Apex Play
Apex Play
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The Bespoke Arcades Apex Play is the classic version of the Apex series - designed to only play games this amazing arcade machine comes with over 24,000 classics for instant retro gaming...
Upon arrival of a new Apex arcade machine in a owner's games room, first impressions never disappoint. The precise focus on each element of the construction and good looks with leave you breathless. An Apex Play not only arrives with over 24,000 of the best games- it is also fully compliant with all emulators on the Windows platform. You will never tire from perhaps the most worthwhile purchase ever made.
The iconic classics which made the 80's and 90's which defined arcade games as we know it are all here for you to play. Any games which you choose to be added can be integrated into our easy to use menu with ease.
After 4 years in the making- Retro Cloud is on its 4th revision and only gets better. We playtest and listen to our clients' own testing to develop a gaming system and in-built library which is comparable to no other. Our Play, Media and Elite versions of Retro Cloud have all the games you will ever need.
The Play version clocks in at over 24,000 games spanning consoles, handhelds and the computers we all know and love. All the games lists are complete, tested and forever growing thanks to online updates and our tireless developers working to forever improve the experience. We're continually adding new features and welcome comments from our clients to fine-tune our software.
Take a look below and see the entirety of a gaming era all available for you to play. Everything is accessible via the easy to use menu, there is no other arcade machine on the market that gives you that fuzzy feeling of having such an awesome library at your fingertips.
Arcade - 2500
Atari 2600 - 590
Atari 5200 - 100
Atari 7800 - 25
Atari Lynx - 80
NES - 1780
SNES - 2180
Game Boy - 1280
Game Boy Color - 960
Game Boy Advance - 1900
Master System - 390
Megadrive - 885
Game Gear - 405
PC Engine - 345
PSP - 290
Neo Geo Pocket Color - 75
Best of Playstation - 50
Commodore 64 - 4405
ZX Spectrum - 1855
Amstrad - 355
Atari ST - 1265
Amiga - 3160
Total - 24,875
The Apex Play is a modern twist on the original coin-operated classic arcade machines of the past, but unlike the originals which played only one game the Apex Play is a multi-game arcade machine.
Quality without compromise...
Our Apex Play is built using only the highest quality parts and with a hand-polished finish at our UK workshop, resulting in the Apex Play looking simply stunning. And to top it off we test all our machines for at least 72 hours before delivery, so that you don't get any nasty surprises.
High Definition for those moments you don't want to miss...
All our Apex multi-play arcade machines come as standard with a large 20" High Definition screen which entertains you with unrivalled visual quality. Imagine seeing your favourite game on a crisp clear screen and thats the Apex Play. The arcade cabinet also comes with a superb 2.1 sound system which brings you the crisp quality arcade gaming sounds in tandem with a heavy bassline so you won't miss any of the arcade sounds you've been longing to hear again.
Comfortable gaming coupled with the true arcade feel...
The machine also comes with a large spacious 2-player control panel for providing the utmost comfort while you enjoy your gaming experience. With a variety of options including Happ/Sanwa or Suzo joysticks, a variety of coloured buttons or even illuminated buttons to choose from your spoilt for choice with this machine.
Entertains pretty much everywhere...
The Apex Play will provide hours and hours of enjoyment and entertainment whether it be in your home, business or venue.
You will be happy to hear that the Apex Play arcade machine for sale from us is very easy to use - it loads directly into the game selection menu which makes everything as simple for you as possible. All in all, the Apex Play is an extremely well-designed arcade games machine that is highly playable and extremely user friendly.
Please contact us should you have any questions about this product, are looking to buy arcade machines from us or would like to make an appointment to test one of our great arcade game machines out for yourself.
Options and Upgrades
Standard or Illuminated Buttons?
For standard button colours you can choose from red, blue, black, white or a combo to allow you to customise your Apex cabinet as you wish.
If looking for a more unique look, you can upgrade to illuminated buttons in white, blue or red.
Custom Marquee Top Graphic?
You can choose from our standard marquee graphics or customise with your name/logo as you prefer for no additional cost.
Please note- all games are stored online via DMCA approved sites. As soon as you turn on your machine you can
effortlessly enter your network's wifi details and a personal licence unique to your machine will automatically
be activated.
To adhere to licensing laws any game you play will automatically be deleted once it starts up but you have a
handy feature to batch download any systems you like to permanently store titles (once a disclaimer is ticked).
