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Nickel City Xtreme (Northbrook)

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Rhythm games are in the back near the snack bar.

DDR Specific update 12/16/22: Pad sensors feel fantastic, screws are mostly all countersunk, pads are sunken in unlike modern DDR cabs but if you played on Gen1 cabs back in the day you'll be familiar with this. Coin slot sometimes sticks and requires staff to unstick the coins. Just ask someone at the front desk or anyone walking around. Has DDR 1st Mix to A3 but is missing a few things including all of A20 and A20 Plus. Also has Multiple ITG packs and plenty of customs on cab. Has songs added to it semi-regularly and seems to be regularly maintained. Probably the best public Arcade setting Gen 1 Cab in the area and very reasonably priced to at $.20 for 3 songs. Normally pretty quiet on any weekday but the weekends can get busy though most people seem to ignore the machine unless they come specifically for that machine.

11/20/2023 - SMX Deluxe cab replaced DDR. DDR jcab is currently in storage and the arcade has plans to bring it back out eventually. SMX Cab feels great, not internet connected at the moment though.

Hours are not accurate, check Google maps

Contact Number

(847)-559-8727

Address

555 Waukegan Road
Northbrook
Illinois, 60062

Opening Times

Monday14:00 - 22:00
Tuesday14:00 - 22:00
Wednesday14:00 - 22:00
Thursday14:00 - 22:00
Friday12:00 - 01:00
Saturday10:00 - 01:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Games

Music GamePriceCondition
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International)
Location: In the back, next to StepManiax
Comment: Ddr Jcab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pad sensitivity is perfect but panels are somewhat sunk.
20 cents for 2 songs, still uses Nickels (coin dispenser is near Pac-Man)Great
StepManiaX (Deluxe Cabinet) (International)
Location: Back right corner of the arcade, past the food court.
Comment: QR codes on and song list is up to date, but internet connection off as of 3/23/2024. Pads are extremely undersensitive - can't tell if they are busted or if SMX auto-sensitvity is used to kids stomping on it
2 Songs / 15 credits a Swipe

$20 - 500 credits
$100 - 2500 credits
Great
Beat 'em upPriceCondition
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (North America)
Location: In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade
Comment: LCD screen replacement
One nickel Moderate
FighterPriceCondition
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International)
Comment: Not currently on the arcade floor, no news if scrapped/sold/etc
US$0.20 / US$0.20 to continueNot Working
Megaman: Power Battle (Japan)
Location: In the "Free Play" section.
Comment: Not working as of March 2020.
Free PlayNot Working
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge (International)US$0.05Moderate
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (International)
Comment: Not currently on the arcade floor, no news if scrapped/sold/etc
Free PlayNot Working
MazePriceCondition
Ms. Pac-Man (International)
Location: In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade
One nickelModerate
Pac-Man (North America)
Location: In the "Free Play" section in the back, on the right hand side.
Comment: Screen protector is scratched.
Free PlayModerate
OtherPriceCondition
iCade 60-in-1 (North America)
Location: In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade
Comment: Happy Hours 48 in 1.
Free PlayModerate
PuzzlePriceCondition
Puzz Loop (North America)
Location: Free play room at back
Comment: No audio
Free PlayGreat
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (North America)
Location: In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade
One nickelModerate
TETRIS (North America)
Location: In the "Free Play" section.
Free PlayGreat
RacingPriceCondition
Mario Kart Arcade GP (International)
Location: Near the "Free Play" section.
Comment: Wheel is oversensitive and mis-centered to left side.
US$0.20Moderate
Rail ShooterPriceCondition
Time Crisis 3 (International)
Comment: 2P cab, 2P gun missing, faded monitors
US$0.20Moderate
Shoot 'em upPriceCondition
GigaWing (International)
Location: In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade
Comment: Coin slot is finicky, may need multiple tries to trigger a credit. LCD Replacement screen.
One nickelModerate
Twin Eagle II (International)
Location: Free play room at back
Comment: HD vertical monitor, bilinear filtering
Free PlayPerfect
SportsPriceCondition
Baseball Stars 2 (International)US$0.05Moderate

