Thursday, May 31, 2018

Why Cocktail Arcade Machines are the Best

Here at Rec Room Masters, we feel that cocktail arcade machines hold some of our favorite gaming memories! From childhood arcade halls to your favorite neighborhood bar, these classic arcade machines are truly one of a kind. They provide a great platform for competition gaming and allow you to play in comfort and style, all while sitting down. But, since they’re so much more than retro arcade cabinets, we’ve decided to give our fans some additional reasons to love our Xtension cocktail arcade cabinets.




Play Whatever You Want

The most expensive aspect of most arcade purchases is the game, or games, on the machine; not the cabinet or hardware itself. However, with our Xtension Classic Cocktail machines, you can to take your gaming to the next level with the ability to access all your favorite classic games on a single cabinet! Rather than buying a cocktail arcade cabinet with only one or a few of your favorite classic arcade games installed, the Xtension cocktail machines connects directly to your PC or Mac where you have access to all the head-to-head arcade game you can download. You’ll be able to play your favorite classic games at a fraction of the price for hours of gameplay all from the comfort of your home.

Easy to Use

The Xtension cocktail machine is as easy to use as it is fun to play! The cabinet assembles in minutes and both controllers come pre-programmed with a responsive joystick, 6 action buttons, and simple USB connections. The cocktail machine fits most 23” standard VESA mount flat screen monitors, which install inside the cabinet in mere seconds. The cabinet has ports for connecting additional speakers, as well. Once assembled and connected to your computer, the Xtension cocktail arcade machine is ready to go! There are no additional parts to buy and the cabinet is built to last a lifetime! The Xtension cocktail arcade machine has a compact design that looks awesome without taking up too much space in your game room.

Gaming in Comfort and Style

The Xtension cocktail arcade cabinet not only looks great, it allows you to play your favorite games while comfortably sitting down across from your favorite gamers. Whether you’re using our classic Pacman ghost stools or have your own cozy gaming chairs, you’ll enjoy gaming for hours, all while sitting in a relaxed position. The cabinets can be upgraded with custom commissioned graphics to enhance your arcade experience and an easy to clean plexiglass top to protect from scratches, spills and stains. The plexiglass is easy to clean so there’s no worry about rings from your beer mugs ruining your top!

Affordability

Buying an arcade machine is a special purchase and making a decision can be difficult. Our Xtension Classic Arcade Cocktail Machine is one of our favorite and most affordable solutions for classic arcade gaming. While the cabinet is extremely affordable, the high quality parts ensure it outlasts the competition and looks great for years. An exciting aspect of retro head-to-head gaming is that many of the classic games are available for download at extremely affordable prices with many titles offered for free.



Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a casual fan of classic games, the Xtension Classic Arcade Cocktail Pro may be exactly what you’re looking for. It provides an up close and personal way for your family and friends to enjoy their favorite classic games in the comfort of your home without breaking your game room budget. While you could spend thousands of dollars on what may appear to be a high quality arcade machine, our classic arcade cocktail machine is a versatile arcade that keeps on giving!


What are your favorite classic sit cocktail arcade games? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018

4 Ways Plug-and-Play Revolutionizes Gaming

When it comes to gaming, sitting on the couch with a typical handheld controller can get a little boring. No matter how captivating your game may be, there’s only so much time that you can spend laying around on the couch before you start to go a little bit insane.We admit, they’re great for lazy days, but nothing beats the excitement that a real arcade cabinet can offer. Whether it’s the captivating experience of being just a little too close to the screen or the fact that the buttons are a little bigger, there’s a reason people are willing to pay money just to go places that have them.

However, we know that those quarters and pennies can quickly add up for the avid gamer. Lucky for you, with Rec Room Masters’ new innovative technology, you can now own your very own arcade cabinet at a fraction of the cost of traditional machines. We know what you’re thinking, why pay large sums of money to play some Pac-Man, right? Wrong. These arcade systems are designed to connect straight to your gaming systems to offer unlimited games right to your very own arcade cabinet. If you’re still not convinced, here’s some ways that our arcade systems beat ordinary gaming systems or branded arcade machines:

It offers a better experience than a normal gaming console

Let’s be honest, spending hours sprawled on the couch or floor gripping a tiny controller and yelling at a TV screen that’s 15 feet away is a little bit lazy, not to mention lazy. The worst part is that you’re never really indulged in the game that you’re playing because you’re literally disconnected from the machine. However, with your very own arcade cabinet, you’re able to be fully engulfed in the gaming experience with your very own space. Not only are the buttons bigger, but there’s a variety of different gaming controllers that you can choose from that include more advanced gaming options such as trackballs, joysticks, and multi-player controls. With the ability to quickly and easily swap out controllers, it offers a dynamic way to enjoy your favorite games while keeping you quite literally on your feet. Plus, rather than yelling at a screen that’s far away, imagine how much cooler you’ll look yelling at a screen that’s right in front of your face!


It’s more affordable than buying a branded arcade cabinet

While the experience is all about the arcade cabinet itself, the feature that really makes this technology stand out is the ability to connect to several types of gaming consoles. Compatible with systems such as Xbox, PC, PS4, MAME, and more, you won’t be stuck playing the same game over and over again. While branded arcade systems make you buy a whole separate machine for each and every brand, this plug-and-play system allows you to have access to virtually unlimited amount of games in a single cabinet.

By using the games that you have on your existing gaming consoles, you have the freedom to play almost any game you want on one machine without paying the big bucks. You’ll now have instant access to modern and classic games right from the comfort of your own home. Once you purchase the arcade cabinet with a controller (and monitor), that’s all you’ll ever need. It’s up to you if you want to switch out controllers or other accessories.  

It’s a great combination of classic and modern gaming

One of the best parts about our gaming systems is that it takes all the benefits of the classic arcade experience and combines it with the technology of modern day gaming. This innovative combination is the key to creating a gaming experience like no other. The beauty of the arcade cabinet is of course, the cabinet itself. The design of our cabinets and controllers are engineered to create a captivating memorable gaming experience for the user. By isolating the player with the game, it allows the player to feel as though they themselves are inside the game. The plug-and-play functionality offers the player a classic gaming experience infused with the benefits of modern day technology.

It’s a way to get away from the stigma of normal video games

If you’re trying to stand out amongst your friends, what better way than to house an impressive arcade cabinet in your game room! With a new, versatile gaming system your house will be the go-to hangout space amongst all of your friends. Now, you and your friends will have an exciting experience every time you play. With its multiplayer controls, there’s no better way to game than having each and every player completely captivated by the game.


In addition, we know how some parents hate the idea of video games. However, arcade machines put gaming on a higher level. It’s almost as if they don’t even count as video games because of the active and communal aspect arcade gaming brings with it. These gaming cabinets will not only excite your skeptic friends, they may also encourage the idea and join in on the fun. So, when you’re at home playing on your new arcade cabinet, you’re not being antisocial and lazy, you’re living a cultured life and exploring non-traditional ways to have fun.

When it comes to having the ultimate gaming experience, we all know that technology is getting more and more advanced. However, it’s important to remember that sometimes the simplest things can offer us the greatest amount of excitement. While crazy graphics and 3D screens are cool at first, they can become way too much too quickly. One of the surefire ways to make sure you never tired of these gaming techniques is to take a step back and try out a more traditional method.

What are your favorite memories of playing arcade games? Share your thoughts in the comments below!