itunes.apple.com/us/album/science-fiction-movie/id447957828Stern The Mandalorian Pro Pinball Unboxing, Setup, and Review - BABY YODA (THE CHILD)!Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2021-07-12 | In this video, we are going to unbox and set up the new Stern The Mandalorian Pro Pinball machine. We will unbox the pinball, set it up on location and play a few games. We will also show you the inner workings and all the features including the Razor Crest Toy and The Child (baby Yoda) toy. This pin was designed by Brian Eddy who also did Stranger Things, Attack From Mars, and Medieval Madness. It's super cool!
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#2021 Free Play Bar Arcade Providence tour, Atari Vector FPGA, and Major Havoc the Promised End!Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2021-06-23 | In this video, we are taking a ride to Providence Rhode Island to visit my friend Jay's arcade, Free Play Bar Arcade. We'll tour the entire place and talk about every game. Then, Scott from tempestfpga.com will show us his new Atari Vector FPGA board that hooks up to a Space Duel harness to play games like Black Widow, Gravitar, Tempest, Omega Race, and the new sequel to Major Havoc, Major Havoc The Promised End. It's a John's Arcade on the Road!
In this video we are going to compare the Dragon's Lair X Replicade by NEWWAVE TOYS versus the original 1983 Cinematronics Dragon's Lair arcade game with original laser disc player. In this video we will do an uboxing, a review, and try out the HDMI functionality with a PS4 controller plugged in via USB.
In this video we will replace the following on our Atari Paperboy arcade game: Fuse Block, burnt resistor on the AR-III power supply, molex connector with trifurcon connectors on the video PCB. The voltage on my games is not staying a consistent 5V. Could it be the big blue? Lets see if we can fix the game in this video.Just another day in the arcade. NBA Fastbreak move, Paperboy fix, Mortal Kombat II is down, I, RobotJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2020-09-21 | In this video we are gonna move some games around. Frogger is leaving. Track and Field and Two Tigers are outta here. We will try to fix Paperboy and we will bring I, Robot back to life. My camera breaks and NBA Fastbreak will get discussed. It's just another day in the arcade.
Crazy in-depth tour of the soon to open Free Play Bar & Arcade in Worcester, MA. My friend Jay Leone is opening this place soon after this COVID BS is behind us. Tons of classic arcade games, everything from Atari, Nintendo, Gottlieb, Williams, SEGA, Taito, Capcom, Konami, and more! Tons of retro games and a really healthy pinball collection!HOLY PINBALL! - Western Mass Pinball Club Tour. Solid States, EMs, and more!Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2020-08-23 | Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC0zwTpEMt8IsETC7mv9Tt3g/join
In this video we will be touring the Western Mass Pinball Club. This place is jam packed with countless EM, early solid state, to current solid state pins. Every brand from Gottlieb, to Williams, to Jersey Jack, Bally, Game Plan, and more! It's an awesome pinball collection!HiJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2020-08-17 | Win a 1/4 scale Numskull Pac-Man mini! Enter here: playr.gg/giveaway/gZf9nO3
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#(2019) Stern Black Knight Sword of Rage Pinball Premium Unboxing and Review -Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2019-07-01 | In this video we will visit my buddy, Jay for an unboxing and review of the new Stern Black Knight Sword of Rage Pinball machine. This is the premium version that has the upper playfield. We'll also check out some of Jay's new arcade games like the super rare 1981 Bally / Midway The Adventures of Robby Roto!
Songs in the video by me or my band The Kill Screens:
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Atari Paperboy Arcade AR-III AR3 Power Supply Rebuild Cap Kit and TroubleshootingJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2019-05-06 | In this video we will install the Arcade Shop AR-III rebuild and cap kit and test the 2N3055 and TIP32 transistors and replace the audio amps.
In this video we are going to fix the broken stuff in the basement. Or, are we? Mortal Kombat II has a broken Polo monitor. The Atari Paperboy has power supply problems. Can we fix these issues in this video?
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#LAST VIDEO! Mortal Kombat II Part #20 Restore Bally Midway - Ed Boon Menu, Gameplay and more!Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-10-30 | In this video we are going to finish up the Mortal Kombat II restore! FOR REAL!
Topics covered:
Mortal Kombat II instruction sticker install Fix coin door lights Mortal Kombat II Coin Door Midway sticker
In this video we will compare the Replicade x Centipede by New Wave Toys to an original Atari Centipede dedicated full size arcade cabinet and also the cabaret version. How is the gameplay compared to an original dedicated arcade game? How does the cabinet compare to the original?
This is an ON THE ROAD video too! We will visit the Hangar Pub and Grill in Amherst, MA to compare.
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We are going back to the garage! In this episode we will start back up on the Gottlieb Bronco Pinball Restore. This is an EM pinball machine from 1977. In this video we will check out the Ax and Bx relays and take a peek at the Player Unit.
