20 Best Arcade Controller For Retropie [2024]

Are you looking for the best arcade controller for retropie? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling arcade controller for retropie.

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1 Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, Switch,... Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, Switch,...
2 Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3... Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3...
3 SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder Board Gamepad LED Microswitch  Button Analog Joystick... SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder Board Gamepad LED Microswitch  Button Analog Joystick...
4 Hikig 2 Player LED Arcade Games DIY Parts Kit 2X USB Encoders + 2X Arcade Joysticks + 20x LED Arcade... Hikig 2 Player LED Arcade Games DIY Parts Kit 2X USB Encoders + 2X Arcade Joysticks + 20x LED...
5 SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad LED Button Joystick Controller for... SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad LED Button Joystick Controller for...
6 SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay Arcade Button Joystick Controller for Retropie Raspberry... SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay Arcade Button Joystick Controller for Retropie Raspberry...
7 ​SJ@JX Arcade Game LED DIY Kit Mechanical Keyboard Switch Arcade LED Button LED Joystick... ​SJ@JX Arcade Game LED DIY Kit Mechanical Keyboard Switch Arcade LED Button LED Joystick...
8 Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY... Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY...
9 SJJX 2 Player Arcade Game DIY Kit Arcade Matt Frosted Black Button Twins USB Encoder Zero Delay 4&8... SJJX 2 Player Arcade Game DIY Kit Arcade Matt Frosted Black Button Twins USB Encoder Zero Delay...
10 Easyget LED Arcade DIY Parts 2x Zero Delay USB Encoder + 2x 8 Way Joystick + 20x LED Illuminated... Easyget LED Arcade DIY Parts 2x Zero Delay USB Encoder + 2x 8 Way Joystick + 20x LED Illuminated...
11 Fosiya LED Arcade Joystick Buttons Kit Ellipse Oval Style 8 Ways Joystick + 20 x LED Arcade Buttons... Fosiya LED Arcade Joystick Buttons Kit Ellipse Oval Style 8 Ways Joystick + 20 x LED Arcade...
12 Easyget Zero Delay Arcade Game USB Encoder PC to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi Retropie Projects... Easyget Zero Delay Arcade Game USB Encoder PC to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi Retropie...
13 Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3... Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3...
14 SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder 2 Player Gamepad Cherry MX Microswitch Button 8way... SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder 2 Player Gamepad Cherry MX Microswitch Button 8way...
15 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick, Game Fighting Joystick Controller : Black - PS5/PS4 Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick, Game Fighting Joystick Controller : Black - PS5/PS4
16 TAPDRA Acrylic Panel and Case Joystick DIY Set Kits Replacement for Arcade Game Machine Cabinet... TAPDRA Acrylic Panel and Case Joystick DIY Set Kits Replacement for Arcade Game Machine Cabinet...
17 8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Switch & Windows, Arcade Fight Stick Support Wireless Bluetooth, 2.4G... 8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Switch & Windows, Arcade Fight Stick Support Wireless Bluetooth, 2.4G...
18 Sonicon Preloaded RetroPie Emulation Station Emulator MicroSD Card w/Retroarch Games Loaded... Sonicon Preloaded RetroPie Emulation Station Emulator MicroSD Card w/Retroarch Games Loaded...
19 Wireless Controller for SNES Classic Edition(Mini)/NES Classic Edition, Gamepad with USB... Wireless Controller for SNES Classic Edition(Mini)/NES Classic Edition, Gamepad with USB...
20 2.4 GHz Wireless USB SNES Controller for Super Classic Games, iNNEXT Retro USB PC Controller... 2.4 GHz Wireless USB SNES Controller for Super Classic Games, iNNEXT Retro USB PC Controller...
Bestseller No. 1
Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, Switch,...
  • Official SEGA Licensed Controller (Original Grade Quality)
  • New L/R Shoulder Buttons for Extra Configuration Options
