FULL Step-By-Step Guide

✔ 133 Pages of Step-by-Step Instructions – A complete start-to-finish guide covering every detail of the build.

✔ BONUS Full Measurement & Cutting Plans + Control Panel layout measurements – A dedicated guide with all the exact panel dimensions for precision cutting.

✔ Shopping Lists for Every Stage & Component – Know exactly what you need and where to get it.

✔ Tested and trusted harder to get parts also available here, shipped to your door.

✔ Planning & Cost-Saving Strategies – Tips on budgeting and sourcing materials efficiently.

✔ Precision Cutting & Panel Assembly – Measuring, cutting, and joining panels for a sturdy build.

✔ T-Moulding Groove Cutting & Installation – A thorough guide to cutting grooves and seamlessly installing your T-moulding for that must have retro finish.

✔ Building a Secure Base & Component Housing – Ensuring a stable structure for your arcade’s hardware and optional future additions.

✔ Prepping & Painting for a Pro Finish – Step-by-step guidance to get that clean arcade look.

✔ The Ultimate Control Panel Guide – From button arrangement to wiring, plexiglass mounting, and artwork.

✔ Powering Your Arcade – Installing monitors, audio systems, cooling fans, and power management.

✔ Arcade Software & Emulation Setup – Learn how to install Pandora DX, RetroPie, Batocera, LaunchBox, and MAME for endless gaming possibilities.

✔ Creating & Installing Your Marquee Display – Add the finishing touch with a custom marquee & LED lighting.

✔ Official Arcade Revival Marquees Also Available – Get an exclusive pre-made marquee design to complete your arcade build!

BONUS: Video Tutorial on Control Panel Artwork – Learn how to design from scratch and print your own custom control panel graphics!

✔ No Technical Skills Needed – Perfect for beginners, with detailed guidance every step of the way.

✔ Cost-Effective DIY Solution – Save money by building your own arcade instead of buying pre-made full sized cabinets that likely even need restoration costs on top.

✔ Customisable to Your Style – Add personal touches, from artwork to lighting, unlimited game libraries and control setups.

✔ A Project You’ll Never Forget – Whether you’re reliving childhood memories or building one with your kids, this is a project that brings joy for years to come.

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Yes! This guide is built specifically for first-time builders. Every step is explained clearly with detailed photos, diagrams, and video artwork tutorials— no special tech skills required.

Absolutely! The guide walks you through building a full-sized classic style standing arcade cabinet — the same size you remember from the arcades of the 80s and 90s.

The guide is designed around using a Pandora DX unit, which makes getting started easy — it's a plug-and-play system with almost 10,000 preloaded classic games ready to go.

It’s the perfect starting point to get your machine up and running fast, while you learn the basics of setup, controls, and customisation.

Later on, if you want to dive deeper, you can upgrade or customise your arcade with systems like Raspberry Pi, LaunchBox, MAME or other platforms — the build is flexible and future-proof so you can make it your own at any time.

You’ll need basic tools like a drill, jigsaw, screwdriver, and a few specialty items like a T-moulding slot cutter bit & other arcade bits which are all available here.

Full tool lists, material lists, and even shopping guides are included inside the download.

Build time varies, but most customers complete their arcade machine over 2–6 weekends, depending on your schedule and experience.

100%! If you have any questions while building, you can email us anytime for friendly help. We’re builders too — we get it! You can reach out to us here.

Absolutely — once you build the base cabinet, you can customise your artwork, upgrade your gaming software, T-moulding colours, buttons, joysticks, and more to create a completely personalised arcade machine.

Sure can! The guide explains mounting an LCD monitor for reliability & ease of access to them over sourcing CRT screens but if you can get your hands on an arcade CRT and prefer that then go for it.

Yes! We provide all parts from Arcade bits to specialised tools to make your project easier. Check out our arcade parts section to browse through our starter kits and more