I forgot to mention this bundle also came with a Stool but I'm probably not going to use it. Let me know what you think of Arcade1Ups Killer Instinct Below!
If my order had gotten canceled I would have bought it for 299$ when they had it on sale yesterday. That was the deal I was looking for. I swapped my buttons and bat tops out. Ordered my marquee from szabos
Thanks for sharing Toxin! Also, I just discovered your channel after seeing it recommended by my peers and I'm enjoying the positive content. Keep up the good work. 👍
Here is to hopefully them having another flash sale on this one and one where i can actually have an attempt to buy it. For full price i will hold off but $150-$200 its a steal i think
I bought the 3/4 cab at launch and still love it. The stock joysticks were good enough at first but over time they degraded to the point where I was having trouble just executing QC motions. Eventually I just upgraded to Sanwa levers & buttons and have never looked back. At the very least you should probably upgrade the restrictor gate as the stock square gate was so bad it felt practically like a circle.
Wish i could have snagged the $150 deal. Would have bought 2 for my bar. I was able to snag it for $299. Still an insane deal since now its back to the regular $699 sale price. Can't wait.
Great video, buddy! I managed to get one late last year during the $255 sale and I thought I got a great deal, but getting it for $150 is insane! I'm glad you're enjoying it. If I was more adept at modding, I would probably change out the sticks/buttons and upgrade the speakers. Killer instinct is my all time favorite fighting game and probably all time favorite arcade machine when it came out back in the 90s. Keep up the good work!
Not sure what the issue is with the marquee; I feel like this is actually one of their best. Some of A1Ups marquees are washed out like the original Class of 81 and Dig Dug, but this one looks great in my opinion. Agree about arcade Battletoads; such an absolute arcade gem. It captures the spirit of the Battletoads perfectly. Between KI2 and Battletoads, I really love this machine. Both are top of the line arcade experiences. I got this for $300 last Black Friday, and its a great value at that price, so snagging it for $150 is a dream.
By the way, hats off to you Dubs for doing a fair review without the first 8 minutes being a bash Arcade1Up fest, and then a grudging admission of why people might actually enjoy what is actually an excellent cabinet. I know you have had your issues with the company but this shows a commitment to your integrity as a content creator. Much appreciated, from an A1Up fan.
I really, really appreciate these comments. Thank you. This is probably their best Fighting Game Arcade and I've owned every single one of them except for MVC2. It may have taken a year to fix all the issues but as of today it's a great experience.
I'd like to encourage any monetized content creator in the Arcade1up space to consider an alternative if they ever decide to sell their cabinets. I'd like to see at least 1 video where somebody uses their bare hands to rip apart an Arcade1up cabinet as much as possible in 3 minutes. I'm pretty sure Pdubs, 19Fox, Kong or Mike B could make as much in views/superchats from that as they would from putting it on the used market. I'm not encouraging everyone to destroy their cabinets. I just want to see it done one time.
Lol as funny as this idea is small channels like mine do not make money on youtube this video alone has generated $15 in revenue since its release. I would be better served to sell the arcades, etc.
I paid full retail for this price mainly because it was my brothers favorite game and was a good addition to my fighting game cabs. I can say not playing much KI back in the day...I really like this cab. A little $45 Logitech speaker/sub upgrade and this cabs soubdtrack alone is great. Like you said, 99% of the people playing it at my house are casuals and is perfect for my needs. The Battletoads Arcade was a nice surprise too.
My fiancée bought my cab back during the Black Friday sale for $399. KI has always been my favorite game and when this cabinet first came out, I wanted to get it but the $700 price tag to me was a little too much for it. For my machine I basically changed all the buttons and changed the sticks to Sanwa and haven't had an issue yet. Definitely changed out the marquee and added the move list bezel for KI from Szabo's. I don't mind the Battletoads arcade (not a big fan of it), but I would have probably have the SNES KI and N64 KI Gold games instead of the home ports of Battletoads. Overall, this is one of the best cabinets that Arcade1up has going and Code Mystics being awesome with the coding of the game and making it play as close to the arcade board as well.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft It’s a moves list and it’s fantastic. I have it and the slip on marquee. Makes all the difference to that cab. I also added a 2.1 speaker system to it and love it. I’m much better at the 2013 version on Steam though. 🤷♂️
can you connect inside a tv box to that arcade screen and connect homemade pc gamepad to the buttons and joystick? (pcb keyboard hack) to add and play much more games into that arcade, two in 1, tv box with emulators frontend + ki arcade bypass
@PDubs Arcade Loft I love the sf games but I wish more people played darkstalkers on arcade 1up. I really enjoy every game on it tho tbh man. What about you?
I was one of those who got their order cancelled, despite being pretty early to jump on the sale. I was pretty mad, and they didn’t offer me a list of 200-300 dollar cabs like others. The whole thing was a mess and really damaged my esteem for Arcade1up. I ended up buying an AtGames legends ultimate mini (Tetris) instead, even though shipping is delayed on those.
Thanks for the comment Rob, it absolutely sucks that Killer Instinct sale was canceled for many, without a logical explanation why, at least in my opinion, so I totally understand. The Legends Ultimate Mini is pretty cool and you'll be able to play thousands of games on it and connect dozens of devices to it so at least that is a silver lining.
