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Nintendo and PlayStation Welcomed Into The Fold

June 19, 2003

We're officially lifting the early '80s restrictions imposed by the previous administration. Ground Kontrol now sells NES, Game Boy, Super Nintendo, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2 games and systems!

We're buying them, too, so bring in that old Nintendo or PSX stuff and get some cash, or a big trade up to new gaming goodness.

Pinball Madness!

May 19, 2003

"Wundering" if any Portland arcade still has real pinball machines? Look no further! Ground Kontrol proudly heralds the return of the silver ball with a new lineup:

Flash (Williams, 1979)
First pinball machine with continuous background sound. Winds up to intense levels!

The Addams Family (Williams, 1992)
The most popular pinball machine of all time includes Thing and Cousin It. Need we say more?

Space Invaders (Bally, 1980)
Thump, thump, thump...this widebody table is lushly illustrated with Giger-esque flair by Paul Faris. Beware the hypnotic, chasing infinity lights. So addictive...so creepy.

Police Force (Williams, 1989)
"Take high score!" Easy to get two-ball multiball means even novices get lots of fun for their quarter.

Fish Tales (Williams, 1992)
Features ramps criss-crossing in the center of the playfield and a "torpedo the waterskiiers" video mode.

Black Knight 2000 (Williams, 1989)
"You can do it!" urges the chipper, oh-so-80's Greek chorus as you battle the man himself. Our one-of-a-kind, clearcoated example of an already speedy layout is FAST. Not for the faint of heart.

Night Rider (Bally, 1978)
Real bell chimes and trucking theme combine to bring back the heyday of Convoy and BJ and the Bear. That's a big 10-4!

Star Trek (Bally, 1978)
I don't remember Kirk, Spock and McCoy sporting six-pack abs in the original series, but here they are in all their buff glory. Intriguing table layout, too.

ALL YOUR ARCADE ARE BELONG TO US:
GROUND KONTROL UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

April 10, 2003

Five somewhat-employed tech workers / arcade fans have joined forces to remake the Pacific Northwest's greatest game room!

Expect big things: new games, new floor plan, a reconfigured stage and lounge area, and much more!