2 Player LED Arcade DIY Kit | USB Encoder Joystick Button Set from Retrocade is a DIY arcade kit for building, repairing or upgrading arcade cabinets in Australia. It is suited to customers working on home arcade machines, bartop cabinets, control panels and retro gaming projects.

Retrocade supplies DIY arcade kits, arcade parts, controls, wiring, boards and cabinet hardware for customers building or maintaining arcade machines. Before ordering, check compatibility with your cabinet, wiring, controls, software and power requirements.

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Key Details

DIY arcade kit
Suitable for cabinet builds and upgrades
Useful for repairs and custom projects
Supplied by Retrocade Australia

Compatibility Notice

DIY arcade setups can vary. Please check measurements, wiring, voltage, connectors, software and cabinet requirements before ordering parts or kits.

Build your own arcade machine with the 2-Player LED DIY Arcade Control Kit, the perfect all-in-one solution for bartop, upright, and cocktail arcade builds.

This complete kit includes American style joysticks, LED light-up push buttons, and dual USB encoder boards, giving you everything you need to create a professional-feel arcade control panel at home or for commercial builds.

Designed for plug-and-play PC, Raspberry Pi, Pandora Box, and RetroPie systems, this kit delivers responsive controls, bright LED buttons, and smooth joystick movement for classic arcade gameplay.

🔥 Key Features

✔ 2 Player Complete Control Kit
Everything needed for a 2-player arcade setup.

✔ Bright LED Light Buttons
High-visibility illuminated push buttons for a true arcade look.

✔ American Style Joysticks
Long-shaft joysticks with classic arcade feel and durable build.

✔ USB Plug & Play Encoders
Works with Windows, Raspberry Pi, Pandora Box, MAME, RetroPie, and more.

✔ Easy Installation
Pre-wired harnesses and simple connections.

✔ Wide Compatibility
Supports PC, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, and most arcade systems.

📦 What’s Included

2 × American style arcade joysticks
20 × LED light push buttons
2 × USB encoder boards
Wiring harnesses
USB cables
LED power cables

⚙️ Technical Specs

Players: 2
Interface: USB
Button Type: LED illuminated
Joystick Style: American
Compatible Systems: PC, Raspberry Pi, Pandora Box, RetroPie, MAME, Recalbox
Mounting: Standard arcade panel holes

🛠️ Perfect For

Bartop arcade machines
Upright cabinets
Cocktail tables
DIY arcade projects
Arcade control panels

joystick button kit

2 Player LED Arcade DIY Kit | USB Encoder Joystick Button Set