Two Arcade1Up countertop arcade machines are discounted for the primary time at Amazon. The Class of ’81 Countercade and Pac-Man Countercade can be found for $130 this weekend. Each formally licensed machines carry $150 retail costs, although Class of ’81 has routinely offered for nearer to $170 since Amazon restocked it in July. Class of ’81 is a combo Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga machine that persistently outsells the Pac-Man version on Amazon. If Amazon sells out, Walmart has the Class of ’81 Countercade for a similar value proper now.
Each of those compact cupboards embody three preloaded Namco arcade classics, 7-inch, vertically oriented shows, and full-size arcade controls. It is value noting that each fashions launched forward of the 2024 vacation season and offered out at full value. Given the budget-friendly costs, Arcade1Up Countercades are widespread vacation presents.
Amazon’s Black Friday sale additionally consists of offers on a number of Arcade1Up Deluxe Cupboards, together with Class of ’81 and Pac-Man. You may examine these offers and some extra on the backside of this story.
Arcade1Up Deluxe Arcade Cupboard: Black Friday Offers:
$130 (was $150)
The Class of ’81 Countercade has a 7-inch, vertically oriented LCD screen surrounded by Ms. Pac-Man artwork on the left and Galaga artwork on the right. Despite the compact form factor, Arcade1Up Countercades have full-size controls. This one has a red ball-top arcade stick, two yellow buttons, a red button, and switches for power and volume. The marquee, side panels, and control deck have Class of ’81 art icons and logo art.
As mentioned, the machine has three arcade classics developed by Namco:
The full dimensions for the machine are 8.7 x 9.4 x 13.11 inches, and it only weighs 6.3 pounds. Though designed to be played on a flat surface like a desk or countertop, it’s light enough to rest on your lap while you’re on the couch. You don’t even need to be near an outlet, because the Class of ’81 Countercade can be powered by the included Micro-USB cable or four AA batteries (not included).
If you hate Micro-USB as much as we do, grab this Amazon Basics charger kit with four AA batteries for $12.
$130 (was $150)
The Pac-Man Countercade initially launched final November. It has the identical core design as Class of ’81, simply with a traditional Pac-Man theme and a trio of Pac-Man video games:
- Pac-Man
- Tremendous Pac-Man
- Pac-Mania
In contrast to Class of ’81, the Pac-Man Countercade maintained its authentic $150 MSRP when it resurfaced on Amazon in September. It hadn’t budged from that value till Amazon’s Black Friday deal.
Arcade1Up Traditional Particular Version Cupboards
Arcade1Up’s recently released Classic Special Edition Cabinets aren’t on sale for Black Friday, but we’d expect these to be popular picks this holiday due to their lower price point compared to Arcade1Up’s Deluxe Editions. The Classic SE Cabinets come in three themes: Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat.
The Traditional Particular Editions are throwbacks to Arcade1Up’s early cupboards you’d see on show at your native Walmart and Goal shops. Priced at $334, these 4-foot cupboards have 15.6-inch shows and 13 preloaded video games. Adults who plan on utilizing these cupboards ought to both buy an adjustable barstool or the $59 riser that is offered individually. Even with the riser included, the Traditional Particular Editions are $393–roughly $100 to $200 lower than the Deluxe Editions at retail value.
Arcade1Up Deluxe Arcade Cupboards (October 2025)
Arcade1Up’s Deluxe Cabinets do not require a riser as a result of they’re usually 61 inches tall (simply over 5 toes). Different upgraded options embody 17-inch shows, light-up marquees, and fake coin doorways on the entrance. Deluxe Cupboards often retail from $500 to $600, however Amazon has 4 fashions discounted to $450 for Black Friday: Pac-Man, Class of ’81, NBA Jam, and Golden Tee 3D.
There are a couple of different Deluxe Editions in inventory, together with Mortal Kombat II, however Amazon not too long ago offered out of Large Buck Hunter, Terminator 2, and Galaga.
Arcade1Up Infinity Sport Desk & Board Offers
Amazon additionally has offers on Arcade1Up’s digital board recreation pill and desk. The Infinity Game Board has an 18.5-inch HD display and is on sale for $470 (was $500). The bigger 32-inch Infinity Game Table has removable legs and is on sale for $950 (was $1,000). Each fashions are preloaded with over 50 board video games and actions.