I have been putting money into claw machines since I was a little kid. Although my success rate for actually retrieving anything from these machines is less than stellar, I can’t help but be tempted every time I see one. So the fact that Arcade1Up has a full-sized claw machine up for preorder right now has me questioning whether or not I should start clearing out space in my living room.
The Arcade1Up Claw Machine just recently became available for preorder and is set to be released on November 5, 2024. If you’re planning on building out an authentic in-home arcade, it’s definitely worth considering adding a huge claw machine into the mix alongside some of the best arcade cabinets money can buy.
Arcade1Up Full-Size Claw Machine Is Up for Preorder
The Arcade1Up Claw Machine sits at just over 5-feet high, which is actually about a foot shorter than some of the commercial machines you’d find at your local grocery store or arcade. It’s also $500, much cheaper than the prices of commercial ones, which cost upward of $1,000. This model includes a light-up marquee, a light-up button, and a ceiling light that give it that authentic arcade look and feel. You also get 12 starter capsules that you can choose to fill with candy, cheap LEGO sets, or anything else you can stuff in a little ball. You can also fill the machine with your favorite Pokemon plushies, if that’s what you’re into.
You’ll also be able to control the difficulty with three different modes to choose from. You can set the claw on easy, medium, or scam mode. So if you want the true authentic claw machine experience, you can choose to scam yourself with a frustratingly loose claw that somehow can’t figure out how to hold onto anything.
What Is Amazon’s Preorder Price Guarantee?
If you’ve never actually preordered anything from Amazon before, it’s worth noting that this item includes Amazon’s preorder price guarantee. According to Amazon’s own help page, this means that if the price decreases between now and when the item ships, you’ll pay the lowest price. So in this case, if there ends up being a discount that drops the price of this claw machine below $499, then you will only pay that lower price even if you preorder now.