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Mortal Kombat II Restore Part #19 - Bally Midway Arcade - Wiring, POLO monitor missing colorJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-09-04 | Here it is! PART #19 of the Bally Midway Mortal Kombat 2 arcade game restore! ARE WE ALMOST DONE?!
In this video we will:
#1 - Test voltages #2 - Repin edge connector to fix missing colors on Hantarex Polo monitor (Red and Green missing) #3 - Reseat Chips on Mortal Kombat PCB #4 - Wire up Mortal Kombat control Panel #5 - Replace Mortal Kombat CMOS battery #6 - Use test mode in menu to wire Mortal Kombat control panel #7 - and a big surprise!
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Windjammers (Flying Disc) Arcade Review - Original NEO GEO MVS Arcade GameJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-08-26 | Here's a review of an original NEO GEO MVS Windjammers cartridge on original NEO GEO MVS hardware with 25" CRT. This game was made by Data East in 1994 and released for the NEO GEO MVS and AES systems. It's also available on the Switch and Windjammers 2 will be coming out in 2019 for the PC and Switch.
From Wikipedia:
Windjammers (also known as Flying Power Disc in Japan) is a fast-paced sports arcade game released by Data East on the Neo Geo arcade system in 1994 and later on the Wii Virtual Console in Japan on June 22, 2010. Following the bankruptcy of Data East, the intellectual rights for this game were acquired by Paon DP, a mobile company formed by some ex-Data East employees.[2][3] It was delisted from the Virtual Console on December 24, 2013, making it the only delisted Neo-Geo game for the Virtual Console. A port of the game with online multiplayer support was released by DotEmu for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on August 29, 2017, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for release on October 23, 2018.[4][5] A sequel, Windjammers 2, is planned for release on Nintendo Switch and PC in 2019.[6]
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Mortal Kombat II Arcade Restore Part #18 Power Supply Install, Wiring, Troubleshooting and moreJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-08-12 | Here it is! Part #18 of the Bally Midway Mortal Kombat 2 restore!
In this video we will wire up the power supply, turn the game on for the first time, and see what happens!
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#2018 Southern-Fried Gaming Expo Tour! All access. Amazing Arcade and Pinball games!Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-06-25 | An in-depth tour of the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2018. Highlights include a Bucky O'hare cabinet, an oversized Donkey Kong machine, Retro consoles, Board games, and more! A truly great weekend.
In this video we are going to continue working on the MKII arcade game by Bally Midway. In the previous video we identified that some of the film capacitors were bad near the flyback. We are going to replace them in this video. Will it fix our Mortal Kombat II and Hantarex Polo?
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#MKII RESTORE PART 14 - Hantarex Polo Repair and film capacitor replacement - Mortal Kombat II ArcadeJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-04-01 | In this video we are going to continue working on the MKII arcade game by Bally Midway. In the previous video we identified that some of the film capacitors were bad near the flyback. We are going to replace them in this video. Will it fix our Mortal Kombat II?
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#MORTAL KOMBAT ARCADE RESTORE PART 13 - HANTAREX POLO FILM CAPACITORSJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-03-05 | In this video we are going to revisit our old friend, the Hantarex Polo monitor. Following the flow chart, we will check C172, C174, and C175. These are the film caps near the flyback. We will test each using our ESR meter. Are these shorted?
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Amazing Arcade Club Tour - Bury UK! Nintendo Sky Skipper Reveal Arcade Adventure Part 2Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-02-26 | This is Part #2 of our UK Arcade Adventure series. In this video we are going to take an extensive and detailed tour of the Arcade Club in Bury UK near Manchester. Arcade Club is an amazing arcade complete with tons of cabinets from the US, EU, and Japan. Modern and retro. Consoles and PC gaming. And, even VR! Also in the video we will show the UK Nintendo Sky Skipper reveal with Alex and Whitney.
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#UK ARCADE ADVENTURE - PART 1 - Play Expo Manchester 2017 Retro Games Party TourJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2018-02-05 | In this video we are going to Manchester UK to visit Play Expo. We will take a detailed tour of the event checking out all of the retro arcade games and pinball machines.
All access tour and review of John's Arcade. This is Part #1 - THE BASEMENT.
Games in the basement:
Computer Space Ball Jump Bug Ice Cold Beer Firefox Goldentee Fore Complete Mortal Kombat II Bally Sente Mini Golf Computer Space Zoo Keeper Pole Position Track and Field Mario Bros. Mad Planets Quantum I, Robot Robotron Doneky Kong Jr. Doneky Kong Dragon's Lair Revenge From Mars Radical Frogger Cloak and Dagger Major Havoc Paperboy Crazy Climber Journey Tron Q*Bert Tapper Megatouch Force Radion 2010.5 Neo Geo Burgertime 720 Nintendo Vs. Dualsystem
To win the handhelds in this episode, send an e-mail with subject line "mini arcade" to john at johnsarcade.com - I will select random winners on Dec 27.
