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I purchased the Stand up Cabaret game over a year ago and just wanted to say that there is not enough hours in the day to play this thing as much as I want. It was worth every penny. So far I play about 30 of the games it came with constantly, and there are a lot more I want to play but haven't had the time to learn them, but I will. I have also added about 25 other games to it with MAME, and will continue to add more as time goes on……I totally recommend this unit to anyone who loves classic arcade games, people who grew up back when you had to go to an Arcade to play video games, even my nieces and nephews love the thing and they weren’t around waaay back when the games where created…..Anyway LOVE the game….CANT GET ENOUGH. -Dave K. OR

My Dreamcade was so easy to use that before I even read the manual my kids had already started playing it! -Samuel J. CA

You folks are the best. Delivery was great and the driver was very helpful. You folks built a great machine. We couldn't be happier. -Fred E.

My kids love to play our arcade and because it has 4-players there's no, wee almost no, fighting. My husband was even able to add additional games. Thanks so much...
-Mary K. UT

I was just about to shoot you a note, THANK YOU SO MUCH! It looked great, we did a whole segment just on the arcade system, super cool.  A Definite must have for your Man Cave. It was the highlight of the shoot, we will be in touch thanks again! -Dennis L. SpikeTV

Hi there! I received my stand-up arcade system last month and am enjoying it very much. A very solid cabinet! Works great! -Dave B. TX

Hello, first of all let me just say how happy I have been with your product. I purchased a side by side cocktail kit a little less than a year ago and I must say that it is one amazing product. It is so much fun to play on and people are amazed with it. It truly is a great product. Thank you so much for your help and input i really appreciate it. You guys really run a great business, you actually care about your customers. -Chris P. RH

I received the kit and just finished it last night. WOW! I have to say that the completed arcade looks much better than I expected. It is beautiful! Completely professional. Whoever designed it did a great job. And the control panel works great as well. I thought it would take me a few tries to get it working correctly, but once I hooked up the computer, it worked correctly the first time I turned everything on. -David M. WI

Mike, thank you for all the help. You guys are really the single best company I have ever dealt with. Rest assured that we will be doing more business in the near future.. -Chris S. GA

Everyone that sees it just loves it! We had a large group over for a party before going to see Jimmy Buffet last week, and the Juke Box feature was great for that. I think I'd really like the racing arcade too, but my (wife) isn't so enthusiastic about making that purchase, ha ha. Thanks. -Ryan M. TX

Received my arcade yesterday and spent an hour or two putting it together. It is really a work of art!! You all do awesome work and make assembly as simple as making Mac and Cheese. Thank you so much for the great product and professional service. Now all of my friends are going to want to get one and I will definitely point them in your direction. I would be more than happy to be a reference for anyone who wants testimonials about you guys, your machine and your service. -Andrew "Extremely Satisfied Customer" F. AR

The cabinet is fantastic! Was a breeze to put together. Great quality. My co-workers are drooling. Thanks for everything. -Bernie W. CA

Love the arcade. Please pass that message along to the team. Thanks again for everything. ...I have been playing all night! Kerry T.

Awesome job on the cabinet. I received all four boxes yesterday, and had a blast putting the cabinet together. Holy cow, it looks awesome. I love it! Very honest and sincere. Will do business with again. -Christian S. AZ

Hello. I have a one year old 3 sided cocktail table. Everything is great! can I add a the trackball you offer? Thank you in advance and keep up the good work!
-Peter B. UT

This is a great addition for any gameroom. It's a great cabinet. Was a lot of fun to put together...
-Chris F. MI

Just wanted you to know the cabinet got her fine without any damage. Looks beautiful! -Anthony V. VA

No problem getting table together or system setup. Instructions were clear and easily understood. ...I couldn't be happier with my purchase--the table is actually a x-mas present for my girlfriend who is an novice 80-90's arcade enthusiast. I feel very comfortable saying that its OK to use me as a reference (for future customers) if needed. -Henry M. TN

We played the arcade for the first time yesterday and the kids really love it. Thank you. -Chris B. UT

...We got the arcade and we love it. - Jan & Andy F. CA

GREAT deal and FAST shipping - You can trust Mike & Dream Arcades!! -Charles S. CT

Mike, I am very pleased with the arcade and you and your company are awesome. One of my co-workers wants to get one now... this is a kick ass game when playing a one player game!! You guys ROCK! -Brian J. MN

The arcade is awesome and my son loves it! I do really love the arcade and would love to add some more games. Thanks again. -Mike G.

