This Arcade Replica is Badass - Numskull Space Invaders!
In this episode we take a look at the latest numskull Quarter Arcade product. This one is the wildly popular 1978 shoot 'em up that started it all... Space Invaders!
Special thanks to Numskull for providing me with this unit to review. If you want to snag a quarter arcade machine, check out the buying options from different stores below:
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Short History of Space Invaders (Source: Wikipedia)
Space Invaders is a 1978 shoot 'em up arcade video game developed and released by Taito in Japan, and licensed to Midway Manufacturing for overseas distribution. Space Invaders was the first fixed shooter and set the template for the genre. The goal is to defeat wave after wave of descending aliens with a horizontally moving laser to earn as many points as possible.
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I didn't realize the level of detail is incredible down to mirroring of the LCD is very impressive. It made my day when you jumped into my live podcast to say hi the other day. 😀
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Ah, the devil is in the details, my friend! I'm glad you appreciated the level of detail in my video, right down to the mirroring of the LCD. And it was a pleasure crashing your live podcast to say hi, I wish I could go to more of them! I love your passion for the evercade! I just got back into it because of you and your videos!! You're the best man! Keep up the great work and here's to 1K being just around the corner!
@Evercade_Effect
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalph 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Really nice review. I got an email from Numskull last week saying mine should ship within the next few weeks. I own every release they have to date but this one really seems to up the design ante. Looking forward to playing mine next month.
I like the additional cheat/dip settings. Really helps change up the experience.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Agreed, I'm pretty excited that they added that! I hope all is well man and that you had a great Thanksgiving!
I would really like to build the full size replica of each machine with the smaller replica used to run the full size arcade. Something I'm looking into and see what I can do.
great review and unboxing having the original and showing alongside your original showing that detail was epic!
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, brother! I really appreciate your support, and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the review! Your feedback means a lot to me! Can't wait to check out the TMNT!!!
Gotta be honest, I never really liked Space Invaders growing up as a kid. It seemed a bit vanilla. But seeing the way Numskull brought these quarter scales to life is freaking amazing!! The black light and 3D perspective is something I thought they were gonna omit but after seeing the reviews I had to buy both this game and Space Invaders II (which is definitely LESS vanilla). Hoping they bring the same level of quality to the sequel. Thanks for making a review video on this!!!
Thanks for the brief review hitting all the key points. Unlike other reviews who drag it out who try to hit that magical 10 minute mark.
I just recently bought my first retro mini item. I got the M90 boombox from New Wave Toys and I absolutely LOVE it. I keep wanting to get an arcade cab from them or Numskull but neither has yet to do a big favorite arcade game of mine.
Your videos are always great.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I really appreciate that brother ✊🏻. I also appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
79 guys holding it down ! I’m from the class of 79 to Ralph . Always enjoy your videos man . Keep it up ! Also I’m on east coast as well . Would love to meet you sometime!
Beautiful lil replica! Thanks for the review RR! 🎉
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Who knew a "lil" replica could be so beautiful..right? Glad you enjoyed the review bro, it's always awesome seeing you in the comments! I hope all is well my friend!
@DJ_Blaker
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalph I always look forward to your videos RR! Glad to see you're living your best life!... Inspiring! ... We may live 1000s of miles apart, but sometimes I feel I relate more to you than some of my closest friends! Thank you for that!... I might actually start making some videos! My video editing skills and my ability to talk fluently is definitely not on your level, but I might make some dj mixes, and some of my Arcade and other game room build videos eventually.
Great video! Giving me fomo for an arcade game I don't even like. Also born in 1979. If I remember correctly you're 1 day younger than me.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Are you April 27? Damn man, I totally remember I think discovering this on a livestream... how cool is that! Thanks so much for watching but and I hope all is well, I haven't seen ya for a while. I also hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
@TheDonTime
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalph All is well here. I'm April 25th.
Space Invaders was my parent's generation. And I'm 42 years old. Not sure my senior citizen uncles would want one. Maybe? lol
Home versions of Space Invaders was cool. But none of them capture the arcade look and feel. Even the 90's remakes with the moon background are not the same. The depth and feel, and thump-thump, thump-thump with that satisfying impact sound. Plus, the arcade buttons were a pleasure to use.
Thanks Numskull for the updater, for fun I have Space Invaders 2 on my Space Invaders 1, how about a image for Lunar Rescue, which I have my full size arcade machine
Awesome review Ralph. Surprised they were able to replicate everything on such a small scale. I would spend the $600 for one but first, must save up for Pinball Expo 2024. 😁
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the review and found it surprising that they were able to replicate everything on such a small scale as well, crazy cool! And yes, Expo is #1 priority! We have to have you there next year my friend!
