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Arcade Kits 2 Player Classic Arcade DIY USB Encoder to PC Joystick Games + 2x 5Pin Rocker + 16x 30mm 5V LED Push Buttons 1 + 2 Players Coin Buttons For Raspberry Pi 1 2 3 3B Mame Fighting Stick
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Arcade Kits 2 Player Classic Arcade DIY USB Encoder to PC Joystick Games + 2x 5Pin Rocker + 16x 30mm 5V LED Push Buttons 1 + 2 Players Coin Buttons For Raspberry Pi 1 2 3 3B Mame Fighting Stick

Bottom line: The Arcade Kits 2 Player Classic Arcade DIY USB Encoder to PC Joystick ($42.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Ships as a complete 2-player kit: 2 encoders, 2 joysticks, 19 LED buttons; main trade-off: cabinet, control panel and wiring harness mounting are not included.

$42.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Ships as a complete 2-player kit: 2 encoders, 2 joysticks, 19 LED buttons
  • ✓ Zero-delay USB encoders plug straight into a PC with no driver install
  • ✓ Works with Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3 and 3B for RetroPie and MAME builds
  • ✓ 30mm LED-illuminated buttons include dedicated 1P, 2P and coin inputs

Cons

  • ✗ Cabinet, control panel and wiring harness mounting are not included
  • ✗ LED buttons need a 5V supply, adding a wiring step over plain buttons
  • ✗ 5-pin rocker joysticks are entry-grade, not Sanwa or Seimitsu quality
  • ✗ No listed support for Pi 4, Pi 5 or newer boards in the product details

Manufacturer description

Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project! 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems! Perfect Parts for 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Arcade Kits 2 Player Classic Arcade DIY USB Encoder to PC Joystick… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. EG STARTS's emulation hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Perfect Parts for 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • include: 2x USB Controllers + 2x 5Pin Joystick + 2x USB Encoder + 19x 30mm LED Buttons (1Player + 2Player + Coin Buttons)
  • Perfect LED Kit for Arcade PC Game DIY Project! Easy Install!

Full Specifications

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Arcade Kits 2 Player Classic Arcade DIY USB Encoder to PC Joystick Games + 2x 5Pin Rocker + 16x 30mm 5V LED Push Buttons 1 + 2 Players Coin Buttons For Raspberry Pi 1 2 3 3B Mame Fighting Stick is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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