First of all, i purchased a "head to head" table second hand recently, and this thing is AWESOME. Is it possible for me to purchase an "add on kit" to convert this table into a 3-sided table? Any help you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, and keep up the GREAT work!!! -Jason H. CA

Outstanding communication, follow-up and professionalism. I definitely recommend. -Murry G. GA

...your product is a sight to behold. The quality is unbelievable and the cabinet truly is awesome when everything is installed. It is an absolute joy to use this thing. I must say that this cabinet rocks. I love it so much. Everyone I show it too is in awe of its beauty and might. It truly is an awesome product. Thank you so much. -Chris P. CA

Fast shipment, quality product, great support. I highly recommend. -Harry B. GA

I got my new cocktail table, 4-person Dream Arcade today and was very please(d) with the shipping & delivery. The game is awesome... I love the machine! -Phil T. TN

Just wanted to let you know that the arcade table arrived yesterday. The driver was very nice and everything was in perfect condition. I took the day off work and got it all assembled and working. I love it so far! -Bob L. PA

Just received my cocktail table on Tuesday! Love it! You da man! You and your wife are the best to work with. If you ever get to Colorado, let me know. Dinner is on me. -Mike O. CO

We have one of your arcade machines and we really love it! Thank you! -Erica C. TX

Thanks so much for the wonderful cabinet. It was a snap to put together. ...I'm very happy with the cabinet and controls Fast shipping, trustworthy and great communication. If you ever make a run of upright cabinets please let me know. -Dr. Mark L. MN

Great cabinet, can't believe everything fit! Don't build your own, buy this! -Robert L. IL

I received my game cabinet yesterday, and couldn't be happier. I am very pleased with the quality and ease of construction. Thank for the help and your awesome product! -Tom S. SC

THANKS THE SYSTEM LOOKS GREAT AND WAS EASY TO PUT TOGETHER. -Suzanne S. NY<


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Dream Arcade News

2/24

We just got a new shipment of Dreamcades in and we need to make some room, so now is a great time to save big during our Overstock Sale. Check out our free upgrades on all our pre-built, ready to play Dreamcade arcades.

12/16

Thursday is the last day for Christmas delivery to most cities on the East coast. Call our office at: 916-761-6925 to verify Christmas delivery.

12/07

Don't miss your chance to give the ultimate Christmas gift and cash-in on special Christmas sales pricing. Save over $600, but hurry order today for Christmas delivery.

6/16

Dream Arcades is pleased to announce the release of our Dream Stick wireless X-box 360 controller. This limited edition controller is perfect for playing both fighting and classic arcade games. We have a very limited supply of these so if you have an Xbox 360 order now.

6/14

Looking for a Father’s Day gift he’ll always remember? How about a Dreamcade pre-loaded with all his favorite games. There’s still time to order for Father’s Day. We’ll send you a custom gift certificate with his name, a photo of the arcade, and your custom gift message.

3/30

Dream Arcades was a special guest at Melanie Segal's Platinum Publicity gift lounge for the Kids Choice Awards. We asked the celebrities to sign an arcade which we donated to the L.A. County Food Bank, they'll auction it off & use the proceeds to buy hundreds of meals.

2/11

Street Fighter fans check out our newest arcade the Dreamcade® Impact. It is designed for hardcore arcade gamers looking for the ultimate way to play arcade-style fighting games including Street Fighter IV. The Dreamcade Impact supports Windows PC as well as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

12/23/08

Yes, we are still taking Christmas orders; if you place an order online by noon on Christmas Eve we can e-mail you a custom gift certificate. Just put your custom gift message in the comments field when you place your order and one of our technicians will e-mail you a custom gift certificate the same day.

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.. It's a great way to let your loved one's know their arcade is on its way. 

12/17/08

There is time to order your Dreamcade for Christmas. We are still offering Christmas delivery for many locations. Call our sales line to inquire about Christmas delivery. If you need expedited shipping it starts as low as $39. Don't delay, order your Dreamcade today; it's a gift your loved ones will never forget. 

11/24/08

Happy Holidays! Yes, the holiday season is already here. As a result our order volumes have already increased. Thus, we recommend placing your holiday order as soon as possible to insure delivery for Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Years.

10/23/08

If you missed G4TV's Attack of The Show you missed a great piece on the Octane 120 Driving Arcade. However, it will re-air tonight at 9PM and 1AM, or you can check it out here. Also be sure to watch CNBC's Closing Bell on Friday for more coverage of this exciting arcade.

10/15/08

Dream Arcades is pleased to announce The Octane 120 Driving Arcade. It's not just a HD driving arcade with a 120 inch screen, it's also has a built-in kegerator. Our in dash tap means you don't have to stop playing if you want to pour yourself a drink. 

