera (and what brand and model are you using?). Thanks buddy! Great video as always!

[@Johnsarcade]

I just use auto settings. I have an older Sony handicam

[@delsarcade]

+John's Arcade Game Reviews & Tech Well let me know if you decide to upgrade. I'd take it off your hands. :-)

[@DergEnterprises]

I like when you play the arcade machines, however, I'm not a fan of the pinball games.

[@Huddison]

I want your Basement!

[@thepixelgaming3168]

i am getting a pole position tommarow

[@FictionFactoryGames]

Loved this episode! I'm fine with play-throughs instead of restores, when you feel like playing games. I mean, why have the games if you don't enjoy playing them? If you want to go completely insane, try streaming an afternoon of gameplay on Twitch.

[@jl4557]

Much better than I am at it!

[@RetroPhaeax]

It was much fun! :)

[@newenglandwolf7158]

I never played zoo keeper in my life!

[@MystiqEevee]

Omg you need to best taito game ever imo new zealand story and rainbow islands are solid games to aswell as electric yoyo

[@khmam]

do you like pole position 2

[@keithunderwood8803]

nice arcade bro

[@ramsesdorado5479]

great videos

[@thepixelgaming3168]

you skiped warp zone 6-8 at 19:00

[@locdogg86]

This guys intense....im getting tired listening to him. lol

[@aletaharper5083]

Hai I'm new I am a sub!!

[@thetrafficshop]

Hey John, love your videos. I watch them all. I also collect these beasts myself, though, nothing like yours. I am a millwork contractor by trade, which, is commercial woodworking. If you ever have any questions about materials or fastening methods, please contact me and I'll tell you how we do it in the biz. Keep up the great work. You're the man.

[@newenglandwolf7158]

I hope you're going to play one of you're pins or whirlwind in this video. im making this comment before I wached the video.

[@VDRP]

Does he ever leave the basement?

[@idk-kn6nw]

Yay!

[@MichioMakes]

When you do your graphic design stuff, you should design a new overlay for your table and get rid of that Patriots crap! A John's Arcade table??

[@Johnsarcade]

Yeah. I should. :)

[@matthewcarter3907]

Thx for responding to my comment no ever famous KZbinr has done that to me cheers I feel important thx

[@frostaxe463]

my zoo keeper score 1,548,000

[@wakeenmo2270]

road trip!!!

[@Johnsarcade]

Sounds good. :)

[@newenglandwolf7158]

can you please play doggie doo?

[@johnquillan4694]

Jon i honestly think as the majority think if you would drive and not talk you could be a world champ.....do you rattle on when nobody is around too? hee hee ha ha?

[@fliperama78]

!!!

[@newenglandwolf7158]

YES! whilwind

[@xavierplays9602]

YES!!!!😄😄😄🎫

[@bneyens]

First! I love John!

[@goahead2402]

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