Pictures

DDR Cab converted to Stepmania running ITG3DDR Cab converted to Stepmania running ITG3

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History

GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
GigaWing (International) added.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Baseball Stars 2 (International) added.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa\'s Revenge (International) added.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade".
• Pricing changed from US$0.00 to US$0.05.
• Free play disabled.
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.
• Pricing changed.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
iCade 60-in-1 (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade".
• Comment changed to "Happy Hours 48 in 1.".
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Not currently on the arcade floor, no news if scrapped/sold/etc".
• Condition changed from Great to Not Working.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (International) updated.
• Location removed.
• Comment changed to "Not currently on the arcade floor, no news if scrapped/sold/etc".
• Condition changed from Great to Not Working.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Ms. Pac-Man (International) updated.
• Location changed to "In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade".
• Comment removed.
• Pricing changed from US$0.00 to US$0.05.
• Free play disabled.
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.
• Pricing changed.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (North America) updated.
• Location changed to "In the 'Nickel' section in the middle of the arcade".
• Comment changed to "LCD screen replacement".
• Pricing changed from US$0.00 to US$0.05.
• Free play disabled.
• Pricing changed.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Ddr Jcab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pad sensitivity is perfect but panels are somewhat sunk.".
• Pricing changed from US$0.00 to US$0.20.
• Songs changed from 0 to 2.
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.
• Pricing changed.
GadgetJax5 days agoGadgetJax
StepManiaX (Deluxe Cabinet) (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Back right corner of the arcade, past the food court.".
• Comment changed to "QR codes on and song list is up to date, but internet connection off as of 3/23/2024. Pads are extremely undersensitive - can't tell if they are busted or if SMX auto-sensitvity is used to kids stomping on it".
• Pricing changed from US$20.00 to US$15.00.
• Continue price changed from US$20.00 to US$15.00.
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
• Pricing changed.
jbean35352 months agojbean3535
Location information updated.
PumpkinManey2 months agoPumpkinManey
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Ddr Jcab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. ".
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.
PumpkinManey2 months agoPumpkinManey
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Ddr Jcab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Cab is currently not working and repairs will be done to restore it".
PumpkinManey2 months agoPumpkinManey
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) added.
PumpkinManey2 months agoPumpkinManey
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) deleted.
LightningXCE3 months agoLightningXCE
StepManiaX (Dedicated Cabinet) (International) updated.
• StepManiaX (Dedicated Cabinet) (International) is now a StepManiaX (Deluxe Cabinet) (International).
jbean35353 months agojbean3535
Location name, Facebook updated.
dred4 months agodred
StepManiaX (Dedicated Cabinet) (International) added.
dred4 months agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "J-Cab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Machine is currently in storage with the arcade.".
dred4 months agodred
Location information updated.
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
Time Crisis 3 (International) added.
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
Puzz Loop (North America) added.
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
Twin Eagle II (International) added.
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "J-Cab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pads are solid, very sensitive, mostly countersunk screws, panels are sunken in. DDR1st-DDRA3 and Customs. Missing CS/Ultramix/Solo/spinoffs/etc. Early DDR packs are outdated, some have missing difficulties (especially SN2 and Doubles charts) and syncing problems".
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
Mario Kart Arcade GP (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Wheel is oversensitive and mis-centered to left side.".
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (North America) updated.
• Condition changed from Great to Not Working.
GadgetJax8 months agoGadgetJax
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) deleted.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "J-Cab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pads are solid, very sensitive, mostly countersunk screws, pads are sunken in. DDR1st-DDRA3 and Customs. ".
