Apex Play Arcade Machine

Our Bespoke Arcades Apex Media Arcade Machine comes with Free Delivery (worth £150) and access to over 24,000 classic arcade games, plus we have the Lowest UK Price.  

Available in 3 different formats - Play for clients that simply wish to play all the arcade machine classics, Media for those that want additional multimedia and game-loading functionality & Elite for those that are only interested in the best of the best.

With i3 Dual-Core Intel-based PC system with a 2TB hard drive a classic arcade cabinet design and tonnes of customisation options to make it your own, the Apex is the perfect machine to satisfy all retro gaming needs. 

The Apex arcade machine is one of the best up-right new arcade cabinets available, with the highest quality of gaming and stacks of customisable options, enabling your dream retro-gaming machine to become reality. 

The Apex's design mirrors classic arcade cabinets combined with modern gaming standards and accessibility and is designed to fit anywhere at only 56cm wide and 64cm deep. Whether in an office, living room or kitchen - this Gadget Show Group Test winner looks amazing - we've even installed one in a dentist's waiting room! 

Handmade to order in the UK, these machines provide the pinnacle in arcade, console and computer gaming, playing like a dream and guaranteeing many years of enjoyment. Here at Home Leisure Direct, we've spent plenty of time with these machines, reliving the classic days of the arcades with all the games we'd nearly forgotten! 

Perfect for satisfying all retro gaming needs with the ability to load 24,000-35,000 games - at the touch of a button - from early consoles such as NES, SNES and Megadrive. With great graphics cards and an i3 Dual Core PC, it offers 4 x USB ports, a built-in DVD re-writer, a wireless card, a speaker in/out, and a headphone jack. 

With its large 20” HD screen and a 2-player control panel as standard, the Apex allows you and a friend to play comfortably side by side as a team or against each other.

This fantastic arcade machine benefits from a great speaker system delivering crisp sound along with great bass with volume adjusting via the wired remote on the front of the cabinet.  All in all, the Apex is a wonderfully designed cabinet that is both highly playable and extremely user-friendly. 

The Apex Arcade Cabinet now comes in 3 different formats:

• Apex Play: for clients that simply wish to play all the arcade machine classics
• Apex Media: for those that want additional multimedia and game-loading functionality
• Apex Elite: for those that are only interested in the best of the best.

For more information on the specifications for each of these different models please see the comparison chart below.

All Bespoke Arcades machines are powered by Retro Cloud TM. Bespoke Arcades built this system from the ground up to provide a tailor-made and legal solution to provide UK & European gamers what they want.

All games are accessed via the internet and have listened to their customers and offer quick automatic downloads so it’s painless and seamless. Even your Wi-Fi network can be selected within Retro Cloud so there’s no faffing around. To go one step further- even lifetime remote support can be accessed via Retro Cloud. They really have listened to their clients to provide what is wanted.

All Bespoke Arcades machines run on Windows 10. Emulation is most mature and accurate on the Windows platform and gaming quality isn’t compromised via lesser systems like Raspberry Pi or multigame arcade boards.

You can see the quality of make from this manufacturer by popping into our showroom in Bristol. We have two of their fantastic upright machines on display, the Apex and Evo, ready for you to try out for yourself.

For more details see our Showroom page. For directions see our How to Find Us page. We have plenty of fantastic games room products on display, to whet your appetite for future purchases.

For more models from this manufacturer, please see our Bespoke Arcade Games page.

Our Bespoke Arcades Apex Play Arcade Machine is a fantastic machine in terms of all the specifications and features – this range really provides the true pinnacle in-home gaming solutions.  The Apex Play offers an incredible gaming experience in your own home.

With the Apex Play, you can look forward to playing a whole host of arcade classics in the luxury of your own home with access to over 24,000 of the best classic games at your fingertips. This not only includes over 2500 arcade games but also encompasses A-Z of the greatest 8 and 16-bit console and computer systems, see the Games List section below for more details.

  Arcade Multimedia System with access to over 24,000 classic games

  Extensive Games list that includes all the favourites

  Simply add a pre-built Hyperspin or Launchbox via the hard drive slot

  4 USB ports and wireless internet to enable many more games

  Choose to add original console pads to play games as you did

 Fully Plug-and-Play with no assembly required

  Hand-finished in black/white with chrome edging

  Select from a range of upgrades to make up your dream cabinet

  Large 20-inch HD Arcade Screen

  i3 Dual-Core Intel-based PC system with a 2TB hard drive

  4 x external USB 2 ports for MP3/device access

  Speaker input/output for headphones/Hi-fi connection

  Easy access built-in DVD-RW

  Microsoft®  optical wireless Mouse + Keyboard

  Microsoft® Windows 10 home edition

  Black/White leather-coated front panel for a superb finish

  Apex marquee graphic (or fully custom as you choose)

  Bespoke reinforced glass screen

  Black buttons and Joystick as standard

  Bespoke Arcades fan cooling system

  Bespoke Arcades custom game selection menu

  Excellent Woofer Sound System with Volume Control

  Free Pallet Delivery to Mainland UK with 2-man possible

  Can ship to any location across the globe

  First-hand personable Client Support + Helpline Number

  Full 90-day UK Onsite Warranty and 9 months Back-to-Base thereafter

The Apex Arcade Cabinet is available in 3 different formats:

• Apex Play: for clients that simply wish to play all the arcade machine classics
• Apex Media: for those that want the additional multimedia and game-loading functionality
• Apex Elite: for those that are only interested in the best of the best.

