As much fun as ‘at home’ consoles can be, nothing compares to grabbing some coinage and heading over to the arcade for ultimate gaming.
These arcade innovations help to remind us of those retro-times when the best graphics were on a machine bigger than most of us. Games like Asteroid and Pacman became members of the family that we would visit as often as we could.
The advancements with these arcade innovations make the massive machines a memento to hold on to. Check out and relive the glory days!
13 Iconic Arcade Innovations
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Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator
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Stationary Bike/Learning Program
Smart Cycle Physical Learning Arcade
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Video Game With Real Cars
Initial D Arcade Machines Very Life-Like
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Perverse Arcade Games
Japanese Claw Machine Lets You Grab Boobies of Your Choice
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Solar Powered Arcade Game
Soccermania
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Steampunk Pacman
Artist Turns the Classic Arcade Game into a Working Winding Toy
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Live Animal Arcade Games
The Marine Catcher Features Lobster
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Arcade-Style Workout
Turning the Wii into a Gigantic Machine
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Retro-Chic Gaming
The Arcade Table
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Classic Arcade Games at Home
Relive the 1970s with ‘Retro Space' Machine
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Mini Mobile Arcade Games
Tiny Version Lets You Play Pac-Man at Your Desk
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Retro Arcade Booths
Dr. Who Time Machine
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Personalized Arcade Games
Custom Whac-A-Mole Lets You Smack Your Friends (or Exes)
Related Ideas
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
AI-Powered Workout Apps
FitMachine Uses AI to Improve Both Home and Gym Workouts
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
Retro 90s Arcade Games
The Arcade1Up X-Men '97 Cabinet Features Eight Classic Titles
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
High-Performance Handheld Gamer Consoles
The Orange Pi Neo Handheld Gaming Console Runs Linux
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Underwater Vending Machines
Airheads' First-of-Its-Kind Vending Machine Takes Fun Instead of Cash
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms
Meta Quest and Puma Created the World's Smallest Gym
Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces
The ANICORN x SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis is Retro-Inspired
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Vintage-Style Mini Gaming PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02 Has a Touchscreen Display
Retro Burger Video Games
Chili's Big Smasher BurgerTime Immerses Fans in a Reinvented Arcade Game
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Stylized External Graphics Docks
AYANEO's AG01 Promises Galactic Performance for Handhelds
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems
The AYANEO AM02 Mini PC System Has a Retro Flair
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices
The RG35XXSP is a Retro-Inspired Foldable Gaming Handheld
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates
Sony Added Nostalgic Themes to its PS5 Console
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Handheld Gaming Console Docks
The GuliKit Docking Station Has a Seven-in-One Functionality
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
High-Performance Handheld Gaming Consoles
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ Has Hall Effect Triggers and More
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Shot-Dispensing Consoles
Southern Comfort SoConsole is an Adult Gaming Accessory & Shot Dispenser
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Retro Game-Streaming Services
'Antstream' is the First Licensed Retro Game Service on iPhone
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Cinematic Shark Pinball Games
The Stern Pinball JAWS Pinball Machine Comes in Three Models
Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles
Ohm's Quest is NFC-Enabled for an Interactive Experience
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Hardware Replication Gaming Handhelds
The Chromatic from ModRetro Uses FPGA to Play GameBoy Games
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Tiny Retro Computing Laptops
The Pocket 386 Laptop Runs Windows 95 and MS-DOS
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
At-Home Gameshow Slot Machines
The Arcade1Up Wheel Of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe Has Four Games
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Open-Source Emulation Apps
The Emulator Frontend 'Retroarch' is Now Available on iOS Devices
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Interactive Music Fitness Tools
Music Boxing Training Machine is Supercharging Workouts with Music
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Re-Released Retro Action Games
Blaze Evercade Released the Duke Nukem Collection for its Consoles
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Game Console Anniversary Releases
Sony Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Nostalgic PS5 Update
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Game Preservation Initiatives
GOG is Launching an Official Preservation Program for Video Games
Design-Conscious Arcade Games
The Reigning Champ Home Court Arcade Basketball Game is Minimalist
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
Miniature Dance Game Cabinets
Zuiki Unveiled a New Miniature Dance Dance Revolution Game
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Nostalgic Gaming Power Banks
The Ayaneo Retro Power Bank Delivers 45W Charging Speeds
Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes
AMI Entertainment Launches the New Portable Jukebox
Metallic Retro Game Controllers
8BitDo Debuted Two Limited-Edition Controllers for its Anniversary
Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
Reigning Champ and Calen Knauf Design the Home Court
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Retro Fighting Game Collections
Capcom is Releasing an Arcade Classics Bundle on Modern Platforms
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
Analogue Announced the '3D,' an FPGA Device for Nintendo 64
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine
Nostalgic Journal Entries
With Nitch, Users Can Re-Visit Their Past Diary Entries