USA Top 350-in-1 Multicade

 

 

Hi!  Finally there is a multicade system with only the arcade video games you know and love - aka, the Golden Age classics. 

No more will you have to scroll through hundreds, even thousands, of game titles (that you have probably never heard of) searching for your favorite few games.

Nor, will you have to settle for a multicade that omits most of the classic games that you remember and want to play.

 

This new multicade system is an Ace Amusements exclusive:

There is nothing else like it in the world.  No brag.  Just fact.

We call it the USA Top 350-in-1 Classics-Cade.  But, as you will see, it is much more.  You can think of the 350-in-1 as a classic arcade video game machine, as a pinball machine, as a simulator, and as an MP3 jukebox.

All are correct descriptions of this amazing multicade.

 

First, there are only 350 classic arcade video games selected for inclusion:

They are only the most popular of only the USA video game releases.  And, they are largely Golden Age classics (early 1980's).

You can think of our new multicade system as an exclusive video game country club, restricted to only the most popular and best loved of the local old timers.

And, most importantly, all of the controllers (7) and all of the buttons (13) to properly play all 350 of the games are all present and carefully arranged on our exclusive control panel.

 

Why are there so many video games:

As you may or may not know, a video game can be released in several different country-of-release versions.  For example, in addition to a USA released game, there could also be Europe, Asia, Japan, and World releases.  The graphics and game play for each release will be slightly or even substantially different from each of the others.

Here in the USA, we will only see the USA releases, and likely never see any of the others.  But, when you purchase, for example, a multi-thousand-in-one multicade system, you are typically buying a bunch of game titles, together with all of their several worldwide releases.  And, there will likely be many of those titles that did not have a USA release, at all.

 

The 350-in-1 is designed to get to your classic favorites fast:

For many video gamers, the discovery of a game's many never before seen worldwide releases presents an exciting opportunity filled with many new challenges.  Thus, you have one of the several reasons for the huge demand for multi-thousand-in-one multicade systems.

For other gamers, such as perhaps yourself, there is no sense of discovery.  Just a feeling of tedium as you face the seemingly endless task of scrolling through so many unknown and unwanted game titles to get to your favorites.

 

The USA Top 350 is ready and waiting:

Ace Amusements offers the USA Top 350 for those of you who want to get to your favorite games fast.  Many of you have asked for a multicade system like this before. 

Your choice of cabinet  is our new Ultra cabinet, or when available, a refurbished Golden Tee Golf cabinet.

Either of which are the proper size to accommodate a 27" LCD monitor.

All of the cabinet colors are optional and customizable (see section A-2 below). 

The marquee in the photo is one of several (as explained at A-3 below). 

And, all the controllers needed to play all 350 games are all explained below (see section B controllers list and photo).

Price:  $2590.

Deposit:  $1295.

 

A happy story with a very happy ending:

Here is feedback from one of many happy owners of our USA Top 350-in-1 multicade:

Steve,

I picked up my USA Top 350 late last week, and have been extremely pleased with it.  The craftsmanship is top-notch, with the protective packaging reflecting that care.  My sister-in-law was quite pleased with the addition of Shark Attack, and I've received several glowing comments from neighbors.  After my talking it up, there may even be another order coming your way from a buddy of mine in Atlanta.

Again, I'm very pleased, and appreciate the attention to detail you provide.

Dave L.

 

PS:  Dave's buddy did place an order for a USA Top 350-in-1, earning for Dave one of our Referral Rewards.

 

Click any game title link in the lists below for game history, playing tips, and game screen shots.

Click any photo for a larger view.  Click again to zoom.  Click your browser back button to return to this page.

 

A.  Features:

Here are some of the main features of the cabinet, hardware, and the multicade system.

A-1.  Our new Ultra cabinet, or when available, a refurbished Golden Tee Golf cabinet (as shown in photos above and below).

Either one, just the right size cabinet for our largest 27" LCD/LED monitor and for comfortable arrangement of all the controllers.

A-2.  You can customize your cabinet's look. So, instead of default colors, your 350-in-1 might look like this photo featuring our new Ultra cabinet.

• Select your cabinet's paint color, default is black.
• Select the T-molding color, default is blue.
• Select the contol panel overlay color, default is black.
• Select the control button colors, default is red-white-blue.

 

 

 

A-3.  Our default marquee is shown below.  

You have practically unlimited possibilities for your cabinet marquee.

Select our default multicade marquee (shown first photo).  Or, customize it with your name or other wording (shown second photo).

Price of either marquee is included in base price.

 

 

A-4.  State-of-the-art brand new 27" LCD/LED/IPS monitor.

A-5.  Set up for home use freeplay with green (default) credit button located on control panel (no coins needed).

A-6.  A keyed lock (default) or thumb lock for the powder coat black front access door.

A-7.  Poly wheels that are easy on flooring and make moving your multicade a breeze.

A-8.  50 watt powered stereo speaker system with easy to reach volume control pod which includes a headphones' jack port.  If you request, we can include a cabinet portal for a headphones cable.

The system has a subwoofer, too.  So, get ready for the best arcade sounds and music you have ever heard.

A-9.  A 1,000 joules surge protector with EMI/RFI filtering to protect all the brand new electronic components.

A-10.  The multicade system presents both horizontal and vertical game images in proportionally correct format.

A-11.  We use only a Suzo-Happ 2-1/4" or 3" (depending on available space) USB white trackball, it is the finest quality trackball on the market.

