Arcade1Up PAC-Man Deluxe Arcade Machine for Home - 5 Feet Tall - 14 Classic Games
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Current price
$499.99
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the PAC-Man Deluxe is the most defensible pick in Arcade1Up's current lineup. Popular Mechanics called out the 14-in-1 game library, light-up marquee, faux coin slot, and replica artwork as smart touches for the price, and verified-purchase reviewers at Amazon and Walmart echo that the cabinet 'gives that classic arcade feel.' With over 1,100 Amazon ratings averaging 4.6 stars, the volume of feedback here dwarfs every other cabinet in the pool, which matters when Amazon-rating gaming is a known concern — the sample size makes manipulation harder. r/Arcade1Up regulars are blunter.
What reviewers liked
- Largest verified-purchase review base in the category (1,133 Amazon ratings at 4.6 stars), making the positive consensus harder to dismiss as gamed
- Popular Mechanics specifically highlighted cabinet detailing, light-up marquee, and replica artwork at the price point
- r/Arcade1Up community consistently recommends the Deluxe over the Classic/riser variants for build quality and the 17-inch BOE IPS panel
- Includes 14 games anchored by the PAC-Man family, a broader library than the Mortal Kombat or Fast & Furious Deluxe cabinets
Where it falls short
- r/Arcade1Up threads repeatedly describe Arcade1Up's buttons as 'super mushy' and the joysticks as only 'so-so'
- Community reviewers note the cabinet still uses a 16:9 LCD that does not perfectly match the original 4:3 aspect ratio
- At roughly $500, multiple subreddit commenters say the price is 'still pushing it' for what is essentially mid-grade hardware
- Out-of-box game lineup cannot be expanded without modding the internal board
Across the reviewers we read, the PAC-Man Deluxe is the most defensible pick in Arcade1Up's current lineup. Popular Mechanics called out the 14-in-1 game library, light-up marquee, faux coin slot, and replica artwork as smart touches for the price, and verified-purchase reviewers at Amazon and Walmart echo that the cabinet 'gives that classic arcade feel.' With over 1,100 Amazon ratings averaging 4.6 stars, the volume of feedback here dwarfs every other cabinet in the pool, which matters when Amazon-rating gaming is a known concern — the sample size makes manipulation harder.
r/Arcade1Up regulars are blunter. Multiple threads flag the Deluxe's 17-inch BOE-brand IPS panel as a genuine quality step up from the Classic and riser-style cabinets, and frame the Deluxe and XL as 'the better options' for buyers shopping the PAC-Man family. The same threads, however, note that 'A1Up buttons really suck — they are super mushy,' and that the sticks are 'so-so.' That is the consistent caveat across every Arcade1Up cabinet, not a PAC-Man-specific issue, but worth knowing before purchase.
The consensus verdict is that this cabinet hits the fundamentals — looks, screen, game library, footprint — better than its siblings, and the deep verified-purchase pool gives it the most signal-confident ranking in the category.
- Join the legacy
- Library of 14 iconic games, including Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaxian, Rompers, PAC-Mania, Mappy, 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.
Arcade1Up got most of the fundamentals right. True, the controls are still lacking, and some nit-picky details aren't perfect. And the price is still pushing ...
Deluxe or XL are probably the better options; not the riser versions. A1Up buttons really suck. They are super mushy. The sticks are so-so but ...
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