Chronic Concepts has begun taking orders for the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2, a compact device that replicates the coin-operated slot of classic arcade cabinets for modern emulation setups.
The cube is aimed at hobbyists and home arcade builders who want a tactile coin insertion experience for ROM-based arcade titles running on PC, Mac, smartphones and popular emulator platforms.
The Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 connects via USB-A and is compatible with RetroPie and MAME, according to the product listing and configuration tools.
Once connected and configured through Chronic Concepts web app, pressing the unit's return-coin style button illuminates the cube and inserting a U.S. quarter or the included token triggers one of 15 selectable sound effects while simultaneously adding a credit to the active arcade ROM.
Coins may be returned instantly via a front chute or left inside the unit as a small internal stash.
Chronic Concepts presents the cube as a straightforward, plug-and-play option for adding a physical coin slot to an emulator rig.
In marketing terms, the headline claim that users will not need to call a specialist has been restated more precisely as the company positioning the device as an easy-to-install solution that avoids professional cabinet modification.
The cube ships with customization options: users can upload their own sound effects and adjust volume and LED brightness to suit their setup.
The unit is offered in four colors and is configurable from the company web app for integration with supported emulation software.
The TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 is available now from the Chronic Concepts store, priced at 29.99 USD (listed as 26 EUR), not including shipping or any potential customs fees.
Chronic Concepts also says it will expand the product lineup in October with a dedicated mounting unit and a wiring harness intended to simplify integration into full-size arcade cabinet builds.
The current launch focuses on desktop and tabletop emulator setups that rely on USB inputs and software-level credit mapping via RetroPie, MAME and similar environments.
For collectors and retro-arcade enthusiasts, the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 offers an inexpensive way to restore the tactile ritual of coin insertion to digital arcade experiences while providing basic customization and broad emulator compatibility.
The cube is aimed at hobbyists and home arcade builders who want a tactile coin insertion experience for ROM-based arcade titles running on PC, Mac, smartphones and popular emulator platforms.
The Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 connects via USB-A and is compatible with RetroPie and MAME, according to the product listing and configuration tools.
Once connected and configured through Chronic Concepts web app, pressing the unit's return-coin style button illuminates the cube and inserting a U.S. quarter or the included token triggers one of 15 selectable sound effects while simultaneously adding a credit to the active arcade ROM.
Coins may be returned instantly via a front chute or left inside the unit as a small internal stash.
Chronic Concepts presents the cube as a straightforward, plug-and-play option for adding a physical coin slot to an emulator rig.
In marketing terms, the headline claim that users will not need to call a specialist has been restated more precisely as the company positioning the device as an easy-to-install solution that avoids professional cabinet modification.
The cube ships with customization options: users can upload their own sound effects and adjust volume and LED brightness to suit their setup.
The unit is offered in four colors and is configurable from the company web app for integration with supported emulation software.
The TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 is available now from the Chronic Concepts store, priced at 29.99 USD (listed as 26 EUR), not including shipping or any potential customs fees.
Chronic Concepts also says it will expand the product lineup in October with a dedicated mounting unit and a wiring harness intended to simplify integration into full-size arcade cabinet builds.
The current launch focuses on desktop and tabletop emulator setups that rely on USB inputs and software-level credit mapping via RetroPie, MAME and similar environments.
For collectors and retro-arcade enthusiasts, the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 offers an inexpensive way to restore the tactile ritual of coin insertion to digital arcade experiences while providing basic customization and broad emulator compatibility.
