How to buy an arcade in GTA 5 Online: Step-by-step beginner's guide

For many players, it is important to know how to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online. It is one of the best ways to make passive money in Los Santos, especially in 2025 when every new car or property is a bit expensive. Even if you already own other businesses, it can get challenging to become wealthy in this game with a single active revenue stream, and this is where an Arcade becomes useful.

It enables you to earn a passive income without suffering significant losses, becoming one of the most lucrative passive ventures in the game. In light of that, we've prepared a detailed guide on how to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online in 2025 and run the business.

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

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How to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online: Step-by-Step guide

Arcades is a business venture added to The Diamond Casino Heist update, and the following are the steps one can follow to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online:

1. After meeting Lester Crest in Mirror Park, the protagonist is introduced to Arcades. You need to go through this cutscene to get access to this property.
2. Next, you must 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, you will receive a complimentary T-shirt bearing the emblem of the Arcade you bought.

By following all of the above-mentioned steps, you will be able to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online in 2025.

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How to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online: Which is the best location for it?

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 you 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. You can get this arcade for $1,875,000.

Other location options that one 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 link 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.

Also Check: GTA Online Hangar Guide

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How to buy an Arcade in GTA 5 Online: Setting up the business

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 5 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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