Jason Miller

I have spent the last three months living with ten different home golf arcade machines in my basement, my garage, and even my living room corner. I dragged boxes up stairs, calibrated trackballs, and played more rounds of Golden Tee than I care to admit. If you are hunting for the best home golf arcade … Read more

Looking for the best basketball arcade machines for home use to transform your basement or game room into an entertainment hub? I’ve spent the past three months testing eight different home basketball arcade machines alongside my family, and the difference between a good one and a great one comes down to sensor accuracy, build quality, … Read more

Anyone who has tried to move a full-size arcade cabinet knows the struggle. These machines weigh anywhere from 200 to 400+ pounds, and lifting one without help is a recipe for a damaged floor or a wrecked back. I learned this the hard way when I nearly took out a doorframe trying to shift my … Read more

Pinball has been pulling quarters out of pockets since the 1930s, and the hobby is alive and well in . I have spent months researching the best pinball machines under $6000 to find what actually delivers on gameplay, build quality, and long-term value for a home collection. That budget sweet spot opens up more options … Read more

A $10,000 budget puts you in a sweet spot for pinball ownership. You can walk away with a brand-new Stern Pro model, or even stretch into a Premium edition depending on the title. Our team has spent months tracking availability, reading forum discussions on r/pinball, and comparing what you actually get for your money in … Read more

I still remember the first time I cranked up a stereophonic pinball cab while playing a track from my favorite band. The bumpers pulsed to the snare drum, the light show hit every kick, and the flippers felt like they were keeping time with the bassline. That feeling is exactly why music themed pinball machines … Read more

There’s something uniquely satisfying about launching a steel ball into a playfield packed with nods to your favorite film. Our team has spent the last several months talking to collectors, attending pinball expos, and getting hands-on time with new releases to figure out which movie licensed pinball machines actually deliver on theme and gameplay. From … Read more

I still remember the first time I saw a proper pinball topper light up at a friend’s house. The whole backbox came alive, and I spent the next hour hunting down the right topper for my own machine. That obsession is what turned into this guide for – a complete rundown of the best pinball … Read more

If you have ever flipped a pinball machine on and felt something was missing, it was probably the rumble. Pinball shaker motor kits transform gameplay by adding synchronized vibrations that hit during multiballs, jackpots, and slingshot hits. After testing eight of the most popular kits on home and arcade machines over the past few months, … Read more

Pulling back the shooter rod on a freshly restored pinball machine should feel right. Too gritty and the launch suffers. Too light and the ball dies in the lane. After spending three months swapping rods, springs, and knobs across our shop’s Bally/Williams and Stern machines, I can tell you the difference between a cheap spring … Read more