How to buy an arcade in GTA Online: Step-by-step beginner's guide

For a large number of players, money is the top priority, and an Arcade in GTA Online is a great way to make passive money. However, it can get challenging to become wealthy in this game with a single active revenue stream. As such, players experiment with a wide range of ventures and properties in an attempt to diversify their revenue streams.

These businesses enable you to earn a passive income without suffering significant losses, and an Arcade in GTA Online is one of the most lucrative passive ventures. In light of that, we've prepared a detailed guide for setting up and running an Arcade in GTA Online in 2024.

Note: This article reflects the writer's subjective opinion.

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Step-by-Step guide to buying an Arcade in GTA Online

Arcades are a business venture added to The Diamond Casino Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online, and the following are the steps players need to follow to set up their own Arcade:

1. After meeting Lester Crest in Mirror Park, the protagonist is introduced to Arcades. Players need to go through this cutscene to get access to this property.
2. Next, players need to go to the Maze Bank Foreclosures website (foreclosures.maze-bank.com).
3. Maze Bank Foreclosures allow the user to purchase Arcades from over six different locations.
4. Upon purchase, the player will receive a complimentary T-shirt bearing the emblem of the specific Arcade they purchased.

By following all of the above-mentioned steps, players will be able to buy their own Arcade in GTA Online.

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Which is the best location for an Arcade in GTA Online?

The best location for the arcade is arguably Videogeddon, which is located at 744 Popular Street in La Mesa. It is also near a nightclub and a warehouse, so players can easily travel quickly between their multiple businesses in GTA Online.

Another good thing about Videogeddon is that there is a rear entry through the Los Santos Rivers, which also helps in spawning a personal aircraft right next door for simple entry and exit for players who own huge aircraft.

The location is also the closest to the Diamond Casino, where most missions will take place, and even though this is not the cheapest arcade, its price is still not absurdly high compared to other locations. Players can get this arcade for $1,875,000.

Other location options that players can choose from are:

• Warehouse - Davis: $2,135,000
• Wonderama - Grapeseed: $1,565,000
• Pixel Pete's - Paleto Bay: $1,235,000 (free if you linked your Social Club with Twitch Prime)
• Insert Coin - Rockford Hills: $2,345,000
• Eight-Bit - Vinewood: $2,530,000

Even though players can choose any of these other locations, Videogeddon is still highly recommended for GTA Online players who want to maximize their earning potential.

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Setting up an Arcade in GTA Online

To begin this GTA Online business, you must first engage in some setup work, as it helps the business progress because the property is mainly abandoned and hence not fit to run at full capacity.

Players must gather equipment to use in their Arcade in GTA Online. This can be done by visiting a semi-random site, such as the GoPostal Building, Post OP Depository, or The Secure Unit.

After acquiring the necessary equipment, you must finish the Casino Scoping assignment. Only after completing this final objective does the Arcade become fully functioning.

Should you decide to move on to a different Arcade later, all purchased cabinets and layouts will be carried over to the new site, as will any optional heist tools and storage.

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