SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick Controller
Bottom line: The Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick: Two encoder boards in the box, so both player 1 and player 2 wire up from one purchase; main trade-off: switch use requires manually enabling Pro Controller Wired Communication in settings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Two encoder boards in the box, so both player 1 and player 2 wire up from one purchase
- ✓ Zero-delay USB encoding aimed at arcade-accurate button response
- ✓ Works across Nintendo Switch, PS3, Raspberry Pi/RetroPie, MAME and Windows
- ✓ Ships with USB cables plus 26 or 34 2-pin leads depending on SAN or HAPP variant
- ✓ Plug-and-play wiring: connect buttons and joystick, no driver install or soldering
Cons
- ✗ Switch use requires manually enabling Pro Controller Wired Communication in settings
- ✗ SAN Red and HAPP Blue variants ship different cable counts and button pitches, easy to order wrong
- ✗ No Xbox console support listed in the compatibility list
Manufacturer description
Size:SAN style Red 2.8mm snap buttonHAPP style Blue 4.8mm/0.187inch snap for stwichSAN Red Packing Includes:2 x Encoder board,2 x USB cable,2 x 5pin cable for Sanwa style joystick,26 x 2pin cable for Sanwa style button.HAPP Blue Packing Includes:2 x Encoder board,2 x USB cable,34 x 2pin cable for Happ style button and joystick.
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Key Features
- Zero delay arcade game USB encoder board by SJ@JX.
- Developed for Nintendo Switch game console. DIY your Nintendo Switch controller.
- Easy Installation Design! Just connected the push button and joystick, really plug and play!
- Suitable for PS3, Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Retropie, MAME and all windows systems!
- Make sure to open Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Nintendo switch settings page
Full Specifications
| Brand | SJ@JX |
|---|---|
| Color | 201 x2 san |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Compatibility | PC, PS3, Switch |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Compatible Devices | Nintendo Switch, Windows |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2201 x2 san |
| Full listing title | Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick Controller for Nintendo Switch PC PS3 Raspberry Pi MAME |
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