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Super Mario Bros. 2
Episode number: 1
Overview: 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.
Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
Episode number: 2
The Far North Game Travelogue Part 1-2
Episode number: 3
Overview: 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.
The Far North Game Travelogue Part 3-4
Episode number: 4
Overview: 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.
The Far North Game Travelogue Part 5-7
Episode number: 5
Overview: 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.
The Far North Game Travelogue Part 8-9
Episode number: 6
Overview: 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).
Ikki
Episode number: 7
Twinbee
Episode number: 8
Bomberman
Episode number: 9
Overview: Arino attempts to clear Bomberman, midway through the challenge Tojima returns with a strategy guide in hand and series of unique demands.
Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 1)
Episode number: 10
Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 2)
Episode number: 11
New Years Live Special: Tower of Druaga
Episode number: 12
Nintendo Channel 2: Youkai Douchuuki, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun, The Super Shinobi, Kaizou Ningen Shubibiman, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Golden Axe, Super Gussun Oyoyo
Episode number: 13
Nintendo Channel 3: Star Force
Episode number: 14
Nintendo Channel 4: Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugou!
Episode number: 15
Nintendo Channel 5: SPLATTER HOUSE
Episode number: 16
Nintendo Channel 6: VOLFIED
Episode number: 17
Nintendo Channel 7: Super Mario Kart
Episode number: 18
Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3
Episode number: 19
Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 2)
Episode number: 20
Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 3)
Episode number: 21
Yie Ar Kung Fu
Episode number: 22
Game Center CX Live Special: Lemmings
Episode number: 23
Overview: 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.
Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid
Episode number: 24
Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 2)
Episode number: 25
Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 3)
Episode number: 26
Binary Land
Episode number: 27
Overview: 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.
Nintendo Channel 11: Excitebike 3D
Episode number: 28
Nintendo Channel 12: Star Fox 64
Episode number: 29
Nintendo Channel 13: Xevious
Episode number: 30
Nintendo Channel 14: Donkey Kong
Episode number: 31
Nintendo Channel 15: Kirby Super Star
Episode number: 33
Nintendo Channel 16: Iwata Asks, Balloon Fight
Episode number: 34
Nintendo Channel 17: Balloon Fight (Wii U VC)
Episode number: 35
Nintendo Channel 18: Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (Wii-U VC)
Episode number: 36
Nintendo Channel 19: Mother 2
Episode number: 37
Game Center CX Live Special: Takeshi no Chosenjou
Episode number: 38
Game Center CX in ASIA
Episode number: 39
Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou
Episode number: 40
Overview: Special episode released as a bonus DVD with the release of Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou 2.
REVENGE Against "Legend of the Mystical Ninja"
Episode number: 41
REVENGE Against "The Genji and Heike Clans"
Episode number: 42
Overview: 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...
The Far South Game Travelogue
Episode number: 43
Overview: Arino and company search for the game center that's the farthest south possible in Japan.
DVD-BOX14 Challenge - Super Dodge Ball
Episode number: 44
DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (1)
Episode number: 45
DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (2)
Episode number: 46
GameCenter KBX
Episode number: 47
Overview: 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.
GameCenter CX in Paris
Episode number: 48
Arino's Challenge in Budokan
Episode number: 49
DVD-BOX9 Challenge - Spelunker
Episode number: 51