Fight fans take note, the Octopus Arcade Fight Stick has launched and its crowdfunding campaign is underway. From retro firm TR Fight Stick LLC, founded by Yunus Emre in 2018, comes a new premium arcade stick designed to work with an array of consoles.
According to the TR Fight Stick LLC, “the Octopus Arcade Fight Stick is not your average gaming controller. It combines TR’s unique design philosophy with the latest in controller technology. This fight stick is tailor-made for the retro gaming community seeking nostalgia and modern functionality.”
Not only is it offering lots of features that will please modern fight fans, but it also has a built-in VMU and can be used with the Dreamcast. The project is already funded, so arcade fans can pre-order knowing the device is going into production. It certainly sounds like a solution to all our fighting game needs and you can get your order in on the company’s Indiegogo page now.
Technical Specifications
– Compatible with Dreamcast, Switch, PS3, PS4, PC, MiSTer, and more.
– Custom-built Dreamcast Encoder PCB
– Integration of a modern Dreamcast VMU with a backlit display.
– SOCD Remover.
– Analogue and Digital Mode (DP/LS Mode).
– Activate Turbo button for turbocharged game sequences.
– Start button on the rear and a Tournament Lock Switch to prevent unauthorized changes.
– Also uses the Open Stick Community’s GP2040-CE Multiplatform Gamepad Firmware
