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Providing the largest selection of controllers in the world doesn't make the choice easy for everybody.
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PLAY THE PERFECT WAY ALL THE ARCADE GAMES
that are emulated on computers (PC and Mac) !!! |
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| 4-way Joystick |
8-way Joystick |
Spinner |
Trackball |
Steering Wheel |
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| Use our database to find the game you want to play using the correct control. |
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| It all depends on what kind of game you like to play !!! |
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| Over 75% of arcade games are 8-way type |
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| Lots of 'Golden Age games' are 4-way type |
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| Some games are only enjoyable with Spinners |
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| ... and others are playable with Trackballs |
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| For other controls, please see below... |
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| Different Types of Controls |
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2-way Joystick |
Required by
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Emulated GAMES |
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It only allows movement in 2 directions.
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Horizontal (left and right):
All games need a maximum of 2 buttons.
Exception for less than 10 games, maxi for Meosis Magic (5) and Crowns Golf (6).
Used on Bubble Bobble, Carnival, Circus Charlie, Galaga, Joust, Mario Bros, Moon Patrol, Space Invaders, etc...
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Vertical (up and down):
Special controller available for Defender and Stargate.
Used on Defender, Stargate, Mayday!!, Moon Shuttle and Runaway.
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Double Vertical:
All games need at least one joystick with top fire button.
Used on Battle Zone, Polygonet Commanders, Ultra Tank, Vindicator, etc...
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4-way Joystick |
Required by
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Emulated GAMES |
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It allows movement in 4 directions
(left, right, up and down). |
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| Essential to play correctly 4-way games |
If you play these games using a different control, sometimes you'll be stuck
because hitting the diagonals gives no response. |
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Regular:
All games need a maximum of 4 buttons.
Used on Amidar, Bomberman, Burger Time, Dig Dug, Donkey Kong serie, Frogger, Pac-Man, Pengo, Rally X, etc...
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Diagonal:
A four way joystick 45 degree angled.
Used on Jack Rabbit, Q*Bert, etc...
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Double:
The only way to 'really' play the all time classic Karate Champ.
Assault and Screw Loose need 2 fire buttons.
Used on Assault, Karate Champ and Screw Loose.
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8-way Joystick |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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It allows movement in 8 directions
(left, right, up, down and diagonals). |
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| This is the MOST COMMON arcade control |
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Regular:
Used on... more than 3 games out of 4.
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Double:
The only way to 'really' play several of the all time classics.
Cloak and Dagger, Fire Trap, Lost Tomb, Minefield, Rescue Raider, Rescue and Water Match need one button.
Used on Black Widow, Crazy Climber, Robotron - 2084, etc...
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49-way Joystick |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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It has a 7x7 grid which represents 49 different positions.
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No more than 3 buttons are needed.
Used on Arch Rivals, Blaster, NFL Blitz, etc...
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Rotary Joystick |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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It allows movement in 12 directions. |
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Two types are available: one uses conventional switches and the other is optical.
For Front Line, The Tin Star and Wild Western one 8-way joystick is also needed.
For 720° we recommend the use of a Spinner.
Used on Bermuda Triangle, Guerilla War, Ikari Warriors, Midnight Resistance, Time Soldier, T.N.K. III, etc...
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360° Joystick |
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Photo electronic switching are used instead of conventional switches. |
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Can be setup for 4-way or 8-way operation and allows precise 45 degree and 90 degree.
The BEST alternative to a traditional joystick.
Less noisy and last longer.
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Analog Joystick |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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The pressure exerted on the joystick corresponds to the degree of motion of the object being controlled. |
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Check our special controller for 'Doom Like' games.
Used on After Burner, Food Fight, G-Loc, Galaxy Force, Solvalou, Space Harrier, Spy Hunter, T-Mek, etc...
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Pushbuttons |
Required by
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Emulated GAMES |
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Each pushbutton allows one action only.
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Single contact when pressed.
Best way to play gambling and quiz games.
Used on Asteroids, Badlands, Eliminator, Gravitar, Professor Pac-Man, Solar Quest, Space Duel, Track and Field, etc...
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Spinner |
Required by
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Emulated GAMES |
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Arcade control consisting of a knob that spins 360°. |
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| A must have to play dedicated games |
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Deals with one axis only (horizontal or vertical).
Used on Arkanoid, Blasteroids, Camel Try, Disc of Tron, Super Breakout, Tempest, Tron, Warlords, etc...
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Trackball |
Required by
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Emulated GAMES |
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Arcade control consisting of a ball that is manipulated in any positions. |
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| A must have to play dedicated games |
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Deals with two axis (horizontal and vertical).
Used on Centipede, Crystal Castle, Marble Madness, Missile Command, Rampart, Sonic The Hedgehog, etc...
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Steering Wheel |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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Two types: 360° and 270°. |
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360° Optical steering wheel
FOR EMULATION: The most versatile, all games are playable.
FOR PC GAMES: Not compatible with most of the games.
Used on Chase H.Q., Hot Rod, Pole Position, Super Sprint, Turbo, WEC Le Mans 24, etc...
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270° Optical steering wheel
FOR EMULATION: Very few compatible games.
FOR PC GAMES: Just skip it!
Used on specific games using a directional yoke like Road Blasters.
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270° Analog steering wheel
FOR EMULATION: Lot of games but can't play 360° games.
FOR PC GAMES: Your #1 choice.
Used on Cruis'n USA, Daytona USA, Indianapolis 500, Out Run, Ridge Racer, San Francisco Rush, Virtua Racing, etc...
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Analog Pedal:
The pressure exerted on the pedal corresponds to the speed level with the ability to stabilize it.
Used on APB, Cruis'n USA, Final Lap, Hard Drivin', Pole Position, Spy Hunter, Super Sprint, etc...
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2-Speed Shifter:
Used on Chase H.Q., Continental Circus, Out Run, Pole Position, WEC le mans, etc...
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4-Speed Shifter:
Can also be used as a '2-Speed Shifter'.
Used on Night Driver, Sprint, California Speed, F1 Exhaust Note, San Francisco Rush, etc...
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Flight Yoke |
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Control the (left/right) directions by steering and the (up/down) directions by pulling back/pitching forward. |
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It allows a 270° rotation and is extremely accurate.
The Star Wars fans MUST own it.
Used on Hydra, Return Of The Jedi, The Empire Strikes Back, S.T.U.N. Runner, Star Wars.
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Combo |
Required by
Original
Emulated GAMES |
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| Combination of several types of controls in one panel. |
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With a 'Combo' you can play all the games that are compatible with
each of the individual controls plus the dedicated games...
DOCKING STATION
It allows you to create the following 'combos' using the individual controllers. |
The pictures represent the real arcade control panels only, the products we sell may vary. |
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Used on Crater Raider. |
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Used on Forgotten Worlds. |
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Used on Kozmik Kroozr, Discs of Tron, Mad Planets, Tron and Zwackery. |
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Used on Front Line, Sheriff, The Tin Star and Wild Western. |
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Used on Inferno. |
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Used on Tuntankham and Timber. |
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Used on Tapper. |
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Used on Joyful Road. |
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Used on Boot Hill and Gun Fight. |
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Used on Snake Pit and Wacko. |
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Used on SDI - Strategic Defense Initiative. |
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Used on Cyber Commando, Cyber Sled and T-Mek. |
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Used on After Burner, Air Combat, Galaxy Force, G-Loc, Star Wars Arcade, etc... |
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Used on Air Inferno. |
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| Arcade control specially designed for specific games. |
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