Amazon Sells Arcade Machines

[Kamalot]

Like the title says, is selling full arcade cabinet machines. They carry big-name real arcade units like [url=http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Revolution-Super-Nova/dp/B000JXE8YC/sr=1-2/qid=1170614007/ref=sr_1_2/002-2323625-1213668?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods]Dance Dance Revolution Super Nova (]Amazon.com[/url) (New - $17,999.00) and even a few cocktail tables (http://www.amazon.com/Galaga-Cocktail-Table-Arcade-Machine/dp/B000MB59M6/sr=1-38/qid=1170614388/ref=sr_1_38/002-2323625-1213668?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods). While not for collectors, Amazon.com now gives those with a bit of cash the ability to bring the arcade home.

[Heretic Machine]

Saw this last week when I went looking for a DVD. I'd love to have an arcade machine, but from what I understand you shouldn't buy them new. You can get them for just a couple thousand used. But that is just what I heard.

[mkelehan]

It's actually dazadi.com selling them through Amazon. And not only that, but the shipping is free, which when you think about it is a pretty big deal.

Man, though... $18k for a DDR machine. People would need to play 18,000 3-song sets at $1 each to recoup that. Each 3-song set takes ~10 minutes, so that's 3000 hours of constant use. Well, 2 player mode gives double returns, so let's assume it's more like 2000 hours. I don't know... is that viable?

[DangerousDaze]

Ever since I was a kid my ambition was to own a Defender cabinet. I pumped so much pocket money into that thing it's untrue. Unfortunately my wife would kill me stone, dead, if I ever did. :(

[Drinking_Buddy]

Man I would really go for a Marvel vs Capcom 2 machine.

[LilAbner]

Hopefully they have free shipping on that puppy. ;)

[ECM]

I have three arcade cabs (Japanese-style, sit-down, units): one JAMMA cab; one 4-slot Neo-Geo cab; one vertically-oriented JAMMA cab. None of them cost me more than $300 (sans games.)

[ElectricMonk]

A quick google search shows you can buy a used DDR machine for ~5k

[Tinderbox]

I paid $250 for my R-Type cabinet. And also $250 for shipping.

[Your Good Twin]

Yeah, this is none too big a deal. Amazon is constantly adding companies to their stock to buy from. I mean, if I'm not mistaken, most video game products just come from Toys R Us through there.

[Siraris]

You can get used DDR machines for 2k now and upgrade the boards to Supernova. Buying from a site like Amazon is retarded.

[GyCot]

Yeah, this is none too big a deal. Amazon is constantly adding companies to their stock to buy from. I mean, if I'm not mistaken, most video game products just come from Toys R Us through there.

Used to be toys r us, but they finally broke free, which is why you can now get free shipping on games off Amazon

[TheDancinMan]

Time Crisis....I...I wants ittttt!!!

[rinichanraar]

I'm pretty sure I'm just going to have to stick with my regular shitty DDR pads...

[TrackZero]

Time Crisis....I...I wants ittttt!!!

Good to see I'm not alone.

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Crisis-4-Arcade-Game/dp/B000JXA6YI/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_1_0/105-8733077-9526015

[drakkarim]

that's not amazon selling it, its 3rd parties. amazon's just collecting listing fees.

[bapenguin]

I so want a Raiden 2 or Raiden DX machine.

[RestlessAvenger]

Mario Kart Arcade is $22,599.00. Thats freaking ridiculous

[Zeal]

IKARUGA, original arcade cabinet. Lemme get it.

[bhaalchild]

I'd love a Neo-Geo with a bunch of games on it including Metal Slug.

[Disgustipated]

IKARUGA, original arcade cabinet. Lemme get it.

Agreed, but it's probably worth like $30k.

[Johan]

Defender...not because it's a great game, but because I have such terrific memories of playing that thing with my best friend in high school. His dad worked all night at a local tennis club (cleaning the courts and such), so we'd go in with him and, with tinsel taped to a quarter, rack up 99 credits and play all night.

It was absolutely freaking awesome. I'd love the game for nostalgia...

[Sazime]

It's pretty nuts, but cool. I can also get them from our local arcades. Just not the great selection.

[TheEpicOfTyler]

I miss the days of sweet arcades. I should build one for myself.

[xplics]

I myself was hopeing that amazon would choose to sell one of those cabinets that plays tons of classic games for a tenth of the price of a new cab.