negative1 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 new competitor for multicades, which is a barcade, so 2-1: later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 CES 2020: later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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128Kgames Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 iiRcade has gone live on Kickstarter and already reached its goal: The machine has been redesigned since it was previewed, and I like the new look. Despite my love for the dedicated Arcade1Up machines, I've decided to back this for a number of reasons, one of them being Dragon's Lair is one of the official pre-loaded games (as of this writing, there are a total of 10 games included). The current pre-installed game list is as follows: Dragon's Lair Double Dragon Beach Buggy Racing Snow Board Championship Fancy World Thunder Hoop Twin Brats Maniac Square Powe Balls Gunbird What sold me ultimately is their sales strategy: you'll be able to buy the fully licensed ROMs for download from their game store to the device, in effect making your own multi-game system. I'm a sucker for the older and more obscure games, and one of my favorite is Naughty Boy, and its one of the available ROMs. There is a partial game list here: https://www.iircade.com/pages/games You can buy the Bar Top or the stand up version (Bar Top + base), which is the one I got. I am very much looking forward to adding this new system to my library, and I think it will be a good companion for my Arcade1Up cabinets, filling in the gaps on games that most likely wouldn't see a dedicated release of their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I invited Jong-Wook Shin the CEO of iiRcade to join AtariAge to provide some additional insight into their product, he's waiting for his account to be approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Online gaming added: https://youtu.be/Ug3geopMRBE Also, iiRcade has listened to it's backers and are already offering the option to double the available onboard memory to 128 GB. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just announced, Limited Edition Dragon's Lair iiRcade with upgraded memory and upgraded Sanwa sticks: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 First stretch goal of $400,000 met so iiRcade will look to implement high score saving, even on games that do not natively support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 iiRcade Black cabinet introduced - all black cabinet that you can skin anyway you want - includes 128GB storage upgrade and Sanwa sticks, as well as Double Dragon skin: Unlike the Dragon's Lair edition which can only be ordered as a bartop + stand, the black edition can be ordered as a bartop only. Keep in mind the graphics pictured are not pre-installed like the Dragon's Lair premium cabinet, they are included and must be installed yourself. $500,000 stretch goal met, so now the customized iiRcade version of Bombsquad will be included with every cab, for a total of 11 games: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 SEGA is on board! Just announced iiRcade will have SEGA arcade titles available on their cabinet, including Shadow Dancer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Less than 24 hours to get Kickstarter pricing, prices go up at retail! iiRcade: Immersive Arcade Gaming Reinvented For Your Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 CollectorVision comes to iiRcade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSpaceBeagle Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 The designs are so sterile and generic. Maybe they need cigarette burns or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, NeonSpaceBeagle said: The designs are so sterile and generic. Maybe they need cigarette burns or something. You mean the cabinet itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSpaceBeagle Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 The whole package just comes across as YouTuber (not a compliment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSpaceBeagle Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Or maybe it comes across as very Ikea.. I don't know, they look cheap and tacky to me and I don't understand the real purpose other than faux nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 5 hours ago, NeonSpaceBeagle said: Or maybe it comes across as very Ikea.. I don't know, they look cheap and tacky to me and I don't understand the real purpose other than faux nostalgia. Owning several Arcade1Up cabs I can tell you assembled the iiRcade looks nothing like something from ikea (despite it coming flat packed). It's heavy, the 19" screen pops, and for weeks my gameroom smelled like freshly cut wood. This is a heavy, imposing cabinet in person. I like the colors on the stock cab, and only upgraded to their Dragon's Lair themed cab for the Sanwa joysticks and 128 GB storage. If you're one of those die hard arcade cab people it's probably not for you. If people are looking for a multi cade with a mix of old and new styled games to buy and keep, it's a fantastic machine. And the companies and games they're adding just make it better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSpaceBeagle Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I was a little bit harsh on these in my previous post.. they don't actually seem that bad based on your description. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, NeonSpaceBeagle said: I was a little bit harsh on these in my previous post.. they don't actually seem that bad based on your description. Nah, I get it. The first run of the Arcade1Up cabs were cheaply made and riddled with defects. It cast a shadow on the whole genre and did little for the 3/4 cab reputation. But systems like the Legends Ultimate and the iiRcade have taken things up a notch. And iiRcade has set the bar even higher. Like Legends they have provided patches and system updates to improve game performance, as well as introduce new features. iiRcade listens to its customer base and responds accordingly. Their CEO still holds 1+ hour long Facebook Live sessions 2x a week to discuss what's going on, what's coming up and where things are at currently. He also provides gameplay footage of upcoming releases. iiRcade has even introduced a replacement screen protector to replace the stock plexi that many people disliked - the new one is a true tempered glass cover, which should really take their cabinet to an arcade quality product. Plus, who doesn't like a 100 watt sound system in their cab? They're not for everybody, I get it. I'd love to build my own multi cade but seeing as how I have two Neo Geo Gold cabs to work on plus a SEGA Star Trek: SOS environmental cab to restore, its so much more enjoyable to have one cab to play arcade titles on without having to tweak this or adjust that. Just turn in on and play. Same thing happened with me and PC gaming that moved me over to console gaming when the Xbox first came out. Its just easier for me. I'm in front of a PC for 10 hours a day, last place I want to be when I'm in the mood for gaming. If you ever get a chance check out the iiRcade first hand. Edited April 15, 2021 by 128Kgames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Here's my Dragon's Lair cabinet in it's temporary home: Edited April 15, 2021 by 128Kgames 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Thunder Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Kind of a "necrobump" of sorts...but iiRcade is alive and well. I got one around a year ago and just love it. It's a solid entry; I got the Dragon's Lair one with the Sanwa controls. Steady stream of games have arrived, perhaps nothing earthshaking but still a really great library to pick from. They're now released newer "Gold" Cabinets with Bat Top sticks, new art, lit marquees, and a more US style look to them, along with better speakers and most importantly a USB port for light guns and trackball hookups. Personally I love my older version, just like the look better without an "overhang", but that's personal choice. Anyway, just kind of wanted to bump the topic a bit as an owner and fan. I'm a member of several FB communities that talk iiRcade, but I hate FB so...ya know. Trying to get some activity here Currently playing the newest "big" release, Ninja Baseball Bat Man. Also enjoying the unholy hell out of Cabal, Elevator Action, Time Killers, 10 Yard Fight, Congo Bongo, Mayhem Brawler, and Galactic Champions TV. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Thunder Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Just want to say how crazy I am for the newest iiRcade release, both because the game is INCREDIBLE, And because it's FREE! Such a great treat for all of us!! If you have an iiRcade, GET THIS. Then thank the developer: https://ko-fi.com/satryn If you have Steam but not an iiRcade, it's like $4 to buy the Deluxe version of the game. You won't regret it, it's intense! Happy day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jgkspsx Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 iiRcade is going out of business: Very, very sad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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