Cabinet & Machine Guides · 7 articles
Cabinet & Machine Guides
Stand choices live or die on knowing your cabinet — its footprint, bolt spacing, and true loaded weight. These guides break down specific machines from Arcade1Up, SNK, Unico, and full-size uprights so you walk into the stand-selection process already knowing your numbers.
Mini and Quarter-Scale Arcade Cabinets: Display Stands That Don't Undersell Your Collector's Piece
Miniature and quarter-scale arcade cabinets are serious collector's items — and the wrong stand can make a $300 piece look like a shelf orphan. Here's how to
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Commercial-Grade Upright Arcade Machines: What Venue Operators Need to Know About Weight, Freight, and Finish
Buying an upright arcade cabinet for a bar, lounge, or entertainment venue is a different game than shopping for a home setup — freight costs, floor ratings
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Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet Stands: Retro Form Factor Without the Bolt-Pattern Headache
Want to play Nintendo Switch games in a real arcade cabinet setup? Here's how to pick a stand that actually fits the hardware — without the frustrating
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Cocktail Arcade Machines and Risers: Getting Ergonomic Height Right Without Voiding Your Warranty
Adding a riser to a cocktail arcade cabinet seems simple — until it isn't. Here's how to get the height right, protect your warranty, and avoid the mistakes
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SNK MVSX and Unico Arcade Stands: Riser Height, Finish Match, and Freight Cost Compared
Trying to match a stand to your SNK MVSX or Unico home arcade cabinet? This guide breaks down riser height options, finish compatibility, and the real freight
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Full-Size Arcade Cabinet Kits: Weight Limits Manufacturers Don't Advertise Clearly
Arcade cabinet kits rarely tell the whole story on weight capacity — and getting it wrong means a wobbly machine or a damaged stand. Here's how to read between
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Arcade1Up Deluxe Machines: Riser and Stool Bundles That Don't Leave You Guessing on Fit
Arcade1Up's Deluxe cabinets are taller than the standard line — which means riser and stool bundles sized for regular units often don't fit right. This guide
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