Are you trying to figure out how to buy an arcade in Grand Theft Auto V Online? Buying an arcade is the first step to starting the new Diamond Casino Heist content in GTA V Online. You should be on the lookout for a text from Lester Crest, after which you can undertake a few missions to get an arcade that will be your base of operations for the heist. Keep reading to learn more about how to get an arcade, as well as which is the best arcade to pick.
How to buy an arcade in Grand Theft Auto V Online
Follow these steps to purchase your arcade and unlock the Diamond Casino Heist in GTA V Online.
Buying an arcade
- Wait until you get a text from Lester Crest. Lester’s text will read: “This is Lester Crest. Meet me at Mirror Park. We have something to discuss.”
- Go to Mirror Park and talk to Lester Crest. After you do so, you’ll be able to purchase an arcade property from Maze Bank Foreclosures.
- Purchase an arcade and head over to set it up. You can technically buy any arcade, but Videogeddon is the best choice as it’s the cheapest one in Los Santos proper. The only renovations that matter are in Extras and a Garage:
- Living Quarters in Extras allows you to spawn at your Arcade.
- High Score Screens in Extras will encourage rage quits and addictions in players.
- Garage will allow you to store vehicles at the Arcade.
- Register as a CEO and interact with the laptop in the arcade. You’ll have to be a CEO before you can continue with setting up your arcade. The only mission you can start at this point is the Setup Mission for the arcade.
- Complete the Setup Mission. Follow the in-game instructions, as this is a straightforward mission—simply go to the location noted in game, track down a stolen truck and steal it back, then drive it back to the arcade. After doing this mission, Lester will introduce you to the Diamond Casino heist, and your arcade will be fully operational.
Available arcades
- There are six arcades to pick from. Each one is in a different location and is worth a different amount of money. The arcades you can choose from in GTA V Online are:
- Pixel Pete’s in Paleto Bay for $1,235,000
- Wonderama in Grapeseed for $1,565,000
- Videogeddon in La Mesa for $1,875,000
- Insert Coin in Rockford Hills for $2,345,000
- Warehouse in Davis for $2,135,000
- Eight-Bit in Vinewood for $2,530,000
- Videogeddon is the best arcade location choice. There are a handful of reasons that Videogeddon is the best choice:
- It’s closest to the Diamond Casino, where most of the heist missions will take place.
- It’s close to a nightclub and a warehouse, so you can travel between businesses quickly.
- While it’s not the cheapest arcade, it’s far from being the most expensive.
What to do next?
After successfully purchasing and setting up your arcade, you’re now ready to dive into the lucrative world of the Diamond Casino Heist. The arcade serves as your central hub for planning and executing all aspects of the heist, from gathering intel to choosing your approach.
Your next steps will involve using the arcade’s planning board to begin the heist setup missions, which prepare you and your crew for the grand finale. These missions will help you acquire necessary equipment, vehicles, and intel, ensuring you’re fully prepared to tackle the challenges of the Diamond Casino Heist.
