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Build Your Own Retro Arcade Game
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Build Your Own Retro Arcade Game

Re-create the action from the beloved handheld electric Ping-Pong challenge with this DIY video game kit.

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What Makes It Uncommon

It's hard to believe, but the handheld video game debuted in the late 1970s. Fast forward nearly half a century, and nostalgia seekers and avid gamers can now build and play a vintage-style electric table tennis tournament reminiscent of the hit (you know the one) that captivated an entire generation.

  • The kit includes a step-by-step instruction booklet and all electronic components.
  • Features a retro red LED display and an arcade coin slot.
  • Powered by three AA batteries (not included).
  • Some simple soldering is required for construction.
  • Made in China.

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metal, cardboard, pvc, paper, electronics

Measurements

7.48" L x 1.77" W x 5.12" H

Care

Solder required.

Item ID

60011

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  • 1 star out of 5
  • wingedjill
  • Point Roberts, Washington

Gets trapped in a loop

Hi there! I had a couple of problems with this one. 1. The pong can easily get trapped in a 'loop' where the paddles do not have to be moved at all for the ball to bounce back and forth between them. The ball does not speed up as in real pong either. 2. There needs to be a label on the packaging to make it clear that it will be reused ad the housing for the game. It can be easy to throw away a part that has a double use later. 3. The instructions are incorrect and instruct you to reverse the wiring to the controllers. If you do the opposite, the game will work correctly.

Response from merchant

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the product. We're sorry to hear that parts of the game didn’t meet your expectations. Your notes are incredibly helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to our team and the maker for review. Insights like yours help us improve both our product selection and the experience for future customers We receive a lot of positive feedback and haven’t seen any trends in defects or damages with this item. We’re reaching out directly in case we can do more to help.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Paint2bme
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  • Vermont

Great goft

This was a great gift for my nerdy husband who loves putting things together and all things video games. Directions are clear and it will be a good conversation piece!

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Hours of entertainment

My middle schooler LOVED this (he is super in to Lego kits but feels a bit too old for any that are within my budget). Using a soldering iron to complete was peak coolness. Game was simple, but enjoyed.

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Exactly as pictured

Game arrived exactly as pictured. Haven't used it yet, as it's a gift, but the order is exactly what I expected.

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Theoretically a great present

I'm holding it for my son's Christmas present so I won't know until later how it works, but he's very into electronics so I'm excited to give him a little project to dig into.

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Perfect pickleball

Love this desktop pickleball game! We've had a tabletop ping pong set for years. And this is a great way to change it up. Can be used on a desk, picnic table, you name it!

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What ages is this appropriate for?

Verified reply from Sofia

Hello! Great question. This is not suitable for children under 14 years. Some basic soldering required.

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