I wsh Numskull would make Centipede, Asteroids, Tempest, and Frogger. Those were the original classics.
Dang, now I want to go to an arcade stat!
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
I hear you man... haha. I have a case of the "Monday's" right now, so I want to go to an arcade too! Thanks so much for watching!
Stupid question probably, but if it’s 1/4 scale, four stacked on top of each other should be the same height as the original cabinet? It just doesn’t look that big?
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
It’s 17.3” tall so x4 = 69.2” tall. Typical midway cabinet of that era is about 70”-72” tall (depending on caster height) so it’s close but not exactly 1/4 scale I suppose.
These are awesome...👍👍
The dips are a nice touch. I have the first cab they put out pac man. Changing settings was done by uploading special versions of the firmware which was stupid. I wish they would fix that. I am impressed they used the same techniques as in the original arcade. Thats probably why its $300.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching bud! I was a little taken back by the price myself till I played with it and checked it out. They clearly put in the time to do it the best they could in this form factor. Thanks again for watching man!
@infernaltim
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalphThis thing is gorgeous, I'm good with the pricing.
Great videos
It’s super cool but man I cannot get over the price.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
I totally understand! Sometimes the price can be a major factor in our purchasing decisions. But hey, maybe there will be a sale or discount in the future, you never know. I will say this, these are significantly larger than what new wave toys offers, so I think that plays a role since they need more materials to build it. Anyway, I appreciate you checking it out man and I hope all is well down in Mexico!
I don't have any of the numskull products yet ..but do have a good collection of newwavetoys machines.. need to gwt my hands on a couple of these as well.. for a cheaper option myarcade made a deluxe space invaders that has the peppers ghost effect and plays great ..although it's not nearly as nice as this one
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
I haven't checked out my arcade in a while; I might have to see if I can find that one too! Thanks so much for watching man, I hope all is well!
@TiltingT
8 ай бұрын
@RetroRalph Doing great buddy thanks.! Its the premium edition soace invaders for like $60 that I was kind of impressed with the way it played and having the peppers ghost effect and what appears to be the arcade roms.. worth it for the money in my opinion
@NameisNotImportant_
8 ай бұрын
The myarcade version has the wrong colours, wrong shaped planet, bleeding UV lighting spots and no glow around the planet.
@TiltingT
8 ай бұрын
@s.b.1325 it's not perfect but for $50 it worth it
Hate to burst the bubble. I ordered part 1 and part 2 in the UK from GAME. They cancelled part 1, but part 2 arrived very quickly. Got it home and out of the box, and its beautifully made. Very sturdy and very true to the original. Excitedly switched I on and it lights up as expected and looks fantastic. Until.......you try to actually play the game. The video is way too dim and distant for the bright moon which takes precedence in the foreground. To the point where you can't really see the lower half of the display. Its therefore almost unplayable. So so disappointed with this. I've returned as faulty but as I've not got another to compare I don't know if this is a fault or if this is how they are.
So biting into it like a cheese burger is a no go??
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Well, you can try it, but be prepared for a mess and some strange looks from people around you... LOL
@ThePerfectStormGaming
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalph I’m used to strange looks. It comes with the territory of being me. LOLOL.
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
@@ThePerfectStormGaming LOL!! Hey, I'm not judging, I do weird stuff all the time... haha. Thanks so much again for the support brother!
@ThePerfectStormGaming
8 ай бұрын
@@RetroRalph always dude. Love your videos. You’ve gotta do some gun4ir vids and if you’re ever out in Jersey the JoeCade (storage arcade invites you to chill). As does my spot the Star Wars themed Sith-Cade.
those look like cheats not options
Received Numskull Space Invaders with COIN and ARCADE STOOL... the ARCADE STOOL is made of entirely PLASTIC... cheap... For the amount of money spent on it, would expect better quality... waited 4 years for this ☹ 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎
Space invaders will never be as fun as galaga the price their asking for is way to much UK lost their trees they don’t have to much wood so they want to use plastic dumb excuse to increase the price
@DannyP-dm1pw
8 ай бұрын
This is made from wood. They came out and said that a year ago. Did something change? I have Dig Dug and it's made out solid wood. I have a new wave replicade as well and that is nicely made too.
You should add a speaker bc its not loud enough…..
@RetroRalph
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate your suggestion, and thanks so much for watching!