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Arcade Revival Custom Emulator Starter Kit - Load Your Own Games

Arcade Revival Custom Emulator Starter Kit - Load Your Own Games

Regular price $359.00 AUD
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Load Your Own Games
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Bring Your Build to Life — Your Way

Power up your arcade build with parts designed for total control and customisation.

Use your own PC, laptop, or Raspberry Pi to install the software and load your own games.

Whether you're setting up MAME, Batocera, LaunchBox, or another emulator, (Details and how-to install these are available in the Step-by-Step guide) this Starter Kit gi ves you the flexibility to create an authentic arcade experience from the software up.
No preset menus — just pure DIY freedom.

Infographic showing how to wire a custom emulator starter kit for an arcade cabinet, connecting a PC, laptop, or Raspberry Pi to a monitor, USB encoder, joysticks, buttons, and speakers for a fully customizable gaming experience.

🕹️ DIY Arcade Freedom In A Box

Skip the presets. Our Starter Kit delivers everything you need to build and customise your arcade — your games, your way.
Unbox, wire, load, and relive the classics — no limits.


Infographic showing Arcade Revival Emulator Starter Kit contents including USB encoders, button wiring, arcade buttons with microswitches, joysticks, VGA cable, cooling fans, 200W amplifier, RCA cables, AC adapter, T-moulding router bit, and 10 meters of premium 19mm T-moulding.
🕹️ After purchase, you’ll receive a quick form via email to choose your button, joystick & T-moulding colours.
Full Kit Details
  • 2 x Arcade Joysticks (you choose colours and style)
  • 16 x Arcade Push Buttons (6 Player 1, 6 Player 2 & 4 Main — 2 players)
  • 16 x Micro switches - (connects your buttons to the wiring harness)
  • 20 X Button Wiring Harnesses - (connect buttons to the encoder unit)
  • 2 x USB Encoders – (link your joysticks and buttons to your Pi or PC)
  • 2 x USB Cables – (clean, reliable connection to your emulator)
  • Twin Thermo Fan Kit (keep your cabinet cool)
  • 200W Arcade Amplifier (with AU plug + RCA cables)
  • 50cm VGA Cable (for clean monitor connection)
  • 10M of Premium 19mm T-Moulding (choose your colour)
  • T Moulding Router Bit - (cuts the perfect size slot to match our T-Moulding)
  • Bonus: Free pack of cable hooks for clean wire management

🎥 This is the machine you’ll build with the parts in your kit

Watch the tour of this completed machine and see exactly what you'll create with our Arcade Revival Guide & Starter Kits.


🕹️Load Your Own Games

Take full control of your arcade experience by loading your own legally acquired game files. From classic arcade titles to retro consoles, this kit gives you the flexibility to customise your library for the most authentic, nostalgia-packed build possible.

Supports a wide range of arcade and console game formats — perfect for creating a personalised game lineup.

Need help installing?
We’ll show you exactly how to set everything up — including how to install the emulator, configure your buttons, and load your own games onto your system.

Infographic showing Arcade Revival Starter Kit connected to a PC, laptop, or Raspberry Pi, then to an arcade machine

Connect your way — Build your arcade with a PC, laptop, or Raspberry Pi. Total flexibility, zero limits.

Build. Customise. Relive It.

This kit is for the tinkerers, the modders, and the dreamers who want full control over their arcade's software. Combine it with your Arcade Revival Step-by-Step Guide, and you’ve got everything you need to bring the magic back — exactly how you remember it.

Whether it’s for your game room, your kids, or just your inner child, this kit helps you build your own retro revival, one button at a time.

Infographic showing Arcade Revival Starter Kit connected to a PC, laptop, or Raspberry Pi, then to an arcade machine

⚡ Already purchased the guide? Select Starter Kit Only.
Want everything in one? Select Starter Kit + Digital Guide.

Your Build, Your Way — See the Difference

Not sure which setup is right for you? Compare the plug-and-play convenience of our Pre-loaded games kit with the full flexibility of the Custom Emulator kit — and find your perfect arcade build.
Not sure which setup is right for you? Compare the plug-and-play convenience of our Pre-loaded games kit with the full flexibility of the Custom Emulator kit — and find your perfect arcade build.

How Long Does Shipping Take?

Items are dispatched within 24hrs through Australia Post and take 2-10 days or 1-4 days using our express option.

Overseas orders take roughly 5 - 20 days depending on your location.

(Any Pre-Order purchases take approximately 2 - 3 weeks)

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