As much fun as ‘at home’ consoles can be, nothing compares to grabbing some coinage and heading over to the arcade for ultimate gaming.
These arcade innovations help to remind us of those retro-times when the best graphics were on a machine bigger than most of us. Games like Asteroid and Pacman became members of the family that we would visit as often as we could.
The advancements with these arcade innovations make the massive machines a memento to hold on to. Check out and relive the glory days!
13 Iconic Arcade Innovations
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Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator
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Stationary Bike/Learning Program
Smart Cycle Physical Learning Arcade
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Video Game With Real Cars
Initial D Arcade Machines Very Life-Like
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Perverse Arcade Games
Japanese Claw Machine Lets You Grab Boobies of Your Choice
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Solar Powered Arcade Game
Soccermania
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Steampunk Pacman
Artist Turns the Classic Arcade Game into a Working Winding Toy
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Live Animal Arcade Games
The Marine Catcher Features Lobster
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Arcade-Style Workout
Turning the Wii into a Gigantic Machine
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Retro-Chic Gaming
The Arcade Table
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Classic Arcade Games at Home
Relive the 1970s with ‘Retro Space' Machine
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Mini Mobile Arcade Games
Tiny Version Lets You Play Pac-Man at Your Desk
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Retro Arcade Booths
Dr. Who Time Machine
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Personalized Arcade Games
Custom Whac-A-Mole Lets You Smack Your Friends (or Exes)
Related Ideas
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles
The SEGA-DBS is a Retro Console with a Digital Calendar
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Iconic Arcade Stick Sequels
Qanba Debuted the 'Obsidian 2' As the Successor to its Best-Seller
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Retro 90s Arcade Games
The Arcade1Up X-Men '97 Cabinet Features Eight Classic Titles
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
High-Performance Handheld Gamer Consoles
The Orange Pi Neo Handheld Gaming Console Runs Linux
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces
The ANICORN x SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis is Retro-Inspired
In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms
Meta Quest and Puma Created the World's Smallest Gym
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Vintage-Style Mini Gaming PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02 Has a Touchscreen Display
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Video Game Crochet Kits
The Woobles PAC-MAN Crochet Kit Celebrates a Familiar Arcade Game
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems
The AYANEO AM02 Mini PC System Has a Retro Flair
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Metal Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Officially Unveiled the 'RG405M' In a Promotional Video
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Handheld Gaming Console Docks
The GuliKit Docking Station Has a Seven-in-One Functionality
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Feature-Rich Mobile Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO AIR Plus Has Intel or AMD Chipsets
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Arcade Game Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents its new Pac-Man Arcade Set with 2,650 Pieces
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Ultra-Mobile Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYA Neo Air 1S Has a Thin, Lightweight and Powerful Form
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Cinematic Shark Pinball Games
The Stern Pinball JAWS Pinball Machine Comes in Three Models
Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles
Ohm's Quest is NFC-Enabled for an Interactive Experience
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines
The Arcade1Up Wheel Of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe Has Four Games
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Metallic Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 3+ Metal Edition Has an Android-Powered System
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters
The Epilogue GB Operator Plays Retro Game Cartridges
Malaysian NFT Vending Machines
ATLAS Vending Unveils NFT Vending Machines for Malaysian Consumers
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
Glowing Handheld Gaming Devices
Analogue Pocket's Pocket Glow is a Special Edition Version
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Affordable Emulation Consoles
Anbernic's RG353PS is a Lower-Priced Handheld Emulator with Power
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Re-Released Retro Action Games
Blaze Evercade Released the Duke Nukem Collection for its Consoles
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Handheld Cloud-Gaming Consoles
Powkiddy Debuted the 'RK2023' 3.5-Inch Retro Handheld Console
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Design-Conscious Arcade Games
The Reigning Champ Home Court Arcade Basketball Game is Minimalist
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets
The New Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet Will Be Available to Play
Nostalgic QSR Coin Games
Taco Bell is Relaunching its 'Coin Drop' Game for Rewards Members to Play
Six-in-One Gaming Console Docks
This Syntech Steam Deck Docking Station Has a Compact Form
Transformative Gaming TV Concepts
Ibrahim Can Erdincmer Designs the New Gravity TV Concept
Modernized Retro Controllers
8BitDo Released an Officially-Licensed NeoGeo CD Controller
Miniature Dance Game Cabinets
Zuiki Unveiled a New Miniature Dance Dance Revolution Game
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges
Mr. Run and Jump is the New Atari Physical Game Catridge
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes
AMI Entertainment Launches the New Portable Jukebox
Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
Reigning Champ and Calen Knauf Design the Home Court
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Studio Anniversary Events
Capcom is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with 'Capcom Town'
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
Analogue Announced the '3D,' an FPGA Device for Nintendo 64
Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Nostalgic Journal Entries
With Nitch, Users Can Re-Visit Their Past Diary Entries
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History