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.
Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit
SKU: AF-4277 | Brand: Adafruit
Everything you need to build a pocket-sized gaming handheld — no soldering required. This starter kit bundles the Adafruit PyGamer with a rechargeable battery, acrylic enclosure, speaker, button caps, and a zipper car...
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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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ShakeUp Board Only
SKU: LB-SHAKEUP-BOARD | Brand: Little Bird
The ShakeUp turns everyday objects into computer inputs. Plug it into your computer via USB and it appears as a standard keyboard and mouse — connect objects using alligator clips, and when the circuit closes, the Sha...
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Papilio Arcade
SKU: SS-103990016 | Brand: Seeed Studio
Welcome to the Papilio Arcade - the ultimate hardware for arcade game hacking. Whether you’re a classic game enthusiast or developer, an arcade cabinet hobbyist, a demoscener, or hardware hacker, the Papilio Arcade i...
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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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LED Illuminated Pushbutton - 60mm Square
SKU: AF-6261 | Brand: Adafruit
This 60mm square button is large, 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. They're not water...
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Adafruit LED Arcade Button 1x4 - STEMMA QT I2C Breakout
SKU: AF-5296 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit LED Arcade Button 1×4 QT I2C Breakout lets you connect up to four illuminated arcade buttons to any microcontroller over I2C. A built-in seesaw microcontroller handles button press detection and LED PWM c...
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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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Yahboom Gamepad Joystick Breakout Board for BBC Micro:bit
SKU: YH-6000100071 | Brand: Little Bird
The Yahboom Gamepad is a game controller expansion board for the BBC micro:bit, featuring a joystick, four control buttons, programmable RGB LEDs, a buzzer, and multiple sensor interfaces. It doubles as both a standal...
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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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Picade – 10-inch display - Retro Gaming Counter-top
SKU: PR-PIM469 | Brand: Little Bird
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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Adafruit PyGamer for MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython or Arduino
SKU: AF-4242 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit PyGamer is a pocket-sized, open-source gaming handheld built for DIY game development and retro emulation. Powered by the ATSAMD51 running at 120 MHz with 512 KB flash and 192 KB RAM, it features an analo...
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Zippyy Ball handle Joystick
SKU: PI-JOYSTICK-ZIPPYY | Brand: Pimoroni
This joystick is the ideal controller for your mini arcade project!With a harder spring for a more satisfying response the Zippyy joystick can be set to either 2-way, 4-way or 8-way using the attached restrictor plate...
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Picade
SKU: PR-PIM105 | Brand: Little Bird
A stylish, retro, and fun arcade cabinet for your Raspberry Pi.The Picade comes in kit form for you to build at home. All parts, panels, and components are included - you just need to supply the Raspberry Pi! We highl...
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Picade - 8-inch display
SKU: PR-PIM305 | Brand: Little Bird
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 pu...
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Picade X HAT
SKU: PR-PIM351 | Brand: Little Bird
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro games console! Picade X HAT includes joystick and button inputs, a 3W I2S DAC/amplifier, and soft power switch. Nice! Picade X HAT, our latest version, has all the same great fea...
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Picade Wiring Loom
SKU: PR-PIM109 | Brand: Little Bird
Originally designed to connect the Picade controller board to the joystick and arcade buttons, the Picade wiring loom is now available for all of your prototyping needs. Featuring 32 crimped 2.8mm / 0.11 in...
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SparkFun Qwiic Joystick
SKU: SF-COM-15168 | Brand: SparkFun
Now, you can easily add an HID/controller to your project! The SparkFun Qwiic Joystick combines the convenience of the Qwiic connection system and an analog joystick that feels reminiscent of the thumbstick from a Pla...
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Flotilla - Joystick
SKU: PR-PIM034 | Brand: Little Bird
An analogue joystick module for the Pimoroni Flotilla ecosystem, featuring a two-axis thumbstick with a built-in click button. Use it as a game controller, to steer a robot, or as a general-purpose input device. Key ...
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Button Pad 2x2 Bottom Bezel
SKU: SF-COM-08747 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a black plastic bezel, custom made to mate with the silicon rubber pads. Black 1/8" ABS plastic. Using two of these bezels with two of the top bezels will create a 4x4 bezel appropriate for the full button ...
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