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Title: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: SysAdmin on March 30, 2014, 07:15:28 AM

News from AmigaKit

Following on from the our new Arcade Evolution joystick for Classic Amigas/C64, we have had requests for a USB version for AmigaONE, PC, Mac etc

The Arcade Evolution USB Joystick for AmigaONE is now available


Product Features
- Micro switched Fire Buttons
- Metal shaft with micro switched contacts
- Ideal for retro gaming: UAE, Frodo etc
- Independent Fire A or B buttons (switchable on/off)
- Robust, stylish plastic case (20x20.5x5 cm)
- Curved front lip for additional comfort on wrist
- 8-directional control
- New and guaranteed
- Cable with USB connector

UK Product Link:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/GBP.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1185

Europe Product Link:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/EUR.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1185

USA Product Link:
http://www.amigakit.us/product_info.php?products_id=1185

Canada Product Link:
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/CAD.php?url=product_info.php?products_id=1185


Amiga Computer Store: http://www.amigakit.com

Title: Re: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: kickstart on March 30, 2014, 07:48:13 PM

67€ is very high price for a joystick

Title: Re: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: amigakit on March 30, 2014, 08:16:50 PM

@kickstart

This joystick is hand assembled in the UK (not in China) in small bespoke production runs.  The case alone costs 26 EUR + vat to manufacture without the buttons, joystick, mechanism, USB board and assembly costs.

We do not have a factory to manufacture 10,000 or more units to reduce the price- we are trying to bring a product to market for our customers who have requested it from us.

Title: Re: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: Delta on March 30, 2014, 09:32:42 PM

It's not that expensive for a tough arcade controller not made in china.  

Unfortunately that's not what i'm looking for my AmigaOne 500, any recomendation?   Too bad Xbox controller does not work I already have one.

Title: Re: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: mahen on April 01, 2014, 08:58:23 AM

Congrats for building them in the UK ! Indeed, it's not expensive for a robust arcade controller.

Wasn't there a possibility to make 1 version with 2 cables instead of a db9 and an USB version ?

Well, I guess it's too late, they're built already :)

Title: Re: Arcade Evolution USB Joystick from AmigaKit.com
Post by: amoskodare on April 07, 2014, 01:33:15 AM

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