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
early 2000s konami boxing game with motion controlled boxing glove controllers
Flight stick / trackball combo
Sword controller
banana controller
Ski controller
mecha double joystick dome controller
bike controller
Sega arcade skateboarding game with a skateboard controller
arm wrestling with big fake arm
jetski controller
fishing rod controller
This (very rare) game uses a full sized bowling ball as a trackball
Double joysticks and floor pedals
hologram fmv game
butt controller
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon modified with a dome screen, force feedback flight sticks and wind effects
