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product_id: 38404680
title: "EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi"
brand: "eg starts"
price: "258 zł"
currency: PLN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Eg Starts"
url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38404680-eg-starts-arcade-buttons-1-player-diy-kit-joystick-5v
store_origin: PL
region: Poland
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# 8-way precision joystick 5V vibrant LED buttons USB encoder plug-and-play EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi

**Brand:** eg starts
**Price:** 258 zł
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Level up your retro gaming with pro-grade arcade precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi by eg starts
- **How much does it cost?** 258 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38404680-eg-starts-arcade-buttons-1-player-diy-kit-joystick-5v)

## Best For

- eg starts enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted eg starts brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability That Lasts:** Microswitches rated for 1,000,000+ cycles ensure long-lasting, reliable performance.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** USB encoder and wiring harness designed for effortless, under-30-minute setup.
- • **Ultimate DIY Arcade Kit:** Complete one-player setup perfect for Raspberry Pi, MAME, and PC arcade projects.
- • **Vibrant LED Illumination:** Bright 5V LED buttons that bring your custom arcade build to life with eye-catching glow.
- • **Pro-Level Precision Control:** Experience flawless 8-way joystick responsiveness for competitive gaming mastery.

## Overview

The EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit offers a high-quality 8-way joystick and 5V LED illuminated buttons with durable microswitches rated for over a million cycles. Featuring a USB encoder for easy plug-and-play installation, this kit is ideal for building custom arcade sticks or retro gaming setups on PC, Raspberry Pi, and MAME systems. Designed for quick assembly and vibrant aesthetics, it delivers professional-grade performance and lasting reliability.

## Description

desertcart.com: EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi : Video Games

Review: The Best Way to Build Your Dream Arcade - As an avid arcade enthusiast, I've used several DIY kits over the years, and the EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit is by far the most impressive combination of quality, fun, and value I've found. This kit is absolutely deserving of five stars. Installation Simplicity: Everything in the kit is clearly labeled and designed for easy plug-and-play assembly. The wiring harness included makes connecting the joystick and buttons to the encoder a breeze. I had it installed and running in my custom fight stick cabinet in under 30 minutes. Beginner-friendly, professional results. Crisp, Responsive Feel: The star of the show is the performance. The 5V LED buttons have a satisfying, responsive click and register inputs instantly—crucial for fighting games and shmups. The joystick is smooth, features a classic ball-top design, and provides precise 8-way movement. There is zero noticeable input lag. Fantastic Aesthetics: The LED lighting is bright, vibrant, and really brings the arcade experience to life. It adds that authentic, flashy look you want in a custom build. The lights power easily via the 5V USB connection. Incredible Value: You get everything you need for a full one-player setup (joystick, buttons, encoder, and all necessary wiring) for a price that simply can't be beaten. This kit punches well above its weight class in terms of quality. If you are building a MAME cabinet, a retro console controller, or a custom arcade stick, STOP LOOKING AND BUY THIS KIT! It delivers on every promise.
Review: Good value - This is a good value. Everything worked as expected. I was pleasantly surprised to find mechanical keyboard switches inside the buttons. They are soldered in place, but if you know how to solder you can easily swap them out with different switches if they were to break or if you want a different feel or to add some more sound with some clicky switches. The joystick is very solid feeling.

## Features

- 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, reliability tested to 1,000,000 cycles!
- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01M2X88QP |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,367 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #21 in PC Game Joysticks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (599) |
| Date First Available | October 14, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
| Item model number | 1/5VDIY/MIX-R |
| Manufacturer | EG Starts |
| Product Dimensions | 6.89 x 3.74 x 4.53 inches; 1.15 Pounds |
| Type of item | CD-ROM |

## Images

![EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit Joystick 5V LED Arcade Button for Arcade Stick PC Games Mame Raspberry pi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714jY02UemL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What size holes do I need to drill for the buttons and joystick? In inches or fractions please.**
A: I used a 1 1/8" spade bit for the large buttons & a 7/8" spade bit for the smaller buttons & hole for the joystick. I guess a 30mm & a 24mm step drill respectively would work if you are only drilling through a thin panel.

**Q: Can the Joystick be set to 4-way only? I see a picture indicating it can be changed from 8 to 4-way however this is not listed in the description.**
A: Yes.  There is a plastic piece that you take off, rotate, and put back on.  The first time you take it off, it is very stiff and difficult.

**Q: How do you suggest we protect the usb encoder board? does it need to be placed inside an enclosure?**
A: Most people do put all this into an enclosure. If you search for arcade controllers you can see where it’s placed inside the arcade box with other stuff like a raspberry pi for example.

**Q: Does this work for sanwa joystick ?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Way to Build Your Dream Arcade
*by M***M on December 12, 2025*

As an avid arcade enthusiast, I've used several DIY kits over the years, and the EG STARTS Arcade Buttons 1 Player DIY Kit is by far the most impressive combination of quality, fun, and value I've found. This kit is absolutely deserving of five stars. Installation Simplicity: Everything in the kit is clearly labeled and designed for easy plug-and-play assembly. The wiring harness included makes connecting the joystick and buttons to the encoder a breeze. I had it installed and running in my custom fight stick cabinet in under 30 minutes. Beginner-friendly, professional results. Crisp, Responsive Feel: The star of the show is the performance. The 5V LED buttons have a satisfying, responsive click and register inputs instantly—crucial for fighting games and shmups. The joystick is smooth, features a classic ball-top design, and provides precise 8-way movement. There is zero noticeable input lag. Fantastic Aesthetics: The LED lighting is bright, vibrant, and really brings the arcade experience to life. It adds that authentic, flashy look you want in a custom build. The lights power easily via the 5V USB connection. Incredible Value: You get everything you need for a full one-player setup (joystick, buttons, encoder, and all necessary wiring) for a price that simply can't be beaten. This kit punches well above its weight class in terms of quality. If you are building a MAME cabinet, a retro console controller, or a custom arcade stick, STOP LOOKING AND BUY THIS KIT! It delivers on every promise.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value
*by R***N on December 30, 2025*

This is a good value. Everything worked as expected. I was pleasantly surprised to find mechanical keyboard switches inside the buttons. They are soldered in place, but if you know how to solder you can easily swap them out with different switches if they were to break or if you want a different feel or to add some more sound with some clicky switches. The joystick is very solid feeling.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and clicky
*by S***Y on January 15, 2026*

These look very bright and feel great. The actual pushbuttons (caps) are a bit smaller than other 30mm arcade buttons, but the units fit nicely into the same size holes. The "blue" microswitches give a nice, tactile and audible click when pressed. The three-pin terminals and matching motherboard make set-up easy, as opposed to separate terminals for LED power and button triggering. The included lever feels nice and the five-pin connector is super convenient. I love how the motherboard has additional +5V terminals for things like an illuminated joystick lever if you were to buy one of those separately. Also you can pop off the caps with a screwdriver to add labels to the colored buttons like the "COIN" and "Start 1 Player" buttons have. If you don't mind a slightly smaller button surface and want some illumination in your arcade setup, grab these.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*