7/15/08

Check out our newest product the Vision 120 Arcade Kit. This is a build-it-yourself kit version of the company’s flagship arcade, the Dreamcade® Vision 120, featuring the largest commercially available home arcade gaming experience. The stand alone projection arcade kit is compatible with virtually any home gaming platform; pricing starts at only $799

5/15/08

Dream Arcades announces the launch of our Dreamcade® Vision 29 upright arcade with a huge 29” CRT arcade monitor. Also features an arcade Light Gun with shooter game pack. This is a limited edition arcade, so check it out today.

3/20/08

Interested to see what goes on behind the scenes at Dream Arcades? Then check out this great documentary on CurrentTV.com. You can see more videos of our company by checking out our YouTube page

12/14/07

We can only ship orders for Christmas delivery with expedited shipping. Expedited shipping starts at $29 depending on your location. If you would like Christmas delivery please call us within the next couple of days, we'll be glad to provide you a free expedited shipping quote. We also offer free gift certificates with a photo of your arcade and a custom gift message if your order is scheduled for delivery after Christmas. 

11/27/07

Make Room on Your Holiday Wish List: Dream Arcades Introduces the 120-inch Dreamcade Vision 120. The worlds largest home arcade comes with a lighted trackball, spinner, wireless Wii sensor, state of the art computer and high powered projector. It is great not only for video games, but is also a video jukebox and home theater in one system.

11/11/07

Happy Holidays! Yes, the holiday season is quickly approaching. As a result our order volumes are already increasing. Thus, we recommend placing your holiday orders as early as possible to insure delivery before Thanksgiving, Hanukah or Christmas. 

10/1/07

Dream Arcades is pleased to announce a complete redesign of our 3-sided Dreamcade. The new 3-sided Dreamcade® 2.0 features an integrated trackball, custom control panel overlays and lighted utility buttons. Our Dreamcades comes pre-loaded with as many as 200 games, plus a built-in music jukebox. Best of all you can just plug it in and play, no assembly required.

7/19/07

Looking for more color? Dream Arcades is now offering a limited number of Oak melamine finished arcade cabinets. The oak cabinets are available in the 3-sided kit and also the head-to-head kit. However, these arcades are special order only, so don't delay.

5/12/07

Dream Arcades announces the launch of the Cabaret-style Dreamcade® 2.0 upright arcade machine. This is a completely redesigned and upgraded version of the popular Dreamcade upright arcade. The deluxe version of this Cabaret-style cabinet features an integrated trackball, lighted buttons, and a collection of more than 145 classic arcade games. Best of all you can just plug it in and play, no assembly required.

1/2/07

Happy New Year. Dream Arcades would like to offer our best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. Thank you for helping make 2006 our best year yet.

11/27/06

Make Room on Your Holiday Wish List: Dream Arcades Introduces a 100-inch Home Video Arcade Center. The worlds largest home arcade comes with a lighted trackball, spinner, light gun, state of the art computer and high powered projector. It is great not only for video games, but is also a video jukebox and home theater in one system.

11/16/06

It's hard to believe, but it has been 4 years since Michael Ware built the first Dream Arcade in the garage of his Folsom, CA home. We've grown since then, but still maintain the same value of quality craftsmanship and customer service. To celebrate we are offing a very special price on our original arcade, our Side-by-side kit. Save $70 now.

4/28/06

Dream Arcades Announces Cabaret-style Dreamcade, Complete Home Arcade Comes Ready-to-Play with 165 Classic Games. 

2/12

Dream Arcades' new Dreamcade™ 3-sided cabinet is featured in the March issue of Playboy Magazine. Check out the article as well as this new pre-built arcade.

1/26/06

Dream Arcades offers special themed arcades for Valentines Day. Read all the details here about this special limited time offer.

12/12/05

The cut-off date for Christmas delivery has passed. However, we do offer expedited shipping options as well as local pick-up at our Folsom, CA facility. Additionally, shipping times for our customers on the West Coast may still allow for Christmas delivery. Please email us for additional details or expedited shipping quotes. Remember, there is still time for New Years delivery!

12/7/05

We are still taking orders for Christmas delivery on all the cocktail arcades and kits. We will stop taking orders for Christmas delivery by this weekend at the latest. If you delay ordering you will most likely miss out on Christmas delivery, so order now & remember to-
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/4/05

Check out this article about Dream Arcades in the New York Times. We also recently received a great review on IGN. We now include a lighter tint acrylic top and zinc coated screws for easier setup and operation. 

12/1/05

We are not able to take anymore upright arcades orders for Christmas delivery. While the upright arcade can still be ordered it will be delivered after Christmas. However, there's still time left to get your cocktail style cabinet delivered in time for Christmas, but we recommend ordering now, before we have to cut-off cocktail style cabinet orders.

