Which arcade cabinet format fits your build?
A two-player upright, compact bartop, four-player pedestal and wall-mount cabinet solve different space and hardware needs. Before you compare CNC cutting services, identify how many people will play, where the display will go and whether you want cabinet parts or a complete machine. Here is a practical starting point for planning an arcade build in Canada or the United States.
Upright: a familiar full-height cabinet
An upright puts the controls and display into one freestanding cabinet. It is a useful starting point when you want a dedicated game-room machine and have floor space for it. For a DIY build, explore the 2 Player Cutting Service or the 4 Player XL Cutting Service. The cutting service supplies cabinet parts; electronics and controls are separate unless explicitly included in your quote.
Measure the route into the room as well as the final footprint. Doorways, stairs and ceiling height may matter as much as the cabinet's play area. Confirm the display and button layout before the panels are cut.
Bartop: play on an existing surface
A bartop sits on a counter or sturdy table instead of taking up a full-height floor footprint. This is worth considering for a smaller room or a flexible tabletop setup. The 2-Player Bar Top Cutting Service is a cabinet-cutting option; check the model listing and confirm your planned display, controls and surface dimensions with the team.
Pedestal: controls separate from the display
A pedestal is a control station designed for a separate display, which can be useful when you have a screen or projector arrangement already in mind. For group play, see the 4 Player Pedestal Cutting Service. Confirm the player spacing and where the display will be mounted before committing to a control-deck layout.
Wall mount: a different footprint and scope
A wall-mounted format keeps the cabinet off the floor, but it requires planning for the installation surface and mounting method. There is a 2 Player Wall Mount Cut for builders supplying their own hardware. Separately, the complete 2-Player Wall Mount is a configurable machine with a display, computer and controls. These are different offerings, so check which one you are requesting.
Compare your options before requesting a quote
Write down your player count, available space, display size, control hardware, preferred cabinet material or finish and destination. If you need changed dimensions or multiple units, discuss the project through the arcade manufacturing overview. The team can confirm cutouts, scope and fulfillment for your specific project instead of relying on a generic cabinet specification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an upright and a pedestal arcade cabinet?
An upright typically houses the display and controls in one freestanding cabinet. A pedestal is primarily a control station used with a separate display. Choose based on your room layout and planned screen.
Is a bartop arcade cabinet a complete machine?
Not when you choose the bartop CNC cutting service. That listing is for cabinet cutting; you must plan the display, computer, controls and assembly separately unless the quote explicitly says otherwise.
Can I order a four-player cabinet with a trackball layout?
There is a 4 Player XL Track Ball Cutting Service. Share the desired trackball and button positions so the layout can be confirmed before cutting.
Which cabinet can I order as a complete configured machine today?
The 2-Player Wall Mount is the current complete configured offering. Other listed models are CNC cutting services; ask the team about any custom complete-build needs.