Atari Tempest Arcade Machine – 1981 Classic Reproduction, w/ modern electronics

Modern Re-Creation of the Legendary 1981 Atari Tempest Step back into the golden age of arcades—without the headaches of vintage hardware. This is a brand-new machine built in the style of the iconic Atari Tempest, faithfully recreating the sights, sounds, and gameplay of the original classic. Authentic Gameplay As a Tempest champion in the 1980s and owner of an original machine, I can personally vouch that the gameplay here is spot-on, indistinguishable from a brand-new Tempest as it played in arcades back in the day. Why This Machine Is Better The truth is, the original Tempest was a maintenance nightmare. Its color X-Y CRT monitor burned itself out, circuit boards constantly failed, and many machines ended up in the dump. That’s why working originals are nearly impossible to find—and even if you do, you’re stuck battling those same issues. This machine eliminates every one of those problems, while giving you more: 24" LCD with LED backlighting (IPS panel, any-angle viewing — no fragile CRT). New spinner with dual sealed bearings for silky-smooth precision control. 50-watt stereo sound system with subwoofer, volume control pod, and headphone jack (not just old mono sound). Commercial-grade power: 500+ watt ATX supply plus built-in 1,000-joule surge protector with EMI/RFI filtering. Universal JAMMA harness for plug-and-play swap of other JAMMA boards. Durable build: ¾” commercial-grade cabinet, stainless steel control panel hardware, polycarbonate overlay and graphics (not scratch-prone vinyl). LED marquee lighting (no hot fluorescent bulbs). Poly wheels that roll without scratching floors. Freeplay setup for home use (no quarters required). Choice of keyed vault-style lock or thumb lock for the front door. Extra Features Tempest & Tempest Tubes — play classic levels and unlock options never before accessible. Levels 1 through 99 — explore stages you may have never reached in the arcade. Demonstration Mode: blast through tubes, clear spikes, or jump levels instantly—perfect for testing all 99 levels, whether you’re a pro or a newcomer. Why It Matters This is not just another retro cabinet with emulation slapped inside. It’s a commercial-grade, modernized Tempest machine built to last a lifetime, with gameplay so accurate that arcade veterans can’t tell the difference. Full instructions come with order, including game options, settings, default settings, etc. Defaults are: Game difficulty is Medium, Bonus Life awarded at 20,000 points, and 3 lives per game. Local pickup or buyer arranged packing and shipping. Game is located in Saint Petersburg Florida. If you want it shipped, I will make it available any time at my home for your freight company to pick it up. You must make all arrangements. Size at control panel - approx. 25" wide x 33" deep. Heigth - approx. 73" cabinet top to floor with wheels. Weight - approx. only 170 lbs. (thanks to the LCD/LED monitor). Palleted shipping weight - approx. 210 lbs.

Condition

Used (normal wear)