Pop-A-Shot has released the Pop-A-Shot Elite, bringing the long-running basketball brand back into the commercial arcade market after a 20-year absence. The company is recognised as the inventors of the original basketball arcade machine, and is now accepting orders from arcade operators.
Some machines have already shipped, while most new orders are expected to begin shipping in June. Operators considering the Elite may want to plan ahead if demand leads to extended wait times. As with any significant arcade machine purchase, delivery timing and landed costs are important points to confirm before ordering.
What is the Pop-A-Shot Elite?
The Elite is not simply a tougher commercial version of Pop-A-Shot’s existing home products. It has been designed as a dedicated arcade attraction intended to compete with current basketball machines used in commercial venues.
Its compact cabinet includes a protected 49-inch HD display. The machine also uses QR-code-based player and score tracking, allowing operators to run local, regional and national tournaments. This is a notable addition for the basketball arcade category and serves a similar purpose to Stern’s Insider Connected system, while being the first feature of its kind reported on a basketball machine.
Pop-A-Shot has confirmed that at least some Elite units have already left production and shipped to customers. The size of the initial production run has not been disclosed, but the shipments confirm that the machine has moved beyond announcement stage and is now officially in the market.
For operators comparing the Elite with other commercial arcade machines, its compact footprint and tournament functionality may be just as relevant as the screen and cabinet design.
Pop-A-Shot Elite price
Pricing has changed since the machine was shown at the Las Vegas trade event. The earlier figure was lower, but tariffs pushed the current listed manufacturer’s suggested retail price to US$6,600.
The final long-term price remains subject to change while tariff rates and related costs settle. Even at US$6,600, the Elite was initially positioned below comparable video basketball systems, so it remains a competitive option based on the available pricing information. Operators should confirm the current figure, shipping arrangements and any applicable local costs with an authorised dealer.
Pop-A-Shot provides a list of authorised Elite dealers right here. For more arcade-industry updates and new machine announcements, visit the RETROCADE Arcade Blog.
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