8BitDo Arcade Stick

by 8BitDo

A modern joystick that respects the classics

8BitDo Ultimate Software

Ultimate software gives you elite control over every piece of your arcade stick: customize button mapping and create macros with any button combination. It even has two dedicated macro buttons (P1/P2). Create controller profiles and switch between them at any time.

Ultra-moddable

Arcade Stick is ultra moddable. You can swap out 30mm/24mm arcade buttons. Arcade Stick is even designed with a universal joystick mounting plate. It supports virtually every arcade stick ever made: Sanwa JLF / Sanwa JLW Seimitsu / LS 33, 55, 56, 58 / Seimitsu LS 32, 40 / Happ arcade sticks & IL arcade sticks.

Dynamic Button Layout

When you switch between Switch and PC (X-Input) mode, Arcade Stick's dynamic button layout instantly changes its visual layout.

Bluetooth®, 2.4g and wired connectivity

Every Arcade Stick has three ways to connect: Bluetooth®, 2.4g and wired USB-C. The included 2.4g receiver has a special hidden compartment to store it safely.

Compatibility

  • Switch
    • 1.0.0 and above (Switch)
    • 9.0.0 and above (Lite)
  • Windows/Steam
    • Windows 7 and above

Includes

  • Arcade Stick
  • 2.4g Wireless Receiver
  • USB-C Cable
  • Instruction manual

Special Features

  • Dynamic Button Layout
  • button swap function
  • Ultimate Software
  • Control stick switch
  • Turbo Functionality
  • 2 Dedicated macro buttons (P1/P2)

Battery Type / Battery Life

  • 1000mAh Li-on battery, rechargeable
  • 40 hours of play time on 2.4g connection and 30 hours on bluetooth with 4 hour charging time

11 customer reviews

a year ago
Great arcade stick but would have been nice to have an 8 way adapter for the joystick as I'm not a massive fan of the stock 4 way one.
by Jack about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Works really well with my Raspberry Pi4 8gb, running batocera, good quality feel to it, bought this with a 20% discount, but would be more than happy to pay full price for it, excellent service off pimoroni.
by Steve about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Great arcade stick and easy to take apart and customise. The dials that change how the stick functions are really handy for compatibility.
by Shane about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Great service item was very well packed for posting, Excellent price and Arcade stick arrived next day what more could you ask for.
by MALCOLM about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Ideal for me as a beginner and can notice no latency in the wireless connection the dongle. Very happy with delivery, too!
by Jack about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Brilliant stick, versatile and extremely responsive. I use it for fighting games on my laptop such as guilty gear and gran blue vs. I also use it on my switch for DBFZ, guilty gear accent core and samurai shodown. It's truly famagusta for the price.
by Robert about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Out of the box, the unit is really well built and the buttons and stick are decent. Connectivity is excellent with Switch and PC. I've modded mine with a Seimitsu LS-55 + Sanwa buttons in SNES colours. Really happy with how it came out. No soldering was needed with the LS-55, and just used crimped-on spade connectors.
by Samuel about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Well build and very nice looking, I don't think there is an equivalent for the same price with such amazing looks and quality. Buttons and stick are replaceable if you are into modding or future maintenance but in any case this is build like a tank! Super solid. Its compact enough to be left by the telly without taking much space but with a bit of weight so its confort to play in your lap. It's an awesome product if you like arcade games!
by Guilherme about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Excellent arcade stick, well packaged and super fast delivery. Amazon were quoting a january release for the 8bitdo stick so was really pleased when I found it on pimoroni. Fantastic item, fast service and will definitely use pimoroni again
by LOUISE about 8BitDo Arcade Stick via REVIEWS.io

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