DIY 2 player arcade pedestal builders can create their own custom arcade with a professionally pre-cut Ourcades cabinet. This blank pedestal gives you the physical foundation for a two-player arcade while allowing you to choose and install your own controls, electronics, gaming system, artwork, audio, lighting, and accessories.

The pedestal design eliminates the upper monitor cabinet found on a traditional upright arcade, allowing you to connect your finished system to a separate TV or display.

Build Your Own 2 Player Pedestal Arcade

The DIY 2 Player Pedestal is designed for builders who want a spacious arcade control panel without a full-height monitor cabinet.

Build the pedestal around your preferred gaming system and controls, then connect the finished arcade to your own compatible TV or display.

This makes the pedestal a flexible choice for game rooms where you already have a large display or want the freedom to choose your own screen size.

What's Included

Every blank DIY 2 Player Pedestal Cabinet includes:

• Professionally Pre-Cut Cabinet Panels
• Two Pre-Cut 4" Speaker Holes
• Pre-Cut T-Molding Slots
• Vinyl Artwork Template

The included vinyl template allows you to create custom graphics specifically for the cabinet.

Button holes, control-panel plexiglass, controls, electronics, gaming system, speakers, display, and other hardware are not included unless selected or purchased separately.

Optional Control Panel Drilling

Don't want to drill the control panel yourself? Ourcades can prepare the joystick and button holes before you receive your cabinet.

Available two-player layouts include:

• 6 Buttons for Both Players: Six action buttons for Player 1 and Player 2, plus Start and Select.
• 8 Buttons for Both Players: Eight action buttons for Player 1 and Player 2, plus Start and Select.

Choose the layout that best fits the gaming system and controls you plan to install.

Trackball Mounting Options

If your arcade build will include a trackball, we can prepare the control panel for your preferred mounting style.

Available options include:

• Top-Mount Trackball: Provides a strong mounting method well suited for heavy gameplay.
• Flush-Mount Trackball: Creates a cleaner finished appearance with the mounting hardware positioned beneath the control panel.

Choose the mounting style that works best for your planned controls and finished design.

Additional Control Panel Options

Depending on the size and configuration of your pedestal, additional control-panel preparation is available.

Options include:

• 4 Admin Buttons: Commonly used for PC functions such as Exit, Enter, Pause, and Settings
• Left-Side Spinner
• Right-Side Spinner
• Left-Side Flight Stick
• Right-Side Flight Stick

Spinner and flight-stick preparation is available on compatible 32" models or larger.

Optional Plexiglass Control Panel Protector

An optional plexiglass protector can be installed over the control panel to help protect the finished surface from scratches, spills, and everyday use.

This option is recommended when Ourcades is also drilling your control-panel holes so the plexiglass can be prepared to match your selected layout.

Optional Custom Cabinet Vinyl

Want custom graphics without having to design and install the vinyl yourself?

Our in-house designer can create custom artwork based around your requested theme or design direction. You'll receive a design sample for approval before anything is printed.

Once approved, we'll print and professionally install the vinyl on your cabinet.

If you'd rather create your own graphics, your blank DIY cabinet includes the vinyl template needed to design artwork that fits the cabinet.

Optional T-Molding

Every DIY Pedestal cabinet comes prepared with T-molding slots.

You can provide and install your own compatible T-molding or select the T-molding option and have Ourcades provide and install it for you.

If you're having us install custom cabinet vinyl, adding T-molding installation can provide a more complete finished appearance.

Build the Arcade System You Want

Starting with a blank pedestal gives you control over the components that go into your finished arcade.

Choose your own:

• Gaming system
• TV or display
• Joysticks
• Buttons
• Trackball
• Compatible spinners
• Compatible flight sticks
• Wiring and controllers
• Speakers and amplifier
• Lighting
• Artwork
• Additional accessories

Whether you're building a Raspberry Pi arcade, PC-powered system, or another compatible setup, the pedestal provides the physical foundation while leaving the electronics and final configuration up to you.

Built by Ourcades, Finished by You

Our DIY cabinets give builders professional cabinet construction without requiring the purchase of a completely assembled arcade machine.

Start with the blank pedestal and complete the project yourself, or select available preparation and finishing options and let us handle some of the work before you receive it.

If you're ready to build your own DIY 2 player arcade pedestal, this cabinet gives you a professionally built starting point with the freedom to select your own gaming system, controls, display, and finishing touches.