Ultimate 4K Virtual Pinball Guide 2024: Build or Buy?

Hey pinball enthusiasts, Jeremy here from TheCraftyCatsman.com! Welcome to my DIY speakeasy arcade. In this video, we’re diving deep into the world of Virtual Pinball Machines. DIY Virtual Pinball Machines, AtGames and Arcade1up Virtual Pinball Machines, Flat pack kits and more.
This hobby is one of my favorites and the community is bursting at the seams with helpful people and talented creators. I created this video as a labor of love to help steer you in the right direction. There's more to come so Tenderly Tap the Like button and subscribe to stay up to date on this growing segment of our channel!


📽️ Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:34 - What is Virtual Pinball?
2:44 - Virtual Pinball: Common Terms
2:54 - Surround Sound Feedback (SSF)
4:06 - Direct Output Framework (DOF)
4:34 - DOF HD vs SD Side by Side Comparison
4:44 - Refresh Rate
5:06 - Resolution
5:30 - CPU / GPU Requirements
6:23 - Building vs Buying Overview
7:01 - Buying Options: AtGames and Arcade1up
7:32 - Buying Options: Cabinet Builders
9:23 - Building a Cabinet: Flat Pack Kits and more
11:19 - Building a Cabinet: Electronics
11:46 - Building a Cabinet: Programming
12:10 - Building a Cabinet: Wrap up
12:45 - Building a Cabinet: Tips
13:42 - Resources

🔗 Useful Links and Resources:
Visit TheCraftyCatsman: DIY Basement Speakeasy Arcade Bar
Virtual Pinball Machine Guide: Tips When Deciding to Build or Buy

💸 Pinball Discounts (I receive a small commission if you use any of these discount codes):

VirtuaPin: VirtuaPin - Paul at VirtuaPin is creating some exciting discounts and new bundle deals just for this release. More deals to come!

$30 off Flatpack: CraftyCatsman2024
$50 off Fully Trimmed Cabinet: CraftyCatsmanTrimmed2024

PinOne Mini Controller: PinOne Mini Controller: https://www.clevelandsoftwaredesign.c... . Like and subscribe to be the first to know when PinOne's exclusive offer goes live!

German Gaming Supplies: https://germangamingsupplies.com/

ThePinballKing: https://thepinballking.com/shop - Mike, the owner of ThePinballKing.com is offering 5% off of any of his machines with code CraftyCat. Mike is supporting creators by agreeing that these machines will not be shipped with prepackaged tables.

Flatpack kit alternative to VirtuaPin: https://pinballcabinet.com/. I do not have personal experience with this product but the owner of their site requested that we mention them.

📺 Recommended Channels and Creators:
Way of the Wrench:    / @wayofthewrench  
Nailbuster: https://www.nailbuster.com/home/
Michael J Roberts: http://mjrnet.org/pinscape/BuildGuide...
TerryRed (sorry I didn’t mention Future Pinball, I don’t currently use it):    / @wayofthewrench@terryred  
VPForums: https://www.vpforums.org/
VPUniverse: https://vpuniverse.com/


🙏 Pinball Table Creators:
VPW (Virtual Pinball Workshop), JP Salas, TerryRed, Rothbauerw, Ninuzzu, Bord, Knorr, Loserman76, 32assassin, Javier, Flupper, UnclePaulie, TastyWasps, Joe Picasso, Apophis, Tomate, Sixtoe, Fleep, nFozzy, Xenonph, Hauntfreaks, ClarkKent, EBisLit, BorgDog, Herweh, Mussinger, Rascal, Solters, Ahr1man, Franck Hollinger, Antonio Ortuno Nicolas

🙏 Special Thanks:
John Thomsen: VirtuaPin Flat Pack Kit Video
Joe Marsello: VirtuaPin Cabinet Video
Emil: For the invaluable insights and for allowing us to feature his content.
Speedyballs: For showcasing the LED Matrix upgrade.
ChatGPT: Credit my future AI overlord for some of the pop-ups.
Zapsplat for some awesome and free sound effects: https://www.zapsplat.com/basic-member...

👥 Join the Community:
Visual Pinball Addicts:   / vpaddicts  
Virtual Pinball and VPin Cab Builders:   / 570599429710599  
Virtual Pinball Custom LED Effects (VPCLE):   / 515014447452704  
World of Virtual Pinball:   / worldofvp  

Note: I may receive a small commission from any of the Amazon Affiliate links below. This helps support the channel.

🔌💻 Electronics:
Backbox: https://amzn.to/3wXmMCe
DMD: https://amzn.to/3wTzv92
DMD Control Board: https://amzn.to/3KmAeCH
Topper: https://amzn.to/3R5CwKq
Monitor: LG C3: https://amzn.to/3yNnX7E

🎵🔊SSF Setup
Bass Shaker (2): https://amzn.to/3V5dfAW
Amps (2): https://amzn.to/3wXlRBS
Main Speakers: https://amzn.to/4538ywc
Sound Card: https://amzn.to/3yD44QO

🎱Other Components:
DOF LED Strips: BTF-LIGHTING RGB LED Strip

🎮Miscellaneous:
AtGames Pinball: https://amzn.to/3R5jGCU


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