TL;DR
![ControlBlock with USB-C and dedicated power switch IC](https://retropie.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_7532_512.jpg)
The ControlBlock provides
- a soft power switch and status indication functionality, as well as
- an easy-to-use interface for original and arcade game controllers.
It has been updated now with a dedicated power switch IC to provide all the power that you need for your retro project. Also, it comes with a a USB-C connector to align well with the latest Raspberry Pi connector changes.
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