11/27/05

Yes, there's still time to get your arcade delivered by Christmas, but you better act fast! Within the next week or two we will stop taking orders for Christmas delivery. For the upright arcades the cutoff date will be even sooner. So don't delay, order your Dream Arcade today. 

10/24/05

Dream Arcades is offering an Arcade Table Kit as the grand prize in this year’s RetroBlast Holiday Giveaway. Winner will have the choice of a Head-to-Head or Side-by-Side model.  Winners will be drawn on December 1, 2005. If the Grand prize winner has recently purchased a Dream Arcades kit or complete arcade they will receive a 100% refund of their purchase price up to the value of the grand prize, so there is no need to delay your arcade purchase.

10/19/05

Happy Holidays! Yes, the holiday season is quickly approaching. As a result our order volumes are already increasing. Thus, there may be a longer than normal delay in shipping times. We recommend placing your holiday orders as early as possible to insure delivery before Thanksgiving, Hanukah or Christmas.

9/07/05

We are moving to a new ISP. If you encounter any broken links on our webpage please let us know. We expect this changeover will only cause a very minor disruption to website.

7/28/05

Dream Arcades announces an agreement with the MAME™ development team to distribute MAME™ software with our arcades. Read all about it here.

5/6/05

Dream Arcades is proud to announce the release of our highly anticipated upright arcade. Just like our cocktail arcades, our standup arcade will feature our easy to setup CAM and post system. It is available as a kit and complete unit; both with everything you need to setup the arcade of your dreams

5/4/05

Dream Arcades will be offering new side-art with all our tables. The side-art will be released in several weeks. Previous customers will have the option of purchasing the new side-art at a nominal fee.

2/9/05

Dream Arcades is pleased to announce that we now include a free setup DVD with every arcade table and arcade kit order. The DVD shows how to assemble your arcade, install a PC system and how to install and configure new games. 

1/5/05

Check out the RetroBlast.com video review of our side-to-side arcade table. The review shows just how simple our arcades are to assemble, as well as the quality that goes into building them. We received Retroblast's highest honor, RetroBlast Recommended.

10/6/04

We are happy to announce that we now offer second level telephone support for all our arcade and arcade kit customers. If we are unable to resolve your support needs via e-mail we will provide you an issue number as well as a contact phone number (toll charges may apply).

10/1/04

Dream Arcades has expanded our line of arcade parts and accessories. We have re-done our website and lowered our shipping prices. We are so confident that we have the lowest prices we even list our competitor’s price next to ours.

9/16/04

Our office will be closed the week of 9/20 to 9/24. We will be periodically checking e-mail during this time. However we will not be shipping orders until we return the following Monday. Thank you for your patronage.

8/21/04

We have made a special purchase on JAMMA harnesses. These are high quality 5 foot long harnesses with quick connects for easy installation. They’ll only be on sale for a few weeks, so order today.

8/12/04

Our office will be closed on Friday the 13th. We will not be returning e-mail until Sunday, the 15th.

7/21/04

Check out the RetroBlast.com video review of our head-to-head arcade kit. The review shows just how simple our kits are to assemble, as well as the quality that goes into building them.

6/28/04

Take a look at our newly released trackball add-on for our cocktail tables. Simply plug this trackball into your the PS/2 port on your computer and you are ready to go. It's easy to mount to your Dream Arcades cocktail table and requires no additional software. Works great on trackball games such as Centipede and Crystal Castles as well as spinner games like Supper Breakout.

5/31/04

We are proud to introduce our Head-to-Head arcade table, now in kit form. This kit includes everything you need to build your own MAME arcade except the computer system. We mean everything; hardware, IPAC, t-molding, and tabletop. We have even pre-wired the control panel for you. As if that wasn’t enough we have it on sale at a special introductory price.

5/3/04

We have just completely updated our website. If you encounter any broken links or other errors please send an e-mail to: webmaster@dreamarcades.com

4/28/04

Great News! We've lowered the price on our complete side-to-side arcade table, for a limited time . Check it out today.

4/9/04

Dream Arcades now offers a head-to-head style arcade table. This new table offers all the same features as our side-to-side table, but supports cocktail flipping mode on games like Ms. Pac-man. Check it out now.

3/19/04

Our Dream Arcades side art is complete and will be included free with every table we sell.
It really gives your table that authentic arcade look.

11/01/03

Our Cut-off date for Holiday ordering will be December 13. Any orders placed after that date will be shipped after Christmas. If you need delivery for Christmas, please order soon.