My arcade series facts for kids

The My Arcade consoles are small, portable game systems. They are made by different companies and sold by DreamGEAR, LLC. These systems often look like older Nintendo consoles. You can usually plug them into a TV to play games.

What Are My Arcade Consoles?

My Arcade consoles are unofficial versions of classic game systems. They are often found in stores like Walgreens and dollar stores. Sometimes, bigger stores like Meijer and Walmart also sell them. Most of these consoles are made in East Asia. They are known for being simple and affordable.

Types of My Arcade Systems

Originally, My Arcade made 8-bit handheld consoles. These were similar to the old Nintendo systems. In 2012, DreamGEAR released newer systems. These were called My Arcade portable gaming systems. They were 16-bit, which means they had better graphics and sound. These newer systems seemed to use parts similar to the Game Boy Advance.

Games You Might Find

Many games on My Arcade systems are classic arcade titles. However, some of these games are included without official permission. This is called copyright infringement. Sometimes, you might find the same game listed many times. They might just have different pictures or sounds.

Here are some examples of classic games you might see:

• From Namco:
  • Pac-Man (1980, 1993)
  • Galaga (1981, 1988)
  • Dig Dug (1982, 1985)
  • Galaxian (1979, 1984)
  • Mappy (1983)
  • Ms Pac-man (1981, 1994)
  • Rolling Thunder (1986)
• From Data East:
  • Burger Time (1982, 1987)
  • Bad Dudes (1988)
  • Karate Champ (1984)
  • Heavy Barrel (1987)
  • Caveman Ninja (1991)
• From Taito:
  • Space Invaders (1978, 1994, 1997)
  • Bubble Bobble (1986, 1988, 1990)
  • Elevator Action (1986, 1987)
• From Konami:
  • Contra (1987, 1988)

Mappy is a fun video game from 1983.