{"product_id":"grs-super-joystick-usb-rotary-arcade-joystick","title":"GRS Super Joystick – USB Rotary Arcade Joystick","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grs-super-joystick-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding:12px 16px;background:#f3f7fb;border-left:4px solid #0066cc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBring back the twist that made the arcade unforgettable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove through the battlefield. Turn the yellow knob. Aim in another direction without breaking your stride. If you remember \u003cstrong\u003eIkari Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTime Soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, you know how much that twist mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGRS Super Joystick\u003c\/strong\u003e brings that hands-on rotary experience to your home arcade. Created by Glen’s Retro Show and Thunderstick Studios for retro enthusiasts and cabinet builders, this \u003cstrong\u003epurpose-built, mass-produced USB rotary joystick\u003c\/strong\u003e puts movement and independent aiming back under one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are revisiting a cabinet you loved in the ’80s or discovering these games for the first time, it gives you a way to build your arcade around the controls that made them special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove and aim independently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push the joystick to move while twisting the knob to control your aim in compatible rotary games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your rotary feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable 8-, 12-, and 16-detent covers, plus a free-spin option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring rotary play to your USB arcade build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it with MAME on a PC, Raspberry Pi emulation setups, and supported MiSTer FPGA cores, with the appropriate configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep more classics within reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable rotary outputs, push-and-pull actions, and upgradeable firmware adapt the controller to different games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding your control panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gameplay push buttons are sold separately. \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/thunderstickstudio.com\/products\/grs-ultimate-gold-plated-arcade-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShop GRS Ultimate Gold-Plated Arcade Buttons (3-pack)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/grs-super-joystick-grs-sp-jk-c-angle.png?v=1790670814\" alt=\"GRS Super Joystick with yellow rotary knob, metal shaft and integrated USB encoder, three-quarter view\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;margin:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe control that gave the classics their character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1980s, games such as \u003cstrong\u003eT.N.K. III\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIkari Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e made the rotary joystick part of the action. You could move in one direction while turning your weapon toward another. Escaping a tight corner, covering a friend, or lining up the next shot became something you felt through the stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the experience the GRS Super Joystick was built to bring home. Its rotating grip gives your hand a dedicated aiming control, while USB connectivity lets it become part of the PC or Raspberry Pi cabinet you are building today. Your favorite game, a familiar twist, and another reason to press Start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a home for the rotary classics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the games you remember, then explore the rest of this distinctive arcade family. The following library covers the classic rotary joystick titles and their notable regional names, followed by related dial and twist-control games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRotary joystick games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"columns:2 240px;column-gap:32px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eIkari Warriors (1986)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eVictory Road \/ Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road (1986) — Dogou Souken in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eIkari III: The Rescue (1989) — rotary-control versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eT.N.K. III \/ T.A.N.K. (1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eGuerrilla War \/ Guevara (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eBermuda Triangle (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eWorld Wars (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eTime Soldiers \/ Battle Field (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eHeavy Barrel (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eGondomania \/ Makyou Senshi (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eMidnight Resistance (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eS.A.R. — Search and Rescue (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eDownTown \/ Mokugeki (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eCaliber .50 (1989) — optical rotary control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eLast Survivor (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eExterminator (1989)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eTouchDown Fever (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eTouchDown Fever 2 (1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eFighting Soccer (1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eJackal (1986) — rotary-control version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:8px\"\u003eTop Gunner (1986) — rotary-control bootleg variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated aiming-dial and twist-control classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese games used different original controls, making them additional options to explore with the joystick’s configurable POV, keyboard, or mouse outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Line (1982) — directional aiming dial with push-to-fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Western (1982) — directional aiming dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tin Star (1983) — directional aiming dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheriff (1979), Bandido (1980), and Western Gun Part II (1980) — directional aiming dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgotten Worlds \/ Lost Worlds (1988) — separate rotary “roll” control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXybots (1987) — twist-left \/ twist-right turning controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the right game version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some titles have both rotary and standard-joystick versions. Game names here identify the original control styles; availability and rotary mapping depend on the emulator or FPGA core you use. Games and game software are sold or supplied separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour favorite classics, on the setup you enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMAME on PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevisit \u003cstrong\u003eIkari Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e and the wider rotary arcade library in MAME. Connect the joystick by USB, map movement and buttons, then assign the knob to the game’s rotary or positional input. Use mouse output or configurable clockwise\/counterclockwise keys as appropriate for the game and MAME version, adjust sensitivity, and save the settings for that title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSNK 40th Anniversary Collection on Steam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Windows PC collection brings together rotary favorites including \u003cstrong\u003eIkari Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVictory Road\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIkari III: The Rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGuerrilla War\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eT.N.K. III\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTime Soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBermuda Triangle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eS.A.R. — Search and Rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the joystick’s dedicated \u003cstrong\u003epurple-LED collection mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, with compatible firmware installed, as described in the digital manual. Select the arcade versions where the collection offers multiple versions. \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/865940\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView SNK 40th Anniversary Collection on Steam\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiSTer FPGA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIkari Warriors \/ Victory Road\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eT.N.K. III\u003c\/strong\u003e cores document support specifically for the GRS Super Joystick. Set up its \u003cstrong\u003egreen-LED keyboard mode\u003c\/strong\u003e in TS-RJ Configurator on a Windows PC, save the configuration, then connect it to MiSTer and enable the core’s GRS Super Joystick option. Follow the core’s player-specific rotary mappings: \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/MiSTer-devel\/Arcade-IkariWarriors_MiSTer#grs-superjoystick-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIkari Warriors \/ Victory Road setup\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/MiSTer-devel\/Arcade-TNKIII_MiSTer#grs-superjoystick-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eT.N.K. III setup\u003c\/a\u003e. Other cores need their own supported input mappings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaspberry Pi and single-board computers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a compact rotary arcade around a \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/strong\u003e or another compatible single-board computer. The USB connection carries the controls to your system; your emulator supplies the game and rotary-input support. Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 and Linux are listed in the controller’s compatibility specifications. Other boards need a USB host connection and software that accepts the selected controller input mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBatocera\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an arcade emulator or core with rotary-input support and configure movement, buttons, and rotation for the game. When using mouse output, enable mouse input in the emulator; RetroArch-based cores may also need the correct mouse index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRetroPie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an arcade emulator or core that supports the game’s rotary controls. In mouse mode, select the correct mouse device\/index and map the rotary axis; in keyboard mode, assign the configured rotation keys. Save settings for each game so your cabinet is ready for the next session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little setup brings the experience together:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the physical knob cover to the controller’s WAY setting and use the input mode your game expects. TS-RJ Configurator runs on Windows PC (x86); saved controller settings can then be used on your compatible gameplay system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:20px 24px;background:#f3f7fb;border-left:4px solid #0066cc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eWatch our GRS Super Joystick setup videos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your rotary controls ready for game night with step-by-step tutorials from \u003cstrong\u003eThunderstick Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our GRS Super Joystick video collection covers installation and wiring, input-mode switching, rotary WAY settings, mouse and keyboard customization, and game setup in \u003cstrong\u003eMAME, RetroPie, RetroArch, and Batocera\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLRTAVYz5-sgw72zRjlDqDSE0qt3Pr_FsF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch the GRS Super Joystick Tutorial Collection on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe rotary experience, with the encoder built in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joystick contains its own \u003cstrong\u003eself-contained USB encoder board\u003c\/strong\u003e. Connect it to your computer with \u003cstrong\u003eone USB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose \u003cstrong\u003eD-input (DirectInput), X-input (XInput), or keyboard mode\u003c\/strong\u003e as appropriate for your software, and connect up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 gameplay push buttons directly to the built-in board\u003c\/strong\u003e using the included harness. \u003cstrong\u003eNo additional encoder board is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe integrated the encoder because rotary gameplay depends on how the input protocol, rotary output, and emulator work together. The joystick’s electronics and firmware handle movement, rotation, push-and-pull actions, and connected buttons as one configurable control system. That means fewer separate parts to assemble and more of your build focused on the games you want