Namco Arcade Stick

Namco Arcade Stick

Developer	Namco
Manufacturer	Namco
Type	Video game controller
Release date	JP: December 20, 1996 WW: 1997
Platform	PlayStation, PlayStation 2

The Namco Arcade Stick^[a][1] is an arcade controller released by Namco in 1996 for the PlayStation.

Overview

The Arcade Stick functions similar towards the layout of a generic arcade stick found on an arcade game machine.^[2] It also features very similar components, manufactured by Hori. It is compatible with the original PlayStation control pad protocol, therefore it can be used with many games for PlayStation and PlayStation 2. Namco PlayStation games such as Tekken, Soul Edge and Namco Museum Encore are labelled as compatible with the peripheral.^[3] It is also compatible with the PlayStation 3 upon use of a PS2 to PC USB adapter. Functionality was expanded on the PlayStation 3 upon the 2.0 firmware update. It is fully compatible with PlayStation 3 fighting games such as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, and Super Street Fighter IV.

Notes

1. Japanese: ナムコジョイスティック, Hepburn: Namuko Joisutikku, Namco Joystick

References

1. B.T. (May 1997). "Building a better tank..." No. 43. Nextmedia. Hyper. p. 8. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
2. "Arcade Stick Para Tu PlayStation" (in Spanish). No. 66. HobbyPress. Hobby Consolas. 1 March 1997. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
3. "Periféricos - Arcade Stick" (in Spanish). No. 4. PSX Magazine. April 1997. p. 48. Retrieved 28 July 2020.