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Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick Controller for Nintendo Switch PC PS3 Raspberry Pi MAME
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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.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single board computers category. SJ@JX's single board computers 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

  • 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

BrandSJ@JX
Color201 x2 san
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC, PS3, Switch
Connection TypeWired
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesNintendo Switch, Windows
Manufacturer Part Number2201 x2 san
Full listing titleArcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad Button Joystick Controller for Nintendo Switch PC PS3 Raspberry Pi MAME

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