Q - Help, I need some technical support with my
Modern Arcade Machine.
Where can I get answers?
A - Please click HERE for our
technical support FAQ.
Q - What are your business hours/when can I contact you?
A - We're available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm PST. If for
some reason you get voicemail, please leave a message and a representative will get back to you
very shortly.
We try to be very flexible and even return calls on the weekend! Like we
mentioned, we promise to give you the very best customer service experience
possible.
Q - How many different Modern Arcade Machines do you manufacture?
A - We have three main types of machines. We are currently researching
a fourth product. Details aren't yet available, however, it will be a
laptop-sized, ultra portable arcade machine! Keep visiting our site for
updates.
Q - What is your mailing address?
A - Please visit our contact page by clicking
HERE.
Q - Can I upgrade my Modern Arcade Machine later on?
A - Absolutely! All of our machines are fully upgradeable. Whether
you want to change the joysticks and controls or put in a more powerful
processor to run the latest arcade games 10 years down the road, all of our
machines have upgrade in mind!
Q - What software platform do your Modern Arcade
Machines run on?
A - Currently we are producing our arcade machines to run MAME32 on Windows™
XP. Because of this you can also run all of your favorite PC games on your
arcade machine!
Q - What hardware platform do your Modern Arcade
Machines run on
and what are the specs?
A - Currently we are producing our arcade
machines with the following hardware which we find will run approximately 99% of
the software available for MAME32 at full speed. This will also run most
new PC games with ease.
- AMD XP 2400+ Processor
- Nvidia GeForce™ FX 5700 128mb
- 256 Megabytes DDR Ram
- 40 GB hard drive
- Sound Blaster™ Audio
- 10/100 Lan Connection
- 8X DVD ROM Drive
Q - I can really play PC games on my Modern Arcade
Machine???
A - Absolutely!!! I know, we think it's really cool too!!!
Q - Do these 1000's of arcade games you talk about come
with my Modern Arcade Machine, am I buying them too?
A - When you purchase an Modern Arcade Machine from us, you are not purchasing the
games; you are purchasing a unit designed to play the games. We will, however, provide you
with over 4000 arcade games for free that you can play on your new system.
Q - Is it legal to have all of these arcade games?
A - It is not legal to possess most newer arcade games that are readily available
for purchase unless you have purchased them from the manufacturer, a retailer or
obtained legal copies from us. However, for all other games, on October 28, 2003, the Librarian of Congress, on the
recommendation of the Register of Copyrights, announced the classes of works
subject to the exemption from the prohibition against circumvention of
technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. One of
the four classes included in this exemption were computer programs and video
games distributed in formats that have become obsolete and which require the
original media or hardware as a condition of access. A format shall be
considered obsolete if the machine or system necessary to render perceptible a
work stored in that format is no longer manufactured or is no longer reasonably
available in the commercial marketplace. Because of this exemption you can
legally possess any arcade games which are no longer manufactured or are no
longer reasonably available (for new purchase). These exemptions apply to
approximately 97% of all the arcade games our arcade systems are designed to
play. These exemptions will remain in effect through October 27, 2006.
Q - What if something breaks, do I get a warranty?
A - Absolutely. Please review our warranty information
HERE.
Q - Wow, I was a kid in the 80's and it's hard to imagine
having my very own arcade machine in my house with almost every 80's game!
Won't I get addicted to playing???
A - YES!!! But don't worry, there is help out there, so it's ok!
Visit this link if you think you need
HELP!
Q - Do the coin slots and coin door on the M3 Arcade
machine really work?
A - Absolutely!!! You can choose to use quarters or tokens to put the
credits in each of your games or you can just use a button if you think the coin
door is a bother. If you have kids, a really cool way to get them to clean
up and do their homework is to only enable the coin door (no credit button).
That way if they finish their school work you can reward them with some game
play
tokens. WHAT A MOTIVATOR!!! Another fun idea is to use only quarters
in the machine and at the end of the year use the accumulated money to go on a
family trip! The coin door is fully lockable.
Q - Do the photos represent the exact Modern
Arcade Machine that I
will get when ordering?
A - Slight variations may occur since we are constantly trying to improve
products. We will contact you regarding marquee design, button and
joystick color, etc., so your color and graphic selections will always be exactly
what you want.
Q - How soon after I order will I get my
Modern Arcade Machine?
A - We attempt to fulfill orders immediately however sometimes our completed
arcade machine stock varies. Typically it will be 1-2 weeks before your
machine will ship. After you place your order, we will immediately contact
you to let you know a ship date for your arcade machine. Custom machines
may take longer and we will give you an accurate estimate on the completion date.
Typically most projects are completed within two weeks.
Q - What payment types do you accept?
A - We accept PayPal™, Visa™, Mastercard™, American Express™, Discover™, JCB™ and Diners™ credit cards
as well as checks
through our website. We also accept Money Orders, Personal Checks or Cashiers Checks which can be mailed to
us. (Please allow an extra 10 business days for personal checks to clear.) You can find our mailing address
HERE.
Q - When do I have to make payment?
A - Payment for products is required in full before shipping your arcade
machine or starting your
custom project.
Q - How do you handle shipping, how much is
it?
A - Shipping is usually done through UPS or DHL unless you purchase our M3
model. All M3 models must ship via freight because of the additional size
and weight. Shipping anywhere in the continental USA is as follows.
M1 - $150.00
M2 - $160.00
M3 - $350.00.
We don't charge any additional above the standard shipping and packing charges,
in fact since we're a large shipper of arcade machines we get you the best
discounted rate! Southern California residents, delivery is FREE within a
150 mile radius of zip code 92160!
Q - What if I am not satisfied with my Modern
Arcade Machine when
I receive it?
A - We have never had an unsatisfied customer. We do not offer
any refunds, returns or exchanges, however, we do everything
we can to ensure you will love your arcade machine even before we ship it!
Before you sign for your arcade machine upon delivery, please inspect the package
to make sure there is no damage. You must file a damage claim immediately
upon receiving the item, even BEFORE you sign for it, or you will not be able to
file a damage claim.
Once you get the machine, we will do everything we can to help you with any
questions you may have about it. Before being shipped, your machine goes
through a series of tests to make sure it is working properly. We also
stand back and admire what a work of art it is! We're confident you'll
do the same and be satisfied with the quality of your machine. Of course,
in the rare event that something were to break or go wrong, please review our
warranty information HERE.
Q - What if my Modern Arcade Machine is damaged by the
shipping company?
A - YOU MUST inspect the package BEFORE signing for it. The carrier
HAS to wait for you, so please take 5 minutes and look it over VERY carefully.
It must not have ANY visual damage on the outside of the packaging. If you
sign for it and don't report damage until after the carrier has left the
delivery location, you will not be eligible for any damage claims or refunds.
Q - Do you have a printable order form I can
mail to you?
A - Yes, click HERE to go to
our downloads section.