DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet
$150.00
DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet
Build your own compact arcade with a professionally pre-cut DIY bartop arcade cabinet from Ourcades. The countertop design gives you the foundation for a two-player arcade while allowing you to choose and install your own gaming system, monitor, controls, audio, artwork, and accessories.
Included With the Blank Cabinet
- Professionally Pre-Cut Cabinet Panels
- Two Pre-Cut 4″ Speaker Holes
- Pre-Cut T-Molding Slots
- Vinyl Artwork Template
Button holes, plexiglass, controls, electronics, gaming system, monitor, speakers, and other hardware are not included unless selected or purchased separately.
Available Options
Have Ourcades complete additional preparation and finishing before you receive your cabinet:
- 6-Button or 8-Button Two-Player Layout
- Admin Button Holes
- Control Panel Plexiglass
- Custom Designed & Installed Cabinet Vinyl
- T-Molding Installation
NOTE: A trackball on the 24″ Bartop model requires the 6-button control layout.
Build It Your Way
Choose your own gaming system, monitor, controls, audio, lighting, marquee, artwork, and accessories.
The DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet gives you a professionally built compact starting point while leaving the electronics and final configuration in your hands.
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DIY bartop arcade cabinet builders looking for a compact arcade project can start with the Ourcades Bartop. This professionally pre-cut blank cabinet gives you the foundation for a two-player countertop arcade while allowing you to choose and install your own controls, electronics, gaming system, monitor, artwork, lighting, audio, and accessories.
The bartop design delivers the classic upright arcade experience in a smaller cabinet that can be placed on a countertop, table, bar, or other sturdy surface.
Build Your Own Bartop Arcade
The DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet is designed for builders who want a compact arcade without sacrificing the freedom to choose their own hardware.
Install your preferred gaming system, monitor, joysticks, buttons, wiring, speakers, and other components to create a bartop arcade built around the games and controls you want.
Whether you're planning a Raspberry Pi system, PC-powered arcade, or another compatible setup, the blank cabinet gives you a professional starting point for the project.
What's Included
Every blank DIY Bartop Arcade 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, plexiglass, controls, electronics, gaming system, monitor, speakers, 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 the cabinet.
Available two-player layouts include:
- 6-Button Layout: Six action buttons for each player, plus Start and Select.
- 8-Button Layout: Eight action buttons for each player, plus Start and Select.
Choose the layout that best fits the gaming system and controls you plan to install.
Optional Admin Buttons
For PC-based arcade builds, four additional admin-button holes can be added to the control panel.
These buttons are commonly configured for functions such as:
- Exit
- Enter
- Pause
- Settings
You can assign their final functions based on the software and gaming system you install.
Control Panel Plexiglass
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 the control-panel holes so the plexiglass can be prepared to match your selected layout.
Optional Custom Cabinet Vinyl
Want a custom-looking cabinet without having to design and install the graphics yourself?
Our in-house designer can create custom vinyl 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 Bartop cabinet comes prepared with T-molding slots.
You can supply 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 cabinet gives you control over the components that go into your finished bartop arcade.
Choose your own:
- Gaming system
- Monitor
- Joysticks
- Buttons
- Wiring and controllers
- Speakers and amplifier
- Lighting
- Marquee
- Artwork
- Additional accessories
The result is a compact arcade system configured around your preferred games, controls, hardware, and appearance.
Built by Ourcades, Finished by You
Our DIY cabinets provide professional cabinet construction while leaving the electronics and final configuration in your hands.
Complete the entire project yourself or select available drilling, plexiglass, artwork, and T-molding options and let Ourcades handle some of the preparation before you receive it.
If you're ready to build your own DIY bartop arcade cabinet, the Ourcades Bartop provides a compact, professionally pre-cut foundation that you can finish your way.
