Arcade mode
Full-size play
Approximately 70 inches tall with a 27-inch display and full two-player arcade controls.
Swap Arcade | Transforming Full-Size Home Arcade Cabinet
Furniture → Arcade in Seconds
Transforming Home Arcade
A real two-player arcade that transforms into a compact furniture cabinet in seconds. Full-size play when you want it. Your room back when you don’t.
27-inch HDMI display 2-player controls Retro + modern systems
One product. Two completely different rooms.
A Real Arcade That Disappears
This is the actual product—not a concept rendering. Open, it has the presence and controls of a full-size arcade. Closed, the gaming hardware disappears inside a clean furniture cabinet.
How Swap Arcade Works
Why Swap Arcade exists
Keep the Arcade. Lose the Permanent Footprint.
01
Full-size experience
A standing arcade with a 27-inch screen, two-player controls, speakers, and the visual presence people expect from a real cabinet.
02
Furniture when finished
Transform it back into a compact cabinet instead of dedicating an entire wall or room to a permanent arcade machine.
03
More ways to play
Use the included retro-gaming setup or connect compatible consoles and PCs to expand beyond a standard multicade.
Real arcade hardware
Built to Be Played Together
Two joysticks, dedicated controls for both players, auxiliary function buttons, and a full-size display make it feel like an arcade—not a tabletop toy.
Choose your look
Two Arcade Designs
Choose the arcade artwork you want when it is open. Both transform back into the same furniture-cabinet concept.
Make the cabinet fit the room
Three Furniture Finishes
Natural, Walnut, or Dark Tobacco—so the cabinet side of the product can blend into different rooms.
More than a shell
What Comes With It
27-inch HDMI display with built-in speakers
Two-player control deck with SANWA joysticks and 8-button layouts
Raspberry Pi 4 retro setup with case and cooling fan
Internal storage for connected systems, accessories, and cables
Optional upgrades including N100 mini PC, light guns, and wireless mini keyboard
Not locked to one game system
Retro, Console, and PC Play
Swap Arcade includes a retro-gaming setup and can also connect to compatible systems through its display and controls.
Retro
Load your own classic arcade and retro games
Switch
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 compatibility
PlayStation
PS3, PS2, and original PlayStation support
PC
PC X-Input and arcade-style PC gaming
The numbers
Full Size Open. Compact Closed.
Arcade mode
Approx. 70" H × 28" W × 14" D
Cabinet mode
Approx. 36" H × 29" W × 13.5" D
$226,573 Raised by 170 Backers
Swap Arcade launched on Kickstarter and exceeded its original funding goal many times over, helping move the transforming arcade from prototype into production.
View the KickstarterBring the arcade home without giving it a room
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$1,297
Choose your arcade design, furniture finish, gaming system, and available upgrades on the product page.
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it transform?
It’s a very simple two-step process. First, open the doors on the lower front of the arcade. Then release the latches on the upper arcade section and slowly lower it into the lower cabinet. That completes the transformation into furniture mode. To transform it back into arcade mode, simply reverse the process. When the arcade is fully set up, it locks securely at all four corners so it won’t fold or drop when you don’t want it to.
When will my pre-order ship?
The current estimated delivery date for pre-orders is December 2026.
Does it only play retro games?
No. The included system is built around retro gaming, but Swap Arcade can also connect to compatible Nintendo Switch / Switch 2, PlayStation systems, and PC hardware.
Can I load my own games?
Yes. The retro setup is designed so owners can add their own legally obtained game files. Full setup instructions can be provided with the system.
What cabinet finishes are available?
Natural, Walnut, and Dark Tobacco are shown above. Current finish and configuration availability is listed on the product page.
What accessories are available?
Available upgrades can include Sinden light guns and holsters, an N100 mini PC, and a wireless mini keyboard. Check the product page for the current options.
Real Arcade. Real Life.
Get the full-size arcade experience when you want it—and your room back when you don’t.
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