![]() ![]() ![]() This isn’t a gaming device that you play on for hours on end, I find myself playing on these for no longer than 20 minutes at a time. No, of course not, but it’s a heck of a lot of fun. The goal here is to make it a replica, not an upgrade, so I am glad they held their ground and went this route. In the centre of the cabinet you will be greeted with the 6″ TFT display that features a new CRT lens cover to give it an authentic look, just like the old days.Īt first, I wanted a brighter, crispier display, but I then realised that this goes against the authenticity of the product. The artwork on each side makes this a perfect display item too, and you can in fact plug it in to a wall socket to keep it fully charged to really impress anyone that views your gaming room. I feel like a giant picking up a real arcade cabinet, the detail is incredible! Once your turn on the Quarter Arcades, you’ll see the bright marquee illuminate, the nostalgic sounds start to fill your ears, and the LED lights flicker where the coin slot is located. The first thing I noticed when testing these devices, was the attention to detail, Numskull continues their legacy to build authentic products that bring the arcade experience home, in a new, more portable, and far more adorable way. To access them, you simply push the section under the coin slots, where the money typically goes on a traditional machine, this will pop open the controller input door. Numskull have made nine Quarter Arcades before these units, but this is Numskulls first time at taking on a four player arcade cabinet… That’s right you can play with up to three friends on these things!Īdmittedly, it might get a little cramped, but there are four added USB ports allowing you to add wired controllers, or wireless controllers that use a USB receiver. Quarter scale replicas of arcade machines, that are playable, fully functioning cabinets that run on rechargeable batteries., and fully licensed ROM’s. If you’re not familiar with Quarter Arcades then let me explain, it’s exactly what the name states. One features the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game from 1989, and the second cabinet features Turtles In Time from 1991, two of the best TMNT games ever! Numskull are not only releasing one, but two TMNT arcade machines this year. ![]() The possibilities for the future seem limitless, and "gamers" eagerly await the release of advanced consoles and new game titles.We had the opportunity to head into London and get an exclusive first look at the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Quarter Arcade Machines by Numskull Designs. The games they play are a unique combination of technology and graphic art, and game developers have continually pushed the limits of design to create exciting new settings and cutting-edge graphics. They still play in their home or dorm room with friends, but increasingly they play online as well. Today, players are boys and girls, men and women, both young and old. The gaming world was once populated primarily by pre-teen and teenage boys, often huddled around televisions in each other's living rooms. In the nearly four decades since the release of the Magnavox Odyssey, home video game consoles have become a significant part of American culture and the industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. It all began with Ralph Baer, the "Father of TV Games." His ideas ushered in a new era of electronic entertainment and sparked the home video game revolution. ![]()
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