Jason Miller

I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit hunched over pinball machines with a microfiber cloth in one hand and a bottle of wax in the other. After ringing up hundreds of plays on my own machines and helping friends restore vintage tables, I have learned one thing the hard way: the right pinball … Read more

I have spilled more soda on a pinball machine than I care to admit. After ruining a playfield cloth and burning out a speaker on my Williams Funhouse, I started treating pinball cup holders the same way I treat good rubbers and cliffy protectors: as a must-have, not a nice-to-have. The right pinball machine cup … Read more

I spent three months hunting for a pinball machine that would actually fit in my 500-square-foot apartment without turning the whole place into an obstacle course. What I discovered is that the best pinball machines for small rooms and tight spaces come in a surprising variety of formats, from analog tabletop versions to digital cabinets … Read more

I’ve been collecting and playing pinball for over 15 years, and nothing beats the feeling of cracking open a deep rule set for the first time. The best pinball machines with deep rule sets aren’t just flashy toys; they’re layered puzzles where every shot opens up a new decision tree. After months of play testing … Read more

I have spent more hours than I can count hunched over pinball tables, both in dim arcades and in my own game room at home. When friends ask me what to buy for their first machine, they almost always grab whatever has the flashiest theme. That is a mistake I made early on too, and … Read more

Nothing compares to the sound of a coin dropping into a slot, the click of a real arcade joystick, and the glow of a marquee lighting up a dark room. If you are hunting for the best full size upright arcade cabinet for your home, you already know that feeling. The challenge is separating the … Read more

I still remember the first time I dropped a quarter into Galaga at my local pizza joint. The bright marquee, the click of the joystick, the satisfying thunk of the buttons – that feeling has stayed with me for decades. That is exactly why I went down the rabbit hole of testing the best multicade … Read more

Pulling up a stool at the neighborhood arcade on a Saturday afternoon used to cost a quarter and a chunk of your afternoon. Today, the same rush lives inside a box you can fit behind your couch, and the best arcade machines under $300 prove that nostalgia does not need a four-figure budget. I have … Read more

I have spent the last three months testing arcade cabinets in my garage, my buddy’s man cave, and one local bar that let me bring in a few units on loan. The result is a hands-on list of the best arcade machines under $2500 you can actually buy right now. Every cabinet here costs less … Read more

I still remember the hum of CRT monitors and the click of real Sanwa buttons at my local arcade in the late 80s. When I started hunting for that same feeling at home, I quickly learned that not every cabinet delivers. The best premium arcade cabinets for serious collectors in bridge the gap between nostalgic … Read more