Retro gaming and arcade fans on the Switch are about to get a new object of desire. The UK-based company iMP Gaming is preparing the launch of the Mini Arcade PRO, a clever accessory that transforms your Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, or even the upcoming Switch 2 into a true mini arcade cabinet for your living room.

With its compact design and ABS finish (a strong yet lightweight plastic, used for example in LEGO bricks), this little cabinet is designed to deliver authentic arcade sensations with your Switch — no tinkering required.

A "real" arcade stick for an authentic feel

Forget traditional controllers: here, you get a ball-top joystick mounted on a steel shaft, supported by micro-switches for precise, responsive movements. The control panel features eight full-size arcade buttons, along with Turbo, Home, and C buttons.

Perfectly suited for fighting games, shmups, and classic 8/16-bit titles, the Mini Arcade PRO even allows you to switch the joystick between D-Pad mode, left analog stick, or right analog stick to match any game style. Note that the brand of the buttons and joystick is currently unknown.

Designed with practicality in mind

At the back, there’s a built-in storage compartment that can hold up to 12 game cartridges (or SD cards). This keeps your physical library close at hand. The connection to the console is via USB-C, ensuring smooth, lag-free input.

A launch expected by year’s end

The Mini Arcade PRO will make its first public appearance at Gamescom 2025, taking place from August 20–24, before its scheduled release in October 2025. Pricing has not yet been announced, but iMP Gaming promises an affordable product aimed at both collectors and players looking for retro thrills.

Collectors and players have already been busy adapting Nintendo’s hybrid console; if you’re active on social media, it’s not uncommon to see all kinds of homemade creations for the Switch.

Source : gamingretro.co.uk