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "J-Cab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pads are solid, very sensitive, mostly countersunk screws, DDR1st-DDRA3 and customs. Best Public Gen 1 cab in the area".
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
dred1 year agodred
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (North America) updated.
• Condition changed from Not Working to Moderate.
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Condition changed from Moderate to Perfect.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "J-Cab converted to run ITG3 Stepmania. Pads are solid, very sensitive, mostly countersunk screws, working USB, DDR1st-DDRA3 and customs. Best Public Gen 1 cab in the area".
dred1 year agodred
Location information updated.
SweetJP1 year agoSweetJP
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to ""Namco crappo cab" Running ITG3 on SM, converted DDR extreme pads. Meh. 12/22".
• Condition changed from Great to Moderate.
dred1 year agodred
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Near Snack Bar, back right corner".
• Comment changed to "Running ITG3. Has DDR A tracks. 11/21/2022 Update: Both pads still in good playable condition. ".
GadgetJax1 year agoGadgetJax
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Not running rn.".
GadgetJax1 year agoGadgetJax
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pads in playable condition. Running ITG3. Has DDR A tracks.".
megalopoliis1 year agomegalopoliis
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Machine has been turned off due to screen fade making gameplay impossible. ".
• Condition changed from Great to Not Working.
megalopoliis2 years agomegalopoliis
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (North America) added.
megalopoliis2 years agomegalopoliis
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike (International) added.
megalopoliis2 years agomegalopoliis
iCade 60-in-1 (North America) updated.
• Comment changed to "Happy Hours 48 in 1. Screen does not turn on, but sound still plays.".
• Condition changed from Bad to Not Working.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Songs changed from 3 to 5.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (North America) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
TETRIS (North America) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Megaman: Power Battle (Japan) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Mario Kart Arcade GP (International) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International) updated.
• Condition changed from Moderate to Great.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
iCade 60-in-1 (North America) updated.
• Comment changed to "Happy Hours 48 in 1. Screen is extremely faded and tinted blue. ".
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
iCade 60-in-1 (North America) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Ms. Pac-Man (International) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Pac-Man (North America) updated.
• Comment changed to "Screen protector is scratched.".
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International) updated.
• Location changed to "Near snack bar, by ITG3. ".
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Pac-Man (North America) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (International) added.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) deleted.
megalopoliis4 years agomegalopoliis
Location updated.
migz5 years agomigz
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pads are occasionally fixed by returning players. The machine runs an ITG3 Theme, with dozens of song packs spanning both StepMania and DDR. Arrow Sensors work fine besides P1 left arrow (hardly registers), but the panels are slightly depressed into the ground.".
migz5 years agomigz
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pads are occasionally fixed by returning players, P1 left arrow won’t register for the most part. The machine runs an ITG3 Theme, with dozens of song packs spanning both StepMania and DDR. Arrow Sensors work fine, but the panels are slightly depressed into the ground.".
migz5 years agomigz
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) deleted.
GadgetJax7 years agoGadgetJax
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "No issues with the keys or turntable. The moniter is badly faded: trying to see what's going on is a struggle. Audio only comes out of the right-side speaker and blares twice as loud as it should ordinarily.".
GadgetJax7 years agoGadgetJax
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Left side sensors are alright, right side is rough, and both sides have depressed arrows. Sensors are severely under-sensitive and require intense force to hit with perfect timing. All songs are unlocked. Moniter is faded and has an overscan problem. No memory card slots.".
GadgetJax7 years agoGadgetJax
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "No issues with the keys or turntable. The moniter is badly faded: trying to see what's going on is next to impossible. Audio only comes out of the right-side speaker and blares twice as loud as it should.".
• Condition changed from Great to Bad.
GadgetJax7 years agoGadgetJax
