Venue renovation and equipment iteration is an essential part of FEC and arcade long-term operation. After 2-3 years of operation, most indoor amusement venues face equipment aging, single gameplay, reduced player attraction and other problems. At this time, operators need to make a core investment decision: choose Old version product amusement equipment or purchase brand-new commercial arcade and redemption games.
Many venue owners blindly pursue low-cost Old version product equipment or over-invest in full new equipment, resulting in poor ROI and wasted funds. Based on 2026 amusement industry market data, Guangzhou Sunflower Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. conducts a comprehensive comparison of cost, service life, profit capability and after-sales service between Old version productand new amusement games, providing scientific investment reference for FEC operators and investors.
Core Cost & Performance Comparison (2026 Latest Data)
1. Upfront Investment Cost
Old version product games have a 40%-60% lower upfront price than new machines, which is suitable for operators with extremely limited short-term budgets. However, the refurbishment quality of the market is uneven, and many Old version product machines only do appearance polishing without internal component replacement.
Brand-new Sunflower amusement games adopt factory direct sales pricing, with transparent cost. Although the initial investment is higher, there is no hidden risk cost, and the unit price performance ratio is higher in the long run.
2. Service Life & Stability
The average service life of standard Old version product amusement equipment is only 1-2 years, and it is prone to frequent failures such as card machines, no ticket output and coin system errors after long-term operation.
Sunflower’s new commercial arcade and redemption games have a 5-7 year service life, with industrial-grade components and strict factory testing, stable operation and extremely low failure rate, suitable for long-term venue operation.
3. Profit Capability & Player Attraction
Old version product equipment has outdated appearance and old gameplay, which cannot attract young players and social media sharing. The fixed old parameter settings also cannot adapt to 2026 player consumption habits, resulting in low coin-in rate.
Our 2026 new games adopt trendy LED appearance, updated gameplay logic and adjustable profit parameters, which can effectively improve player stay time and repeat consumption rate, bringing continuous high revenue to the venue.
4. After-Sales & Maintenance Cost
Old version product equipment basically has no official warranty and after-sales support. Once the machine fails, operators need to spend high costs to find third-party maintenance and purchase scattered spare parts.
All new Sunflower machines enjoy 12-month factory warranty and lifelong technical support, with complete spare parts supply system, and the later maintenance cost is extremely low.
Which Upgrade Solution Is Suitable for You?
Choose Old version product Games If:
- Short-term trial operation of new venues with limited budget
- Temporary equipment supplement for short-term holiday events
- Small temporary amusement booths with low operation requirements
Choose Brand-New Sunflower Games If:
- Formal long-term operated FEC, mall arcade and indoor amusement park
- Venue upgrading and iteration to improve brand competitiveness
- Pursuing stable ROI, low maintenance cost and long-term profit growth
- Need OEM customization, official certification and export compliant equipment
2026 FEC Most Cost-Effective Upgrade Strategy
For most formal operating venues, the mixed upgrade mode is the best choice: retain fully functional classic old machines, replace core high-traffic profit equipment with brand-new 2026 models, and eliminate aging and faulty old equipment. This mode balances upfront investment and long-term profit, maximizing venue ROI.
Sunflower Amusement provides free venue equipment evaluation and upgrade scheme design, helping customers eliminate backward equipment and match the most cost-effective new game combination.
FAQ
Q1: Are Old version product amusement games suitable for long-term FEC operation?
A: No. Old version productequipment has short service life and unstable performance, which is easy to cause continuous maintenance costs and customer loss, and is not suitable for formal long-term operated FEC venues.
Q2: What is the ROI difference between new games and Old version productgames?
A: New commercial games have 30%-50% higher monthly average revenue and 60% lower failure downtime than Old version productgames, with a more stable long-term return cycle.
Q3: Can you provide personalized venue upgrade solutions?
A: Yes. Our professional team evaluates your existing equipment, venue size and budget, and formulates exclusive low-cost and high-return FEC upgrade plans for free.
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