Use this handy guide to compare the features of the Apex Play, Media & Elite, along with in-depth details below.  

Play: 

Over 24,000 games at your fingertips, not only over 2500 arcade games but also encompasses A-Z of the greatest 8 and 16-bit console and computer systems.

Media:

Not only do you have access to over 30,000 games, but on all Bespoke Arcades Media and Elite series machines you have a front loading easy access hard drive bay. This will enable you to effortlessly pop in a third-party hard drive purchased from a multitude of online sellers. The system is infinitely flexible to customise exactly how you want it. Hyperspin, Launchbox and many more frontends are designed to natively work with all Media and Elite machines.

Bespoke Arcades goes one further and not only include the great handhelds but also the legendary home computers which always get overlooked in multi-game arcade machines due to the arcade machines being made in the far east where tastes are different.

Elite:

An Elite series arcade machine is the most powerful PC build for any arcade machine available. Not only are you given the largest range of titles available on any arcade cabinet on the market via our Retro Cloud software- it's infinitely customisable thanks to the front loading hard drive slot which allows for any pre-built games setup to be installed with no fuss.

Just take a look at the list of accessible games - over 35,000 for you to get your teeth into. An Elite system even has the raw power to emulate Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 titles. If it's modern arcade games you want to play like Star Wars: Battle Pod, or some lightgun action with Transformers: Human Alliance or Aliens: Extermination, Tekno Parrot can be used with all the settings maxed out.

Or maybe you simply want to play some current PC games, an Elite system is all you need. If analogue controls are required, plug in a wireless Xbox joypad and you're all set. All Elite arcade machines even come with HDMI output to allow for long stints of armchair gaming on your HDTV so you can play away from your arcade machine.

The Apex Arcade Machine can be customised to your specification in a variety of ways, from control panel customisations to full cabinet body graphic upgrades.

Must-have Apex options include the Light Gun for your favourite shooters to create a fast-paced and immersive experience, Servo Joysticks for ultimate precision whilst gaming, allowing you to switch between 4 and 8-way control movement in-game, and also the incredible Dynamic Marquee that displays the logos and graphics of the game you are currently playing on the top marquee screen - a must-have for the ultimate nostalgic gaming experience.

Please contact us for details and prices if you wish to give your machine a personal touch or give it non-standard options. Below are details of the standard additional option available:

Number of Players:

• 2-player arcade machine - Play solo or with a friend 

Finish & Build:

• Your choice of colour in a Satin Finish - Choose the standard black finish or a custom colour
• Your choice of Real Wood Veneer - Have your machine built in a wood veneer for that extra retro feel. Choose from Walnut, Light Oak, Medium Oak or Dark Oak
• Quad Polish - Hand finished, four-times polished for a super high sheen in a colour of your choice

 
Buttons:

• Standard Buttons - The traditional concave arcade buttons come with your machine as standard, available in black, white, blue, red, green, orange, purple or yellow
• Illuminated buttons - Game in style with these glowing buttons, available in white, blue or red to help you find the fire button when you need it most!
• High-Quality RGB Colour-Changing Illuminated Buttons - Up your game with the impressive colour-changing illuminated buttons. Be sure to select the 4-player RGB Colour Changing Illuminated Buttons in the drop-down menu if you have selected to have a 4-player arcade.

  
Joysticks:

• Ball Top Joysticks - Choose the classic Ball Top Joysticks, available in Black, Clear or Red
• Bat Top Joysticks - Choose the Bat Top Joysticks for a more controlled game, available in Black, Blue, Green, Red or Yellow
• Servo Joysticks - Have ultimate precision with the Servo Joysticks, allowing you to switch between 4 and 8-way control movement in-game

Custom Graphics:

The Apex has a wide range of custom graphic options. Whether you want to add a personal message, your favourite dynamic game graphics or your company’s logo on your machine, it can be made exactly as you imagined it. These include:

• Full Graphics Upgrade - Customise the front, both sides and marquee with your own custom design, or choose a range of pre-designed graphics
• Name Personalisation - Make it yours with name personalisation to the top marquee
• Marquee Top Graphic - Fully customise the marquee with your own design or favourite game graphics
• Ultra-Durable Control Panel Graphic - Go to the next level with the fully customisable Apex control panel, made with extra durable materials to ensure colours stay vibrant
• Dynamic Marquee - Upgrade the marquee with this dynamic screen that displays the logos and graphics of the game you are currently playing

