Apex Arcade Machine

Description

The Ultimate Classic Gaming Experience

Step back into the golden age of gaming with the Apex Arcade Machine — a beautifully crafted centerpiece for your game room, man cave, or modern living space. Handmade in the UK with meticulous attention to detail, this machine offers unmatched versatility and style, making it the perfect fit for any environment.

Choose from three powerful system options — Play, Media, or Elite — and unlock access to an incredible library of 25,000 to unlimited classic games, spanning generations of arcade and console history.

The Apex Arcade Machine delivers the excitement, nostalgia, and performance you’re looking for — all in one beautifully designed cabinet.

Technical Features

🎮 Core Gaming Features

🎮 Access over 25,000 to Unlimited Retro Arcade and Classic Console Games
🎯 BA Game Selection Menu for quick and intuitive browsing
🖲️ Happ Black Buttons and Joystick (Custom options available)
🖥️ 20" High-Definition TFT Monitor
🔊 2.1 Woofer Sound System with adjustable volume
🛡️ Reinforced Glass Arcade Screen for durability and clarity

🖥️ Hardware & Connectivity

The following features are available with the Media and Elite Systems only:

🔌 4 x External USB Ports – Easily connect additional devices
💾 Front Access HD Bay – Quick and convenient hard drive upgrades
🎧 Speaker Input/Output – Plug in headphones or connect to a Hi-Fi system
🌐 Wireless Internet Card – Download games or connect online
🎵 Built-in Digital Jukebox – Instantly play your favorite tracks from an internal library or streaming service

Standard across all systems:

🖱️ Handheld Mouse & Keyboard – Smooth navigation and setup

🎨 Design & Aesthetics

🎨 Full Marquee with Apex Graphic (Custom artwork available)
🖤 Black Leather-Coated Panel with Chrome On/Off Switch
✨ Beautiful, Modern Cabinet Design (Custom options available)
💡 BA Arcade Illuminated Fan Cooling System

🤝 Support & Service

💬 Unlimited First-Rate Client Support – Always here when you need us

If you have chosen to customize your machine, please get in touch to discuss the design.

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Retro Cloud™ Software Included

All our arcade machines come with Retro Cloud™ software. This brilliant software gives you quick and easy online access to thousands of arcade and older console games from legitimate sources. You can then choose to play online or download games. Due to our machines' built-in Wi-Fi, just pick your game or games, download, and enjoy. Once you have your machine, if at any stage you need assistance regarding the Retro Cloud™ software, you can grant permission for Bespoke Arcades, the creator of Retro Cloud™ software, to remotely access your system via Wi-Fi connectivity to assist you.

Access to Games Based on Your System Choice

Your access to classic games grows with the system you choose. The Play System offers an impressive library of over 25,000 retro arcade and classic console games to enjoy. Upgrade to the Media System and unlock a larger collection featuring more than 32,000 titles, giving you even greater variety and nostalgia. For the ultimate experience, the Elite System provides unlimited access to an expansive universe of games—ensuring endless hours of entertainment for true arcade enthusiasts.

Front-Loading Hard Drive Bay

Exclusive to the Media and Elite systems, the Apex Arcade Machine features a convenient front-loading hard drive bay that lets you effortlessly use third-party hard drives, such as Hyperspin or Launchbox. This allows you to customize your game library or add additional software without hassle, giving you maximum flexibility and control over your gaming experience.

High-End Emulation Capability

Media and Elite systems are capable of high-end emulation. Use the hard drive caddy to add games, even from Wii, PS2, and PS3, to your retro machine. Pre-configured TeknoParrot emulator software can be used allowing you to play modern PC-based arcade games at max settings.

HDMI Output for HDTV Connection

The HDMI output gives you the option to play games on your HDTV. (Elite System Only)

Award-Winning Arcade Machine

The Apex gained industry recognition by winning The Gadget Show's focus group test, attaining 75% of all votes, and also winning T3 magazine's group test.

Ready to Play Straight Out of the Box

The Apex cabinet arrives preloaded with a carefully curated selection of some of the best classic arcade and console games ever made. There’s no complicated setup or lengthy downloads—simply unwrap your machine, power it up, and dive straight into hours of nostalgic gaming fun.

