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arcade cabinet + beer keg = geek heaven

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Gamerator Arcade Cabinet with Beer Keg

This could very well be the best home arcade cabinet of all time. Not only does it include a fully decked-out arcade emulation system, complete with real arcade controls, it also happens to have a kegerator built in.

That’s right. In between rounds of Dig Dug and Space Invaders, you and your buds can grab yourself a tall cold one…

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November 2nd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

crystalcade: home arcade gets flashy

retro | video games

CrystalCade Home Arcade

Sure, there are plenty of companies making arcade cabinets these days, but I’ve never seen one quite like this. The cabinet is translucent and gives you a light show while you get your game on…

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August 13th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! author: technabob

review: x-arcade tankstick game controller

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X-Arcade Dual Tankstick Controller Front

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the X-Arcade Tankstick home arcade controller and put it through its paces. It’s definitely worth a look for you die-hard arcade gamers out there.

Let me start off by saying that the Tankstick is a one mammoth controller. It’s meant for serious arcade game fiends, and those who just have to have the biggest toys on the block…

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May 25th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

dreamauthentics katana: arcade gaming built to your specs

home entertainment | retro | video games

DreamAuthentics Katana Arcade Cabinet

If you’re into classic arcade games, you might want to check out this new home arcade gaming system from DreamAuthentics.

Each Katana personal arcade system is custom assembled, so you can pick your own selection of console graphics and marquees, as well as the control scheme…

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May 24th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

dream arcades intros dreamcade 2.0 gaming cabinet

retro | video games

Dreamcade 2.0 Arcade Cabinet

Fans of arcade games should definitely give this new arcade cabinet a look. Dream Arcades latest system is loaded to the gills with features, yet is very reasonably priced as home arcade systems go.

The $1799 Dreamcade 2.0 is a Windows-based arcade system with over 145 licensed games pre-loaded. Arcade games include titles from Atari, Midway, Namco, Digital Leisure and Capcom…

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May 8th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

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