A-12.  We use only the Slik Stik style spinner, the very finest available.

 

A-13.  The 350-in-1 also features MP3 Jukebox capability.  Just plug in your USB flash drive memory stick loaded with your favorite tunes; and, all of a sudden, you have a jukebox playing in your gameroom.

 

A-14.  You can dress up your 350-in-1 to look any way you want.

Add these prices for custom artwork, your design or ours, to the base price:

A-14-1.  Custom marquee - $50.

A-14-2.  Custom full-skirt side art - $300.

A-14-3.  Custom side art medallions (see machine photo above) - $95.

A-14-4.  Custom front kick art - $100.

A-14-5.  Custom control panel overlay (pattern style only) - $100.

 

 

A-15.  We replace the old hot fluorescent marquee backlight (that burns up marquee graphics) with a new cool LED lamp fixture.

A-16.  Lexan kick plate to protect cabinet front bottom from kicks and scratches.

 

B.  Controllers:

Our 350-in-1 multicade features all the controls you need to play all 350 games. 

You have choice between two different control panel configurations:

 

Control Panel #1 -

One player can play alone, or alternatingly against another player, or simultaneously against a computer generated opponent (depending on the original game programming). 

In all, there are seven (7) different controllers, thirteen (13) control buttons, and three (3) auxiliary buttons.  We have carefully arranged all the controls to closely mimic their original control panel location and game viewing perspective.

This is a photo of Control Panel #1 fitted with the default green overlay (you can choose button colors and overlay color, overlay default is green).

 

 

Control Panel #2 -

With a few alterations, the Control Panel #1 configuration can be modified to support two-player simultaneous play.

With the Control Panel #2 configuration, shown in the following two photos, two players can play simultaneously and competitively the game, for example, Street Fighter.

Also, note that controls can be moved around to suit your game play preference.

The first photo is of the Golden Tee Golf cabinet style panel. The second photo is of the Ultra cabinet style panel.

 

 

 

 

Listed below are the controllers, their control panel location, and example games:

B-1.  Side mounted pinball flipper buttons (one on each side of control panel box) - Pinball Action, Pinbo, etc.

B-2.  3" USB white trackball (top right) - Golden Tee 3D Golf, Centipede, etc.

B-3.  Trackball also acts as crosshairs for shooters - Cheyenne, Vs. Duck Hunt, etc.

B-4.  Spinner with two control buttons (front right) - Tempest, Arkanoid, etc.

B-5.  Spinner also acts as a steering control - Pole Position, etc.

B-6.  Spinner also acts as rotary joystick - Bermuda Triangle, Gondomania, etc.

B-7.  2-way up-down joystick with control button for reverse (front left) - Defender, Stargate.

B-8.  4-way joystick with three control buttons (top center) - Donkey Kong, etc.

B-9.  2-way right-left joystick (top left) - Space Invaders, etc.

B-10.  8-way thumb control button joystick with six control buttons (front center) - Street Fighter II - Champion Edition, etc.

B-11.  8-way thumb control button joystick used with spinner to play rotary joystick games (see B-6).

B-12.  8-way set up shares six control buttons with 2-way up-down joystick to play Williams' classics (see B-7).

B-13.  8-way joystick (front right of center), used with B-10 8-way joystick to play Robotron: 2084.

 

C.  Games:

We have tried to identify and include as many of the 1978 through 1984 Golden Age classics, and as many other popular hits of 1985 through 1995 as possible.

Given my near 30 years in the industry, I am certain that we have covered all the bases.  In our 350-in-1 multicade, we hope you will find all of your favorite classics from Asteroids to Zoo Keeper.

And hopefully, you will find just the classic game you have been looking for, but could not find anywhere else. 

However, if your favorite is not in our list, do not fret.

We can add a few more of your favorite titles, provided they do not alter the controllers and are in our database, at absolutely no additional cost.

 

D.  Shipping and Delivery:

Average $400 for residential curbside freight delivery to many locations in continental USA. Remote, mountainous, or congested locations are more expensive.

White Glove inside delivery service available for most areas for a higher fee than freight.

Learn more - White Glove vs Freight

Our delivery, installation and demonstration (DFW and TX areas) can be arranged for a nominal fee.

And, you can pick up no charge at our shop.

 

E.  The 350-in-1 was developed to be kid and family friendly:

Kids, families, nostalgia buffs, and collectors love the Golden Age classics.  Those classic games are as popular with all gamers today as they were the day they were released decades ago.

The themes of the classics were about having fun, challenging yourself, and seeing your initials next to the high score.  Not about some of the more intense adult themes seen today. 

Thus, for example, we have omitted from the games list such games as Chiller and Gals Panic.  In our game selection, we were looking to earn an overall General Audience rating.

But, if you find a title in the games that is unacceptable to you, we will remove it as a part of your order.  No charge. 

So, our 350-in-1 multicade is perfect not only in a family gameroom, but also in such family friendly places as a professional waiting room.

 

F.  Time Until Receipt:

Inquire for a completion estimate at time of order.

Usually about 12 to 15 weeks to complete and ship your order.

Your order is for a brand new arcade machine custom built from scratch. Custom work takes time.

 

Price:  $2590.

Deposit:  $1295.

Contact me by phone or email to pay the deposit by check made and mailed to:

Ace Amusements, PO Box 172202, Arlington, TX 76003

 

To be the first on your block to own one, send me an email:  [email protected]