So we’re hunting for arcades & gamebars eh? Here’s the guide to the arcades in Akiba, mostly based on personal experience.  HEY is a recommended visit, just to see all the floors of machines, plus the famous 10 yen Super Turbo and KOF98 machines, where you can fight with other tourists!  The serious FGC goes to Club Sega 1 (pictured below) and heads to the basement, where all the fighters are.  For a more comfortable and fun event or tournament, head out to Shotbar Lucy.

• CLUB SEGA

• Shotbar Lucy

• TAITO’s HEY

• Tokyo Leisure Land 1 and 2

• Esports Square Akiba

• Try Amusements Tower

• Taito Station

• Super Potato

• Outside Akiba (Shot Bar Lucy etc)

 

Credits: Additional info for Tokyo Leisure Land and Try tower were found on Akihabara Channel. Thanks to Jennifer for some info too!