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DIY Bartop Arcade Cabinet

Original price was: $250.00.Current price is: $200.00.

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
  • Trackball Preparation on Compatible Configurations
  • Admin Button Holes
  • Control Panel Plexiglass
  • Monitor Plexiglass
  • Marquee 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.

Select your build options below

Please select your build options in order from top to bottom. Skipping a required selection may prevent additional options from displaying correctly.

Number of Button Holes Drilled

If you would like the control panel to be drilled for buttons select which option you would like.

6 Buttons for player one and two. "Plus start and select"

8 Buttons for player one and two. "Plus start and select"

Trackball Mounting Options

We are able to do both top mount trackball holes or flush mount trackball holes. Please select which option you would need. "NOTE: Trackball is not eligible on the 24" Standard model or the 24" Bartop model unless you go with the 6 button layout."

This option don't look as good as the flush mount. But has a stronger mounting style for heavy gameplay.

This option looks better compared to the top mount trackball. But is held in place with threaded inserts from underneath. "We recommend going with the top mount style."

Additional Control Panel Options

These options are more options you could get for the control panel. Select any options you need for the build.

These 4 buttons are used for PC based arcades and work for exit, enter, pause, and setting.

Adds a spinner hole above player one on the control panel. (ONLY AVAIBLE FOR 32" MODELS OR ABOVE)

Adds a spinner hole above player two on the control panel. (ONLY AVAIBLE FOR 32" MODELS OR ABOVE)

Adds a hole for a flight stick above player one on the control panel. (ONLY AVAIBLE FOR 32" MODELS OR ABOVE)

Adds a hole for a flight stick above player two on the control panel. (ONLY AVAIBLE FOR 32" MODELS OR ABOVE)

Plexiglass Control Panel Protector

Add plexiglass over the top of the control panel to protect from scratching and spills. "This is only suggested if you have us drill the control panel holes as well."

Cabinet Vinyled

Design vinyl and apply to cabinet. Our in house designer will design the theme you request. We will send over a sample prior to printing for approval. Once approved we will install the vinyl for you!

T-Molding Color

All DIY cabinets come with T-Molding slots. But if you would like us to provide the T-Molding and install it select this option. If you are getting the cabinet vinyled it is recommended to have the T-Molding installed.

Type what color T-Molding you would like.

Number Of Button Holes Drilled

We offer drilled button and joystick holes in our standard 8 button or 6 button layout.

Monitor Plexiglass

Include a pre cut plexiglass for you cabinet bezel. "Will need to be installed and painted as needed"

Marquee Plexiglass

Also Include the Plexiglass to act as a marquee on your unit. Vinyl is applied directly to the plexiglass and a light is installed behind the marquee.

Delivery Method *

All the options below we will contact the customer once the order is complete for payment or to setup a date and time for pickup.

Customer Picks Up The Unit Once Complete. "We are located in South Bend, IN" and we will setup a time and day once completion of the order.

We offer delivery within a 3hr radius from South Bend, IN. Total cost is the time it takes from our location to where the item is being dropped of at x $125. Example: If it takes 2 hrs to get to the drop off location delivery will be $250. Inside delivery is an additional $50 and may not be able to do inside deliver if going up or down stairs. (Please contact us for exact quote if needed.)

We can ship any of our items anywhere in the U.S. Due to different sizes and weights as well as drop off locations please reach out to us prior to placing an order if you would like a quote.

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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.

Trackball Mounting Options

A trackball can be incorporated into compatible Bartop configurations.

Available mounting styles include:

  • Top-Mount Trackball: Provides a strong and straightforward mounting method.
  • Flush-Mount Trackball: Creates a cleaner finished appearance with the mounting hardware positioned beneath the control panel.

NOTE: On the 24" Bartop model, a trackball is only available with the 6-button control layout due to available control-panel space.

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.

Monitor Plexiglass

Optional pre-cut monitor plexiglass is available for the cabinet bezel area.

The plexiglass provides a clean protective surface in front of the display and can be installed and finished as needed for your particular build.

Marquee Plexiglass

Optional marquee plexiglass is also available.

Create your own illuminated arcade marquee by applying your graphics to the plexiglass and installing compatible lighting behind it.

This gives your DIY Bartop a more traditional finished arcade appearance.

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
  • Trackball on compatible configurations
  • 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.

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