  • 10ft/3m Cable Length. Classic 6-Button Layout with Re-positioned Mode Button
  • Compatible with Sega Genesis Mini, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi
  • For USB, swap between D-Input and X-Input by holding the START button for 5 seconds
Bestseller No. 2
Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3...
  • Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder For Your Pc Game DIY!
  • 2 Player Generic Game Controller support PC & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3
  • Use this Encoder you can build your own Arcade Game Machine!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoder to Arcade Joystick! High Quality!
  • Support All Joystick and Push Button types which with 4.8mm Terminal!
Bestseller No. 3
SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder Board Gamepad LED Microswitch  Button Analog Joystick...
  • 3D joystick for flight simulation games, Analogue Stick Thumb sticks Joystick Cap Mushroom Head.
  • Developed for Nintendo Switch game console. DIY your Nintendo Switch controller.
  • Suitable for PS3, Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Retropie, MAME and all windows systems! Hold the Mode key for 5 seconds to switch to mode.
  • Make sure to open Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Nintendo switch settings page
  • Size:Board 8.5cm(9cm with USB Plug) x 3.5cm. USB Cable 180cm. Button and Joystick Cable 20cm.
Bestseller No. 4
Hikig 2 Player LED Arcade Games DIY Parts Kit 2X USB Encoders + 2X Arcade Joysticks + 20x LED Arcade...
  • Arcade gaming DIY kits for 2 players,use the accessories you can build your own arcade game machine.
  • Easy Installation Design! Just connected the push button and joystick, really plug and play!
  • Runs voltage: 5V; 30mm buttons each color of 4 piece. Supper easy to install!
  • Build-in Microswitch with gilded contact leg, excellent electronic performance, long life, reliability tested to 1,000,000 cycles!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect compatible with Windows and Raspberry Pi with RetroPie
Bestseller No. 5
SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay 2 Player Gamepad LED Button Joystick Controller for...
  • Zero delay arcade game USB encoder board by SJ@JX.
  • Developed for Nintendo Switch game console. DIY your Nintendo Switch controller.
  • Power 5V supply and cable, making LED assembly very simple!
  • Suitable for PS3, Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Retropie, MAME and all windows systems!
  • Make sure to open Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Nintendo switch settings page
Bestseller No. 6
SJ@JX Arcade Game USB Encoder Zero Delay Arcade Button Joystick Controller for Retropie Raspberry...
  • Zero delay arcade game USB encoder board by SJ@JX.
  • Perfect fit for SANWA style Button and Joystick.
  • Power 5V supply and cable, making LED assembly very simple!
  • Suitable for Raspberry Pi, Retropie, MAME and all windows systems!
  • Plug and Play, It does not require any drivers.
Bestseller No. 7
​SJ@JX Arcade Game LED DIY Kit Mechanical Keyboard Switch Arcade LED Button LED Joystick...
  • The button & joystick stays glowing while you work. There is a logo on each button.
  • Each button contains a mechanical keyboard microswitch, BLACK SWITCH Linear, non-clicky, Recycling 50 million times.
  • Zero delay SJ@JX 822B original USB encoder, Perfect fit LED button & LED joystick.
  • Easy Installation Design! Just connected the push button and joystick, All designed by SJ@JX.
  • Perfectly compatible with Windows and Raspberry Pi with RetroPie.
Bestseller No. 8
Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade DIY Kit for USB MAME PC Game DIY & Raspberry Pi Retro Controller DIY...
  • Hikig 2-Player LED Arcade Game DIY Parts, Color Red + Blue Kit
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Perfect Parts for 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • Perfect LED Kit for Arcade PC Game DIY Project! Easy Install!
Bestseller No. 9
SJJX 2 Player Arcade Game DIY Kit Arcade Matt Frosted Black Button Twins USB Encoder Zero Delay 4&8...
  • Matt frosted plastic material button cap.Mounting hole required: 28mm.
