Unique Arcade Controllers / Gimmicks
Wanted to compile some of the strangest and most unique arcade controllers / gimmicks. One of the great charms of arcades are playing games that you couldn't play at home, and unique controllers are one barrier to entry for that.
Not in database:
Frenzy Express (scooter controller)
Rapid River (paddle controller and raft seat)
Ballistics (lay down tube racing)
Percussion Master 3 (multi-drum controller)
Open to suggestions
Not in database:
Frenzy Express (scooter controller)
Rapid River (paddle controller and raft seat)
Ballistics (lay down tube racing)
Percussion Master 3 (multi-drum controller)
Open to suggestions
18 Games
This (very rare) game uses a full sized bowling ball as a trackball
early 2000s konami boxing game with motion controlled boxing glove controllers
banana controller
Sega arcade skateboarding game with a skateboard controller
Flight stick / trackball combo
Double joysticks and floor pedals
butt controller
hologram fmv game
Ski controller
arm wrestling with big fake arm
bike controller
jetski controller
fishing rod controller
mecha double joystick dome controller
Sword controller
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon modified with a dome screen, force feedback flight sticks and wind effects