We have no affiliation with any companies mentioned unless otherwise stated. Any logos and trademarks are
properties of their respective owners.
- Large 20" Hi-Definition TFT Monitor
- Gaming System with over 24,000 Retro Arcade Games
- Beautiful Design with Black and Chrome Finish (or your choice of any other)
- Black Leather-Coated Panel with Chrome On/Off Switch
- Full Marquee with Apex Graphic (or your choice of others)
- Reinforced Glass Arcade Screen
- Happ Black Buttons and Joystick (or choice of other options)
- BA Arcade Illuminated Fan Cooling System
- BA Game Selection Menu
- Excellent 2.1 Subwoofer Sound System with Adjustable Volume
- Unlimited First Rate Client Support
- Full 12 Months (1st 3 months on site) Parts/Labour Warranty
- Machine: Standup, 20" screen
- Number of Games: Access to over 24,000 arcade and retro classics
- Games Type: Mixed, Add your own Arcade Games and Emulators
- Apex Cabinet Dimensions: Width - 56 cm/22 inches, Height - 165 cm/65 inches, Depth - 64 cm/25 inches, Weight - 80 kg/176 lbs
- Additional Features: Great Adjustable Sound, 4x USB ports, Full 2PL gaming
All the Bespoke Arcades products come with a full 12 month warranty, with the first 3 months on site in the
unlikely event that a problem develops. Thanks to this, you can rest assured that you will be enjoying your
new arcade machine for many years to come.
Every Apex machine is backed by a 12 month back-to-base warranty with parts and labour included. All games are
included as free with this system. Any coin mechanism provided is to be used at the customer's discretion.
This section allows you to compare the specifications between Play, Media and Elite PCs. Rest assured every series play the games they are meant to perfectly with no slowdown or lack of performance.
Play Series PC
- Pentium class Dual Core with onbard GPU
- 4 GB Ram
- 120 Gb SSD
Media Series PC
- i3 10th Gen CPU
- 8 GB DDR4 Ram
- 250 GB SSD
- 4Tb Extra Hard Disk
- Dedicated nVidia GPU
- Front Loading Hot Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
Elite Series PC
- i7 10th Gen CPU
- 16 GB Ram
- 240 GB SSD
- 4 TB Extra Hard Disk
- Dedicated nVidia RTX GPU
- Front Loading Hot Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
Cabinet Finish
All BA arcade machines come hand-finished in black satin as standard although the finish can be upgraded to almost any RAL/paint colour or wood veneer as you would prefer for an additional charge. Your machine can also be hand-finished in a number of specialist finishes such as a quad polish or chameleon finish that really adds a special custom touch.
Set/Custom Graphics
With all of our BA machines, you can also choose to have custom graphics on your cabinet with any finish as preferred. All BA machines can have a range of custom graphics options so you can get your machine exactly as you wish graphics-wise. For our uprights, you can have a custom marquee (top graphic) or for our tables an under-glass graphic, if you have a favourite game or would like a personal message. We can provide full custom side graphics if you have a custom design in mind as well as control panel and front graphics as you so choose.
Arcade Joysticks
For your joysticks, you can choose between our standard classic Suzo Happ bat-top sticks (best all-rounders) or our Sanwa ball-top sticks (best for fighting games). We also have an upgrade to servo sticks which are Sanwa sticks (with bat/ball top or both) but have a motor attached that allows you to change from 4-way to 8-way (or back) at the touch of a button combo. The servos are great if you want to play 4-way games without the risk of hitting the corners (you do get used to all the sticks after a while but some people prefer the choice as they can find it harder to avoid hitting corners and getting slowed down in games like Pac-Man) and are also great all round sticks on 8-way mode. These servos are probably the best sticks in our opinion but you should be happy with any of the 3 so it is up to you if you would like to upgrade. There is also now an option on our Apex/Evo cabinets to have illuminated ball-tops for the Servo sticks to go with the RGB buttons/trackball as shown below.
