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DIYers stop reading now, this is not for you. The Arcade-in-a-box is basically a well groomed MAME box, so you know how to build it. This post is for the people who would rather buy something then make something.

The console itself is basically a Windows XP based PC (2.88Ghz+ processor, 512Mb of RAM and a 120Gb hard drive) with really awesome arcade-quality joysticks, pushbuttons and 3-inch trackball mounted on top.

To get you going it comes pre-loaded with 2 collections including ‘Midway Arcade Treasures’ and ‘Atari Anniversary Collection’ but since the console is just a Windows PC adding your own games should be pretty easy (*cough* MAME *cough* ROMS *cough*).

Now for the sticker shock, the Arcade-in-a-box is retailing for $1,799, which seems incredibly expensive. But somebody has to put a price tag on the device.

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