MyArcade Micro Player cabinets are cute, affordable gifts

At some point in the last couple of years, prices for LCD screens dropped low enough that you can put one in just about anything. MyArcade, a gaming peripheral company, is taking advantage of this technology to make miniature arcade cabinets of classic games called Mini Players for $30 to $40.

I’ve had BurgerTime, Caveman Ninja, and Heavy Barrel cabinets for quite some time, and I’m pretty impressed with the look and feel of these MyArcade Micro Players. They are 6 inches tall, feature high-quality cabinet art, and run on battery or USB power. They are a great deal for the price as long as you will keep them out on your desk. To me, that makes them the ideal holiday gift because they are substantial pieces of hardware that look nice sitting out even when you’re not playing them.