Arcade Buttons
For your buttons, we usually recommend our standard classic concave arcade buttons (in black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, light grey or others on request) as they feel the best and the same as we were used to playing on back in the day. Here is an image of a sample control panel with all colour options shown. We do sell basic illuminated arcade buttons (in red, white or blue with other colours available on request) as some people prefer them but as they are flat and a bit spongier, in our opinion they just don’t feel as good to play with as the standard buttons. We can source and install pretty much any buttons that you would like best for your cabinet so please don’t hesitate to ask if you have a particular preference. If wanting RGB illuminated, then we have the RGB arcade buttons which are the same shape as the standard arcade buttons but with RGB colour-changing potential. They work with the LED Blinky software that allows you to not only change each buttons colour individually (or together), but also to set each (or all) in each individual game amongst other things. They are quite expensive (as they require a lot of extra work) and are not for everyone so whilst we are happy to advise, it is up to you as to which buttons you would prefer to have on your cabinet.
Arcade Trackball
A trackball is great if you want to play some games (Missile Command, Centipede/Millipede, Golden Tee, Marble Madness, etc) in the way they were played originally. Here is a list of games that play with a trackball for your reference. For our Synergy X, Evo and Nu-Gen models you can have an integrated trackball and for our Apex or Synergy you can have a trackball controller which can be plugged in via the USB ports as well as used on any compatible device to play all the best trackball games. If going for the RGB arcade buttons then you can also have an RGB trackball which does look good as a package but again may not be to your taste!
Arcade Spinner
If you’re a fan of breakout games such as Arkanoid, Tempest or 720 or you know that your favourite game ran via a spinner then we can add one to your control panel so you can have the authentic feel that you remember. Here is a full list of games that play natively with a spinner for your reference.
Arcade Light Guns
If you’re partial to a good light gun game then we can provide either one or a pair of arcade light guns which can be added to your system. This includes full installation and set-up so all you have to do is plug them in and prepare to take aim. We also have holsters available to install on the side/front of your cabinet as you prefer. If not interested immediately then we can usually install the sensor on your cabinet for no extra cost and you can add the guns at a later date. Light guns are available for our Apex, Evo and Nu-Gen cabinets and here is a full list of compatible games.
Speaker Upgrade
All BA Play/Media machines can be upgraded to include BOSE sound to enhance gaming and the jukebox functionality. This option is included as standard on our Elite models.
iPhone Dock
you can choose to have an ipod/iphone dock installed in the front of the machine or upgrade any element of the PC inside the cabinet.
Next-Gen Console Compatibility
With our Evo/Nu-Gen machines, you already have the option to plug in any HDMI compatible device (such as console, etc) to play on the screen on your cabinet. If you also wanted to be able to play the arcade-style console games (mainly fighting games like SFV, SFVI, MK11, etc) on your Evo cabinets arcade joysticks and buttons then you would consider our console controls compatibility option. This is designed mainly for fighting game fans who wish to play the newest console-based fighting games so many not be relevant to you. All machines can be configured to be compatible with the latest consoles such as PS4/PS5 and XBOX ONE/Series X. Once configured, you can run your next-gen console via the screen and controls on your arcade cabinet – an unrivalled feature that allows you to combine the retro with the more modern if this takes your fancy.
Classic Console Pads
We can provide original console pads and USB adapters so that you can enjoy all your favourite older console games in the way that you used to on top of all your favourite arcade games. We can supply console pads and adapters for most of the older consoles so please don’t hesitate to ask when placing your order. We can source retro original pads (NES, Megadrive, N64, etc) with USB adapters if you wanted to play any of the consoles with the original pads and don’t have any available. This is a cool option but not necessary to enjoy your machine but more as a purist memory of playing the games when you were younger!
Modern Wireless Console Pads
Another option that would be worth considering is the options we offer for pads. Some of the later consoles games on your Media/Elite will not transfer that well to the arcade controls so we usually recommend that you choose a pair of generic pads to go with your order unless you already have some that you would like to use on your system. If you don’t, we offer wired or wireless Logitech pads or wireless XBOX ONE pads so do let us know if you would like to include any. In terms of pads,
Karaoke Option
A great option to try to appease your other half if he/she likes this sort of thing! For our karaoke option, we supply you with two microphones and some great Karaoke software so you can also practice your singing on your machine if so desired. The software we use called UltraStar Deluxe and is a karaoke game in that you score points much like on the SingStar game. A fun addition that may help please some more resistant members of your family although in return you will have to endure their singing! ;)
Wireless Driving Wheel
Following much testing, the wireless driving wheel option is the best solution we have found for driving games without having a full wheel installed or purchasing a separate racer cabinet. The wireless driving wheel works like a Wii remote in that it judges your actions and is perfect for games such as Mario Kart. It also works well on the more traditional arcade drivers so is well worth considering if you are a fan of driving games.