In this video we are going to check out and review the new Basic Fun Mini Electronic Classic Arcade Games. These games have an emulated VFD type display and look a lot like the style of game Coleco released back in the 80s with their mini arcade cabinets. In the video we will compare the Basic Fun mini classic arcade versions of Q*Bert, Centipede, and Frogger with the original 80s Arcade Cabinets and hardware. Are the sounds the same? Are the graphics the same? Is the artwork the same?
Also in the video we will tear down the unit and see how these things work.
In this video we are going to visit the Raw Thrills Factory in Skokie, IL and check out the new TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade game. We will play the game and beat the first boss and really get a feel for this new four player brawler game. This is for sure a throwback type game that is very reminiscent of the four player Konami games. It's super cool! Also in the video we will check out the DC Comics themed Injustice game featuring Batman and trading cards. A pretty cool fighting game. And.. we'll see the XGames Snowboarding game and then visit the McDonalds #1 corporate store in Des Plaines, Illinois. AWESOME. 2017 2018
In this "On the Road" video we are going to take a ride to Providence, Rhode Island and take a tour of my buddy Jay's new arcade, Free Play Bar Arcade Tour! Also in the video we'll meet Scott Swazey who will show us his new FPGA PCB that plays Tempest and Major Havoc. This board allows you to play Major Havoc in a Tempest cabinet and with a vertical monitor! It also will work in a Major Havoc horizontal cabinet as well. Major Havoc plays great with a spinner and vertically! The PCB should be ready in early 2018!How to install full arcade side-art vinyl - Mortal Kombat II Restore Part #10Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-11-06 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade Song by my band, The Kill Screens. Album on Spotify, iTunes, etc. soundcloud.com/thekillscreens/lights
In this video we will install new full side art on our Bally Midway 1993 Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet. We will use the "wet method" and install with Rapid Tac using a squeegee.
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#How to stressfully install vinyl on an arcade game - Mortal Kombat Restore Part 9Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-10-30 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade To win the Radical skateboard, send an e-mail with the subject line "Radical skateboard" to john@johnsarcade.com - please send photos or video saying why you should win!
In this video we will continue the prep of the Mortal Kombat II arcade game restore. How to spraypaint the black on a Mortal Kombat II. How to install black vinyl on the kickplate and sides on an arcade game. Control panel prep.
Tons of viewer mail, a gift opening, skateboard contest, and UK recap!
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Mortal Kombat II Arcade Restore Part #8 - Cabinet Prep and Gay Bar Tapper LevelJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-10-09 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade In this episode we are going to continue cabinet prep including using bondo to fill in holes and defects on an arcade cabinet and its edges. Using dowel rounds to plug holes. Sanding and arcade cabinet with a palm sander and router. And, we'll see if there is a hidden bar level in Tapper. Can we unlock the gay bar level in Tapper?
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Mortal Kombat II Arcade Restore Part 7: Stripping an Arcade Cabinet remove black paintJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-10-02 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade OMG! Here it is, Part #7 of the Midway Mortal Kombat II Arcade Restore. In this video we are going to remove the control panel and then strip off the original artwork that was sanded and painted black. We will also strip the front of the cabinet and remove the coin doors. Then, we will fill the lock bar holes with dowels.
In this video we are going to finish our LED job on the 1990 Bally Radical. In the last video we did the General Illumination (GI). In this video, we are going to attack the inserts, flashers, and POP Bumpers. This is a truly awesome mod that turns an old machine into new! Totally worth it!
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#How to install LEDs in a Pinball Machine - 1990 BALLY RADICAL PART #1 GI (General Illumination)Johns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-09-04 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade In this video we are going to replace all the 44/47 incandescent bulbs with 2 SMD Led bulbs from Comet Pinball. We will use "Sunlight" and "Natural White" for the GI. Will not use "Warm White" as I think those look too yellow. This video will focus on only on replacing the GI (General Illumination) the next video in this series will use Coin Taker Non-Ghosting LEDs for the inserts, etc. I did not replace the FLASHERS with LEDs. What do you think? good or bad idea?
LEDs used in this video: 2SMD SUNLIGHT CLEAR were used for the playfield GI 2SMD NATURAL WHITE FROSTED and SUNLIGHT FROSTED for the backbox
Enjoy the vids? Consider supporting me! Thank you, John! youtube.streamlabs.com/johnsarcade#Bally Radical Pinball 1990 - NEW GAME GET! Review Gameplay Setup FixesJohns Arcade Game Reviews & Tech2017-09-02 | Like the vids? Sponsor John's Arcade!: gaming.youtube.com/johnsarcade In this video we are going to check out my new 1990 Bally Radical Pinball. We will go through the game and fix the errors and check it out. Gameplay review. Then, we will bring it down to the basement.
In this video we are going to finish up the Nichibutsu Crazy Climber arcade game. We will replace the joysticks and see what is underneath that vinyl overlay on the control panel! And, we'll remove the EL wire.