to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you need for your build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour GRS Super Joystick kit, control panel or enclosure, and your choice of gameplay push buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compatible PC, Raspberry Pi, single-board computer, or supported MiSTer setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour game software and the appropriate emulator or FPGA core, with controls configured for the title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Windows PC (x86) for TS-RJ Configurator customization and firmware updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRotary control at the heart of every feature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary aiming with push-and-pull actions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, push down, or pull up to access the inputs your game uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable rotary feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shaft arrives with a 12-detent knob. Included 8-detent, 16-detent, and free-spin covers let you tailor rotation to different games. Match the firmware WAY setting to the installed cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible rotary outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose gamepad POV hat, keyboard keystrokes, or mouse movement; a dedicated purple-LED mode supports the PC SNK 40th Anniversary Collection with compatible firmware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHall-effect directional control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hall sensors provide joystick movement alongside the rotary input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual directional gates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied 4-way and 8-way square restrictors control joystick movement independently of the rotary knob’s detents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient mode controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included GRS TOS 2-in-1 button provides MODE and WAY controls with LED feedback. The primary joystick output can also be switched between D-pad and A-pad settings as described in the manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-contained USB controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-input (DirectInput), X-input (XInput), and keyboard modes, with USB HID input capabilities including keyboard output. The built-in encoder accepts up to 12 external buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable mounting orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° in the software to suit your control-panel layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgradeable firmware and saved settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customize the controller in TS-RJ Configurator, save your configuration, and install compatible firmware updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose how your rotary knob plays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd\"\u003eRotary mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:2px solid #ddd\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamepad POV hat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTurns rotary movement into gamepad point-of-view hat directions for compatible games.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyboard keystroke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAssigns keyboard inputs to clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation, push-down, and pull-up actions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouse \/ spinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOutputs horizontal or vertical mouse movement. Choose stepped movement or free movement in the configurator; use the free-spin cover for a traditional spinner feel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNK 40th Anniversary Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDedicated gamepad output mapping for the Windows PC Steam collection. Use compatible firmware and follow the digital manual’s collection-mode instructions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer input mode determines how the controller communicates with your system; the rotary output setting determines how knob movement is translated for your game. Select the appropriate settings and configure input mappings and sensitivity in your game or emulator. Setup requirements vary by system and title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eGRS Super Joystick \/ GRS-SP-JK-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eController interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSelf-contained USB encoder built into the joystick; one USB connection for joystick, rotary, and connected button inputs. USB-C socket on the controller; USB cable included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eComputer input modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eD-input (DirectInput), X-input (XInput), and keyboard; USB HID input capabilities include keyboard output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSensing technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHall-effect sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eExternal button capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUp to 12 gameplay buttons wired directly to the integrated encoder; buttons sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRotary options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e8, 12, or 16 detents per rotation; free-spin cover included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDirectional gates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eManual 4-way and 8-way square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eHost compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePC, Linux, Raspberry Pi 3 and 4; compatible Batocera and RetroPie emulator\/core setups; documented GRS support in selected MiSTer FPGA cores. See the platform guidance above for configuration requirements.