# Feelings about the Arcade? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 5, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775 "2024-03-05T12:04:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CaptainEliHops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainelihops/32/270173_2.png) [@CaptainEliHops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainEliHops)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/1 "2024-03-05T12:04:52Z")
Hi everyone, I was looking for an organic yo-yo on the cheaper side and was going to pick up the Throwbacks Arcade. Do you like it and/or recommend it? If not are there some others at a similar price point? ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/2 "2024-03-05T14:02:41Z")
I really like mine. I don’t play it much anymore - I’m not big into organics. But it’s a good throw for the price. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/3 "2024-03-05T15:03:25Z")
I would say its a great transition yoyo. Something to get you started in unresponsive. Fun to play and learn on. But more of a stepping stone. As you aquire new/better yoyos, I feel it will take a back seat. Have fun. ---
**Author:** ![CaptainEliHops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainelihops/32/270173_2.png) [@CaptainEliHops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainEliHops)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/4 "2024-03-05T22:07:43Z")
Thanks, I already have some great yo-yos, so mainly wanted the arcade for just a fun one. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/5 "2024-03-05T22:24:17Z")
The Arcade is the only yo-yo I’ve ever bought that I just plain did not like. And after playing more organics I realized it wasn’t that I dislike organics at all. I just found the Arcade completely underwhelming in every way. I would buy any other organic if you want an organic… Even something lame like a Yomega Maverick. But that’s just my opinion, and they’re like that other thing everyone has. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/6 "2024-03-05T23:26:26Z")
A “Fun” yoyo along these lines is the smaller version. The Snack. I have mine set up responsive, but a fun “little” throw. I also like the MK1 Dynames. It is about twice the cost, but I enjoy it more than the Arcade. > **[Dynames](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/dynames-yoyo-by-mk1?_pos=1&_sid=783c3a17f&_ss=r&variant=42377644146878)** > > The Mk1 Yoyos Dynames is the signature yoyo of Mk1 team member Max Choo.This dynamic monometal is wide, agile, and sports a polished cut in the profile for an amazing price! From MK1 YoYos:Max and I started working on this design in November 2020,... ---
**Author:** ![CaptainEliHops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainelihops/32/270173_2.png) [@CaptainEliHops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainEliHops)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/7 "2024-03-06T01:17:34Z")
I actually got a snack recently and I LOVE it. So fun to carry around. Thanks for the suggestions 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/8 "2024-03-06T01:28:08Z")
There isn’t much that’s cheaper than the Arcade. But there are lots of other options. > **[Tangent](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/tangent-yoyo-by-mk1-yoyos)** > > Unveiling MK1's first plastic model, the Tangent! A POM iteration of their initial organic metal yo-yo, the "MK1 Contact," which first graced the scene in 2021. The Tangent boasts all the fantastic attributes of the Contact, including a delightful... > **[VHS](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/vhs-yoyo-by-freshly-dirty)** > > Freshly Dirty’s VHS finally made its way to YYE! - These yo-yos were stuck in the 90’s and time traveled to the 2020’s! 😮 The VHS is an organic shaped D bearing yoyo. However it didn't start out its life this way. FD initially wanted to produce the... > **[Joyride](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/joyride-yoyo-by-recess?variant=985441075208)** > > Recess has always been a fan of organic shapes. Launching in 2015 with the First Base and Joyride, utilizing all the classic elements of an organic shaped yoyo, they’ve been staples in our product line ever since. We wanted to reference our original... ---
**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/9 "2024-03-06T01:34:16Z")
i have an arcade, and the most I can say about it is it’s a good beginner yoyo if you’re learning those intermediate to advanced tricks and want a metal upgrade. the fingerspin dimple is nonexistent, but it’s a compact lil guy that’s more powerful than it looks. you can’t get much cheaper, but im sure the price reflects the performance ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/feelings-about-the-arcade/395775/10 "2024-03-07T03:37:45Z")
I just got the Ann Bubák version of the Uppercut. The design is great. Plays lighter while out-spinning some of my favorites. $34.99 for the solids. > **[Uppercut](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/uppercut-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=42264701862078)** > > First released in the YoYoFactory Knockout Mystery box, this is the latest signature yoyo of Eric Koloski - The Uppercut! The Knockout series starts with the Uppercut! This all aluminum yoyo features a classic organic shape matched with strong modern...