I forgot to mention this bundle also came with a Stool but I'm probably not going to use it. Let me know what you think of Arcade1Ups Killer Instinct Below!
Want to find a home for that stool? I'm your guy and would be happy to receive it.
Does it have USB, for running Batocera ?
All I gotta say is where? I want one
I don’t see how this is possible it’s 699. And I keep seeing comments of people having 1 and 2 in the same cabinet
battletoads arcade is the best battletoads.
Dude this is unbelievable. I don't know how you guys score these cabinets for $150. This is an absolute steal.
I’m terrible at KI because I’m terrible at all video games, but I enjoy turning it on and watching in spectate mode.
Hey sometimes the best way to learn is to watch, nothing wrong with that
It's a great cabinet, got it at release and have not been disappointed with it.
Thanks for the feedback!
As a owner of this cab, I must say. You have managed to pull the purchase of the year.
Thanks Dude!
I thought 299 was a deal, but I still think it’s worth that price. My purchase of the year was, no doubt, the Macys “midnight sale” Tron for 140.
Of course a content creator didn’t have their order cancelled. This was a bullshit marketing ploy from the beginning.
Yeah, my order was cancelled, but I was able to score the Star Wars cabinet for $300 instead!
Oh nice!
If my order had gotten canceled I would have bought it for 299$ when they had it on sale yesterday. That was the deal I was looking for. I swapped my buttons and bat tops out. Ordered my marquee from szabos
Thanks for sharing Toxin! Also, I just discovered your channel after seeing it recommended by my peers and I'm enjoying the positive content. Keep up the good work. 👍
Here is to hopefully them having another flash sale on this one and one where i can actually have an attempt to buy it. For full price i will hold off but $150-$200 its a steal i think
Yeah man that thing was a hot mess and to make it up to their fans they should hold another sale
I bought the 3/4 cab at launch and still love it. The stock joysticks were good enough at first but over time they degraded to the point where I was having trouble just executing QC motions. Eventually I just upgraded to Sanwa levers & buttons and have never looked back. At the very least you should probably upgrade the restrictor gate as the stock square gate was so bad it felt practically like a circle.
Great feedback here Darius thank you
Wish i could have snagged the $150 deal. Would have bought 2 for my bar. I was able to snag it for $299. Still an insane deal since now its back to the regular $699 sale price. Can't wait.
Great video, buddy! I managed to get one late last year during the $255 sale and I thought I got a great deal, but getting it for $150 is insane! I'm glad you're enjoying it. If I was more adept at modding, I would probably change out the sticks/buttons and upgrade the speakers. Killer instinct is my all time favorite fighting game and probably all time favorite arcade machine when it came out back in the 90s. Keep up the good work!
Thank you - and yes $255 is a great price too.
Idk why but the way you lamented "I'll choose blue" made me chuckle 😅
Lol it matches the buttons 🤣
I love it! Killer Instinct is awesome and this cabinet is a winner!👍
Thanks Charlie! Hope you saw my final thoughts at the end
Light up deck projectors look nice when new, but scratches and finger smuges really show up.
Agreed 👍
Not sure what the issue is with the marquee; I feel like this is actually one of their best. Some of A1Ups marquees are washed out like the original Class of 81 and Dig Dug, but this one looks great in my opinion.
Agree about arcade Battletoads; such an absolute arcade gem. It captures the spirit of the Battletoads perfectly.
Between KI2 and Battletoads, I really love this machine. Both are top of the line arcade experiences.
I got this for $300 last Black Friday, and its a great value at that price, so snagging it for $150 is a dream.
By the way, hats off to you Dubs for doing a fair review without the first 8 minutes being a bash Arcade1Up fest, and then a grudging admission of why people might actually enjoy what is actually an excellent cabinet. I know you have had your issues with the company but this shows a commitment to your integrity as a content creator. Much appreciated, from an A1Up fan.
I really, really appreciate these comments. Thank you. This is probably their best Fighting Game Arcade and I've owned every single one of them except for MVC2. It may have taken a year to fix all the issues but as of today it's a great experience.
I'd like to encourage any monetized content creator in the Arcade1up space to consider an alternative if they ever decide to sell their cabinets. I'd like to see at least 1 video where somebody uses their bare hands to rip apart an Arcade1up cabinet as much as possible in 3 minutes. I'm pretty sure Pdubs, 19Fox, Kong or Mike B could make as much in views/superchats from that as they would from putting it on the used market. I'm not encouraging everyone to destroy their cabinets. I just want to see it done one time.
Lol as funny as this idea is small channels like mine do not make money on youtube this video alone has generated $15 in revenue since its release. I would be better served to sell the arcades, etc.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I was thinking it could go viral. 1M + viewers to see that.
I paid full retail for this price mainly because it was my brothers favorite game and was a good addition to my fighting game cabs. I can say not playing much KI back in the day...I really like this cab. A little $45 Logitech speaker/sub upgrade and this cabs soubdtrack alone is great. Like you said, 99% of the people playing it at my house are casuals and is perfect for my needs. The Battletoads Arcade was a nice surprise too.
