Picade X HAT USB-C
We have ✅ 5 available of the PI-PIM462 in our Sydney warehouse.
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 Pi via USB-C (no separate power supply needed).
Female Dupont connectors make wiring straightforward: plug in a joystick, up to 10 player and utility buttons, and a speaker, then install the one-line software driver and you're ready to play.
Key Features
- USB-C Power Input – Back-powers the Raspberry Pi through the GPIO header
- I2S Audio DAC + 3 W Amplifier – Mono output with push-fit speaker terminals; blends both stereo channels
- Safe Power On/Off – Tap to start, hold 3 seconds to safely shut down and disconnect power (prevents SD card corruption)
- 4-Way Digital Joystick Input – Standard arcade-style directional control
- 10 Button Inputs – 6× player, 4× utility, plus 2 additional breakout pins
- Soft Power Switch Input – Dedicated input for an external power button with LED output
- Plasma Button Connector – For illuminated button support
- Breakout Pins – Power, I2C, and 2 extra button inputs
- Female Dupont Connectors – No soldering required for joystick and button wiring
- Compatible with All 40-Pin Raspberry Pi Models – Including Raspberry Pi 4
Software Installation
Reboot after installation. The installer configures controls, safe shutdown, and audio.
Ideal For
- DIY arcade cabinet builds with Raspberry Pi
- RetroPie and retro gaming setups
- Custom button-and-joystick interfaces with audio
The Picade X HAT USB-C appears in the following collections:
