Build Your Own Arcade Controls
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Systems For Sale
(Last page update 08/11/02)

Building your own arcade controls isn't for everyone.  Tools, expertise, time, convenience... some folks just want to buy something and hook it up.  This page is for you!

READ THIS BEFORE BUYING FROM ANY VENDOR LISTED HERE!


Section being revamped!

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Arcade Cabinets
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Arcade Control Cabinets
Jump to all Arcade Cabinets
 
HotRod ArcadePC Cabinets  
Mas Systems  
Arcade Solutions Arcade Cabinets -=* Not taking cabinet orders presently *=-
Ultimate Arcade Machine's custom cabinets  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Arcade Control Consoles

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HotRod Joysticks
PowerRamp -=* No longer being produced :( *=-
Mas Systems
Arcade Solutions Joystick Controllers Updated!BACK IN BUSINESS!Updated!
OzStick  
XGaming's X-Arcade  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Arcade Project Components
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Not sure about this section.  Probably redundant as all components are discussed in their respective areas, controls, interfaces, etc...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Arcade Control Consoles

Side-By-Side Comparison at a glance

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HotRod, Stick-It, and CustomArcade Side by side


Hanaho XGaming.com's  X-Arcade Mas Systems
I've been tracking this vendor for well over a year to see if they'd show any signs of life, and had given up hope.  Lo and behold, I get an email from Glenise that they've finally done so, and in a big way!  Thanks Glenise!  Check out what they're pitching: Mas Systems offers a lot more than this (check out their build-your-own Dreamcast VGA Audio/Video Adapter), be sure to stop by!  UPDATE - good luck ever getting them to return an email - try the phone instead.


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Arcade Cabinets

ArcadePC


Arcade Solutions


Ultimate Arcade Machine's custom cabinets


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Project Components

TwistyGrip


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Anything here is kept simply to avoid 404's.  The vendors here are not in business.




CustomArcade

ZipStik Stick-It The Retro Gaming Simulator PowerRamp PRODUCT OUT OF BUSINESS.  LINK KEPT HERE FOR POSTERITY AND TO AVOID 404 ERRORS!

The PowerRamp is a stand-alone joystick available from Actlabs. It has an arcade quality "digital ball and rod" joystick with 14 programmable buttons. It uses the keyboard port with a passthrough interface meaning you get both joystick and keyboard functional via the keyboard port. From their web site:
 

"This stick is the weapon of choice for PC action games. Every single button can be programmed and customized the way you like. The ramp was the first PC arcade stick on the market."


It has gotten decent reviews from the folks at Dave's Classics, both to be used "as-is" and also as a start for designing your own controls.

    See reviews of the PowerRamp.
    See head to head reviews of the PowerRamp vs. the V-Stick.


The POUNDER VENDOR OUT OF BUSINESS.  LINK KEPT HERE FOR POSTERITY AND TO AVOID 404 ERRORS!

The POUNDER apparently is no longer in production.  The old information on it will be left for aftermarket info and/or in case it comes back.

The POUNDER is another stand alone arcade control set made by Douglas Prinn, and is available here.  From his web page: "The POUNDER has 8 real arcade buttons, a steel shafted arcade joystick. The chassis is metal, and the top is wood, just like a real arcade machine. No plastic here. OK, so the buttons are nylon. All controllers are fully tested, and have a 1 year warranty." The prices range from US $89 to $160 depending on model, and he will customize a product for you if desired.

The creator of the POUNDER has submitted an admittedly biased review which will help you get more of an idea what it's about - thanks Douglas!


RetroStik V-Stick VENDOR OUT OF BUSINESS.  LINK KEPT HERE FOR POSTERITY AND TO AVOID 404 ERRORS!

The V-Stick is not presently accepting orders, and has not been for some time.  The old information will remain in case they do begin selling again.

The V-Stick is a stand alone arcade control set. It is a very slick looking product with a full-sized arcade cabinet control set feel. From the web site:
 

  • - Dual 8-way digital arcade joysticks
  • - Two buttons per joystick
  • - Left and right-handed players supported (mirrored button layout)
  • - Full-sized (23.5") arcade styled control panel
  • - Plugs into any PC keyboard port - no joystick card required!
  • - Computer keyboard remains fully operational
  • - Compatible with most games
  • - Heavy-duty construction with real arcade components"

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The V-Stick's web site is here. People who have used the V-Stick seem very happy with it. However, it appears to be a one-man operation, so lag times between ordering and receipt of the device are reportedly high (3 months or more).
  See reviews of the V-Stick.



PC-Arcade CustomArcade Cabinets
VENDOR OUT OF BUSINESS.  LINK KEPT HERE FOR POSTERITY AND TO AVOID 404 ERRORS!

<< No longer in business >>



Arcade2000 Cabinets
VENDOR OUT OF BUSINESS.  LINK KEPT HERE FOR POSTERITY AND TO AVOID 404 ERRORS!

<< No longer in business >>


Arcadium Arcade Gaming System

RecRooms Direct - The Havok Systems Master
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

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