Polycade offers a modular arcade platform that integrates various gaming sources, allowing users to access and play a wide range of games from a single interface. This system addresses the challenge of fragmented gaming experiences by providing a unified library that supports both classic and modern titles, all while fitting into smaller spaces than traditional arcade cabinets.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional arcade setups often require significant space and can be limited in the variety of games they offer, leading to fragmented gaming experiences and underutilization of hardware. Managing multiple gaming sources and ensuring ease of use for both classic and modern titles presents a challenge for both residential and commercial users.
Solution
Polycade offers a modular arcade platform designed to integrate various gaming sources into a single, user-friendly interface. This system allows users to access and play a wide range of games, from classic ROMs to modern PC titles via Steam, all within a compact footprint. The Polycade ecosystem includes various hardware options, such as wall-mounted units and full-sized cabinets, alongside the Polycade AGS software, which unifies game libraries and streamlines the user experience. By offering swappable control panels, a curated game store, and compatibility with different gaming platforms, Polycade provides a versatile and customizable arcade solution for both casual and hardcore gamers.
Target Audience
Polycade targets both residential customers looking for a versatile and space-saving arcade solution and commercial venues seeking to offer a wide variety of gaming experiences in a compact and manageable format.
Features
- Modular hardware design allowing for various configurations, including wall-mounted and stand-alone cabinets.
- Swappable control panels enabling users to customize their gaming experience with different arcade controls.
- Polycade AGS software that unifies game libraries from multiple sources, including ROMs, Steam, and the Polycade game store.
- Integrated game store offering a curated selection of both retro and modern titles.
- Compatibility with PC, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck, allowing users to leverage their existing gaming libraries.
- High-quality components, including Sanwa joysticks and buttons, ensuring an authentic arcade feel.
- Options for commercial licensing and pay-to-play functionality.
- Digital marquee option that changes to game graphics when a game is selected.