Bartop Arcade Project - Confused

[shimabuku]

Hey guys! I want to start a bartop arcade project with my son but I am confused on where to start. I have been looking at a few bartop arcade kits on Ebay and have used retropie in the past with my Pi2. Planning on getting a Pi3 for the project.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MDF-Bartop-Arcade-Cabinet-Do-It-Yourself-Kit-with-T-Molding-Cuts-Included/232272004869
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zero-Delay-Arcade-USB-Encoder-PC-to-joystick-for-MAME-Fight-Stick-Controls/251241991403

1. Using the above DIY cabinet, what joystick and buttons should I get? My son and I are more of Street Fighter and Killer Instict type games.

2. From reading previous posts here there are a few people that like the above Zero Delay USB Encoder. Would this work with retropie?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[dunginhawk]

1. joysticks and buttons are up to you, just make sure they fit in the hole, 28mm or 30mm. etc.
2. I use zero delay usb encoders and it works great with RPI.

I sell a kit you guys could build together... Its not your typical wood w/ vinyl kit you see everywhere.. Its clear laser cut acrylic designed for trackball + good happ buttons, and a 10.1" display.

Here is the one i just finished. let me know if you are interested, I can sell you JUST the laser cut parts if you want.
thanks

[vulgarcaveman]

@dunginhawk

I love your Iowa Hawkeye artwork. Would you be willing to sell or share it? I am building my own home arcade.

Thank you-
Matt
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