Hi! This page is intended to become a comprehensive link listing of the more prominent websites, businesses, and individuals who support the arcade video game industry.
Here you will find a directory of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, technicians, forums, authorities, and information.
Over the years, I have had business dealings with most, but not all of the listed entities. So, consider this list as a good starting point in your search, but not as an endorsement.
If you know of an important site not on this list, please use the Comments box below to alert me.
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Arcade Video Game Industry Sources
General and Historical Information:
1. Killer List of Video Games (KLOV) - http://www.klov.com
2. International Arcade Museum - http://www.arcade-museum.com
3. Google Group - http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace/topics?hl=en
4. The Dot Eaters.com (history of classic video games) - http://thedoteaters.com
5. Amusing The Zillion (Coney Island) - http://amusingthezillion.com
6. Amusing The Zillion (Coney Island Arcade fire) - http://amusingthezillion.com/2010/05/07/photo-album-coney-island-arcade-fires-awful-aftermath
Technical Information:
1. Arcade Games Textfiles (service tips) - http://www.textfiles.com/games/ARCADE
2. Randy Fromm's Arcade School (monitor repair school) - http://randyfromm.com
3. Solvalou.com (dip switch settings) - http://www.solvalou.com/subpage/arcade_dips
4. Jeff's Pinball and Jukebox Manuals (game manuals) - http://stores.ebay.com/Jeffs-Pinball-and-Jukebox-Manuals
5. Multigame.com (hacks, JAMMA switcher) - http://www.multigame.com/index.htm
Parts and Repair:
1. MikesArcade.com (parts) - http://www.mikesarcade.com
2. Hyperspace Arcade Entertainment - (no longer active)
3. Eldorado Games (pcb exchange) - http://www.eldoradogames.com
4. Coinop.org - http://coinop.org
5. Zanen Electronics (cap kits) - http://www.randyfromm.com/amusements/yellowpages/zanen
6. Betson Enterprises (parts) - http://www.betson.com
7. Two Bit Score Amusements - http://www.twobits.com
8. Pac-Man PCB Repair, madrits (eBay Seller) - http://shop.ebay.com/madrits/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
9. Video Connection - http://www.videoconnect.com
10. JammaParts.com (parts) - http://www.jammaparts.com
11. JammaBoards.com (pcbs) - http://www.jammaboards.com
12. gameboardsOC (pcbs) - http://stores.ebay.com/gameboardsOC?_rdc=1
13. Varcade Entertainment (monitor repair) - http://www.varcadeentertainment.com/main/
14. Y-Plus Technologies (harness adapters) - http://stores.ebay.com/Y-PLUS
15. Amusement Parts & Supply (parts) - http://www.videogameparts.com/main.sc
16. TWISTEDQUARTER (parts) - http://stores.ebay.com/TWISTEDQUARTER
17. Funland Game Room (parts) - http://stores.ebay.com/FUNLAND-GAME-ROOM
18. Arcadeshop Amusements (parts, graphics) - http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm
19. This Old Game (graphics) - http://www.thisoldgame.com
20. Artwork Doctor (graphics) - http://www.artworkdoctor.com
21. Cointech (parts) - http://stores.ebay.com/COINTECH-GAMEROOM-SUPPLIES
22. Brentster Tech and Coin-op (parts) - http://stores.ebay.com/BrentsterTech-andCoin-Op
23. Tornado Terry's (parts) - http://stores.ebay.com/TORNADO-TERRYS-ARCADE-PARTS-SUPPLY
24. Panther's Place (PlayChoice chip sets) - http://stores.ebay.com/PANTHERS-PLACE
25. Pac-Man joystick grommets - http://myworld.ebay.com/niel44/
26. Arcade PCB Store (pcbs) - http://stores.ebay.com/ARCADE-PCB-STORE
27. Atlas Electronics, Inc. (monitor repair) - http://www.atlaselectronicsinc.com
28. The Arcade Boneyard (t-molding, etc.) - http://thearcadeboneyard.com/T-Moulding.html
29. Arcade PCB Store (pcbs) - http://stores.ebay.com/ARCADE-PCB-STORE
30. Suzo-Happ (parts) - http://www.happ.com
31. Phoenix Arcade (graphics) - http://www.phoenixarcade.com
32. Dirt Cheap Trading (parts) - http://www.dirtcheaptrading.com
33. Arcadeoverlays (graphics) - http://www.arcadeoverlays.com/
34. Game On Graphics (graphics) - http://www.gameongrafix.com
35. QuarterArcade.com (parts, graphics) - http://quarterarcade.com
36. X-Arcade (parts) - http://www.xgaming.com
37. MoneyMachines.com (parts) - http://www.moneymachines.com
Print Media:
1. Coin Op Trader News - http://coinoptrader.lbu.com/index.html
2. Vending Times Magazine - http://www.vendingtimes.com/ME2/Default.asp
3. Star Tech Journal - http://www.startechjournal.com
4. RePlay Magazine - http://www.replaymag.com
5. GameRoom Magazine - http://www.gameroommag.com/index.php
Tools:
1. Harbor Freight Tools - http://www.harborfreighttools.com
2. Northern Tool - http://www.northerntool.com
3. Grainger Industrial Supply - http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml
4. Fry's - http://www.frys.com
Suppliers:
1. T-Molding.com (t-molding) - http://t-molding.com/store/home.php
2. Uline.com (boxes) - http://www.uline.com
3. Mouser Electronics (capacitors) - http://www.mouser.com/Home.aspx
4. Eastwood (powder coat) - http://www.eastwood.com
5. BG Micro (electronics) - http://www.bgmicro.com/index.asp
6. Unicorn Electronics (electronics) - http://www.unicornelectronics.com
Events and Auctions:
1. Super Auctions (game auctions) - http://superauctions.com/main.html
2. Texas Pinball Festival - http://www.texaspinball.com
3. Amusement Expo - http://amusementexpo.org
4. Auction Game Sales (game auctions) - http://www.auctiongamesales.com
5. International Bowl Expo - http://www.bowlexpo.com
6. Vending Connection (calendar of events) - http://www.vendingconnection.com/vendevents.html
Trade Associations:
1. American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Amusement_Machine_Association
2. Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) - http://www.amoa.com/joomla
3. Japan Amusement Machinery Manufacturers Association (JAMMA) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Amusement_Machinery_Manufacturers_Association
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