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Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat II Deluxe Arcade Machine for Home - 5 Feet Tall - 14 Classic Games

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★★★★★4.6(286)

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82/ 100

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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat II Deluxe Arcade Machine for Home - 5 Feet Tall - 14 Classic Games

Sources behind this verdict

10 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the Mortal Kombat II Deluxe earns the most enthusiastic single-title fan response in the Arcade1Up catalog. A Walmart verified-purchase reviewer described it as 'everything you think it would be and more,' with 'very fine attention to almost every major detail,' and the 82-pound shipping weight tracks with reviewer comments about a cabinet that feels substantial when assembled. 286 Amazon ratings averaging 4.6 stars give it the second-deepest review pool in the candidate set.

What reviewers liked

  • 4.6-star average across 286 Amazon ratings with consistent verified-purchase enthusiasm
  • Single-piece Deluxe construction with BOE-brand IPS monitor noted favorably by r/Arcade1Up
  • 14-game Midway Legacy lineup is one of the deeper themed libraries in the Arcade1Up catalog
  • Walmart verified-purchase reviewers specifically called out build heft and attention to detail

Where it falls short

  • r/Arcade1Up users explicitly wish for a 'pro version' with better controls, indicating the same mushy-button complaint applies here
  • No high-trust independent testing source appeared in the signals for this specific cabinet
  • Coin-door treatment was flagged by at least one Walmart reviewer as a missed opportunity for authenticity
  • At roughly $500 it is priced near the PAC-Man Deluxe, which has a much larger review base

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the Mortal Kombat II Deluxe earns the most enthusiastic single-title fan response in the Arcade1Up catalog. A Walmart verified-purchase reviewer described it as 'everything you think it would be and more,' with 'very fine attention to almost every major detail,' and the 82-pound shipping weight tracks with reviewer comments about a cabinet that feels substantial when assembled. 286 Amazon ratings averaging 4.6 stars give it the second-deepest review pool in the candidate set.

r/Arcade1Up commenters frame it as 'a nice looking machine' and note the single-piece riser-plus-cabinet construction, the BOE-brand IPS monitor, and a 14-game library spanning the Midway Legacy lineup. The subreddit's main caveat is the same one that follows every Arcade1Up SKU: enthusiasts wish for a 'pro version' with better controls. One thread sarcastically dismissed a single one-star Amazon review as someone who needs to 'turn in your gamer card,' suggesting unusually strong fan defense of this particular cabinet.

The synthesis: if you specifically want the MK II library in a Deluxe form factor, the verified-purchase consensus is very positive. If you do not have a specific Midway-Legacy itch, the more general-purpose PAC-Man Deluxe is the safer ranking pick.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Join the legacy
Library of 14 iconic games, including Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 & 3, Toobin, Rampage, Joust, Rootbeer Tapper, Defender, and more!
Authentic gaming at its finest
Relive the golden era of arcade gaming with original licensed artwork, real-feel joysticks and buttons, light up marquee, and a molded faux coin door.
Enjoy Wi-Fi enabled gaming and unlimited free play
Compete with friends, post scores to leaderboards and download the Companion App to join a community of gamers across the country.
21st century technology brings retro games to life
Powerful processors deliver crisp graphics on a 17 inch full color high-resolution LCD screen; enjoy arcade-quality sound with integrated dual speakers.
Built to be part of your collection
Enjoy the nostalgia of classic arcade games in your home, complete with authentic artwork and real-feel features; Compact design is easy to assemble and fits seamlessly into any décor; Assembled Dimensions: 22.44” D x 18.82” W x 61”H; Weight: 68 lbs.

What customers say

2 verified voices
Deluxe mk is a nice looking machine, would throw my money at A1Up instantly if they made a pro version though.
Supportingvia r/Arcade1Up
Gives me good memories and going to Circle K where my mom worked after school and playing the actual arcade game in the 90's.
Supportingvia r/Arcade1Up

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