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    Building My First Virtual Pinball Cabinet
    Virtual PinballMar 1, 2026
    DaveDave

    Building My First Virtual Pinball Cabinet

    A deep dive into the build process, from choosing the TV to wiring up the solenoids for real haptic feedback. This was a 6-month project that turned into something truly special.

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    Restoring a 1982 Galaga Cabinet
    Arcade RestoreFeb 20, 2026
    GaryGary

    Restoring a 1982 Galaga Cabinet

    Found this beauty at a garage sale for $50. Here's how I brought it back to life with a full CRT rebuild, new T-molding, and a fresh control panel overlay.

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    Top 10 Pinball Tables for VPX
    ReviewsFeb 10, 2026
    DaveDave

    Top 10 Pinball Tables for VPX

    My favorite virtual pinball tables to play right now, from medieval fantasy to 80s rock themes. These community-made recreations are incredible.

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    LED Marquee Mod: Adding Glow to Your Cab
    ModsJan 28, 2026
    GaryGary

    LED Marquee Mod: Adding Glow to Your Cab

    How I installed an addressable LED strip behind my arcade marquee for a scrolling neon effect that reacts to the game being played.

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    RetroArch vs. LaunchBox: Which Frontend?
    SoftwareJan 15, 2026
    GaryGary

    RetroArch vs. LaunchBox: Which Frontend?

    Comparing the two most popular frontends for multi-game arcade setups. Spoiler: I ended up using both for different things.

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    LaunchBox Alternatives: 7 Frontends We Actually Tested
    SoftwareSep 21, 2026
    GaryGary

    LaunchBox Alternatives: 7 Frontends We Actually Tested

    A follow-up to our RetroArch vs. LaunchBox comparison. If the Big Box license, the Windows-only requirement, or the hardware demands are a dealbreaker, here are the LaunchBox alternatives worth running on a real cabinet.

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