Specials
Episodes
1. Super Mario Bros. 2
2004-05-30
After 13 hours of playing, Arino died mere inches from the flag at level 8-2. Exhausted and depressed our intrepid host threw in the towel. Revenge shall be had in this special episode of Game Center CX! Meanwhile, Arino and the staff visit a variety of hot spring resorts to learn more about the retro game centers that can be found there.
2. Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
2005-12-23
No overview available.
3. The Far North Game Travelogue Part 1-2
2006-04-12
Arino starts the journey at Tonekko no Yu, an indoor hot spring center in Monbetsu-cho. He steps into the game center, where the "Money Exchanger" sign is bigger than the actual "Game Corner" sign. Consider it all too telling: as soon as he steps in, Arino’s surprised by the small size of the place compared to the rest of the building. And there are more prize and pachislo machines than video games.
4. The Far North Game Travelogue Part 3-4
2006-04-26
The gang travels to downtown Asahika. Unfortunately the larger number of people around hasn’t made it any warmer. At any rate, he walks down to the next target: a dedicated game center called the Sugai Amusement Factory.
5. The Far North Game Travelogue Part 5-7
2006-05-10
This time we’re in Kayoru, and the gang is getting ever closer to the northern tip of the island. The next place to visit is Sun Pillar, another hot spring center surrounded by trees.
6. The Far North Game Travelogue Part 8-9
2006-05-24
Arino’s arrived at Wakkanai Station, signifying the northernmost town in Hokkaido and the home stretch of the journey. But there’s still a couple more places to check out! Arino heads over to Hitoshi no Mise for a bite to eat, and he asks the owner about the area before settling down with an order of kanimeshi (crab & rice).
7. Ikki
2006-06-23
No overview available.
8. Twinbee
2006-12-22
No overview available.
9. Bomberman
2007-12-21
Arino attempts to clear Bomberman, midway through the challenge Tojima returns with a strategy guide in hand and series of unique demands.
10. Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 1)
2008-09-24
No overview available.
11. Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 2)
2008-10-01
No overview available.
12. New Years Live Special: Tower of Druaga
2008-12-31
No overview available.
13. Nintendo Channel 2: Youkai Douchuuki, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun, The Super Shinobi, Kaizou Ningen Shubibiman, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Golden Axe, Super Gussun Oyoyo
2009-04-08
No overview available.
14. Nintendo Channel 3: Star Force
2009-04-05
No overview available.
15. Nintendo Channel 4: Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugou!
2009-05-14
No overview available.
16. Nintendo Channel 5: SPLATTER HOUSE
2009-06-17
No overview available.
17. Nintendo Channel 6: VOLFIED
2009-07-01
No overview available.
18. Nintendo Channel 7: Super Mario Kart
2009-07-22
No overview available.
19. Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3
2009-11-11
No overview available.
20. Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 2)
2009-11-25
No overview available.
21. Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 3)
2009-12-02
No overview available.
22. Yie Ar Kung Fu
2009-12-18
No overview available.
23. Game Center CX Live Special: Lemmings
2009-12-25
Game Center CX first 24 live show held in the Fuji TV Multi Theater on August 29th, 2009 in front of a live audience. Arino once again challenges Lemmings.
24. Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid
2010-04-28
No overview available.
25. Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 2)
2010-05-06
No overview available.
26. Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 3)
2010-05-12
No overview available.
27. Binary Land
2010-12-24
This DVD exclusive challenge was included in GCCX DVD Box Set 7. The goal of the game is two reunite the two love birds. In order to spice things up, the staff has prepared cards with romance questions written on them. Each time Arino clears 10 stages he must draw one of the cards and answer the questions written on them.
28. Nintendo Channel 11: Excitebike 3D
2011-06-07
No overview available.
29. Nintendo Channel 12: Star Fox 64
2011-07-06
No overview available.
30. Nintendo Channel 13: Xevious
2011-06-15
No overview available.
31. Nintendo Channel 14: Donkey Kong
2012-02-22
No overview available.
33. Nintendo Channel 15: Kirby Super Star
2012-06-22
No overview available.
34. Nintendo Channel 16: Iwata Asks, Balloon Fight
2012-10-26
No overview available.
35. Nintendo Channel 17: Balloon Fight (Wii U VC)
2013-01-24
No overview available.
36. Nintendo Channel 18: Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (Wii-U VC)
2013-02-20
No overview available.
37. Nintendo Channel 19: Mother 2
2013-03-20
No overview available.
38. Game Center CX Live Special: Takeshi no Chosenjou
2009-06-13
No overview available.
39. Game Center CX in ASIA
2012-10-05
No overview available.
40. Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou
2009-02-26
Special episode released as a bonus DVD with the release of Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou 2.
41. REVENGE Against "Legend of the Mystical Ninja"
Unknown air date
No overview available.
42. REVENGE Against "The Genji and Heike Clans"
Unknown air date
Immediately after his DVD special challenge City Connection, Arino is given a chance to get his revenge on The Genji and Heike Clans, however he has a 3 hour time limit to do so. If he loses this time, the challenge will be declared a loss forever. To help him through this hurdle AD Takahashi summons a special helper...
43. The Far South Game Travelogue
2008-12-15
Arino and company search for the game center that's the farthest south possible in Japan.
44. DVD-BOX14 Challenge - Super Dodge Ball
2017-12-22
No overview available.
45. DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (1)
2018-12-21
No overview available.
46. DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (2)
2018-12-21
No overview available.
47. GameCenter KBX
2021-03-28
A one-hour special broadcast where GameCenter CX staff writer Masayuki Kibe takes on the main character role, and Chief Arino appears as a guest.
48. GameCenter CX in Paris
2013-10-14
No overview available.
49. Arino's Challenge in Budokan
2014-01-01
No overview available.
51. DVD-BOX9 Challenge - Spelunker
2012-12-21
No overview available.
76. Mega Drive Special - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2016-09-02
No overview available.