Awesome video bro.
I been having my Killer Instinct when they 1st came out. I love it, plus your right im a MK person myself. But i love Both
Thanks Dude - yeah I think I'm actually going to try and learn how to play KI now. Lol
My fiancée bought my cab back during the Black Friday sale for $399. KI has always been my favorite game and when this cabinet first came out, I wanted to get it but the $700 price tag to me was a little too much for it. For my machine I basically changed all the buttons and changed the sticks to Sanwa and haven't had an issue yet. Definitely changed out the marquee and added the move list bezel for KI from Szabo's.
I don't mind the Battletoads arcade (not a big fan of it), but I would have probably have the SNES KI and N64 KI Gold games instead of the home ports of Battletoads.
Overall, this is one of the best cabinets that Arcade1up has going and Code Mystics being awesome with the coding of the game and making it play as close to the arcade board as well.
Awesome feedback here thanks for sharing!
Great review! My favorite arcade 1up cabinet for sure…
Thanks Joseph!
I've been wanting this cab! Missed out on the deal, congrats on the purchase. I will keep searching for a deal on marketplace lol
Thanks Kato! Happy Hunting!
I agree with your review and can't wait for the soft-modification for the KI cabinet. It needs more games...
I HOPE that is what Mystery Encoder or Team Encoder have been teasing 🤔
yep I have the pro and really enjoy it. Most my friends like to play battletoads on it though.
Because Battletoads Rocks!
I missed day late dollar short story of my life, looks really sharp, i am hoping for a SW flash sale, Enjoy!
Thank you Dave, and Star Wars is great hope you end up with one
Great review video! Appreciate the shout out 🤘🍻
Absolutely! So...about that marquee....😂
Szabo’s arcade topper for this is great!
He made a topper for KI?
@@PDubsArcadeLoft It’s a moves list and it’s fantastic. I have it and the slip on marquee. Makes all the difference to that cab. I also added a 2.1 speaker system to it and love it. I’m much better at the 2013 version on Steam though. 🤷♂️
Virtual high five on the score 🖐️
Lol High Five 🤣
If they had put NARC on this it would be a must buy for me.
Nice video PDubs! Thanks for sharing man. 👋🏻😁
Thanks Dude!! Hope all is well!!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft You're welcome, everything's been sort of okay on my end. Life's been crazy. Need my arcade fix. 😁
Glad to see you got one!
I bought one for 249 n later not to long they had the sale for 149 I was tempting to buy another one but didn’t had room only
Thanks for sharing!
Great review. It is my favorite 1up
Thanks Dude!!!
WHERE?!? I saw it on best buy for $299 not $149
It was on the Arcade1up website for $149 flash sale
My favorite KI Characters are Tj combo and Jago hands down
As Ted Dibiase would say “Everyone has a price.”
Lol fantastic quote
Need to end with the laugh... "Everybody's got a price for the Million Dollar Man. Haa haa haa"
can you connect inside a tv box to that arcade screen and connect homemade pc gamepad to the buttons and joystick? (pcb keyboard hack) to add and play much more games into that arcade, two in 1, tv box with emulators frontend + ki arcade bypass
Can you give details on this possible mystery encoder mod? Is it from BSA?
No not a buy stuff arcades mod
I wish I woulda got one. Great reviews
Thank you for the compliment!
Can’t complain for $149 but the light up deck protector is gross 😂
Yeah I'll end up leaving it turned off most of the time
Nice deal!
Very!
I paid $300 for it but not much more
Good deal!
If only Big Blue was $149.00
I owned Big Blue for a long time but eventually sold it. It was a decent Arcade1up
It's my favorite arcade 1up
@@emansfvera favorite game on there?
@PDubs Arcade Loft I love the sf games but I wish more people played darkstalkers on arcade 1up. I really enjoy every game on it tho tbh man. What about you?
@@emansfvera I became a Darkstalkers fan after owning that Arcade
I was one of those who got their order cancelled, despite being pretty early to jump on the sale. I was pretty mad, and they didn’t offer me a list of 200-300 dollar cabs like others. The whole thing was a mess and really damaged my esteem for Arcade1up. I ended up buying an AtGames legends ultimate mini (Tetris) instead, even though shipping is delayed on those.
Thanks for the comment Rob, it absolutely sucks that Killer Instinct sale was canceled for many, without a logical explanation why, at least in my opinion, so I totally understand. The Legends Ultimate Mini is pretty cool and you'll be able to play thousands of games on it and connect dozens of devices to it so at least that is a silver lining.
How did you get this for a buck 150?
Literally explained in the first 60 seconds of video
@@PDubsArcadeLoft i skipped the first 30 seconds haha il re watch got so excited over the 150.
nice price ❤
i paid full msrp on mine
Very small hardly 2 people can play on this one.
Very small space for the hands.
👍👍
Thank you 😊
Sure buddy
Thanks Pal
Lucky F'r
Lol thank you
i wouldnt pay more than 100.00
Hope you find one at that price. Thanks for the feedback!
There's always that one guy
Come on, man. The stool sells for 80-90 (retail) alone lol 😆