Arcade Seating
We can suggest or supply a range of bar stools or pod stools to complement your arcade cabinet so please don’t hesitate to ask if you would like to get some stools for added comfort when playing on your new arcade machine.
Delivery is usually within 2-3 weeks from order confirmation although this can often be sped up or extended to accommodate your plans so please don’t hesitate to ask.
With pallet delivery, we advise you to have at least 2 able-bodied people at the delivery point to unpack and position the cabinet at your location.
Overseas or 2-man delivery options are available for an extra charge so please get in touch for a quote if required.
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Free UK Delivery
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2 Year Warranty!
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Lifetime Remote Support
(non-transferrable)
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28 Day Returns
What our customers say
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The team at Bespoke Arcade in my opinion are excellent. The service I received was professional, understanding, caring, informative and thorough making me feel that they thoroughly valued me as a client.
The Machine itself is a quality build, very strong, reliable and very robust and the customised graphics we requested are superbly done.
Delivery was arranged around my timeframe and I was kept informed on build progress and delivery progress something I really appreciated.
I had a couple of user issues and when I called both Luke and Phil were very supportive dealing with my issues immediately and thoroughly.
All in all a thoroughly pleasant experience and a great product with exceptional help and advice from Ben, Phil and Luke.
Huge thanks to all at Bespoke Arcades.Ian Cridland
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Bought an Evo Elite Arcade machine this Christmas from Phil and the team at Bespoke Arcades.
Phil did an incredible job with my machine. From visiting their showroom to play test, he was always on hand to help me choose the right machine, additionally going the extra mile to produce the artwork I wanted.
After receiving the machine he also made himself available through an online teams chat to guide me through any questions I had about using certain games and features.
If you’re thinking of buying a retro arcade games machine look no further than Bespoke Arcades! You certainly won’t regret it! A top quality product with friendly support!Robert Baker
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We absolutely love our Bespoke Arcade GT-2500 3-sided tabletop arcade machine. The build quality, workmanship and contemporary design make it such a focus feature and the games are incredible for all ages. It’s a hit with all our Family and such a fantastic investment.
Customer experience from choosing, buying and delivery was 10/10 and the aftercare from Phil and team, along with their passion and honesty sees them at the top of the market when making this kind of investment. Best Xmas / Family / Birthday gift you will buy for the whole Family. Thanks Phil!Helen
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I'd been looking for a retro machine to take me back to my arcade days for some time, but so many of the supposed replicas available were poorly built and simply didn't function authentically. Then I found Bespoke and as soon as I spoke to them, saw the quality of their machines and that they could build whatever I wanted, I was sold. Have had the machine 3 years now, it runs perfectly and I've even made my 14 year old daughter a retro game fan! Today, they've just updated my machine remotely to give me even more functionality!
Guy Warner
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I recently received my Evo arcade and it’s absolutely amazing. There were a few minor issues during ordering but these were swiftly dealt. What I have been most impressed with is the level of customer support which has been outstanding. If you are looking to get a multi game arcade machine then this is the company to deal with as you won’t be disappointed.
Mr Austwick
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I purchased a Synergy Play machine for the kids, mainly to understand what games I used to play on when I was younger.
I’ve had the machine for over two years now with no issues!
It’s a great focal point when we have the family round or a party.
The build quality is great, the functionality is great and the customer support is beyond good.
You really can buy with 100% confidence that what you’re getting will be amazing and if you do need support it will be there!
PS. Great for parties :-)Andrew George
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I love my machine.
Evo.
I wanted a light gun machine with the normal retro games too (just to have) but for me playing games like Time Crisis was the biggest want.
Delighted.Its complex and ive run into issues twice but Phil has both times solved it for me. The after care service is very good.
Highly Recommend this company.
I live in Ireland (Dublin) and transportation was not expensive.whelan84
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They're a really friendly group of guys at Bespoke Arcades who will talk you through all their various options and let you playtest to your heart's content. When you see the machines you can immediately tell they're beautifully made, much better than any of the competition. Great post-sales support as well. This is obviously a business run by competent and caring people.