  • Original mechanical keyboard BLACK SWITCH Linear, medium stiff, linear, non-clicky. Microswitch reliability test to 50 million cycles
  • Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder with USB Cable & Wires to make sure the parts will work perfectly!
  • Easy Installation Design! Just connected the push button and joystick.
  • Perfect solution for two-player games on the Retro Pie !!!
Bestseller No. 10
Easyget LED Arcade DIY Parts 2x Zero Delay USB Encoder + 2x 8 Way Joystick + 20x LED Illuminated...
  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Perfect Parts for 2 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • Perfect LED Kit for Arcade PC Game DIY Project! Easy Install!
Bestseller No. 11
Fosiya LED Arcade Joystick Buttons Kit Ellipse Oval Style 8 Ways Joystick + 20 x LED Arcade Buttons...
  • Quality: Excellent Control USB Encoder. High Quality Ellipse Oval Style 8 way joystick. LED Buttons Good lighting effects.
  • Perfect LED illuminated parts for 2 player Arcade MAME Jamma and other fighting game DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials! Heat resistant plastic! Environmentally friendly metal!
  • Includes: 2 x 5Pin Arcade Joystick + 2 x USB Encoder + 20 x Larger LED Push Buttons (1 Player + 2 Player + 2x Coin button).
  • 5V LED Illuminated push buttons with build-in Blue switch inside, excellent electronic performance, long life, reliability tested to 3,000,000 cycles!
Bestseller No. 12
Easyget Zero Delay Arcade Game USB Encoder PC to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi Retropie Projects...
  • Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder For Your PC Game DIY!
  • Use this Encoder you can build your own Arcade Game Machine!
  • Perfect fit for SANWA Joystick & SANWA Push Buttons!
  • Support all 5pin joystick and 2.8mm terminal buttons!
  • Support All windows systems & Raspberry Pi Retropie Projects!
Bestseller No. 13
Easyget 2 Player Zero Delay Generic Game Controller USB to Joystick for MAME & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3...
  • Zero Delay Arcade USB Encoder For Your Pc Game DIY!
  • 2 Player Generic Game Controller support PC & Raspberry Pi 1/2/3
  • Use this Encoder you can build your own Arcade Game Machine!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoder to Arcade Joystick! High Quality!
  • Support All Joystick and Push Button types which with 2.8mm Terminal!
Bestseller No. 14
SJ@JX Arcade Game Controller USB Encoder 2 Player Gamepad Cherry MX Microswitch Button 8way...
  • Developed for Nintendo Switch game console. DIY your Nintendo Switch controller.
  • Cherry MX Black Switch Button. Non-clicky Recycling 50 million times. Contains Logo.
  • Button Size 28mm, Joystick Hole 24~30mm, USB Cable 180cm, Button & Joystick Cable 20cm.
  • Suitable for PS3, Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, Retropie, MAME and all windows systems!
  • Plug and Play, It does not require any drivers.
Bestseller No. 15
Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick, Game Fighting Joystick Controller : Black - PS5/PS4
  • PERFORMANCE The Pro FS is built from the ground up to deliver the fastest response time achievable (5ms).
  • COMFORT From the precise angle of the slope for the wrists to the exact weight to the thickness and the chemical composition of the non-slip pads...
  • AESTHETICS Pro FS is a head turner; the first of its kind, its full metal enclosure fight stick is made by extruding aircraft grade aluminum into its...
  • ACCESS Pro FS allows complete control and customization. A large bottom door opens wide to give you access to updates, swaps, and all the eccentric...
  • A STICK WELL TRAVELLED We built handles, die cast metal shoulder strap attachments, cable organizers and we included a removable stick that stores...
Bestseller No. 16
TAPDRA Acrylic Panel and Case Joystick DIY Set Kits Replacement for Arcade Game Machine Cabinet...
  • PC Support: PC desktop , laptop XP, W7, W8 W10 system perfect support.
  • 26 x 15 x 4.5cm/10.24 x 5.91 x 1.79inch: Depth is 4.5cm/1.79". Some buttons with switches may not fit well, better fit with buckle buttons.
  • 8 Holes: All holes are 30mm. 6 holes from A to F, 2 holes for Credit / Coin and Start.
  • Plastic Base box and Acrylic Panel. Hard and Strong, with Screws Prepared, Arcade Console DIY box.
