Alright, I almost feel bad giving this “only” 4 stars, because the arcade itself absolutely deserves more. Let me start with the positives: the quality is outstanding across the board – the rack, monitor, sound system, exterior graphics, buttons, and joystick are all phenomenal. Especially when you consider the price point, this arcade is an incredible deal. I’m honestly in love with it and can’t wait to keep chasing high scores.
So why not 5 stars? The only downside for me was one part of the assembly process. In my case, it should have taken around 90 minutes, but in reality it took me close to 2 hours and 45 minutes. The main culprit: the tiny screws in "Bag C". Mostly adult men will be building this rack, but these screws are extremely small, not every pre-drilled hole lines up perfectly, and “C” is the screw you need the most of – including in tight spots inside the rack, where space is limited. Definitely not friendly for larger hands.
That being said, this is my only real complaint. Once it’s built, the arcade is a true masterpiece. If not for the frustrating screw situation, this would easily be a 5-star product.