AVGN Episode: Mini Arcade Machines (November 2014)

Angry Video Game Nerd: "Mini Arcade Machines"

Episode: "The Angry Video Game Nerd: Mini Arcade Machines"

Release: November 2014

Series: AVGN Episode 142 (Season 9, Episode 6)

Content Covered

• Tiny Arcade Series (Super Impulse): Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Frogger, Space Invaders — 1.5" cabinets
• My Arcade / Data Frog / DreamGear: Various mini cabinets
• Keychain Arcade: Even smaller — keychain size
• Comparison: Original arcade cabinets vs. mini replicas

Key Rants

• Controls: Buttons too small, joysticks mushy, unplayable for adult hands
• Screen: Tiny, poor viewing angle, ghosting
• Sound: Mono, tinny, wrong pitch/speed
• Authenticity: "Not the arcade experience — a keychain with a screen"
• Cash grab: $15-20 for inferior version of free MAME ROMs
• Nostalgia exploitation: Preys on memory, delivers disappointment

Memorable Moments

• Nerd tries to play Pac-Man with giant thumbs
• Comparison: Original cabinet marquee vs. tiny sticker
• Rant about "quarter slot" on non-coin-op device
• Destruction of units (classic AVGN)

Where to Watch

• Screenwave Media YouTube: Cinemassacre channel
• Cinemassacre.com: Ad-free, bonus content
• DVD/Blu-ray: AVGN Volume 9

Related Episodes

• Episode 100: "Atari 5200" (controller rant)
• Episode 128: "Atari Jaguar" (failed hardware)
• Episode 165: "Game & Watch" (Nintendo mini games)

Classic Nerd: "If I wanted to play a shitty version of Pac-Man, I'd play the Atari 2600 version. At least that fits in my hand."