  • What you get: 1* Arcade Box(base and panel), 8* Screws set.
Bestseller No. 17
8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Switch & Windows, Arcade Fight Stick Support Wireless Bluetooth, 2.4G...
  • Compatible with Switch, Windows.
  • Supports ultimate software - customize button mapping and create macros
  • Dynamic button layout - button mapping changes with mode functionally and visually
  • Ultra-moddable arcade stick - Universal mounting plate supports Sanwa arcade sticks
  • 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.
Bestseller No. 18
Sonicon Preloaded RetroPie Emulation Station Emulator MicroSD Card w/Retroarch Games Loaded...
  • Handpicked and Configured - Plug and Play for Raspberri Pi 4/4B+, Turn the Pi into An Ultimate Retro Gaming Console
  • Full Collection - Full Library of 10 Systems Are Included, Installed and Tested, Best Performance, Compatibility Ensured
  • User-Friendly & Feature-Rich - No Commandline or Configuration Needed, Auto Save/Load w/ Snapshot, Viewing Game Manual, Media-Rich Game Lists, Easy...
  • All Medias - Collection of Every Game's Boxart, Wheel, Screenshot, Video, Rating, Fanart, Map, Manual
  • Game Collections - 6K+ Games w/ Groups of 4 Players, Light Gun, Arcade, GB 2 Players, etc
SaleBestseller No. 19
Wireless Controller for SNES Classic Edition(Mini)/NES Classic Edition, Gamepad with USB...
  • 2.4GHz Wireless technology.Wireless range reach 24 feets
  • rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, One charge last around 100 hours
  • Press the key "Select" + "Start" , can help you get back main menu. No need reset on console for SNES,NES Console.
  • USB Adapter Compatible with Switch, PC, Window Games or Android Devices with Game Emulator, Turbo function, you can set (A/B/X/Y) as Turbo key in...
  • Declaration from ipremium: Our controller only works with original Mini SNES and Mini NES , the controller wont' pair with Clone Console. Also please...
SaleBestseller No. 20
2.4 GHz Wireless USB SNES Controller for Super Classic Games, iNNEXT Retro USB PC Controller...
  • Wide COMPATIBILITY: Generic USB controller, standard USB port, Compatible with device accepts USB controller input, no additional setup involved when...
  • Supported Device (With USB storage device): PC, Notebook Computer, Laptop Computer; Android Smartphone: connect via an USB OTG cable; Raspberry Pi...
  • Supported Operating system: Windows 98, ME, Vista, 2000, 2003, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Linux UBUNTU, Linux Mint; Mac OS X and beyond; Retrogaming operating...
  • Please Note: DO NOT SUPPORT ANDROID TV BOX, C64(Commodore 64), Google Chromebook, Amazon Fire TV. Do not support ONLINE games
  • Extended battery life: The Wireless SNES Controller has a battery life of up to 3 years. Battery capacity: 240mA; Charging time: 1 hour; Charging...

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FAQ:

Q: Are retropie controllers good for retro gaming?

A: A Retropie controller is indispensable in Retro Gaming on either the custom-built Raspberry Pi console, Mac, and on Windows. You’ll find many non-specific Genesis, NES, or SNES replica controllers in the market, but with lousy performance ratings.

Q: What is the best retro gamepad for retro pie?

A: Logitech Gamepad F710 by Logitech. Logitech F710 Best Wireless Controller is the second Best Wireless Controller for Retropie and has a perfect for retro pie with its dual vibration motors, 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity capability, and customizable controls.

Q: What is retropie and is it worth it?

A: If you’re a fan of retro gaming, RetroPie is a fantastic project. It takes a Raspberry Pi and transforms it into nearly any old console you can think of. It’s endlessly customizable and a great way to revisit old favorites or find new classics. A game console, real or virtual, is only as good as its controller.

Q: What is the best SNES controller for retrogaming?

A: This controller is one of the most preferred when it comes to retrogaming emulation. If you want a reliable device for SNES emulators, check out the RetroFlag Classic Gaming Controller (Upad). This is from the same team that brought us the Raspberry Pi GPi Case. Retroflag GPi CASE: The Raspberry Pi Game Boy We’ve Been Waiting For!