Our Mission
RetroArcade.com is a reference site built by a small team of retro gaming enthusiasts who wanted one place to look up everything about classic arcade and console gaming — the games, the hardware, and the places you can still go to play. We built the site we wished existed: a Golden Age arcade game encyclopedia, a console database, and a national arcade & barcade directory, all cross-referenced and kept up to date.
We are not a museum, and we are not affiliated with any game publisher, console manufacturer, or arcade operator. We’re independent researchers and collectors who cover this history because we care about it.
What This Site Covers
- Golden Age arcade game encyclopedia — history, gameplay, cabinet and hardware details, and legacy for the arcade titles that defined the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Console database — specs, release history, and library highlights for home and handheld consoles across every generation.
- US arcade & barcade directory — a searchable, location-based directory of arcades, barcades, and family entertainment centers around the country, with practical details (hours, address, game lineup where known) and synthesized highlights drawn from public reviews.
- Buying guides — hands-on, practical guidance for people looking to buy classic hardware, restoration parts, or modern retro-style gear.
How This Site Is Funded
RetroArcade.com is supported by display advertising and affiliate commissions. When you click certain links to retailers like Amazon or eBay and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This funding lets us keep researching, writing, and maintaining the site without a paywall. Advertising and affiliate relationships never determine which games, consoles, or venues we cover, or what we say about them — see our Editorial Policy and Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We cross-reference facts across multiple sources before publishing, cite where our information comes from, and correct mistakes promptly when they’re brought to our attention. Reviews and “what visitors say” highlights on directory pages are synthesized from publicly available reviews with attribution — we do not fabricate quotes, ratings, or first-hand visits we haven’t made. If you spot an error, please contact us and we’ll look into it.