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pads are occasionally fixed by returning players. The machine runs an ITG3 Theme, with dozens of song packs spanning both StepMania and DDR. Arrow Sensors work fine, but the panels are slightly depressed into the ground.".
• Condition changed from Perfect to Great.
GadgetJax7 years agoGadgetJax
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "The machine was recently repaired and works rather well. No notable issues yet.".
• Condition changed from Broken to Great.
GadgetJax8 years agoGadgetJax
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Pads have been completely fixed by returning players. The machine runs an ITG3 Theme, with dozens of song packs spanning both StepMania and DDR.".
• Condition changed from Great to Perfect.
GadgetJax8 years agoGadgetJax
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "As of 1/5/2015, the machine is out of order. Currently no word on whether or not the machine will be fixed or removed.".
• Condition changed from Great to Broken.
GadgetJax8 years agoGadgetJax
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Left side is good, but the left arrow is a bit troublesome. Right side is nearly impossible to play on. All songs are unlocked. Moniter is faded and has an overscan problem. No memory card slots. The coin slot isn't anchored properly, so there are rare occasions where your coin won't register.".
GadgetJax8 years agoGadgetJax
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Left side is good, but the left arrow is a bit problematic. Right side is nearly impossible to play on. Moniter is faded and has an overscan problem. No memory card slots. The coin slot isn't anchored properly, so there are rare occasions where your coin won't register.".
• Condition changed from Great to Good.
GadgetJax8 years agoGadgetJax
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) updated.
• Comment changed to "Machine works fine, though the moniter is growing rusty. Kind of hard to see on it.".
dvdwinter910 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Turns out management did fix it up a bit. CRT screen replaced with LED, song selection reduced, round dropped from 4 songs to 3, no more double-for-1-credit ***USB slots no longer work.***"
dvdwinter910 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Condition changed to Good
• Pricing changed to USD 0.20 for 3 songs
• Comment changed to "Turns out management did fix it up a bit. CRT screen replaced with LED, song selection reduced, round dropped from 4 songs to 3, no more double-for-1-creditnn***USB slots no longer work.***"
dvdwinter910 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Management has stated that they will no longer be supporting this machine since it's not worth it to them. It still moderately works, but won't be fixed in the future."
dvdwinter910 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Management has stated that they will no longer be supporting this machine since it's not worth it to them."
dvdwinter910 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Condition changed to Moderate
• Comment changed to "IF MACHINE CRASHES, TAKE OUT USB CARDS AND COLD-RESTART PC. It takes about 5-10 minutes to restart.nnVERY old machine, use cards at your own risk.nnLabeled as ITG 3, upgraded to r21nnContains most DDR packs, ITG 1-3, r2112, r21twins, Best of r21, lots of 10+ foot packsnnUSB ports for cards are on the computer in the back of the machine; just pull it out a bit and they're on the left side.nnPM dvdwinter9 with facebook info for facebook group invite."
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Comment changed to "Labeled as ITG 3, upgraded to r21nnContains most DDR packs, ITG 1-3, r2112, r21twins, Best of r21, lots more.nnUSB ports for cards are on the computer in the back of the machine; just pull it out a bit and they're on the left side."
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) updated.
• Pricing changed to $0.20 for 4 songs
• Comment changed to "Labeled as ITG 3nnContains most DDR packs, ITG 1-3, r2112, r21twins, Best of r21, lots more."
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) updated.
• Condition changed to Good
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
beatmania 6thMIX THE UK UNDERGROUND MUSIC (Japan) updated.
• Pricing changed to $0.20 for 3 songs
• Location changed to "Near snack bar"
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Condition changed to Good
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Near snack bar"
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Location changed to "Near snack bar"
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
DanceManiaX 2ndMIX (Japan) updated.
• Condition changed to Good
• Pricing changed to $0.20 for 3 songs
• Continue pricing changed to
• Location changed to "In back, near the snack bar"
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
Location information was updated.
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
Address, contact number, opening times and website were updated.
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME (Japan) updated.
• Pricing changed to $0.20 for 3 songs
dvdwinter911 years agodvdwinter9
StepMania Converted Cabinet (International) added.
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