Arcade 1Up - known for recreating classic arcade cabinet titles such as Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam - has revealed a cabinet for Rare's 1994 release, Killer Instinct. This is the same game that was ported to the Super Nintendo a year later - although there are notable differences between the two versions.
This cabinet also includes a number of other Rare games. There is the 1996 sequel Killer Instinct 2, Battletoads (the arcade version) and Battletoads & Double Dragon (1993).
"Killer Instinct™. Fans loved it, critics loved it. For many retrogamer enthusiasts it’s a definitive title of the mid ‘90s, with the gameplay, soundtrack, and 3D-rendered graphics all revered. Relive that video game era with this stop-you-in-your-tracks arcade cabinet, that also includes Killer Instinct 2™, Battletoads™ (yes, the arcade version!), and Battletoads™ / Double Dragon™ as a bonus game."
The cabinet itself can support up to two players, includes a "live wifi feature" - allowing you to take on opponents online, and can be raised in height.
"Need to add some height to this cabinet? No problem, the included matching riser gets you there. Want to pick a fight remotely? The Live WiFi feature allows you to take on opponents anywhere, playing from their own cabinet."
There's no word on a release date just yet, and the design or artwork on the cabinet isn't yet final. What do you think? Is this the arcade cabinet you've been waiting for? Leave a comment down below.
[source arcade1up.com]
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Looks dope. And now that I've upgraded to a house with a basement, I'm grabbing a cab. But, I'm looking for either NBA jam or TMNT. Arcade 1up is doing some good things.
I want one of these. Played the heck out of KI and KIGold. I can still hear C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER! ringing in my ears. Anyone know about the quality of their cabinets?
You could say its KILLER
I mean I was already eyeing the Capcom Arcade1Ups, but this looks great too.
Once I get a bigger space to live in and the arcades are on sale, I'll bite.
@Snatcher booooooooooo
@HotGoomba___Rebrand LMAO I know its Hella cheesy.
Glad they're starting to add fake coin doors and go for more authentic arcade cabinet shapes.
All these 1up Arcades makes me go through nostalgia lol Hopefully we'll get some SNK arcade cabinets in the future!
@Just_Steven_92 Not Arcade1Up, but SNK already made their own cabinet with 50 games on it for the same price as an Arcade1Up. https://www.neogeoarcade.com/pages/snk-mvsx-home-arcade
I musta spent hundreds of dollars on KI1,2 and MK1-UMK3 in the local arcade..... soooooo much fun! Def want one of these!!!
I remember putting your quarter on the screen, as in calling "next"😆😆😆😆😅😅😅😐😐I'm hella old
I want this! Just writing more because “I want this” isn’t enough to post.
@Averagewriter
It is the arcade version just likely edited to remove any mention of Nintendo and Midway and online multiplayer added. Same team who worked on the Xbox ports of the two Killer Instinct arcade games are working on this.
Only console game is the bonus game Battletoads/Double Dragon.
It's too bad the Battletoads / Double Dragon game will be either one of the crappy 16-Bit port and not the superior 8-Bit NES original which feature those satisfying bonecrushing 8-Bit Battletoads hit sounds and not the lame slap hit that were heard in the lame 16-Bit ports. Also the KI games will be the inferior edited versions that were ported to Xbox One and not the superior arcade originals with Nintendo's trademark Ultra 64 intro.
@Taceus you should look up RGT85 on youtube, he talks about these cabinets a lot of the time, has multiple of them and absolutely loves them.
So I guess they’re a high quality product.
I've been tempted with the Marvel Super Heroes and NBA Jam ones they've done but I think this one might actually break me into getting one of these mini cabinets; Killer Instinct is one of my absolute favorite fighting games.
@Friendly
Thanks for that. I like RGT85, it's because of him I downloaded Warface, Warframe and Vigor. He has an energy and delivery that appeals to me. Cheers.
Man o man, i sooo want killerinstinct to return to a Nintendo console.
I remember getting my thumb hurt after playing a couple matches, smashing all the buttons.
Its still the best fighting game ever created.
Especially when midway was also on board. Fatalitys, falling from stages etc.
Doing the 99hit combos, making your opponent cry like a Baby hahhaah. Or when finally hit you u hear a beautiful sound " c c c c... Combo breaker" while smiling and them totally destroy them "ultra combooo". "Continue?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man love it.
