Released by Atari in 1979, Asteroids was one of the first major hits of the golden age of arcade games and is now widely recognised as one of the all-time arcade classics. With single-player and multi-player modes, and the simple objective of shooting asteroids and saucers whilst avoiding incoming fire, the game proved tremendously popular and inspired many other arcade classics such as Defender and Gravitar. Over the years many Asteroid machines have either been scrapped or fallen into disrepair, but this rare example will undergo a complete refurbishment over many hours by our specialist engineers, they will restore the cabinet to its former glory and work meticulously to ensure that the gameplay experience is exactly as it should be. The game itself was conceived during a meeting between Atari designers Ed Logg and Lyle Rains, who based it on hardware that had been developed for Lunar Lander. Eventually selling over 70,000 units it actually eclipsed the success of Space Invaders in the US market, and at one stage demand put the factory under such pressure that they were forced to ship several hundred Asteroids games in Lunar Lander cabinets. The all-time high score is held by then 15-year-old Scott Safran of New Jersey who racked up a stratospheric 41,336,440 points in 1982. This 1979 Asteroids is in stock and awaiting restoration in our workshops in Surrey by our talented in-house team. We offer a grade A1 restoration as standard. We do not use a 'restoration checklist' as every component is checked and refurbished as part of our uncompromising refurbishment process. We are thorough and comprehensive throughout and are striving to deliver a machine that is near to how it came out of the factory. All of our restoration work is guaranteed by our one-year on-site parts and labour warranty. Contact us at The Games Room Company on 01932 568 414 to discuss our Grade A1 restored arcade machines in more detail.
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Hi All, The main purpose of this post is to share my experience related to the making of an arcade machine, you will find the detailed steps but also the budget and list of materials required to ac…
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The latest installment in Namco's extremely successful cooperative gun game, featuring the innovative "HIT AND HIDE" element in a refurbished cabinet
Reconditioned cabinet arcade based on the hugely popular video Console game!
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I was thinking recently that here in the West we take our video game history largely for granted. Look back at the Golden Age of video games, and it’s apparent that we had it pretty good R…
Hi All, The main purpose of this post is to share my experience related to the making of an arcade machine, you will find the detailed steps but also the budget and list of materials required to ac…
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Hey there, fellow gamers! If you grew up in the '90s, you know what I'm talking about. That golden age where blowing into cartridges was a thing, pixelated heroes were awesome, and your biggest worry was if you had enough quarters for the arcade. Well, guess what? That old-school gaming magic is back and better Relive the glory days with Retro Gaming Nostalgia! Explore the best consoles of the '90s and rediscover timeless classics. Dive into the ultimate throwback experience!
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The authentic arcade machine reinvented! Let yourself be transported back in time and revisit the history of the Arcade, thanks to its evocative lines from the golden age of video games. (Re)discover the charm of the mythical arcade cabinet from the 80s and 90s and rediscover the pleasures of a real arcade video game. The Classic arcade machine is the retro model by excellence, the most faithful to the 80s and 90s. As entertaining as it is stylish, this arcade machine will perfectly match your room. With a modern and unique design, your home will not go unnoticed. Impossible to get tired of it! This machine is available in the Turbo range, a range that will delight the most demanding players! It includes the best options available from Neo Legend and the best components for an unparalleled experience. The Arkador Game System is already integrated into your gaming machine. This 80's and 90's Arcade & Retrogaming game system allows you to find the essentials of the must-have classics of the era through a simplified game interface. And if you wish, this arcade machine can give you offline access to your emulated games through a USB connection. In addition to the Arkador system, the kiosks have a new architecture that now allows you to directly connect your PC, Xbox, PS4 or Nintendo Switch without additional configuration. Play single, multiplayer or online games from all your favorite publishers. The machine has a easy to use interface and is compatible with up to 3000 games. The machine has a real Neo Credits coin slot included to credit all your games like in the old days! And if you don't want to use tokens, your machine is available for free play. It's simple, it's plug & play!
