What types of arcade machine can I buy for home?

There are two types. The cocktail table arcade machine is a full-size sit-down unit with a 19-inch screen, 60 built-in games and a 6mm toughened glass top. The table top arcade machine is a compact 35 cm tall unit with a 10.1-inch screen and 3,303 games, which you can also connect to a TV through HDMI or VGA.

How big is a cocktail table arcade machine?

The cocktail table arcade machine measures 64.5 cm wide, 73 cm high and 89.5 cm deep, and weighs 50kg. It’s made from black melamine MDF with a 6mm toughened safety glass top. Leave enough room for a chair at each end, and plan for two people to carry it in.

Can two people play on a home arcade machine?

Both machines support two players, in different ways. The cocktail table has a joystick and buttons at each end, and the screen flips between players. The table top arcade machine needs a second controller plugged into the USB port. The cable is included, but you’ll need to buy the controller separately.

Do home arcade machines take coins?

Not unless you want them to. The cocktail table arcade machine is set to free play, so you can play as many games as you like without coins. If you’d like the full arcade feel, you can turn on the coin mechanism, and the listing says it works with most coins.

Can I connect a table top arcade machine to my TV?

Yes. The table top arcade machine comes with both HDMI and VGA cables, so you can play on a TV or monitor as well as on its own 10.1-inch screen. It also has an audio/aux port, and it arrives pre-built, so all you need to do is plug it in.

How many games are on a home arcade machine?

Anything from 60 to 3,303. The cocktail table arcade machine has 60 classic games built in, covering one- and two-player titles. The table top model has 3,303 games, with a preview menu and a pause function. The listing notes that some of those games may not be suitable for children, so check them before younger players use it.

How much power does a home arcade machine use?

The cocktail table runs on 230V mains and uses 100W, so it plugs into a standard UK socket. The table top arcade machine runs from a DC 12V supply and has a 2.5m power cable, which gives you some freedom over where it sits. Both are made for indoor use in our games room range.

Can I buy arcade machines from Bossy Cat?

Yes. Our Arcade Machines range includes a full-size cocktail table machine with a glass top and a compact table top machine that connects to your TV. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.

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An arcade machine in the spare room or garage takes most people straight back to the seafront arcades of their childhood. We stock two very different styles, so you can pick based on the space you have and how you like to play.

The cocktail table machine is the full-size option. You sit down at either end, the screen flips for each player, and the 6mm toughened glass top doubles as a table when nobody’s playing. It’s set to free play, with 60 built-in classic games on a 19-inch LCD screen. If you want the coin slot to work, you can switch it on.

The table top arcade machine is much smaller, at 35 cm tall and 3.6kg. It sits on a desk or worktop and has a 10.1-inch screen, a joystick and eight buttons. You can also plug it into a bigger screen with the HDMI or VGA cable in the box. It comes pre-built with 3,303 games loaded, so you just plug it in and start playing.

Both machines fit well alongside the rest of our games room range.

Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees.

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vidaXL Basketball Arcade Machine 205cm with 2 Hoops, 4 Balls and Scoring

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Monster Shop Retro Cocktail Table Arcade Games Machine

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Monster Shop Table Top Arcade Machine

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Cocktail table or table top?

The two styles suit very different setups. The cocktail table is a proper piece of furniture. It measures 64.5 cm wide, 73 cm high and 89.5 cm deep, weighs 50kg, and is built from black melamine MDF with a glass top. Because each one is hand-built, the finish may show some small imperfections.

The table top machine is about the size of a small microwave, at 35 x 30 x 28 cm. You can move it from room to room, put it away in a cupboard, or take it to a friend’s house.

Playing with two

On the cocktail table, two players sit facing each other. Each end has its own joystick and buttons, and the screen flips round for whoever’s turn it is, so it handles one- and two-player games.

The table top machine has one joystick built in. For multi-player games, it comes with a USB cable for a second controller, but the controller itself isn’t included, so you’ll need to buy one separately.

Space and power

The cocktail table needs a floor space of roughly 65 x 90 cm, plus room for a chair at each end. It runs on 230V mains power and uses 100W. At 50kg, it’s a two-person job to get into place, so check the route through doorways before delivery day.

The table top machine runs from a DC 12V supply with a 2.5m power cable, so a socket nearby is enough. Its speakers have adjustable volume, which helps if it’s going in a shared room.

Settings and games

On the table top machine, there’s a button at the back that lets you change the difficulty and the number of lives. The menu shows a preview of each game, and you can pause mid-game. The listing notes that some of the 3,303 games may not be suitable for children, so take a look through them before handing it to younger players.

To finish the room, a jukebox from our jukeboxes range adds the music.

Delivery and returns

Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.

Frequently asked questions

What types of arcade machine can I buy for home?
There are two types. The cocktail table arcade machine is a full-size sit-down unit with a 19-inch screen, 60 built-in games and a 6mm toughened glass top. The table top arcade machine is a compact 35 cm tall unit with a 10.1-inch screen and 3,303 games, which you can also connect to a TV through HDMI or VGA.
How big is a cocktail table arcade machine?
The cocktail table arcade machine measures 64.5 cm wide, 73 cm high and 89.5 cm deep, and weighs 50kg. It’s made from black melamine MDF with a 6mm toughened safety glass top. Leave enough room for a chair at each end, and plan for two people to carry it in.
Can two people play on a home arcade machine?
Both machines support two players, in different ways. The cocktail table has a joystick and buttons at each end, and the screen flips between players. The table top arcade machine needs a second controller plugged into the USB port. The cable is included, but you’ll need to buy the controller separately.
Do home arcade machines take coins?
Not unless you want them to. The cocktail table arcade machine is set to free play, so you can play as many games as you like without coins. If you’d like the full arcade feel, you can turn on the coin mechanism, and the listing says it works with most coins.
Can I connect a table top arcade machine to my TV?
Yes. The table top arcade machine comes with both HDMI and VGA cables, so you can play on a TV or monitor as well as on its own 10.1-inch screen. It also has an audio/aux port, and it arrives pre-built, so all you need to do is plug it in.
How many games are on a home arcade machine?
Anything from 60 to 3,303. The cocktail table arcade machine has 60 classic games built in, covering one- and two-player titles. The table top model has 3,303 games, with a preview menu and a pause function. The listing notes that some of those games may not be suitable for children, so check them before younger players use it.
How much power does a home arcade machine use?
The cocktail table runs on 230V mains and uses 100W, so it plugs into a standard UK socket. The table top arcade machine runs from a DC 12V supply and has a 2.5m power cable, which gives you some freedom over where it sits. Both are made for indoor use in our games room range.
Can I buy arcade machines from Bossy Cat?
Yes. Our Arcade Machines range includes a full-size cocktail table machine with a glass top and a compact table top machine that connects to your TV. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.