@The-Chosen-one
The Reboot is the reason I bought an Xbox, such a great game. Feels completely different to any other fighting game.
@PhhhCough arcade etiquette! Good times 😊
@Wargoose
Yeah if they bring a new killer instinct on xbox sx, i buy the console right away. For now i decided to wait, wait for the other bigger games to arrive.
Wish I had room for this these cabs are cool with the riser fitted.I want the outrun cab though has power drift but it even bigger I always thought these were expensive but they are cheaper than a ps5
1UP cabs are shockingly badly made - feel like they belong in a Wendy House - shame as I love the original KI’s.
Arcade 1up has managed to put out all sorts of cabs with what others would say are in licensing Hell. I really wish somehow hamster arcade archives could get in on the action and manage to port these games to switch even if they came with a premium price. I'd gladly pay twice their usual fee to play xmen, ninja turtles, NBA jam, mortal kombat and killer instinct on my switch.
I’m sure they’re good build quality, but I’m not sure I can justify a rate of $100 per game for such old games. Especially since I bought KI1 on SNES for £10 last year.
I really want Killer Instinct on the Switch. I don't do piracy, and I don't want to spend a fortune on an Xbox just to get Rare Replay (there's literally nothing else on Xbox I want, as I have a PS4 and Switch). Please Nintendo, as you did with DK, make it happen.
@JohnnyC
The only game I have for XB1 is Rare Replay. I wouldn't have bought one, but a friend of mine gave me a good deal when he upgraded to a series X. Also kudos on not being a pirate!
These are cool. But I would much rather have a full size cabinet and then buy the games separately.
Any word on which version of battletoads/double dragon they used?
@HotGoomba___Rebrand Good timing. They announced a cabinet that’s basically all their 1up capcom arcade games in one.
I never grew up with Killer Instinct, so this doesn't really appeal much to me. Battletoads and Double Dragon seem like a cool inclusion, but I've already got the Arcade 1up TMNT and X-Men vs Street cabinets for my beat em up and fighting game fixes. I also really recommend the NBA JAM and Golden Tee cabinets for endless fun.
Just so everyone knows, Arcade 1up also unveiled an X-Men 4 player beat em up cabinet, Dragon's Lair/Space Ace cabinets, 3 different legacy collection cabinets based on Atari, Bandai Namco and Street Fighter 2, and a pub table style Pong one, which oddly was the most interesting one unveiled, IMO.
Their new 4-player X-Men cab is the one I’m looking forward to the most.
...yeah I'll buy that one. Dang it, they finally got me.
@Taceus
I just bought one for my wife. The material is decent and for the money it is better than I expected. Assembly takes a while but it is very simple and it looks good once it is done. I am not sure the joystick/buttons would take arcade style punishment but they sell replacement parts or you can retrofit the real stuff if you like. You definitely want the riser and I also bought the stool to match ours.
One issue that pops up is high score retention. We turn ours off after play and unless you follow the right procedure it drops the high score. If you do it the right way it retains the top three.
I saw where the X-Men arcade was also announced. I would get both.
@Zidentia
You got one for your wife? Or was it a gift that benefits you more?😋😉😁
Jokes aside, you're both very lucky to share the same interest. I'd have a stuff load of sucking up to my missus before I get my hands on a cabinet lol.
You've cleared up my concerns regarding it, so thank you very much. Time to fill up the piggy bank.
@Taceus
Well, I won’t lie I play Galaga quite a bit but it is a PAC man cabinet which my wife actually asked for years ago and I saw an opportunity to surprise her this Christmas and she was totally shocked and has fun with it.
I do plan on getting more cabinets and possibly a pinball game but I have to find the room or repurpose some space.
@Zidentia
Sweeet. I'd love to get a cocktail table arcade machine with Pac-Man, Galaga and the rest. Don't get me started on pinball. Addams Family, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future -sighs- I wish I had a time travelling DeLorean.
@SuperWeird 4player xmen? I wonder if it'll include 4player simpsons, as well. Oooh, 3player sunset riders!
@Zidentia They only retain the top 3 scores??? That's disappointing to hear.
Arcade Archives.....
You know what to do. Lol
Where is the port of this for Switch???
My heart skipped a beat with this news. I would LOVE to have this cabinet.
Just get a Legends Ultimate cabinet. Comes with 300 games, ArcadeNet for online multiplayer, and the ability to add all the games you want, including these... comes with 2 sets of controls, including 2 spinners and a trackball...
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