{"id":71100,"date":"2015-01-01T23:07:25","date_gmt":"2015-01-01T21:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=71100"},"modified":"2015-01-01T23:09:49","modified_gmt":"2015-01-01T21:09:49","slug":"classic-arcade-machines-are-still-the-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/71100-classic-arcade-machines-are-still-the-business","title":{"rendered":"Classic arcade machines are still the business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many South African companies are selling classic arcade machines, making it possible for grown men to once again enjoy Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong.<\/p>\n

Many websites allow people to play classic arcade games for free in their browser, but without a joystick the experience is just not the same.<\/p>\n

To make the experience more authentic you can purchase an X-Arcade joystick, which can be used with a computer or gaming console.<\/p>\n

You can even build your own PC-based arcade machine using an X-Arcade joystick, software like Maximus Arcade, and an emulator.<\/p>\n

However, if you want to get a truly authentic experience there is no better option than purchasing a video arcade machine.<\/p>\n

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Arcade Blaster machines<\/p><\/div>\n

Buying an arcade machine in South Africa<\/h3>\n

There are a few places which sell classic video arcade machines in South Africa, including Arcade Blaster<\/strong><\/a>, Eurasian Entertainment<\/a>,<\/strong> and Game Over<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

I selected Arcade Blaster because of price and time to delivery, and I was not disappointed. The service was excellent, and the newly built arcade machine was delivered within a week.<\/p>\n

There are various game collection options, and I selected the 412-in-1 vertical screen option. It is the selection with all the classics: Pac-Man, Frogger, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Pinball Action, Dig Dug, and 1942.<\/p>\n

I further selected the Bar Top Unit instead of a full arcade cabinet \u2013 it is cheaper and easier to move around.<\/p>\n

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Arcade Blaster bar top arcade machine<\/p><\/div>\n

The classic arcade machine experience<\/h3>\n

Switching the arcade machine on and playing classic arcade games \u2013 ones I last played as a young teenager \u2013 was great.<\/p>\n

There is something special about the simple graphics and elementary sounds of classic arcade games.<\/p>\n

To switch between games is\u00a0very easy, and start-up times are quick. You can select to use 50c coins to play games, or switch on free play.<\/p>\n

When I ordered the machine I was concerned that the 19-inch screen would be too small, but it is just fine. The screen gives an authentic feel to the experience, and it does not feel small when playing classic games.<\/p>\n

After spending a bit of time with my new arcade machine I realised three things:<\/p>\n