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.
RC 2.4G Wireless Air Mouse Keyboard
SKU: DF-DFR0228 | Brand: DFRobot
The RC Air Mouse and Keyboard uses the latest 2.4GHz wireless technology with a sampling frequency up to 120Hz. Use it like a Wii remote to control your mouse cursor on the screen. Operation is flexible and smooth ...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Analog Mini Thumbstick Breakout Board
SKU: AF-3246 | Brand: Adafruit
A neat little breakout board designed for mounting a PSP-style mini thumbstick to your project. The board features panel-mount friendly hole placement and dual-sided headers for mechanical stability when connected to ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
PSP 2-Axis Analog Thumb Joystick
SKU: AF-444 | Brand: Adafruit
Add a tiny joystick to your project with this PSP thumbstick. This is a replacement component for PSP1000's, but we think they'd make for a great little joystick/thumbstick add-on for a wearable, or portable pro...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Clear
SKU: AF-471 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent clear 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 ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Small Arcade Joystick
SKU: AF-480 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact 8-way arcade joystick with a satisfying snap action, reminiscent of classic arcade cabinets. Unlike potentiometer-based analogue joysticks, this model uses four internal microswitches for crisp digital on/of...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Wii controller (Nunchuck / Wiichuck)
SKU: AF-342 | Brand: Adafruit
This is a generic Wii Nunchuck controller, we haven't tried it with a Wii but it does work great with the Video Game shield, and all the microcontroller code we tried. May come in white or black.We suggest getting ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Blue
SKU: AF-3432 | Brand: Adafruit
A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Yellow
SKU: AF-3431 | Brand: Adafruit
A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. Particularly because they have LEDs built right in! That's right, you'll be button-mashing amidst a ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Thumb Slide Joystick
SKU: SF-COM-09426 | Brand: SparkFun
A compact resistive analog joystick similar to those found on the PSP1000. Unlike traditional thumbstick joysticks, this one has a distinctive flat "slide" feel with a removable rubber thumb pad. Connect to an Arduin...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
LED Illuminated Push Button - 51mm Square
SKU: AF-6270 | Brand: Adafruit
This 51mm square button is cute, inviting, and ready for all sorts of pressing and pushing. We've seen these in some games of skill in arcades. They're easy to mount on nearly any kind of enclosure. They're not waterp...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
LED Illuminated Push Button - 44mm Square
SKU: AF-6274 | Brand: Adafruit
A large 44 mm square illuminated push button with a satisfying clicky micro-switch — commonly seen in arcade games of skill. The black plastic body is easy to mount on panels and enclosures, and the snap-in lamp holde...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Carrying Storage Case - Compatible For PS5/PS4 Controllers
SKU: LB-43997 | Brand: Little Bird
Keep Your Controllers Safe on the Go!Protect your PS5 and PS4 controllers from damage while traveling with this sturdy storage case. The firm outer shell and padded interior ensure your buttons and joysticks stay inta...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit PC Joystick to seesaw I2C Adapter - STEMMA QT / Qwiic
SKU: AF-5753 | Brand: Adafruit
Bring your classic PC joystick back to life. This adapter board takes any legacy DE-15 game port joystick and converts its analogue X/Y axes and two buttons to I2C via an onboard ATtiny816 running the Adafruit seesaw ...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
PlayStation Extension Cable - Compatible with PS1 and 2
SKU: AF-5773 | Brand: Adafruit
Ostensibly this extension cord was originally designed to allow PlayStation game players to be able to sit across the room from their game system, but what we are using it for is to connect to PS controllers and acces...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Commander
SKU: PH-104040 | Brand: PiHut
The Commander is a multipurpose handheld button and LED board with accelerometer and microSD slot with CircuitPython support preloaded! It can be used as a USB keyboard, keystroke replay, gesture control device, se...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
SparkFun controller:bit - micro:bit Carrier Board (Qwiic)
SKU: SF-DEV-16129 | Brand: SparkFun
The SparkFun controller:bit is a fun-filled "carrier" board for the micro:bit that, when combined with the micro:bit, provides you with a fully functional controller system. Designed in a similar form factor to the cl...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Adafruit PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit
SKU: AF-4238 | Brand: Adafruit
Protect your Adafruit PyGamer with this laser-cut acrylic enclosure kit. The minimalist design showcases the board while shielding it from bumps, spills, and everyday wear. The kit includes smoke and clear acrylic pa...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Arcade Button and Switch Quick-Connect Wires - 0.25 (10-pack)
SKU: AF-3838 | Brand: Adafruit
These quick-connect wire pairs make wiring arcade buttons and micro switches fast and simple. Each wire comes as a pair with two 0.25" quick-connect terminals pre-crimped, terminated together in a JST 2.5mm 2-pin conn...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
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
Colourful Arcade Buttons - Clear
SKU: PI-COM0423 | 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 Fri 12 Jun