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.
Input Shield for Arduino
SKU: DF-DFR0008 | Brand: DFRobot
The upgraded Arduino Input Shield includes a two axis mini joystick (with moment switch) as well as four colored push buttons(Red,Yellow,Blue,Green). The reserved APC220 Radio Data Module(SKU:TEL0005) interface...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Gravity: Joystick Module V2
SKU: DF-DFR0061 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity Joystick Module V2 provides two-axis analogue control (X and Y) plus a digital push-button switch. Connect the two analogue outputs and one digital output to your Arduino or other microcontroller for intui...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
PiGrrl Zero Custom Gamepad PCB
SKU: AF-2934 | Brand: Adafruit
A custom gamepad PCB designed for the PiGRRL Zero project. This PCB dramatically cuts build time by providing a ready-made board — just solder in 6mm tactile switch buttons and wire up the header pins to your Pi Zero....
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini Analog Joystick - 10K Potentiometers
SKU: AF-3102 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact analogue joystick with two 10kΩ potentiometers and a spring-return mechanism. Unlike arcade-style joysticks that use clicking switches, this joystick provides smooth, proportional analogue output across a fu...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
PSP 3000 2-Axis Analog Thumb Joystick
SKU: AF-3103 | Brand: Adafruit
Sometimes a simple analog control device can be the perfect tactile solution for your project, but they can be surprisingly hard to come by. Luckily we've found a low cost, quality PSP 3000 2-Axis Analog Thumb...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Foot switch
SKU: AF-423 | Brand: Adafruit
Your friends probably tell you that you are "good with your hands," but now you can also be good with your feet! This foot switch is made of rubbery plastic, is plenty strong to put up with any amount of stomping, and...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Green
SKU: AF-475 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent green 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
Analog 2-axis Thumb Joystick with Select Button + Breakout Board
SKU: AF-512 | Brand: Adafruit
A PSP/Xbox-style analog thumb joystick with a built-in press-to-select button, mounted on a breakout board designed for easy panel mounting. Unlike simple directional joysticks, this analog stick provides precise, pro...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
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
Joystick:bit for Micro:bit
SKU: EF-EF03407 | Brand: ElecFreaks
Joystick:bit is a game joystick based on Micro:bit. On the board, it has integrated a joystick and 6 undefined keys. It is very convenient for users to extend different communication modules because it has extended co...
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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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Colourful Arcade Buttons - White
SKU: PI-COM0421 | Brand: Pimoroni
A classic arcade-style pushbutton in white, perfect for adding a satisfying, tactile control to your projects. With a short 2mm travel distance, these buttons deliver the responsive feel of a real arcade cabinet. The...
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Mini LED Arcade Button - 24mm Translucent Red
SKU: AF-3430 | Brand: Adafruit
A 24 mm translucent red arcade button with built-in LEDs. The crystal-clear body glows when the LEDs are powered, making it ideal for illuminated control panels, arcade cabinets, and interactive projects. A pre-instal...
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Mini Analog Thumbstick - Similar to Joycon Style
SKU: AF-5628 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact, self-centering analogue thumbstick with a feel and size similar to Nintendo Joy-Con joysticks. It uses two 10kΩ potentiometers (one for each axis) to provide proportional X/Y analogue output, plus a centre-...
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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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Colourful Arcade Buttons - Green
SKU: PI-COM0405 | 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...
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LED Illuminated Pushbutton - 30mm Round
SKU: AF-492 | Brand: Adafruit
A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but this LED illuminated arcade buttons is in a class of its own. Its the same size as a 'standard' 30mm arcade but has a built in LED that can be controlled separately ...
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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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