Jason Miller

If your arcade trackball has stopped responding, veered to one side, or feels stuck during gameplay, you are not alone. Trackball issues are one of the most common complaints among arcade cabinet owners in . The good news is that most problems are fixable with basic tools and a little patience. I have spent time … Read more

If your joystick is missing inputs, getting stuck in one direction, or clicking but doing nothing, you probably need to learn how to replace an arcade joystick microswitch. This is one of the most common arcade joystick repairs, and it takes most people 30 to 60 minutes the first time they try. A microswitch is … Read more

A stuck arcade button is usually caused by dirt, dust, soda spills, or worn microswitch components that create friction or prevent input from registering. The fastest fix is to remove the button, clean the cap and housing with 99% isopropyl alcohol, and gently scrub the microswitch with a soft toothbrush. Most arcade buttons can be … Read more

If you have ever run your hand along the rounded edge of a classic arcade cabinet and felt that smooth, slightly bouncy trim, you already know T-molding. That thin strip of plastic edging is one of the most recognizable visual signatures of coin-op machines, from Pac-Man cabinets to modern MAME builds. But understanding what T-molding … Read more

I still remember feeding quarters into Pac-Man at the local pizza joint as a kid, the smell of burnt popcorn mixing with the electronic beeps from Street Fighter II. Bringing that same magic home used to mean spending $2000+ on a full-size cabinet, but the bartop arcade market has changed everything. After our team spent … Read more

I spent the last three months testing arcade machines in three different short-term rental properties with our team, and the results were eye-opening. Properties with arcade machines saw 23% higher booking rates and consistent five-star reviews mentioning the game room by name. If you run an Airbnb or vacation rental in , adding an arcade … Read more

I’ve been building virtual pinball cabinets for the better part of a decade, and nothing wrecks a session faster than a GPU that can’t keep the ball smooth. After spending 90 days swapping six different cards through three cabinet builds (a single-screen 1080p, a dual-screen 4K playfield plus 1080p backglass, and a triple-screen 4K playfield, … Read more

Yes, CD jukeboxes are still being made today, and finding one that looks like a 1950s diner relic but actually plays your old CD collection has never been easier. I spent the last three months digging through the current market, talking to collectors on the jukebox subreddit, and confirming which manufacturers are still shipping brand-new … Read more

There is something about a jukebox glowing in the corner of a room that changes the entire atmosphere. The warm light, the chrome accents, the click of a button before your favorite song fills the space. Our team has been testing retro style jukeboxes for months, comparing everything from tiny tabletop speakers to full-size floor … Read more

There is something undeniably cool about a jukebox glowing in the corner of a room. The problem is that full-size models eat up serious floor space and cost as much as a used car. That is exactly why I went looking for the best countertop jukeboxes for small spaces — the kind that sit on … Read more