Apex Racer Driving Arcade Machine
Apex Racer Driving Arcade Machine
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- Description
- Choose your setup
- Choose your PC
- Shifters explained
- Features
- Specifications
- Warranty
- Games List
- Games Lists
- PC Specs
- Options Explained
- Videos
- Delivery
If you need any help choosing your arcade cabinet please feel free to email us at info@bespoke-arcades.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 207 935 9005 as we will be more than happy to help.
After years in the making, fine tuning and tweaking. The time has come to release our Bespoke Arcades Racer (Cue fanfare, fireworks and a Ferrari Testarossa)...
The Apex racer is designed to meet the needs of today's urban retro driver. You can either pick up people with aplomb in Crazy Taxi. Maybe you want to watch some Miami Vice, get into some flannel shoes, Porsche 928 Turbo and shunt the bad guys into the wall in Chase H.Q.- well now you can "Go Mr Driver" with the newest addition to our arcade repertoire.
Using genuine Happ Suzo arcade pedals, wheels and shifters the arcade games feel exactly like they're meant to. You have the same weighty, sturdy steering wheel with solid, thick aluminium pedals which are designed to take a firm stamping. Every single shifter we offer were used in the most famous driving games of all time and are still used in today's current arcade games. And no matter which one you go for you have that same tactile feeling which takes you back to when flying down the sun drenched highways of Out Run was a genuine thrill. It still is- the music is just as iconic and you'll be whistling the tunes whilst driving to work the next day.
Or if you want to opt for a more modern setup- you can choose the Logitech G29 which is great for the newer games as well as classics and comes with force feedback so you can feel every rut in the road and let the steering wheel fight you on every turn! Truth be told- here at Bespoke Arcades we love the traditional feel of the Happ setup every time.
Just like all of our arcades, we offer full remote support if controls in a particular title needs some tweaking.
You might want to have a particular setup. The main stumbling block is which shifter? Just give us a bell and we'll set up a configuration that's right for you.
Some games like F-Zero you might just want to plug a joypad in (which you can choose from the upgrades above) or you just might also want someone to ride shotgun. Quite literally if you play Lucky and Wild and one person is driving while the other is shooting via the optional lightgun. You can also massively expand the number of games if you choose the lightgun upgrade, you'll then have access to over 100 lightgun games to play.
Well the convenient usb ports are there for the above use and a whole lot more. Retro Cloud will be on hand to provide you with any game which takes your fancy and you're free to add whatever you want thanks to the hot swappable hard drive feature.
But let's be clear on what you're getting. The traditional arcade games came in 2 flavours- one was a traditional steering wheel with 270 degrees of turn and springs back to the center. The other was a steering wheel attached to a spinner (like Arkanoid)- these wheels just spun and spun infinitely. If you remember Pole Position or Super Sprint- these arcades ran on those setups. We've painstakingly gone through each game so the titles run as great as can be on a 270 degree steering wheel.
If you want the best of both worlds- we can install a spinner so you can play both types of game perfectly- as they should be and one can unscrew the spinner wheel so you can have one central wheel. Whatever you need- we can customise the machine so it's perfect for you. Everyone is different :)
So which PC would suit your needs? The standard PC supplied with the racer is perfect for your traditional retro arcade racers like Super Monaco GP or Power Drift for example. Enough processing power is available to play the Golden age of arcade gaming perfectly.
If you need a little more oomph to play the later 3D titles like Daytona, Crazy Taxi or Sega Rally then a Pro Spec PC will fit the bill. This PC will also open the floodgates to allow more console based games to be played (although you might need to use a joypad due to the unique controls).
For example Out Run's shifter is all driven via one microswitch so its ether on (for hi gear) or off (for low) when its disengaged- great for Out Run, Chase HQ but not so cool for the rest.
But you might want to go up and down a range of gears- like in Super Monaco GP etc (better as you can sequentially go up and down the gears) then our standard hi/low shifter will be best.
Along with that- what about a turbo boost button on the sequentially geared shifter? No worries- we've got your six. During the ordering process we can advise you on the best setup and you can be clear on what you're wanting. I would opt for this as it covers all the bases and still harks back to the best days of arcade racing.
So many great games to play, exactly as you remember but brand spanking new (cigarette burns and cat pee odour an optional extra).
- Play all your Classic Arcade Racing Games
- FREE CUSTOM MARQUEE INCLUDED
- Full Arcade Commercial Controls
- Black Finish with Stylish Chrome Trim
- 19” 4:3 HD MVA Screen + Arcade Game System
- Handmade in the UK to Highest Standard
- So Simple to Use – Just Plug and Play
- High Scores Saves Keep Challenge Ongoing
- Add More Games/Emulators to your System
- Unlimited Phone/Email Tech Support
- Free Mainland UK Pallet Delivery Included
- Full 12 Month Parts and Labour Warranty
- Machine: Classic Stand-Up Upright Arcade Racer with Arcade wheel, pedals and shifter
- Number of Games: 150 with the ability to add more
- Games Type: 80s + 90s Arcade Racer
- Cabinet Dimensions: Height – 170cm/67 inches, Width – 70.5cm/28 inches, Depth – 64cm/25 inches, Weight – 75kg/165 lbs
- Additional Features: Play Classic Arcade Racing Games, 2 x USB Ports, Classic Square 19” Screen, Top Quality Sound System, Unrivalled UK Support.
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All Bespoke Arcades machines are backed by a 12-month back-to-base warranty with parts/labour included as free with this
system. With all arcade machines you get unlimited phone/email support so you can be confident that you
will always get help if required. Over 95% of enquiries can be arranged on the phone by either talking you
through or remotely accessing your system with your permission. You are paying for the hardware and
associated work, all access to games is provided as free. Some games may require internet connection.
The Standard PC is perfect for the drivers that want to play only the classic arcade games- the titles which stand the test of time like Out Run, Chase H.Q. or Super Monaco GP and features 80 all-time classic titles.
The Pro-Spec games list features not only the 80 classics above but also access to approximately 15 more modern racing greats like Daytona, Sega Rally and Scud Race.
Many more titles are included to complement these which might require the use of a joypad.
Games Lists
Supplemental lists
Play Video
Media Video
Elite Video
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 Quad Core CPU
- 8 GB DDR4 Ram
- 120 GB SSD
- 2 Tb Extra Hard Disk
- Dedicated nVidia GPU
- Front Loading Hot Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
Elite Series PC
- i7 Octa Core CPU
- 16 GB Ram
- 240 GB SSD
- 3 TB Extra Hard Disk
- Dedicated nVidia GTX GPU
- Front Loading Hot Swappable Hard Drive Caddy
- Bose Speakers
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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12 Month Warranty
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28 Day Returns