Arcade Vault Access and Coin-op Doors

 

Hi! Many customers struggle with whether they want a utility style vault access front door for their new arcade video multi game machine.

Or, whether they would rather have an authentic looking arcade coin-op door.

 

Photo 1 - The vault door is very good looking, and it is included in the machine's base price.

On the other hand, for a touch of arcade nostalgia, non-functional and functional coin-op doors are available:

Photo 2 - A lighted non-functional coin-op door is a $75 upgrade.

The lighted, fully functional version coin-op door with coin bucket is $150.

Photo 3 - A lighted non-functional over-under coin-op door is $150.

The lighted, fully functional version over-under door with coin bucket is $200.

Photo 4 - A wider non-functional lighted coin-op door is a $125 upgrade.

The wider door is more convenient for adjusting controls like volume control pod and scan line generator pod, and for exchanging MP3 Jukebox music stick and multiple control panels.

 

For the fully functional coin-op doors, your machine would be set up to require coins (or possibly tokens) for game play. A credit button would be located conveniently just inside the door.

We do not recommend coin operation for home use, as coins sometimes become jammed causing the machine to malfunction, and thus require maintenance.

 

Really, it comes down to a matter of personal preference regarding the machine's appearance - so, there is no right or wrong decision.

Either of the several doors are made of the same quality materials, and have the same quality finish. And, they all serve the important purpose of cabinet access to the control panel, to the volume control pod, and to other features unique to the particular machine.

 

If money is a factor for you, make sure to first invest in the games and their controllers - that is where the true machine value is centered.

After that, address nostalgia.

 

For a real nostalgia kick, consider a collectible coin-op door, like an original classic Midway (but, they are hard to find and expensive, typically $150):

 

 

Photo 1.  Example of included vault access door:

 

Photo 2.  Example of coin-op door - functional $150, or non-functional $75:

 

Photo 3. Example of functional over-under coin-op door $200, or non-functional $150:

 

Photo 4. Example of wider non-functional coin-op door $125: