Every input counts.
Bring wheels, pedals, shifters, buttons and trackballs into your PC setup. Calibrate and map the controls for your supported board.
ORIGINAL HARDWARE. NEW POSSIBILITIES.
Keep the cabinet.
Lose the limits.
Your arcade deserves another level. Bring its original controls, force feedback and lights to a modern Windows PC with Arcade IO Emulator.
Windows x64 / Free 5-minute I/O trial / Licence available
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THE CABINET IS JUST THE BEGINNING
Real arcade feel.
Modern PC freedom.
That wheel. Those buttons. The lights that bring it all to life. Keep what makes your cabinet special, and let your PC do the rest.
Arcade IO Emulator connects supported arcade I/O boards to Windows. Map the original controls to a virtual game controller, configure supported force feedback, and route game outputs back to your cabinet lamps.
Read the setup guide ↗Feel the connection.
Keep the physical response that makes an arcade cabinet an arcade cabinet, with force feedback on supported motors and hardware.
Let the cabinet shine.
Drive supported lamps from game outputs. Connect your cabinet lighting to your emulator and output-tool setup.
FIND YOUR CONNECTION
Old favourites.
New possibilities.
Start with your I/O board.
Connections and features vary by hardware.
THE ORIGINAL FEEL NEVER GETS OLD.Raw Thrills JAMMA / RIO
Support for original JAMMA USB and RIO hardware, including Fast and Furious cabinet families. Steering motor requirements depend on your cabinet.
Sega JVS / EUROPA-R
JVS support includes compatible Sega boards, with USB or RS-485 connections depending on the board. Europa-R and steering motor connections have their own setup requirements.
Global VR NYTRIC / I/O MINI
Driving and trackball cabinet configurations, with Nytric and GVR I/O Mini support. Check the setup guide for your specific wheel, lamps and accessories.
Namco & Taito JVS / USIO / FAST I/O
Board options include Namco JVS and USIO, Taito Fast I/O and Type X4. Check the hardware guide for the correct board and connection method.
Golden Tee USB I/O
Connect supported Incredible Technologies Golden Tee I/O hardware to your PC. Confirm your board revision and setup in the compatibility guide.
ANOTHER WAY TO PLAY
No I/O board?
There’s a mode for that.
Local Controls lets you configure keyboard, mouse and XInput controller bindings, with profiles for supported games. Mouse trackball mode brings a different kind of arcade control to your desktop.
vJoy is required. Local Controls does not provide physical force feedback or lamp outputs. Game compatibility and original security hardware requirements still apply.
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Make the connection.
- 01
Check your board
Find your I/O hardware in the compatibility guide and confirm the cables, adapters and motor connections you need.
- 02
Download & configure
Get the latest Windows release. Follow the app’s prerequisite setup, choose your board and calibrate your controls.
- 03
Try it. Make it yours.
Test your setup with the free 5-minute I/O trial. Purchase a licence when you’re ready to keep playing.
What do I need to get started?
A Windows x64 PC, a supported arcade I/O board and its required connections. Some setups need a driver, adapter or motor interface. The app guides you through prerequisites; check the hardware guide before connecting.
Can I try it before buying a licence?
Yes. There is a free 5-minute I/O trial. Setup time does not count towards that timer; it starts when I/O begins. One purchased licence covers use on one PC. See the licence page for current purchase details.
Does this include arcade games?
No. Supply your own games and original hardware. Supported game launching requires the appropriate game version and original security hardware where applicable. Some game integrations are experimental; check the in-app notes.
Will every feature work with every board?
Available inputs, force feedback, lamps and accessories depend on your board, motor and game-output setup. Check the compatibility guide or ask in Discord with the exact model of your hardware.
Where do I get help?
Start with the hardware and setup guide. For troubleshooting, wiring questions and community discussion, join Discord.
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