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Title: Arcade cabinet kits (full size and bartops) at Micro Center
Post by: ilsiu on December 11, 2018, 04:36:14 pm

I was just at my local Micro Center store, and was surprised to set that they started carrying arcade cabinet kits, along with separate components (encoders, t-molding, buttons, joysticks, cabinet vinyl art).  Looks a lot like the kits on gameroomsolutions.

Here's a link of what's available in store: https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=4294811805 (https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=4294811805)

The cabinets seem to be held together with knock down cams (like Ikea furniture), and also seem to be quite solid and sturdy.  I didn't care for the art, but fortunately the cabinets come in plain black so you can add your own artwork.

Seems like a very convenient resource if you have a Micro Center nearby.

Title: Re: Arcade cabinet kits (full size and bartops) at Micro Center
Post by: Mr. Peabody on December 13, 2018, 01:48:26 pm

Wowzers. Retro hasn't been bigger. They have U-traks, curious. I wonder who's making the cab and bartops for them.

Title: Re: Arcade cabinet kits (full size and bartops) at Micro Center
Post by: TheManuel on December 13, 2018, 03:32:29 pm

Interesting.  I have a MC within 40 miles but everything seems overpriced.  They are riding the wave of the 1up cabs and retro mini consoles.  I wonder how long that will last.

Title: Re: Arcade cabinet kits (full size and bartops) at Micro Center
Post by: pbj on December 13, 2018, 04:19:02 pm

Wow.  The one down the street from me has a bunch of that stuff in stock.

 :o

Title: Re: Arcade cabinet kits (full size and bartops) at Micro Center
Post by: DGP on December 13, 2018, 06:49:37 pm

Way overpriced but cool just the same.