Why come they don't have as many arcades like they did in the 1980's?

Question

Plus, they were only a quarter to play. Nowadays, the arcades have games that suck and they charge like $1.00 to play those garbage arcades! The best arcades were in the 1980's! I'm not just saying that either because I was an 1980's kid. I was born in 1977. I always and still do play video games, I just noticed that the arcades suck and they charge extremely too much for arcades that suck! What do you think?

Answer 1

I've noticed the same thing. Back in the 1980s, nobody had a personal computer, and there were not that many home video games (compared to now). Also, the home games at the time had poor to fair graphics.... while arcade game had (comparably) great graphics. So kids would go to arcades because it was an experience they couldn't get at home. Now kids at home have big screen TVs, high-end sound systems, and cutting edge graphics on their home game systems, some which match or rival arcade systems. The short answer is arcades are not as good now as they were in the 1980s because home systems have caught up or surpassed them, and arcade game makers have not figured out how to compete.

Answer 2

because ever since home consoles first hit the shelf's there was really no need to go play games some where else when you could just own a console and play it all you want when you want ,therefore arcades just became something to do for fun as the next best thing and the popularity dropped,but to this day there are some that hard core old school gamers that play only in arcades and arcade games just dint have what it takes to compete with today's graphically beautiful games due to the inferior hardware

Answer 3

In the early days of gaming, the arcades offered better games. Graphically, or otherwise. Nowadays, the games in arcades are nothing compared to what you can get in a console.

Only thing that keeps arcades going is the experience. Arcade Time Crisis is a millions times better with 4 other people standing with you.

Answer 4

I miss the arcades as well, and older than you. Even as an adult in the 80's, I would spend a couple of hours playing video and pinball games in the arcades. It is my believe that PC games, and advanced home computer game sytems are the reason the arcades are gone. The few that are out there have to charge more, and still do not make a healthy profit. They try to make a profit by combining entertainment with food (example is Gameworks).

Answer 5

First, it is inflation so everything will be more expensive (inluding arcades). Second, people prefer to play online with other people at the same time. I personally found arcades are still fun (especially their racing games like Daytona 500 and Manx TT). Third, probably the graphic, sound, and the choice of games are better in home consoles than arcades.

Answer 6

Arcades fell out when Nintendo and Playstation became really popular. After that, what was the usae in going to one.

Answer 7

because now ppl dont want to get sick lol in arcades you dont know who was playi nthis the joystick and y they called it a joystick all thats gross and then there was this thing call atari and nintendo to keep you at the house

Answer 8

Well they are probably trying to phase them out so that people like you will go to school and learn to speak and write properly.

Answer 9

i think its b/c they just want your money, and also, people are way more interested into good graphics, more exciting games nowadays

Answer 10

yes, because who doesn't want to pay 25 cents to play pong and pacman....

geez.