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Even better than you remember...
If you’re looking for something different; for entertainment which is not only fun, but also an unusual combination of inclusive, challenging and engaging – we might just have the answer!
Joypad Arcade offers you the opportunity to create your own, fully customised, retro and modern gaming set-ups – almost anywhere, for pretty much any reason! You might be looking to liven up a major commercial event, or just re-live some old favourites with a few friends; either way, we have options to suit all types of event, including Weddings, Birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Workplace Events, Festivals, Christmas Parties and much, much more!
Choose from our collection of lovingly restored and original equipment with a library of over
2300 video games! All presented on vintage CRTs, state of the art 4K Gaming Monitors or big screen Projectors, all paired with our specially designed JoyPods and MultiPods, with many other adaptable options and neat ideas!!!
Our crew deliver, set up and will be on hand to make sure everything is absolutely hassle-free. Whether you want to hire us just for an evening, for a weekend, or even for a longer-term installation.
We have everything you need right here and ready to go... Scroll down the page for more details or get in touch
to work out your ideal set up and leave the rest to us!
"It's dangerous to go alone! Take this"
All our consoles are housed in their own, individual, custom-made Pods - first you need to decide which style is right for you.
JoyPods
JoyPods are all about choice...
our signature Pods are perfect for almost any type of event as they come with the widest choice of options, games and additions.
Each JoyPod contains 2 retro consoles OR 1 modern console of your choice and comes with 2 retro 21” Bang & Olufsen CRT TVs OR a modern 28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitor.
JoyPods always come fully staffed and give you access to our full library of games and peripherals throughout your event, for any of your chosen consoles.
Our Joypad crew take care of all the game swapping and are on hand to let your guests know which buttons do what!
JoyPods are also hooked up with a modifiable LED lighting system, so you can choose your colour scheme, and we can also incorporate messages or branding into our stands and displays.
You can hire from 2-6 JoyPods (2-12 consoles) as standard, but we can also supply more on request.
Capacity:
2 consoles per JoyPod, minimum 2 JoyPods
Retro screens:
21” Bang & Olufsen CRTs or Projectors
Modern screens:
28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitors
Staffed:
Yes, our crew change games and look after guests
Game changing:
Yes, choose any game from our library
Peripherals:
We swap controllers to suit any chosen
game such as light guns and multi-taps
Brandable:
Yes, customisable coloured lighting / signage options
Footprint: W 1.6M x
D 0.80M Approx (Per JoyPod)
MultiPods
MultiPods keep it simple...
pre-loaded with a set game per console they're streamline and better suited to stand-alone situations.
Each MultiPod cage contains 2 retro consoles OR 1 modern console of your choice and comes with 2 retro 14” Sony Trinitron CRT TVs OR a modern 28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitor.
Select any game from our library of over 2300 titles to pre-load onto each console, and you're ready to play.
This makes things extra simple: the games don't need changing, they don't need staff to be on-hand and the compact design means you can pack more consoles into a small amount of space.
MultiPods also contain an individually adjustable lighting system, so you can illuminate them in a variety of colours.
You can hire 2-6 MultiPod cages (2-12 consoles) as standard, but we can also supply more on request.
Capacity:
2 consoles per MultiPod cage, minimum 2 cages
Retro screens:
14” Sony Trinitron CRTs
Modern screens:
28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitors
Staffed:
No
Game changing:
No, pre-loaded with 1 game per console from our library
Peripherals:
1-4 controllers per console to suit pre loaded game
Brandable:
Yes, customisable coloured lighting
Footprint:
Variable depending on orientation, info on request
DisplayPods
DisplayPods show it off... designed specifically for long term exhibitions and large events, they're a fully customisable setup.
Each DisplayPod contains a single console of your choice and comes with either a retro 14” Sony Trinitron CRT TV OR a modern 28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitor.
We provide curated sets of games to suit your event, you can explore the full history of video games, or follow a specific theme.
DisplayPods can be setup for weeks, months or years! Joypad provide full technical support and crew for a seamless experience.
Fully customisable with branding, bespoke colours, and signage, this setup is designed to work perfectly with your event theme.
You can hire 2-12 DisplayPod stations (2-12 consoles) as standard, but we can also supply more on request.