Jim
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I bought a machine 5 years ago and Phil helped me to upgrade to windows 10 with a new hard drive swap . Superb service considering the age of the machine
jamie cunningham
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Could not be happier with my new arcade machine!! Right from initial conversations on which model to choose, through the ordering process, including having a bespoke Cabinet design, the team went over and above to make the whole process seamless, and the end product is of such high quality and greatly exceeded expectations!! I did a lot of research before choosing bespoke arcades and they are the best in the country, if you’re thinking about buying an arcade machine then bespoke arcades is your only choice. Thanks Phil & team for everything you’ve done
Mr Chris Ramsden
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Bespoke Arcades are the best in the business. Had multiple upgrades over the years and customer service is without doubt their top priority. Mainly dealt with Phil and Jack but also met the whole team including founder Ben. All attended to my every need - no task too big or small. Highlight was retrofit of an LCD marquee in my Apex machine which they had never done before. Some teething issues but these were addressed with the greatest care and professionalism. Happy to have been able to donate some of my own marquee designs for use in other Apex cabs. Couldn’t be happier with the end product - my dream arcade! Thanks guys!!
Muguru
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I bought GTX stand-up arcade cabinet from Phil and Jack at a recent exhibition. After much consideration I went with Bespoke Arcades due to the passion of the guys who spent a considerable amount of time discussing all the functions and capabilities of their range of systems. I think 6000 games should keep me busy for a while! The range is amazing and even had my favourite game 'crazy climber' from my youth. The system evens allows remote access and they were able to talk me through the joy stick configuration.
If you are looking for a system, these are the guys to buy from.ANDY H
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Ordered a GT120 which took approximately 6 weeks to arrive as custom built. The machine exceeded our expectations as has 120 classic arcade games and the retro look which is what we were after. The games are all original. Highly recommend. The unit is customised with my favourite football team.
Alison Queen
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Phil and his team work tirelessly on my Terminator themed brief, creating a one of a kind machine for me which is truly outstanding! The after sales service has been 2nd to none. Nothing its ever too much trouble for them, and when I have had some technical issues they have always been prompt in logging into my machine to put things right. I cannot recommend Bespoke Arcades highly enough!!! I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and would be very happy to chat to anyone thinking of using them.
Lee Rebbeck
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Had another positive experience with Bespoke Arcades. After sales service was exceptional. Staff (Phil) was very helpful by email and during call out. Turned up on time, was efficient, polite, and went the extra yard above and beyond sorting out original issue. Communication was great and I was very satisfied with every aspect of the service.
Stephen Rosser
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I had Phil and the team made the bespoke machine for me 4 years ago, with some ideas which weren’t standard but they spent time and made all of them happened !!! Recently I moved my house and the control panel of the machine stopped working. The support you still can get them, even after 4 years of purchase, is amazing!!! This is the service I am expecting with bespoke purchases and the customer never feels left alone when there is issue. This is someone you can trust.
Aurora Li
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100 percent recommended. Ultra professional company providing brilliant products and service. Built a custom machine for me with 1000s of games and shipped it to Switzerland for a very fair price. Connected remotely and kindly set up some laserdisc games for me for free at my request after purchase. After sales support is exceptional and the quality of the machine is top notch. When my son brings his friends over it’s great to see them being amazed playing some of the games I grew up with as a kid. You can also plug in a controller and play AAA pc games using things like shadow or GeForce Now. Great purchase.
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Handmade to order
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We can spec out your perfect arcade machine
Using the best components in the industry. Perhaps you want the most high-tech machine including Dynamic Marquees and addressable arcade buttons or you simply want a cost effective, reliable arcade machine- we've got you covered and will give you honest unbiased advice.
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Hand-built in the UK with 18 years experience
All our machines are cut, built, kitted out in North London and sold via the finest retail outlets such as Harrods, Selfridges and all the premier online stores in the UK and globally and all come with CE certification. With almost 2 decades of know how- lifetime (non transferable) remote support is on hand for your peace of mind.
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Quality assurance
Throughout every stage of the production process we make sure each component is meticulously checked. Prior to shipping we test each machine for hours while ensuring the cabinet is shipped blemish free to prevent disappointment. Every cabinet is then wrapped so it has a comfortable journey to your home.
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Pallet or 2 Man Delivery
You can either opt for a kerbside delivery via pallet at a day of your choosing which also comes with an accurate time slot or a one or two man delivery so you have a hassle free introduction to the world of classic arcade gaming. Whatever you choose we will make sure you're happy with the service provided.