Retro Arcade Repair Photo – man in a t-shirt, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
Example output · Nano Banana ProCredit: @nicdunz

Retro Arcade Repair Photo Prompt

Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as a nostalgic retro arcade repair photo. Key details in the prompt: the man in a t-shirt and direct on-camera flash. Identity-preservation wording is built in, so the edit changes the scene — not your face.

4:5 154 words Needs your photo

Retro Arcade Repair Photo prompt text

Copy & paste

A vintage, late-90s amateur flash photograph of a young man repairing an arcade machine. He is kneeling on a dark, patterned arcade carpet, looking back over his shoulder directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He wears a dark short-sleeved t-shirt, baggy blue jeans, chunky white sneakers, and a dark baseball cap. The lower front panel of the arcade cabinet is wide open, exposing its complex internal electronics, including a tangle of wires, green circuit boards, a large speaker, and metal cooling fans at the base. The side of the cabinet features vibrant pink, black, and white graphics with the text "[GAME_TITLE]" and the brand "[BRAND]". The setting is a dimly lit arcade interior with other glowing game cabinets visible in the blurred background. A screwdriver lies on the carpet near the man's knee. The image features harsh direct flash lighting, a slightly grainy film texture, deep shadows, and a nostalgic Y2K aesthetic.

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 154 words exactly as written.

  2. 2

    Upload your photo

    Open Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) and pick Nano Banana / "Create image", tap the + button and attach one sharp, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible.

  3. 3

    Paste and generate

    Paste the prompt and send it. Ask for a 4:5 aspect ratio if the tool does not pick it automatically.

  4. 4

    Refine with follow-ups

    Ask for small changes in the same chat — "make the lighting warmer" or "change the outfit colour to black" — instead of rewriting the prompt.

Make it your own

  • Outfit: change the t-shirt colour or fabric to match your style.
  • Lighting: try golden-hour light instead of direct on-camera flash for a different mood.
  • For a girls version, change "man/boy" to "woman/girl" and adjust the outfit wording.
  • Format: use 9:16 instead of 4:5 for Instagram Reels and Stories.

Pro tip: A grainy, flash-lit late-90s style photograph of a young man kneeling to repair an open arcade cabinet in a dim arcade.

Retro Arcade Repair Photo prompt — FAQ

Is the retro arcade repair photo prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full retro arcade repair photo prompt on Hixa for free and use it in Google Gemini, ChatGPT or any other AI image tool. No signup is needed.

Will this prompt change my face?

It is written to keep your facial features, skin tone and expression the same as your uploaded photo. For the best likeness, use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light. If the face drifts, reply with "keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo".

Which AI tool works best for this prompt?

It is written for Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro image model. It also works in ChatGPT image generation and most modern AI image tools, though results vary between models.

What aspect ratio should I use?

The prompt is designed for 4:5. Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts and 9:16 for Reels or Stories.

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