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.
2 Player DIY Arcade Joystick Kit
SKU: LB-LS1025 | Brand: Little Bird
The 2-Player DIY Arcade Joystick Kit includes everything you need to build your own retro arcade controls. With 20 LED arcade buttons, two joysticks (red and blue), two USB encoders, and all necessary cabling, this ki...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SNES Style USB Controller
SKU: LB-LR0363 | Brand: Little Bird
This SNES-style USB controller brings classic retro gaming controls to your PC, Mac, or Raspberry Pi. Plug it in and use it with your preferred emulation software to play all your favourite retro games with an authent...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Dual-axis XY Joystick Module
SKU: LB-LR0001 | Brand: Little Bird
This convenient little module allows you to control both the X-axis and Y-axis using two 10k potentiometers. Also featured is an additional pushbutton switch providing another optional input for your project....
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Picade X HAT USB-C
SKU: PI-PIM462 | Brand: Pimoroni
The Picade X HAT turns your Raspberry Pi into a retro arcade console by adding joystick and button inputs, a 3 W I2S DAC/amplifier for audio, and a safe power on/off system — all through a single HAT that powers your ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
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 Fri 12 Jun
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 Fri 12 Jun
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 Fri 12 Jun
Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Raspberry Pi Pico
SKU: KI-5347 | Brand: Kitronik
The Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable retro-styled handheld gaming platform for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It features a 96 addressable colour LED display (12×8 grid), a buzzer for audio, a vibration motor for haptic...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Mini Mountable Analog Joystick
SKU: PI-COM-B003 | Brand: Pimoroni
If you want to be a smooth operator then analog input is essential! This mini operators' joystick uses two 10KΩ potentiometers and a spring-back system for the X and Y axes making it a great input devi...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Picade PCB - Arduino Compatible with 3W Amp
SKU: PR-PIM110 | Brand: Little Bird
This is an Arduino-compatible board with integrated 3W stereo amplifier designed for use in arcade projects (like our Picade).It behaves like a keyboard when plugged in via USB and has a default key-mapping ...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit Arcade Bonnet for Raspberry Pi with JST Connectors [Mini Kit]
SKU: AF-3422 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit Arcade Bonnet makes it easy to build retro gaming projects with a Raspberry Pi. It's sized to match the Pi Zero for compact builds, but works with any Pi that has a 2×20 header (Pi Zero, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi B+...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
USB Retro Arcade Game Controller
SKU: TB-XC5802 | Brand: Jaycar
Experience button mashing utopia in the comforts of your own home. In addition to retro arcade gaming goodness on your computer, you can also plug it into a Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Playstation 3 or Android TV. ...
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Adafruit Wii Nunchuck Breakout Adapter - Qwiic / STEMMA QT
SKU: AF-4836 | Brand: Adafruit
Turn a Wii Nunchuck into a versatile I2C controller for your next project with the Adafruit Wii Nunchuck Breakout Adapter. It fits snugly into the Wii connector and handles level shifting and power regulation, so you ...
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Raspberry Pi Retro Game Box DIY Arcade Fighting Joystick Push Buttons Controller
SKU: SU-RETROGAMEBOX | Brand: Little Bird
IntroductionRetro Game Box is generally a game controller, which implements control by GPIOs of the Raspberry Pi. It comes with a pretty and solid paper box, and needs just simple assembly before easy play with comfo...
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8 Way Arcade Game Flight Joystick Arcade
SKU: EC-SEM28085J | Brand: Elecrow
This 8-way arcade joystick uses 4 micro switches to detect directional input, giving you full 8-directional control for DIY arcade machines and retro gaming builds. The ABS plastic and solid alloy construction is dura...
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Picade – 8-inch display
SKU: PI-PIM468 | Brand: Pimoroni
The ultimate desktop retro arcade machine! Picade is a Raspberry Pi-powered mini arcade that you build yourself, with authentic arcade controls, a high resolution 4:3 display that's ideal for retro gaming, and a punch...
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RetroPie - The Gamer's Kit for Raspberry Pi
SKU: LB-00104 | Brand: Little Bird
Everything you need to turn a Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console. This kit includes a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, two SNES-style USB controllers, a 16GB micro SD card with RetroPie pre-installed, and all the cables...
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PiGRRL 2.0 Custom Gamepad PCB
SKU: AF-3015 | Brand: Adafruit
This is the Custom Gamepad PCB for the PiGRRL 2 pack! The board is designed for use in portable gaming projects like the PiGRRL 2 but it's basically everything-you-need to make your very own DIY gaming project with...
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8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad Teal
SKU: PR-RET00222 | Brand: Little Bird
The 8BitDo Zero 2 is a keychain-sized Bluetooth gamepad weighing just 20.7 g — smaller than a pack of playing cards. Despite its tiny size, it supports multiple controller modes (X-input, D-input, Mac, and Switch) and...
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RetroFlag Classic USB Controller (MEGAPi)
SKU: PH-102452 | Brand: PiHut
A classic-style USB gaming controller designed for the RetroFlag MEGAPi case and retro gaming setups. Inspired by the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis controller layout, it delivers a familiar feel for playing classic games on...
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