Additional Controllers:

• Trackball - for classics such as Centipede, Millipede and Missile Command - this hand-held controller has a USB connection so you can just plug in and take complete control of the action! Also available with RGB Illumination.
• Spinner - For those classic games like Tempest and Arkanoid, that really aren’t the same without the authentic spinner action you remember from the originals.
• Light Gun - For your favourite shooters to create a fast-paced and immersive experience 

Other Custom Options:

• BOSE Speaker Upgrade - BOSE speakers can be fitted to your machine and provide the best sound around

This arcade machine requires an internet connection to operate, which allows the machine to access and play thousands of different games from a cloud based, publicly accessible server.

Whilst no games are installed on the machine "out of the box", playing a game is as simple as getting online then selecting one from the on-screen list where it will temporarily download to the machine's internal RAM to run. The internal PC will run your game (via emulation) and then remove it from the machine upon closing.

Don't worry about losing all your hard-earned high scores. Dedicated internal storage allows you to save your progress or high scores* at key points in your game to resume again at another time, even after the game has been closed via a save-state system*.

You can even refine your choice whilst using the games list with a dedicated search function and favourites feature, allowing you to find your favourites in a snap.

Please note that some scenes on this arcade will be 18+, suitable for adults only.

Important Note: 

None of our arcade machines are supplied with any game ROMs. They are available to download and play from a publicly accessible server online. Once played the game will be deleted from the machine's memory. High scores will be saved for most games.

*Save/Load functionality is game dependent and may not be available on every single title.

The Apex Play is supplied with access to over 24,000 of the best classic arcade games ready to download. With the game loading functionality to allow this staggering number of classic arcade and early-generation console games to run on your Apex Play Arcade Machine, you're sure to be entertained.

These machines are fully MAME compatible, allowing you to set up almost any retro arcade game ever made via the USB ports on your machine. On top of this, your Apex arcade machine can be made to run some of the popular old console emulators including ATARI 2600, NEO GEO, PC Engine, Sega Master System, Megadrive, NES and SNES.

The Apex Play can run over 24,000 games across the aforementioned systems:

Arcade (2500 games), Atari 2600 (590 games), Atari 5200 (100 games), Atari 7800 (25 games), Atari Lynx (80 games), NES (1780 games), SNES (2180 games), Game Boy (1280 games), Game Boy Colour (960 games), Game Boy Advance (1900 games), Master System (390 games), Megadrive (885 games), Game Gear (405 games), PC Engine (345 games), PSP (290 games), Neo Geo Pocket Colour (75 games),  Best of Playstation (50 games), Commodore 64 (4405 games), ZX Spectrum (1855 games), Amstrad (355 games), Atari ST (1265 games), Amiga (3160 games).

Total Games: 24,875.

Please click the button above to see a .pdf of the complete list, and use the search function in your browser (CTRL-F, Apple-F, etc.) if you are looking for a particular game.

Please click the button above to see a downloadable PDF of the complete game list.

Important Note: 

None of our arcade machines are supplied with any game ROMs. They are available to download and play from a publicly accessible server online. Once played the game will be deleted from the machine's memory. High scores will be saved for most games.

*Save/Load functionality is game dependent and may not be available on every single title.

All of our arcade machines are hand-built in the UK. This ensures that they are made to the highest quality, using high-grade components, and comply with all necessary UK legislation and carry a CE mark.

• Hand-built in the UK
• High-quality components
• UK power supply
• CE mark
• Superior quality screens, which can be viewed from any angle
• UK-based after-sales customer service provided by the manufacturers themselves

Parts Warranty:

All individual parts of this product come backed by a 12 months manufacturer's warranty.

Complete Unit Warranty:

This product as a whole unit is covered by a 3-month manufacturer's warranty. If during this period there is any issue that requires the entire unit to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair or replacement, this will be carried out free of charge.

Delivery is usually within 3-5 weeks from order, though this may be less in certain circumstances. Please note that if you wish to add custom graphics to your arcade machine, this will add approximately one week to the order time. If you want to check the availability of your chosen arcade machine, please contact one of our friendly sales team on 0800 622 6464 or 01454 413636.

If you want an arcade machine in a hurry and need it faster than stated above, then please call us and we will speak with the manufacturer to see if we can expedite your order. During the Christmas period we are able to supply far more quickly, so again please enquire as we can usually take Christmas orders until the 18th of December, depending on the item and your location.

Delivery is to the curbside. You will need two strong people to help you lift what is a very heavy and cumbersome item into your property.

Free friendly advice: 

You can call us free on 0800 622 6464 and speak to a member of our expert team who will be able to answer any questions you might have.