Every Paradox cabinet runs on a proper gaming PC — not a Raspberry Pi, not a cheap Android board. That matters more than most people realize. Here's why, and what you're actually getting inside every machine we build.
The Platform DifferenceMost budget and mid-range arcade builders use Raspberry Pi because it's cheap and easy. We use a full Windows gaming PC in every cabinet. The difference is night and day — not just in raw performance, but in what games you can actually play, how they run, and how long the machine stays relevant as new games and emulators evolve.
| Paradox (PC) | Pi / Android | |
|---|---|---|
| Modern game support (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dropped frames on demanding games | None | Common |
| G-Sync / VRR arcade-accurate timing | ✓ | ✗ |
| CRT shader support (scanlines, warmth) | ✓ | Limited |
| Remote support and diagnostics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Upgradeable over time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Force feedback racing wheel support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recoil light gun support | ✓ | Limited |
| Games available | 19,000+ | ~7,000 |
Every cabinet ships with a capable gaming PC. You can choose your tier based on your budget and how much modern gaming performance you want alongside the retro library.
- Intel Core i7 3rd Gen
- NVIDIA GTX 1650
- 8GB RAM
- 1TB SSD
- Windows 11
- Intel Core i5 10th Gen
- NVIDIA RTX 3060
- 16GB RAM
- 2TB SSD
- Windows 11
- Intel Core i7 12th Gen
- NVIDIA RTX 5060
- 16GB RAM
- 2TB SSD
- Windows 11
We don't just throw an emulator on a drive and ship it. Every machine is fully configured in-house — front-end, emulators, controls, shaders, game artwork, light gun profiles, and racing wheel calibration. Everything is tested before it leaves the shop. You plug it in and play. No SD cards to flash, no configs to tweak, no forums to dig through.
Every one of our cabinets ships with this hardware fully configured. Pick the model that fits your space and budget.
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MULTI-CADE Cabinet Sizes
32” wide 2 Player Cabinet | 47” wide 4 Player Cabinet
‘VECTOR’ RACING MULTI-CADE ARCADE
Available in non-cockpit and cockpit models
Light Gun and Guitar Hero Dedicated Cabinets
With 32” Main Monitor. LCD Marquee add-on available.
