Japan is the motherlode for arcade boards — original PCBs of classics and cult shooters. Here’s how to import JAMMA boards from overseas, and why you should leave the cabinet behind.
Hobby guide · Last updated June 2026 · ~9 min read
Quick answer: Japan has the deepest supply of arcade PCBs (JAMMA boards), sold on Japanese marketplaces, so use a proxy. To run one you need a cabinet or a supergun, the correct power supply and a monitor. Full candy cabinets are usually impractical to ship (huge and heavy), so import the boards instead.
A JAMMA PCB is an arcade game’s circuit board using the standardized JAMMA wiring harness, so it works in any compatible cabinet (or with a home setup). Japan’s arcade history means an enormous range of original boards — from fighters to shmups — circulates on the domestic market.
What you need to run one
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A cabinet or a “supergun” — a supergun lets you run a PCB on a regular monitor/TV at home.
The right power supply — PCBs need specific voltages; get this right to avoid damage.
A compatible monitor — many boards output 15kHz RGB.
Condition & what to check
Ask whether the board is tested and working, about any graphical glitches or sound issues, battery-backed memory (some boards die without a working battery, called “suicide”), and whether it’s an original or a conversion/bootleg. Request photos of the board.
Cabinets: why to skip shipping them
Japanese candy cabinets are iconic but very large and heavy, making international shipping extremely expensive and often impractical. Most overseas buyers import the PCBs (and maybe control panels), and source a cabinet or supergun locally.
Shipping boards, cost & customs
Bare PCBs are relatively compact but delicate (anti-static, padded packing essential). Total cost = item price + (domestic shipping) + proxy fee + international shipping + possible customs.
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Last updated: June 2026. General information; not affiliated with any manufacturer. Verify working condition and power requirements before buying.
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