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Arcade1Up Centipede Arcade Cabinet with Riser

This item is an Arcade1Up Centipede Classic Arcade Game cabinet, designed to replicate the look and feel of a vintage arcade machine in a more compact, home-friendly size. The cabinet is predominantly black with vibrant green and multi-colored graphics. The top marquee prominently displays 'CENTIPEDE' in its iconic pixelated font, flanked by artwork of mushrooms and insects, characteristic of the game. Below the marquee is the vertically oriented screen, currently displaying the 'ARCADE1UP' logo and a game selection menu featuring titles like 'Centipede', 'Millipede', 'Missile Command', and 'Crystal Castles', indicating it offers multiple classic Atari games. The control panel features a prominent yellow trackball, several red and white buttons, and potentially joystick(s) (partially obscured), typical for Centipede gameplay. The lower section of the main cabinet features a mock coin door, suggesting authenticity without actual coin operation for home use, and a lock for security. The entire unit sits atop a white decorative riser, which increases its height for comfortable standing play. This riser features colorful stylized graphics, including large red mushrooms and a central starburst design, complementing the Centipede theme. The external materials appear to be engineered wood or MDF with laminated graphic overlays. The cabinet sides are plain black. The item appears to be in good, well-maintained condition with no obvious signs of significant wear, damage, or repairs visible in the provided images. The overall aesthetic is a recreation of a late 1970s to early 1980s arcade machine, specifically from the Atari era. The craftsmanship is typical of modern '3/4 scale' arcade replicas, designed for home entertainment.