Moread HDMI to VGA vs Hikig 2 Player led arcade buttons and joysticks… — Head-to-Head (2026)

Our verdict

Neither product beats the other, because they do different jobs. Buy the Hikig kit if you are building a 2-player arcade controller (it includes 2 joysticks, 20 LED buttons and 2 zero-delay USB encoders), and buy the Moread 5-pack if you need to drive a VGA-only screen at 1080p from an HDMI source. A 2026 Raspberry Pi cabinet built around an old VGA monitor needs both.

Buy the Moread HDMI to VGA Adapter (5 Pack) if your display or projector only has a VGA input and your Raspberry Pi, mini PC or NUC outputs HDMI, especially if you are equipping several benches or rooms at once. Buy the Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade Button & Joystick DIY Kit if you are building a MAME or RetroPie arcade cabinet, bartop or control panel and need real arcade controls for two players. Buy both if your cabinet is built around a salvaged VGA LCD or CRT PC monitor.

SpecPicks editorial verdict, written October 7, 2026. Prices move, so check the current price on each listing before you buy.