Arcade

Stand-alone machines specialized for individual games. Arcades began the game industry and peaked in popularity before home consoles took over the gaming public. Arcade games usually cost 25 cents, or 100 yen, per play. Known for the most cutting-edge technology of their time, arcades have the largest video game library, and greatest variety of control methods, of any platform.

Total games: 3,979

Released: August 31st, 1971

Original Price: $20000

Also known as: Arcades, Coin-op, Coin-ops, and ARC