--- product_id: 119186892 title: "ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board" brand: "thunderstick" price: "£22.65" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Thunder Stick" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/119186892-thunderstick-arcade1up-12-in-1-interface-board store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 12-in-1 arcade compatibility USB plug & play ease No soldering or wire cutting ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board **Brand:** thunderstick **Price:** £22.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Level up your arcade game with zero fuss and total authenticity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board by thunderstick - **How much does it cost?** £22.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/119186892-thunderstick-arcade1up-12-in-1-interface-board) ## Best For - thunderstick enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thunderstick brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant setup with zero soldering or wire cutting—get gaming faster and stress-free. - • **Seamless USB Conversion:** Transform your original GRS spinner & trackball into USB-compatible controllers without any technical hassle. - • **Perfect Fit for Arcade1Up:** Specifically designed for Arcade1Up Asteroid, 12-in-1 Deluxe, and 6-in-1 units to elevate your retro gaming. - • **Broad System Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms for ultimate versatility. - • **Exclusive Original GRS Support:** Guaranteed compatibility only with authentic GRS spinners—no counterfeit confusion here. ## Overview The ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board is a lightweight, compact USB interface designed exclusively for original GRS spinners and trackballs. It enables plug-and-play conversion of Arcade1Up stock controls into USB-compatible devices without any soldering or wire cutting. Compatible with multiple Arcade1Up units and major operating systems, it offers a hassle-free upgrade for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking authentic, precise control. ## Description Only compatible with original GRS spinner, NOT compatible with counterfeit Competable with Arcade1Up Asteroid Unit, 12 in 1 Delux Unit and 6 in 1 Unit 1. Glen's Retro Show reviewed 2. Allow you to connect Arcade1Up stock trackball and spinner 3. Plug and play 4. No soldering and wire cutting 5. Ability to convert stock spinner and trackball data into mouse cursor 6. Competible with Windows, Linux, Android, OS 7. Review & installation video: https://youtu.be/S8Q7cOj8R9g Review: Great product - I purchased a new spinner control for my 12 in 1 Arcade 1 up Astoroids machine to replace the horrible dial control that came with it. I bought it directly from the Arcade 1up website for $18.49 but didn't realize that it only works with the 4 in 1 machines, even though it clearly states it. Because the roller control and spinner are wired together on the 12 in 1 machines. After searching the web and looking at some other much more expensive options, I found this. It works great! No cuting and splicing or soldering! Plug and play! Now I can enjoy Tempest the way it should be. All for $30.00! Highly recommend. Review: A great add on to the GRS spinner - This is a must have purchase if you picked up the Glen's Retro Show 1Up spinner (which I did in the pre-order before desertcart). While the installation is simple enough, what wasn't addressed is the fact that the original spinner board needs to be tucked away somehow unless you want to remove it completely. As its physically connected to the trackball (hence the need for this interface board in the first place) you will either need to cut it, desolder or tuck it out of the way. I found a very easy way to move it out of the way without removing it altogether, using the existing interface board screw. Securing it here in no way blocks the control panel cover, and you can add a few zip ties to help secure the wiring. Take a look at the before and after photos which also show the installation of the GRS spinner. ## Features - Compatible with GRS Spinner/Trackball and A1U original stock spinner/trackball(P.s. USB does not compatible with new 1U upgrade spinner) - Only compatible with original GRS spinner, NOT compatible with counterfeit - Convert your A1U stock spinner and trackball to USB Compatible - No soldering and wire cutting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07NKJ3SKH | | Best Sellers Rank | #290,150 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,465 in Kids' Electronics | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (319) | | Date First Available | March 20, 2019 | | Item Weight | 0.634 ounces | | Item model number | SY-USBTOUART_V1.1 | | Manufacturer | ThunderStick | | Product Dimensions | 4.2 x 2.5 x 0.3 inches; 0.63 ounces | | Type of item | Toy | ## Images ![ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619UXRq2kvL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this be available again?** A: Yes. They go up about once or twice a month then sell out. **Q: Are these coming back in stock?** A: They say they are. **Q: I have an original tempest spinner that i want to use with retropie. will this work?** A: I assume it does. I don't have retropie. I replaced the spinner and trackball in my 12 in 1 anyway both made by ThunderStick. If you change both. You do not need the interferencretro pie. But this video says it works with retropie. Hopefully it works for you. https://youtu.be/S8Q7cOj8R9g **Q: Can l plug in a keyboard into the USB port to access the arcade1up main menu to change difficulty on games?** A: No, this board is for hooking in the GRS Spinner into the existing Trackball on the 12 in 1. There are some videos on YOU TUBE how to solder into the PCB an the A1Up but I have not tried it I would be afraid to ruin my board. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by D***O on June 14, 2019* I purchased a new spinner control for my 12 in 1 Arcade 1 up Astoroids machine to replace the horrible dial control that came with it. I bought it directly from the Arcade 1up website for $18.49 but didn't realize that it only works with the 4 in 1 machines, even though it clearly states it. Because the roller control and spinner are wired together on the 12 in 1 machines. After searching the web and looking at some other much more expensive options, I found this. It works great! No cuting and splicing or soldering! Plug and play! Now I can enjoy Tempest the way it should be. All for $30.00! Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great add on to the GRS spinner *by M***D on April 27, 2019* This is a must have purchase if you picked up the Glen's Retro Show 1Up spinner (which I did in the pre-order before Amazon). While the installation is simple enough, what wasn't addressed is the fact that the original spinner board needs to be tucked away somehow unless you want to remove it completely. As its physically connected to the trackball (hence the need for this interface board in the first place) you will either need to cut it, desolder or tuck it out of the way. I found a very easy way to move it out of the way without removing it altogether, using the existing interface board screw. Securing it here in no way blocks the control panel cover, and you can add a few zip ties to help secure the wiring. Take a look at the before and after photos which also show the installation of the GRS spinner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works fine, installation is a bit of a pain *by L***G on March 6, 2021* Works as advertised in my 12-in-1. Yay! However the installation was a pain in the neck. Let me preface this by saying I am not a hobbyist or a tinkerer, so I don’t know what is OK to do and what isn’t. I would really have liked a clear, step-by-step set of printed instructions on how to install the board. So, here are my gripes: 1) The printed instructions are worthless. Just enough to tell you to look at a YouTube video. The YouTube video isn’t at all concise, and is ultimately unclear. 2) In none of the videos did anyone say what to do with the old spinner. I finally found a review here on Amazon that indicated you just have to leave it dangling, desolder it, or whatever... 3) In the YouTube video, the demonstrator shows three longish cables connected to the board. The board itself only came with one, and it wasn’t nearly as long as the one in the video. Once I looked closely at the video, I realized that the cables were just extensions, and I was able to figure out what to do, but as a rank amateur, I was a little worried about getting it wrong. 4) There was no enclosure for the board, so I just had to tuck it carefully away when I reassembled the whole thing. I hope it doesn’t end up shorting out on something. ## Frequently Bought Together - ThunderStick Arcade1Up 12 in 1 Interface Board - ThunderStick LED Arcade trackball (TS-UTB01) - GRS Push & Pull Arcade Spinner --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/119186892-thunderstick-arcade1up-12-in-1-interface-board](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/119186892-thunderstick-arcade1up-12-in-1-interface-board) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*