Tokyo Retro Arcade

[jimmy2x2x]

Excellent report - many thanks!

I really like the extended horizontal control panels on the cocktail cabs, not really seen that style of CP in the UK.

[muddymusic]

I want one of those Outrun cockpits, never seen one the same!

[Dr. Blair]

Nice pics. I'll have to post some pics next time I go to Akihabara. There's a retro game store (mostly counsel games, but a cool retro arcade too) that I like to go to that I think you'll all enjoy. Here's the link:

http://www.superpotato.com/free_html.php?html=about_shop.html

Quick note: In Japan in the 80s, cocktail tables were often found in coffee shops that tough kids used as hang outs. When I asked one of my Japanese friends what comes to mind when he sees a cocktail table he told me, "skipping school and smoking cigarettes."

[Luigi]

Some hot stuff there


Is that a "Sitdown-Afterburner"?

[PunkRockCaveman]

I think it's even worse ... it seems to be a generic candy cab with an AB control panel. Totally crazy but in Japan the people doesn't seem to have much love (or space) for real dedicated cabs. Even the tables are more or less generic.

[gyruss]

Nice pics. I'll have to post some pics next time I go to Akihabara. There's a retro game store (mostly counsel games, but a cool retro arcade too) that I like to go to that I think you'll all enjoy. Here's the link:

http://www.superpotato.com/free_html.php?html=about_shop.html

Quick note: In Japan in the 80s, cocktail tables were often found in coffee shops that tough kids used as hang outs. When I asked one of my Japanese friends what comes to mind when he sees a cocktail table he told me, "skipping school and smoking cigarettes."

I've been to some superpotato's too and got myself an original famicom.   I also got some great pictures from retro gamestores in DenDenTown Osaka, will post them when i got the time.

[caincan]

THX for the pics !   sweet cocktail tables 

but the prices are just illogic !  100y for a play for oldies !  .   in some kansai places  it's about 20y for a play.. tokyo $$$

[ElPancho]

Thats a shame ....

really great pics....the only thing I miss is Bishi-Bashi. Totally love that !!!!!

Would be great to have that at a future Eurocade but I know these beasts are HUUUUUUUGE !!!

I love the concept of all thise minigames  and it sure is fun with three players its simply nice to bang away at huge buttons for a change

But Bishi is too modern for that place I suppose....(see, I do like modern day Japanese arcade games. I would also love to play a Samba d'Amigo arcade cab.....

Too bad the rules of Eurocade prevent me from bringing this game (as I don't have a dedicated cab) but I do have 2 Bishis and an big button panel along with it, only it fits to a candy .......

[Blanka]

but the prices are just illogic !  100y for a play for oldies !  .   in some kansai places  it's about 20y for a play.. tokyo $$$

Keikan Retro Arcade near Shibuya station was cheaper then 100¥. Guess they asked 50¥ or less.
http://maps.google.nl/maps?q=shibuya&hl=nl&ll=35.660112,139.699525&spn=0.003774,0.008245&sll=52.469397,5.509644&sspn=5.797594,16.885986&hnear=Shibuya,+Tokio,+Japan&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=35.660128,139.69941&panoid=VB8jRCO123UrSiyyV8WQ1A&cbp=12,144.01,,0,-1.11