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eConfiguration software\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTS-RJ Configurator for Windows PC (x86)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMounting plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e95 × 70 mm, as shown in the user manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eShaft and knob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e15 mm shaft diameter; 50.6 mm knob height, as shown in the user manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the manual’s dimension drawing against your panel and enclosure before installation. Use the mounting spacer where needed to prevent the PCB from contacting the underside of the panel, and allow clearance for the mechanism and wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/grs-super-joystick-grs-sp-jk-c-connections.png?v=1790670837\" alt=\"GRS Super Joystick connection panel showing the USB-C port and wiring sockets\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;margin:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomize your controls with TS-RJ Configurator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTS-RJ Configurator is the Windows PC (x86) control software for setting up your GRS Super Joystick and installing firmware updates. Its controls include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyboard assignments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Map or unbind keystrokes for clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation, pull-up, and push-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouse axis selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose X-axis or Y-axis output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouse movement behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select stepped 30-pixel movement or free movement to match rotary or spinner-style play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoystick orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° without remapping your entire game setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the controller product name for supported game or multiplayer setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus display and testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the current firmware, MODE, and WAY settings and verify inputs in Controller Tester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave Configuration and Factory Reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep settings after reboot or restore the controller’s default configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select a compatible firmware file and update the controller through the application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware \u0026amp; firmware downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTS-RJ Configurator — Windows PC (x86)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/TS-RJConfigurator-V1.04.11.rar\"\u003eDownload TS-RJ Configurator v1.04.11 (.rar)\u003c\/a\u003e — enhanced compatibility version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/TS-RJConfigurator-V1.04.9.rar\"\u003eDownload TS-RJ Configurator v1.04.9 (.rar)\u003c\/a\u003e — previous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/TS-RT-JK_APP_2_36.bin\"\u003eDownload firmware v2.36 (.bin)\u003c\/a\u003e — adds mouse pixel-mode switching through the configurator and bug fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/TS-RT-JK_APP_2_35.bin\"\u003eDownload firmware v2.35 (.bin)\u003c\/a\u003e — driver compatibility improvements, Esc-key mapping fix, and bug fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/TS-RT-JK_APP_2_33.bin\"\u003eDownload firmware v2.33 (.bin)\u003c\/a\u003e — orientation adjustment, free-spinner behavior, controller testing, firmware\/mode\/way display, and related improvements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo update:\u003c\/strong\u003e Download and extract the configurator archive on a Windows PC, download the firmware file, connect the joystick by USB, and use \u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e in TS-RJ Configurator. Follow the digital manual for the detailed procedure. Use \u003cstrong\u003eSave Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e after making control changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:24px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/grs-super-joystick-grs-sp-jk-c-kit-contents.png?v=1790670902\" alt=\"GRS Super Joystick kit with interchangeable knob covers, control button, cables, harnesses and mounting accessories\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:900px;height:auto;margin:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × GRS Super Joystick shaft with 12-way rotary knob and dust-proof washer attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × GRS Super Joystick base with integrated encoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × mounting spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × interchangeable 8-way rotary knob cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × interchangeable 16-way rotary knob cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × interchangeable free-spin rotary knob cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × GRS TOS 2-in-1 button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × encoder harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × harness for the 2-in-1 button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × manual 4-way joystick restrictor gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × manual 8-way square joystick restrictor gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × knob caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Allen wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × QR-code card for the digital user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGameplay push buttons are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow interchangeable knob covers and knob caps shown in the kit photo are joystick components. The included 2-in-1 button is for controller settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your preferred button colors: \u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/thunderstickstudio.com\/products\/grs-ultimate-gold-plated-arcade-button\"\u003eshop GRS Ultimate Gold-Plated Arcade Buttons (3-pack)\u003c\/a\u003e. These connect directly to the joystick’s built-in encoder; no additional encoder board is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital instructions, ready when you need them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the included card to open the digital user manual, or use the link below. The guide covers assembly, installation, knob changes, MODE and WAY settings, software customization, firmware upgrades, and game\/emulator setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#0066cc !important;text-decoration:underline !important;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/qrfy.io\/OyYZH9iFB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOpen the GRS Super Joystick digital user manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo printed user manual is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the QR-code card for convenient access to the online instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ThunderStickGRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67586831450341,"sku":"GRS-SP-JK-C","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7516\/2341\/files\/grs-super-joystick-grs-sp-jk-c-hero.png?v=1790670774","url":"https:\/\/thunderstickstudio.com\/products\/grs-super-joystick-usb-rotary-arcade-joystick","provider":"Thunderstick Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}