Arcade Game Project FAIL!

by The GamePad Gamer | Jun 30, 2023 | Videos

In this episode, we delve into a project that has proven quite challenging for me to finish. Despite my repeated attempts, I encountered numerous obstacles along the way. Initially intended as an Atari System 1 RoadRunner cabinet, it eventually transformed into a...

Atari Roadblasters Arcade Restoration – Progress Report – Part 1

by The GamePad Gamer | May 19, 2022 | Videos

In this episode, I got started with the Roadblasters restoration project. This is part 1 and so far I have cleaned up all the metal accent pieces, removed all the rust and repainted them. I also addressed an audio issue with the Subwoofer that had malfunctioned due to...

Rare Arcade Pickup – Atari RoadBlasters Cockpit!?!

by The GamePad Gamer | May 11, 2022 | Videos

In this episode, I made a trade of my Atari System 1 Roadblasters Standup for the rare cockpit version. I’m super excited to have this in my collection and share the restoration progress with you. This one is going to be a lot of work, but I think the end result...

Roadblasters – Broken Arcade – Can it be saved?

by The GamePad Gamer | Nov 10, 2021 | Videos

In this episode, we look at a broken Roadblasters Arcade game, can it be saved? [FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE] 40kV High Voltage Probe: https://bit.ly/3EUFUz2 Electrohome G07 Monitor Flow Chart: https://bit.ly/3D07LgC [RETRO RALPH MERCHANDISE AND CONTACT INFO] Get your...

Extreme Arcade Fail?! – Can we save it?

by The GamePad Gamer | Aug 28, 2021 | Videos

In this episode, I make an attempt to save the Atari System 1 I picked Up from Captains Auctions, can it be saved? Atari Power Brick “Big Blue” Capacitor Replacement: https://bit.ly/3ynPBlK Atari System 1 Audio II PCB (new) Note: Please check compatibility before...