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Tuesday, January 08, 2019

CES 2019: My Arcade Unveils Its Latest in Retro-Fueled Accessories and Collectable Micro Arcades

Retro Arcades and Gaming Accessories Announces Partnership with TAITO Corporation, A New Lineup of Collectable Micro and Pocket Players, A Portable Cartridge-Player Console, And A Wireless Controller for PlayStation Classic.


My Arcade, the industry-leader in retro gaming accessories and collectables, reveals its latest lineup at CES 2019. This is headlined by My Arcade’s new partnership with TAITO Corporation, which introduces a new line of Pocket Players and Micro Players for iconic titles Bubble Bobble, Elevator Action, Don Doko Don and more. My Arcade’s CES lineup also includes an extension of their partnership with BANDAI NAMCO  an all-new Retro Champ Console that plays both NES and imported Famicom cartridges, and the Turbo Gamepad wireless controller for the PlayStation Classic.


My Arcade’s new retro gaming hardware and accessories will soon be available for pre-order on MyArcadegaming.com and is expected to launch later this year.















TAITO Corporation Partnership Products

My Arcade is proud to announce its latest partnership with legendary game developer, TAITO Corporation. The collaboration includes collectable arcade consoles and portable handhelds. The following will be available for preview at CES:

Bubble Bobble and Elevator Action Micro Players: The same arcade cabinets that gamers know and love, scaled down to 6.75” for desktop play. Each Micro Player features artwork inspired by the original arcade cabinets as well as a full colour, 2.75” screen with volume control and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Bubble Bobble Pocket Player: Now gamers can get their retro fix on-the-go with the iconic titles Bubble Bobble and hard-to-find cult classics Bubble Bobble Part 2 and Rainbow Island. These TAITO classics are available in portable format on My Arcade’s signature Pocket Player, featuring a 2.75” full colour screen and ergonomic design.
Don Doko Don Pocket Player: For the first time on a handheld in the West, Japanese platform adventure game Don Doko Don and its sequel, Don Doko Don 2, are available along with the quirky classic Chack’n Pop. Players can enjoy hours upon hours of exciting action and challenging gameplay in a convenient portable format.
New BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. licensed Micro Player and Pocket Players

My Arcade expands its partnership with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. to introduce one of gaming's first and most iconic female protagonists, Ms.PAC-MAN, to My Arcade’s line-up of accessories.

  • PAC-MAN Micro Player: Scaled down to 6.75” for desktop play, the Ms.PAC-MAN Micro Player features artwork inspired by the original arcade cabinet as well as a full colour, 2.75” screen displaying 8-bit graphics with volume control and 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • PAC-MAN Pocket Player: This new Pocket Player includes fully playable 8-bit versions of Ms.PAC-MAN, SKY KID, and MAPPY games. Featuring a full-colour 2.75” screen to brightly display Ms.PAC-MAN in all of her 8-bit glory, My Arcade’s signature Pocket Player is fine-tuned for hours of play through its emphasis on ergonomics and compact design.
  • GALAGA Pocket Player: Shooter fanatics can now enjoy three out-of-this-world classics, GALAGA, GALAXIAN, and XEVIOUS, on a compact game system perfect for retro gamers on-the-go.
  • DIG DUG Pocket Player: Enjoy all time classic DIG DUG and its lesser known sequel, DIG DUG ll , join cult favourite THE TOWER OF DRUAGA in an epic handheld which is sure to provide hours of enjoyment.

Retro Champ Console:

The Retro Champ Console breathes new life into retro gamers’ NES and Famicom cartridges without the need for a legacy console. My Arcade’s new console includes a built-in 7 inch screen that allows for portable play with 35 hours of playtime via the built-in rechargeable batteries. Retro gamers looking to play from the comfort of their couches can connect the Retro Champ to their TVs via the console’s HDMI output and pair with My Arcade wireless controllers (sold separately). Also included is a built-in cartridge cleaning kit -- no more blowing on cartridges! The device is ideal for game collectors, cartridge hunters, and convention/expo goers that need a portable device to test potential new purchases.

Turbo Gamepad for PlayStation Classic:

My Arcade is expanding its signature line of classic gamepads to include a wireless controller for the recently launched PlayStation Classic. The Turbo Gamepad boasts a programmable TURBO feature with LED indication and rechargeable built-in battery for over 15 hours of play per charge.


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