PC Specs

Play System
i3 Quad-Core Processor
4GB RAM
256GB SSD Hard Drive
Windows 10 Operating System
On Board Graphics Card
2 USB Ports
Punchy 2.1 Surround Speakers

Media System

i3 10-Core Processor
8GB RAM
256GB SSD + 4TB SATA Hard Drive
Windows 10 Operating System
On Board GTX 730 Graphics Card
Front-Loading Hot-Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
4 USB Ports
Punchy 2.1 Surround Speakers

Elite System

i7 12-Core Processor
16GB RAM
256GB SSD + 4TB SATA Hard Drive
Windows 10 Operating System
RTX 3050 Graphics Card
Front-Loading Hot-Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
Punchy 2.1 Surround Speakers

Games List

Play System Games List

Media System Games List

Elite System Games List

Options Explained

Cabinet Finish

Standard Finish : Black Satin with chrome edging

Colour Options : Almost Any RAL/Paint Colour

Wood Veneer : Real Wood is used with a choice of Walnut, Light Oak, Medium Oak, or Dark Oak Finish.

Quad Polish : quad polish 

Custom Graphics

Full Graphics Upgrade : Customize the front, both sides, and marquee with your own design, or choose from a range of pre-designed graphics.

Name Personalization : Make it yours with personalized name customization on the top marquee.

Marquee Top Graphic : Fully customize the marquee with your own design or favorite game graphics.

Ultra-Durable Control Panel Graphic : Enhance your experience with the fully customizable Apex control panel, crafted from extra durable materials to ensure colours stay vibrant.

Joysticks

Standard : Bat-Top Sticks.

Ball Top : Sanwa Ball-Top Sticks. (Ideal for Fighting Games).

Servo : Sanwa sticks with a motor attached allow you to switch between 4-way and 8-way movement, giving you greater control.

Buttons

Standard Buttons : Standard classic concave arcade buttons(black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and purple). Here is an image of a sample control panel with all colour options shown.

Illuminated : Buttons light up available in Red, White or Blue.

basic illuminated arcade buttons

Special RGB Colour-Changing Illuminated : Buttons light up and change colour dynamically.

Arcade Trackball

Hand-held controller with a USB connection, ideal for playing the best trackball games such as Missile Command, Centipede/Millipede, Golden Tee, and Marble Madness.

Arcade Spinner

We can add this to the control panel. It can be spun rapidly in either direction to move an on-screen paddle or character, making it perfect for games like Tempest, Arkanoid, and Tron.

Arcade Light Guns

If you’re partial to a good light gun game then we can provide either one or a pair of arcade light guns which can be added to your system.  This includes full installation and set-up so all you have to do is plug them in and prepare to take aim.  We also have holsters available to install on the side/front of your cabinet as you prefer.  If not interested immediately then we can usually install the sensor on your cabinet for no extra cost and you can add the guns at a later date.

Speaker Upgrade

Upgrade to BOSE Speaker to boost your sound quality.

Older Console Pads + USB Adapters

We offer original console pads and USB adapters, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite older console games just as you did before, in addition to your favorite arcade games.

Driving Wheel

The wireless driving wheel functions similarly to a Wii remote, assessing your movements, making it ideal for games like Mario Kart. It also performs effectively with traditional arcade driving games.

If you have chosen to customize your machine, please get in touch to discuss the design.

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Specification

Machine: Stand-Up, Upright, Multigame

Games Type: Mixed - Add your own Arcade Games, Console Games + Emulators

Apex Cabinet Dimensions:

Width - 56 cm/22 inches

Height - 165 cm/65 inches

Depth - 64 cm/25 inches

Weight - 80 kg/176 lbs

Warranty

All Arcade Machines come with a full 12 month warranty, with the first 3 months on site in the unlikely event that a problem develops. Thanks to this, you can rest assured that you will be enjoying your new arcade machine for many years to come.

Every Apex machine is backed by a 12 month back-to-base warranty with parts and labour included. All games are included as free with this system.

Delivery

Free delivery to UK mainland.

Lead time is 3-4 weeks. Once your machine is ready we will contact you via email to arrange a suitable delivery date.

With pallet delivery, we advise you to have at least 2 able-bodied people at the delivery point to unpack and position the cabinet at your location.