Arcade machines don’t use a lot of electricity. Most modern arcade games that you will have in your home will cost you under 5 cents per hour to run.
Price Range for Arcade Machines
Low quality, budget-friendly new-build arcade machines can be found for $300-$1,000. For a quality new-build arcade machine, you can expect to pay $1,500 to $3,000. These machines are often multicades that contain dozens or hundreds of games in a single device.
Running Costs Compared to Other Appliances
We did some research and found that most appliances under normal operation will be more expensive to run than running an arcade game for 2 hours a day. Running an arcade game is not as expensive as most people think.
Collecting and Operating Arcade Machines
Having your very own arcade might be a dream come true for the inner kid in you. Though it may take a bit of time to collect the games you want to showcase, they are great investments nonetheless because they can become vintage games in due time. As for the electricity cost, the more modern-made machines you have, the more you might need to pay. But then again, the profit you’re about to rake in should be more than what you invested in the first place.