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2 Player DIY Arcade Joystick Kit
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...
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 kit is ready to connect to a Raspberry Pi, PC, or Mac.
The USB encoders present as standard HID game controllers, so no drivers or special software are required — just plug in and play with your favourite emulators or arcade games.
Key Features
- 2-Player Setup – Complete controls for two players
- 20 LED Arcade Buttons – Illuminated buttons for authentic arcade feel
- 2 Joysticks – Red and blue, one per player
- 2 USB Encoders – Plug-and-play HID game controller interface
- Universal Compatibility – Works with Raspberry Pi, PC, and Mac
Ideal For
- DIY arcade cabinets and fight sticks
- Raspberry Pi retro gaming projects (RetroPie, Recalbox)
- MAME and emulator setups
- Custom gaming controllers
Package Contents
- 20× LED Arcade Buttons
- 2× Arcade Joysticks (1× red, 1× blue)
- 2× USB Encoders
- Cables and wiring harness
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- HID
- Human Interface Device is a USB device class used for keyboards, mice, gamepads and similar controls. If a board supports HID over USB, it can act like an input device to a computer without needing a custom driver.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
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