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Arcade Cabinets? They might seem a little… niche, but some people have even been putting them in their homes as of late! Come along with us for a little journey into some (light) history, and more importantly.. how you can get the arcade experience in your home!

Sources:

First Arcade Cabinet (Computer Space):

• Engadget, 9 July 2014, “The world’s first video game arcade machine is a glittery fiberglass wonder“
• Bespoke-Arcades.co.uk, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “The History of Arcade Machines from 1971”

Nintendo-Related Arcade Machines:

• System 16, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Nintendo Vs. Hardware”
• Nesdev Wiki, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Vs. System”
• Nerdly Pleasures Blog, 6 July 2015, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Nintendo’s Vs. System – Just Like at Home?”
• Arcade Otaku Wiki, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Triforce”

Sega-Related Arcade Machines:

• Sega Retro Wiki, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Sega NAOMI”
• Arcade Otaku Wiki, Accessed: 15 September 2021, “Sega NAOMI”

Arcade Cabinet Acquisition:

• Linus Tech Tips @ Youtube.com, 10 July 2017, “The ULTIMATE DIY Arcade Machine Guide”
• Arcade1Up.com, Officially Licensed Cabinets

DDR @ Home:

• StepMania Repository @ Github.com
• Pads:
  • mario Cazares @ Youtube.com, 4 September 2015, “DDR Soft Pad Modification Tutorial”
  • CobaltFlux.org
  • L-TEK Pad @ Maty-Taneczne.pl
  • StepManiaX.com
  • Cobalt Flux DIY Kit @ DDRPad.com
  • Reflex.Dance (DIY StepManiaX Style Pad)

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