Games Exclusive [2021]: Taito Type X4

The king of train simulators returned with a vengeance on the X4. While the original series had older PC versions, this new, Unreal Engine-powered entry is an arcade exclusive.

The Taito Type X4 stands as a monumental pillar in modern arcade history. Released in 2016, this PC-based arcade system board brought unprecedented graphical fidelity and processing power to amusement centers worldwide. While the hardware itself shares similarities with high-end consumer gaming PCs of its era, its software library contains legendary titles that you could not find anywhere else.

: A high-speed mecha combat game developed by Square Enix. It is notable for its massive cockpit-style cabinet that moves in sync with the action. Densha de Go!!

Games like Densha de GO!! prove that the "game" is more than just the code; it’s the cockpit. The Legacy of the X4 taito type x4 games exclusive

The Taito Type X4 is, essentially, a high-performance PC with custom I/O boards, designed for 24/7 operation and online network connectivity with the NESiCA card system.

Games utilizing the NESiCAxLive 2 delivery system require constant handshake pings with Taito’s dedicated servers to boot, making standalone home deployment highly complex without complete code rewrites. The Future of Type X4 Preservation

The X4 was designed to run modern fighting games, rail shooters, and light-gun games with high-definition graphics, often identical to their console/PC ports. The king of train simulators returned with a

While "exclusive" in the modern era can sometimes mean a timed release, the Taito Type X4 hosts several games that are functionally exclusive due to their specialized control schemes or dedicated cabinet designs. 1. Densha de GO!! (2017)

This flexibility is key to the Type X's longevity. It allows developers to select a configuration that fits a game's specific needs, efficiently supporting titles with vastly different computing requirements. Over the years, this approach gave rise to several variants:

Kenji’s heart skipped a beat. He was a 'hunter'—someone who scoured the globe for rare PCBs (printed circuit boards) and dumped ROMs for preservation. He had saved games from landfills in Osaka and burning warehouses in Mexico. But lately, the well had run dry. Everything was online, emulated, or lost to time. Released in 2016, this PC-based arcade system board

Developed by Byking, the brilliant minds behind the Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. series, Magicians DEAD is a hidden gem of the Type X4 generation.

These titles are designed for specialized cabinets that are difficult to replicate in a home setting. Densha de Go!! (2017)