Not-so-hot take: you can't play Centipede or Missile Command with a joystick. Tempest isn't Tempest without a spinner. Twin-stick shooters like Robotron: 2084 demand TWIN STICKS. And even Pac-Man and Donkey Kong with an 8-way restrictor gate is a big NO-NO. Let's talk about why your favorite classic arcade video games just aren't the same without the correct original authentic controls... even down to the buttons!

Welcome to The Coin Jam Podcast, a show about repairing, restoring, and collecting classic coin-operated amusement machines. We cover everything from #arcade video games and #pinball machines, to jukeboxes, redemption games, and more. If you've ever wanted to listen to a group of guys ramble on about multimeters, Molex connectors, desoldering tools, CRT monitor chassis, bondo, and blown fuses... then this is the podcast for you!

Hosted by Liam from Retrobotics, Chance from The Canadian Arcade, Charlie from Overtime Arcade, and K' from Prime Arcade Sales & Repair. https://www.youtube.com/@retrobotics https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianArcade https://www.youtube.com/@overtimearcade https://www.youtube.com/@primearcadetx https://www.tiktok.com/@prime_arcade https://www.facebook.com/primearcade