Capacity:
1 console per DisplayPod
Retro screens:
14” Sony Trinitron CRTs
Modern screens:
28” Asus 4k UHD gaming monitors
Staffed: Custom options
Game changing:
Custom options
Peripherals:
1-4 controllers per console to suit games
Brandable:
Yes, customisable coloured bases, brandable perspex hoods, custom signage
Footprint: W 1.3M x D 0.80M Approx (Per DisplayPod)
Still not sure which Pod is right for your event?
Watch our video explanation.
Choose your weapon
So you've decided what type of Pod you want, now it's time to select which consoles to load them up with!!! Choose any combination from 9 generations, spanning 6 decades of gaming history.
Each and every one of our retro consoles and controllers have been carefully selected, meticulously cleaned and thoroughly serviced, so that they look and work just as well (if not better than) you remember them.
Not exactly sure which consoles will suit your event or audience best? Remember a game, but not sure what you played it on? Just ask, we're more than happy to advise on which consoles will work best for you.
Retro Consoles: Atari 2600 • Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) • Sega Master System
• Sega Megadrive
• Sega Mega CD
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) • Sega Saturn
• Sony Playstation
• Nintendo N64
• Dreamcast
• Playstation 2
• Nintendo Gamecube • Xbox
• Nintendo Wii • Xbox 360 • Playstation 3
Modern Consoles:
Nintendo Wii U • Xbox One X
• PS4 Pro
• PSVR
• Nintendo Switch • Xbox Series X
• PS5
Watch this!
Retro consoles in our JoyPods
are paired with matching sets of 21" Bang & Olufsen CRTs (14" also available) and our MultiPods
with matching sets of 14" Sony Trinitron CRTs.
We intentionally pair retro consoles with CRT (cathode-ray tube) TVs from around the same era. This is because the games perform best on the technology they were designed to work with - modern screens can distort or interfere with the image of retro consoles, and some accessories (like light guns) won't work with them at all.
All our CRT screens are in great condition, produce excellent sound and come in matching sets, so they look the part. Plus they really give you the true, original feel of playing the games the way they were meant to be played.
Our modern consoles are all paired with matching sets of 28" ASUS 4K Ultra High Definition Gaming Monitors with less than 1ms lag for the ultimate gaming experience.
However, if you want to battle it out on the big screen we can arrange that too. Just like our screens, we have a selection of projectors to suit whichever consoles you choose.
What do you want to play?
We know everyone has their favourites... Rather break out the special moves in Street Fighter II over Streets of Rage? Prefer to hit the track with Mario Kart or Micro Machines? Sooner settle old scores with Goldeneye or Super Smash Bros.? Whatever your tastes, with over 2200 original cartridges and discs
at our disposal, we should have you covered.
Not only do we have all the old classics and latest releases, but also some really rare, obscure and collectible titles... some of which you might never have even heard of, let alone had the chance to play before!!!
Each one of our games has been individually checked and tested so that we know they are not only 100% original, but in tip-top condition... all 2200+ of them! (Now that's dedication for you!!!) You won't see any reproductions, emulations or pirated discs.
We also carry all the original 1st party peripherals you need to play some of the more off-beat games in our collection. You can shake your maracas with Samba De Amigo, tap the Dreamcast keyboards for Typing of the Dead, scribble away with the Nintendo Mouse on Mario Paint, or zap your targets with a host of different light guns for everything from Duck Hunt to Time Crisis, and many more!
With our JoyPods, you have access to our entire library throughout your event, plus our staff will be on hand to keep things running smoothly, swap over and setup games and controllers on request... even remind you which buttons do what or suggest new games you might enjoy! With our MultiPods, you simply pre-select one game for each of your chosen consoles from our games collection and get playing.
We're always adding new titles to our library, so if you're looking for inspiration, check out our Games Bible for an up-to-date list. You name it, we've got it... and even if we don't, all you have to do is ask and we'll try to find it for you!
Power ups (Extra items)
- Indie games
- Modern Consoles
- Filming and props
- CRT TV hire
- Dance Matt, Guitar Hero, and other special peripheral setups
- PA and live music
- Projections
- Pop ups
- Cinema Gaming
- Custom installations
- Festival entertainment
- Expo's and after parties
- Museum Exhibits
Looking for something a little bit extra? Got an idea for something you haven't seen? Get in touch.
Continue?
So there you have it, the UK's best retro and next gen gaming private hire service! Available for private parties, birthdays, weddings, office parties, team building days, workplace rewards, festivals, expos, corporate events, product launches, and much much more...
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