Arcade & Gaming
Build your own arcade cabinet or retro gaming setup with our range of arcade buttons, joysticks, controller boards and gaming kits. From translucent LED-lit buttons to complete DIY joystick kits, we stock everything you need for custom arcade projects.
Perfect for maker spaces, STEM classrooms and hobbyists across Australia. Compatible with Raspberry Pi and popular microcontrollers, these components make it easy to create interactive games and controllers for projects of any skill level.
Bluetooth Joystick/gamepad
SKU: LB-LS1278 | Brand: Little Bird
This compact Bluetooth controller lets you play iCade games on iOS and Android devices. It can also control music wirelessly, act as a wireless mouse on a PC or Mac, and remotely trigger your smartphone camera.The pac...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm Red
SKU: AF-1190 | Brand: Adafruit
BAM! This 60mm diameter arcade button is large and inviting and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these on some games of skill in arcades, they're easy to mount on nearly any kind of enclosure. T...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Colourful Arcade Buttons - Red
SKU: PI-COM0408 | Brand: Pimoroni
Classic arcade buttons in a variety of colours.Ever feel the need to relive the glory days of button mashing in your local arcade?Or possibly you just need to add a button to your project and want something a little m...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Adafruit Mini I2C Gamepad with seesaw - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-5743 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Mini I2C Gamepad is a compact controller breakout with a 2-axis thumb joystick and 6 momentary buttons (4 large, 2 small), all communicating over I2C via the seesaw co-processor. It doesn't use any of you...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade
SKU: KI-5311 | Brand: Kitronik
The Kitronik ARCADE is a handheld gaming platform designed for Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Code your own retro arcade games using drag-and-drop blocks, JavaScript, or Python — then play them on this fully featured game...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Joystick
SKU: PI-COM-B015 | Brand: Pimoroni
This clicky joystick is great for DIY arcade builds, and it has a handy 5-pin connector that means connecting it is just a case of plugging in a single cable connector. We use this joystick in our new ...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
LED Illuminated Triangle Pushbutton A.K.A 1960s Sci-Fi Buttons - Blue
SKU: AF-4187 | Brand: Adafruit
A triangle-shaped momentary pushbutton with a built-in LED, giving your control panels a distinctive retro sci-fi aesthetic. The LED and switch contacts are electrically independent, so you can control illumination se...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm Green
SKU: AF-1193 | Brand: Adafruit
BAM! This 60mm diameter arcade button is large and inviting and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these on some games of skill in arcades, they're easy to mount on nearly any kind of enclosure. T...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Yellow
SKU: AF-3488 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent yellow arcade button has built-in LEDs for a beautiful illuminated look. Two surface-mount LEDs with a ~1K resistor are embedded in the button body in a series configuration, drawing just 5mA fro...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Concave Button - White
SKU: SF-COM-09340 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 35mm concave momentary push button similar to the ones you find on arcade games. Simple screw in design. Perfect for mashing. This button has a great tactile, ‘clicky’ feel.Features: Concave plunger design D...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Five Direction Navigation Button Rocker Joystick Module
SKU: LB-LS7051 | Brand: Little Bird
Five-Direction Navigation Button Switch — Game On, Maker Style!Ready to level-up your next Arduino or microcontroller project? The Five-Direction Navigation Button Switch Module is your ticket to classic game controls...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Raspberry Pi GamePi13 Console - 1.3" LCD, 240x240, ST7789 SPI
SKU: WS-29422 | Brand: Waveshare
Unleash the Nostalgia: GamePi13 1.3-Inch LCD Game Console for Raspberry PiBring the classic gaming experience into the palm of your hand with the GamePi13, an exquisite 1.3-inch LCD game console designed exclusively f...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
:GAME Controller for micro:bit
SKU: KI-5644 | Brand: Kitronik
The :GAME Controller is a handheld gaming platform for the micro:bit. It's got; programmable buttons, haptic feedback & more. Use it for games or robot control! The Kitronik :GAME Controller for the BBC micro:bit i...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Large Arcade Button with LED - 60mm Yellow
SKU: AF-1191 | Brand: Adafruit
BAM! This 60mm diameter arcade button is large and inviting and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these on some games of skill in arcades, they're easy to mount on nearly any kind of enclosure. T...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Concave Button - Green
SKU: SF-COM-09341 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 35mm concave momentary push button similar to the ones you find on arcade games. Simple screw in design. Perfect for mashing. This button has a great tactile, ‘clicky’ feel.
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Concave Button - Blue
SKU: SF-COM-09337 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 35mm concave momentary push button similar to the ones you find on arcade games. Simple screw in design. Perfect for mashing. This button has a great tactile, ‘clicky’ feel.Features: Concave plunger design D...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Concave Button - Red
SKU: SF-COM-09336 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 35mm concave momentary push button similar to the ones you find on arcade games. Simple screw in design. Perfect for mashing. This button has a great tactile, ‘clicky’ feel.Features: Concave plunger design D...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Arcade Joystick - Short Handle
SKU: SF-COM-09182 | Brand: SparkFun
This short-handle arcade joystick is a heavy-duty 4-way input in the classic Pac-Man style. Built from ABS plastic and solid alloy, it delivers a great feel with rugged construction that stands up to intense gameplay....
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Thumb Joystick
SKU: SF-COM-09032 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a joystick very similar to the ‘analog’ joysticks on PS2 (PlayStation 2) controllers. Directional movements are simply two potentiometers - one for each axis. Pots are ~10k each. This joystick also has a se...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct
Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red
SKU: AF-473 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent red arcade button features a crystal-clear glossy finish and smooth button action. A pre-installed micro-switch with gold-plated contacts provides a satisfying press with tactile feedback — no st...
Delivered by Mon 12 Oct