When Arcade1Up released its NBA Jam cabinet in 2020, it was a much-needed salve for my household’s Boomshakalaka-loving hearts as we spent an inordinate amount of time at home due to, at the time, a brand-new pandemic. It was the first Arcade1Up cabinet to feature Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to play against others who owned the cabinet. Much like all of Arcade1Up’s other titles, though, it was on the smaller side. Now, the company is addressing that particular issue with its NBA Jam: Shaq Edition system.
Size and shape
The Shaq Edition of NBA Jam is Arcade1Up’s biggest cabinet to date, at a whopping 67 inches tall. For comparison, the company’s original NBA Jam cabinet was 57.8 inches tall if you bought the version that came with the add-on riser. It’s not just the height that makes this cabinet stand out, though.