Tim’s Custom Console Arcade Sticks
June 29th, 2007 -
Posted by: Jeff Rivera in Arcade/MAME, Cool Stuff, Multiconsole, PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
Every once in a while gamers have to take things into their own hands if they want to get the most out of their hobby. Timoe, of the BYOAC forums, is creating custom made arcade sticks for consoles, using only the highest quality authentic arcade hardware. In addition to quality components, Tim sports some solid construction and amazing style in his builds. You honestly aren’t going to find a better arcade stick out there.
You’ll have to contact Tim directly for a pricing quote as things are handled on a project by project basis. If you order more than one stick, I’m sure he’ll be willing to work out special pricing as well.
So far Tim has created sticks for the PC, PS2, Xbox, and Xbox 360. I personally am thinking of getting an Xbox 360 one built so I can finally stop screaming at my d-pad during Pac-Man: CE rounds. Also, a 360 compatible stick could be used on the PC via USB. See the pictures below for a look at his work:
To contact Tim, register at the BYOAC forums (http://arcadecontrols.com) and shoot him a PM. He’s pretty quick at responding, and he’s easy to work with. I’ve worked with him in the past when building arcade control panels.
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June 29th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Those arcade sticks are amazing looking. I have never seen such quality in a custom made controller!
June 29th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I agree. Those look awesome.
June 30th, 2007 at 9:57 am
If they are under $100 I would get one.
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
The Haruko nurse one is great.
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Wait, she wasn’t a nurse in that episode, she was fsking being a hairstylist.
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Grr, I meant “faking.”
Using my Wii here.
September 12th, 2007 at 7:43 am
[...] Seriously, boys and girls. Ikaruga will rock your face off. It’s just a shame that the 360 d-pad is so terrible. Maybe it’s time to either track down the Dead or Alive 4 stick, or look into a custom arcade joystick solution. [...]
September 28th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
The BYOAC forums has one member named Tim, but says he hasn’t been active since early December, is it the same guy? Need some help possibly getting a hold of him so I can get an amazing custom panel made.
September 29th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
He actually goes by Timoe on BYOAC.
December 18th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
how much are ur arcade sticks? they look great
January 8th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
How much they co$t they look sick I would buy one
January 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
How much they co$t ? they look sick I would buy one.
February 14th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I decided to spam your blog, I\’m cool, huh?
April 8th, 2008 at 8:53 am
[...] Now might be the right time to get one of those custom arcade sticks for your 360, huh? I know I’m going to either build my own or start pricing them. With stuff like Pac-Man: CE, Ikaruga, Street Fighter II, and others on the service, it’s probably time to ditch that piece of crap d-pad and analog stick found on the 360 controller. Filed Under Xbox 360, Xbox Live [...]
August 6th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
[...] before it turns out a zillion other people have had the same idea, which is handy really as it means someone else has already solved a few [...]
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:05 pm
i just wanna know how to get one out of my mind and into my hands
January 5th, 2009 at 5:11 am
-o mount mount flying
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 pm
eh. good one.