20 Best Retropie Arcade Controller [2024]

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

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1 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...
2 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,...
3 ​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...
4 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...
5 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...
6 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...
7 2 Pack 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Controller Compatible with SNES Games, SAFFUN SNES Retro USB PC Super... 2 Pack 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Controller Compatible with SNES Games, SAFFUN SNES Retro USB PC Super...
8 EG Starts 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8 Way... EG Starts 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8...
9 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...
10 Mayflash F300 Arcade Fight Stick Joystick for Xbox Series X, PS4,PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC,... Mayflash F300 Arcade Fight Stick Joystick for Xbox Series X, PS4,PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC,...
11 Ultimate Retropie 256GB Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming Console Complete Build 50+ Consoles Ultimate Retropie 256GB Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming Console Complete Build 50+ Consoles
12 Sonicon Preloaded RetroPie Emulation Station Emulator MicroSD Card w/Retroarch Games Loaded... Sonicon Preloaded RetroPie Emulation Station Emulator MicroSD Card w/Retroarch Games Loaded...
13 QUMOX 2.4GHz Wireless Gamepad Joystick Joypad Game Controller for PC (Doesn't Support win10) QUMOX 2.4GHz Wireless Gamepad Joystick Joypad Game Controller for PC (Doesn't Support win10)
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 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...
16 EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Joystick DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Ellipse Oval Joystick Hanlde + 18x... EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Joystick DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Ellipse Oval Joystick Hanlde +...
17 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...
18 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...
19 Arcade Buttons EG STARTS 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games... Arcade Buttons EG STARTS 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games...
20 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Joysticks Rumble Vibration USB-C Cable Gamepad... 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Joysticks Rumble Vibration USB-C Cable Gamepad...
Bestseller No. 1
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. 2
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. 3
​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. 4
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. 5
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. 6
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. 7
2 Pack 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Controller Compatible with SNES Games, SAFFUN SNES Retro USB PC Super...
  • Connectivity: Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless RF. Gives you a range of up to 10-meters range. SIMPLE SETUP – Generic USB controller, this uses a standard...
  • Supported Operating system: Windows 98, ME, Vista, 2000, 2003, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Linux UBUNTU, Linux Mint, Android Linux (via an USB OTG cable); Mac...
  • Supported Device (With USB storage device): PC, Notebook Computer, Laptop Computer; Android Smartphone: connect via an USB OTG cable; Raspberry Pi...
  • Supported Game Emulators: NES, SNES, Snes9x, ZSNES, Higan, Handheld GBA emulator, Sega Genesis emulator, Sega OpenEmu (Only support OS X), RetroArch...
  • Extended battery life: The Wireless SNES Controller has a battery life of up to 3 years. Battery capacity: 240mA; Charging time: 1 hour; Charging...
Bestseller No. 8
EG Starts 4 Player Classic DIY Arcade Joystick Kit Parts USB Encoder To PC Controls Games + 4/8 Way...
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  • Perfect Parts for 4 Player Arcade MAME DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials!Heat resistant plastic!
  • 100% Zero Delay USB Encoders and Perfect work for all windows systems!
  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME JAMMA Project!
Bestseller No. 9
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.
SaleBestseller No. 10
Mayflash F300 Arcade Fight Stick Joystick for Xbox Series X, PS4,PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC,...
  • Compatible with Switch, PS4, PS3, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC Windows, Android NeoGeo mini.
  • Compatible with Sanwa Denshi buttons and joystick that is perfect for customization
  • Supports the XINPUT and DINPUT when being used on PC
  • Supports the Turbo functions with different speed settings.
  • F300 is compatible with PS5 by MAYFLASH Magic-S Ultimate adapter or third party PS4 Controllers.
Bestseller No. 11
Ultimate Retropie 256GB Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming Console Complete Build 50+ Consoles
  • Retro Gaming Haven - Fully Loaded Raspberry Pi 4 - 4GB - Over 100,000 of actually good games! Updated for 2022!
  • 256GB Micro SD Card - Latest version of Retropie Installed - Loaded with your favorite games and consoles
  • Plug N' Play - HDMI Cable, Power Cable & Two Wired Controllers Included
  • All your favorite consoles and arcades! From SNES, GENESIS, N64, PS1, Dreamcast, TurboGrafx, Arcade Games and many more!
  • Video snaps and descriptions for nearly all the games! Most consoles are complete collections. Chances are your favorite game is on here!
Bestseller No. 12
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
Bestseller No. 13
QUMOX 2.4GHz Wireless Gamepad Joystick Joypad Game Controller for PC (Doesn't Support win10)
  • Brand new and high quality.
  • Wireless Game Controller for PC.
  • 2.4GHz wireless.
  • Powered by 2* AAA battery.
  • This controller can't be used on the Raspberry Pi.
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
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. 16
EG STARTS 2 Player Arcade Joystick DIY Parts 2X USB Encoder + 2X Ellipse Oval Joystick Hanlde + 18x...
  • Beautiful LED Arace Game DIY Parts for MAME & Raspberry Pi Retro Gaming DIY Project!
  • Each Kit Including 2x Zero Delay USB Encoders + 18x American style Arcade Buttons + 2x Ellipse Oval Arcade Joysticks
  • Perfect DIY Parts for 2 Player Arcade Gaming DIY Project!
  • Made with highest quality materials! Heat resistant plastic! Environmentally friendly metal!
  • Supper Easy Install Design! Just simply connect the wires to the slots or connect terminals!
Bestseller No. 17
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. 18
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. 19
Arcade Buttons EG STARTS 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games...
  • Quality: Excellent Control USB Encoder. High Quality 8 way joystick. LED Buttons Good lighting effects.
  • Fonction: DC 5V Arcade Illuminated Pushbutton, 8 ways Joystick Use Microswitch with gilded contact leg, excellent electronic performance, long life,...
  • Hole Size: Joystick - 24mm. Large Buttons-30mm.
  • Package: 175 x 95 x 115mm. Each button and joystick are individually packaged and 1 year warranty.
  • Support: Perfect LED Kit for Windows Arcade Games PC Games DIY Project Arcade Raspberry Pi for RetroPie system MAME
Bestseller No. 20
8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Joysticks Rumble Vibration USB-C Cable Gamepad...
  • 🔥【Wide Compatibility】 Ultra-compatible with Switch, Windows, macOS, & Android, Steam, NES & SNES Classic.
  • 🔥【Dual Mode Support】It adopts 2.4G wireless, and USB-C cable is connected in 2 ways. And built in lithium ion battery,18 play hours with...
  • 🔥【Retro Design】Classic cross button and four shoulder-button design. For the player to create the classic retro design full-key gamepad,...
  • 🔥【realistic game enjoyment】Rumble vibration, Motion controls, Support both key control and touch screen games, built-in gyroscope and 6-axis...
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FAQ:

Q: What is the best controller for retropie?

A: Cables? Forget ’em. The 8BitDo SF30 is your best option when it comes to wire-free gaming on RetroPie. 8BitDo has established itself in the retrogaming community as a reliable brand and somewhat of a staple. If you’re after a retro-themed controller with plenty of buttons, check out the SF30 from 8BitDo.

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: Is the Raspberry Pi good for retropie?

A: It’s inexpensive, has a nice weight to it, and is very responsive. The Raspberry Pi comes with USB HID ports on the side. Newer models come with built in Bluetooth capabilities. Your RetroPie setup should be compatible with almost any controller. Wireless controllers with USB receivers can work with the system as well.

Q: Can you play Wii U games with a retropie controller?

A: It is compatible with all the Virtual Console Wii U games and most Wii U Video games such as Mario. 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.