Video Game Arcade Cabinets (ID: 3117)
The Video Game Arcade Cabinets category, identified by the numeric ID 3117, encompasses standalone hardware units designed for playing digital arcade games. It resides within the Electronics tree under the parent category Arcade Equipment.
This category is specifically for complete gaming systems. Examples found in the US market include classic upright units, cocktail-style table cabinets, and scaled-down home versions like bartop consoles or wall-mounted systems. Whether these devices are pre-loaded with classic titles or configured as DIY cabinets for custom emulation software, they belong here if the primary purpose is providing a dedicated video arcade gaming experience. Other suitable items include collectors' edition scale cabinets and specialized panorama arcade machines.
Products that do not belong in this category include individual parts or aesthetic upgrades, which should be filed under Video Game Arcade Cabinet Accessories. Furthermore, mechanical games such as Pinball Machines, Skee-Ball Machines, and Basketball Arcade Games have their own specific categories within the Arcade Equipment hierarchy. Ensure you distinguish between a functional cabinet and a dedicated pinball machine or arcade-style sports game to maintain data accuracy.
Since this is the most specific category available for these gaming units, no further subcategories are provided in the Google taxonomy.
To categorize your products, use the numeric ID 3117 or the full path: Electronics > Arcade Equipment > Video Game Arcade Cabinets. Including the google_product_category attribute helps prevent incorrect automatic classification, though it remains optional. Remember that product_type is an independent, free-form field for your internal organization and does not replace this mandatory taxonomy requirement.