Arcade Machine Options – Choose Your Arcade Cabinet Controls
The controls and buttons that are used in our arcade cabinets are widely considered the best quality in the industry. Something that we have learnt over the years is that personal preference is so varied. For this reason, we offer a variety of optional controller upgrades. We also allow you to decide whether you would like to hook up your next generation console to your new arcade cabinet. If you require more details on any of these options or to request a full list of controls upgrades and prices, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
Next Generation Console Compatibility: 
In an amazing world first for arcade machines, our clients now have the option to connect up their PS3 or XBOX 360 console to their arcade machine and play all next generation coin-op titles via the screen and joystick/buttons. PS3 compatibility comes as a standard feature for the Evo Media and Evo Elite where it is just a question of “Plug-n-Play”.
This innovative upgrade has been specifically designed for the Evo series as it is our most powerful machine with the largest, highest resolution screen. It can be added to any of our other arcade machines as an optional extra, although we do recommend you to go for an Evo if this function is key to your requirements.
Connecting the optional console compatibility couldn’t be easier and is simply a case of attaching your PS3 up to the machine, switching over the controls switch and turning on your console.
Once your console is connected, next-gen compatibility allows you to play all your current favourite arcade games via your arcade machine. It is a truly amazing feature that allows you to enjoy the cream of the current/future generation of coin-op fighting games such as Super Streetfighter IV, Mortal Kombat 9 or Marvel Vs Capcom 3 in the way they play best, via the screen and controls on your own arcade machine.
If you would like this function on any of our other machines, or would prefer XBOX 360 compatibility, please just let us know.
Arcade Joysticks: 
Having tested the complete range of arcade joysticks, for our standard set-up we decided upon the world-renowned Happ Controls Competition joystick. This feels by far and away the most authentic – even better than you remember! We can also supply/install a range of other Happ Joysticks in a variety of colours including those with 360° rotation. For those that prefer a ball-top, Japanese-style arcade joystick we can modify any of our control panels to accommodate both Sanwa and Seimitsu joysticks. The most renowned is the classic Sanwa joystick that has featured in a variety of fighting machines and comes with a wide choice of ball-top colours. We also stock a range of special edition joysticks that add something really unique to your arcade cabinet. Our current range includes our specialist aluminium chrome joysticks in black or chrome that are a must for all true gamers out there.
Arcade Buttons:
When it comes to arcade machine buttons, we are firmly of the opinion that nothing feels better than the original American concave pushbuttons with authentic micro switches as made by Happ Controls. These are fitted on all of our machines as standard unless otherwise specified. Should you prefer the feel of the flatter Japanese-style buttons, we stock a full range of Sanwa and Seimitsu buttons. We also stock a variety of illuminated buttons including some with a chrome rim, which look great and can be added to any control panel set-up. All of these buttons can be installed in a number of colours to suit your preference – the choice is entirely up to you.
Arcade Trackball:
Now you can choose to have a full trackball installed into your arcade machine control panel on any of our machines. This comes as standard on the higher-spec Evo series. Another option is to have a custom made USB trackball in your choice of finish that you can plug in via the USB ports on your Media series cabinet or above.
Arcade Spinner:
If you so desire, we can install a great authentic arcade spinner in a convenient place on your preferred cabinet control panel. Classic breakout games such as Arkanoid and Quester can then be played exactly as they were designed to be.
Arcade Light Gun:
A USB light gun can be an excellent addition for our Media and Elite series arcade cabinets. Simply plug in via the USB ports, set the range panels around the screen and get ready to bust some caps on a variety of arcade shooting game.
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