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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 included, so a full 2-player cabinet is wired from one kit; main trade-off: buttons and joysticks are not included, only the encoder and wiring.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two encoder boards included, so a full 2-player cabinet is wired from one kit
  • ✓ Native Nintendo Switch support for DIY Pro Controller-style arcade builds
  • ✓ Plug-and-play wiring: connect buttons and joystick, no driver install
  • ✓ Works across PS3, Switch, Raspberry Pi, RetroPie, MAME and Windows
  • ✓ Ships with USB cables plus 5-pin joystick and 2-pin button harnesses

Cons

  • ✗ Buttons and joysticks are not included, only the encoder and wiring
  • ✗ Switch use requires enabling Pro Controller Wired Communication in settings
  • ✗ Two connector styles (SAN 2.8mm vs HAPP 4.8mm) must be matched at checkout
  • ✗ No Xbox or macOS support listed in the compatibility set

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 controllers & gamepads category. SJ@JX's controllers & gamepads 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.

Common buyer scenarios for controllers & gamepads of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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 happ
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC, PS3, Switch
Connection TypeWired
Hardware PlatformPC
Compatible DevicesNintendo Switch, Windows
Manufacturer Part Number2201 x2 happ
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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