What Was Your First Arcade Cabinet Experience? Let’s Hear Your Stories!

Calling all retro gamers and cabinet collectors! 🎮✨

Whether you grew up in neon-lit arcades or just discovered the magic of arcade machines, we want to hear about it. This section is dedicated to all things arcade cabinets — from full-sized classics to home builds, mini replicas, and restoration projects.

🗨️ Share below:

• What was the first arcade cabinet you ever played or owned?
• Any favorites like Street Fighter II, Pac-Man, Galaga, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or Mortal Kombat?
• Have you ever built or modded your own cabinet?
• Dream cabinet setup?

🧰 Whether you're into CRT repairs, Raspberry Pi emulation, or just love the nostalgia, this is your place to geek out with fellow fans.

📸 Got photos of your setup or local arcade? Post them here — we’d love to see them!

Let the arcade memories roll!

Let me know if you'd like separate starter threads for:

• DIY Cabinet Builds
• MAME/Emulation Setup Help
• Buy/Sell/Trade Cabinets & Parts