Enthusiasts prefer the authentic controls (joysticks, clicky buttons) of dedicated cabinets over modern controllers to experience classics as they were intended, notes Sega-16 . Key Terminology & Culture
Often referred to under the umbrella of fliperama in Brazil, though technically distinct.
The trend of bringing arcade cabinets home is growing, with custom builds (like the ones shown in this Instagram post ) that feature vibrant, retro-style graphics.
While "arcade" is international, fliperama is the popular Brazilian Portuguese term.
Fliperama Brasil! (my look into a little part of the arcade scene in Brazil)
Smaller, "bartop" or compact machines (e.g., Fliperama 19 ) allow for retro gaming in smaller spaces, often pre-loaded with thousands of classics.