| Price | Etsy |
| Release | May 17, 2026 |
| Compatibility | NS2 / PC / Android |
Introduction
As a species, we’ve been making steady technological progress, and this includes slim arcade sticks, such as the one by To Live Is to Play.
This Etsy store based in Oaxaca, Mexico launched a slim arcade stick under the name, Low Profile Acrylic Custom Arcade Stick, and its innovative features mean that you absolutely have to read on to explore them!
Performance
It’s impressive how this arcade stick is compatible with Sanwa JLF PCB switches yet remains slim. The Sanwa JLF joystick is known for its clicky responsiveness, going back to neutral in a smooth fashion when you let go of it. Accuracy is the name of the game here.
Not just that, this arcade stick has an adjustable shaft height, and the removable custom shaft has two extension modules that let you adjust the shaft height to your comfort.
More than that, the low profile Kailh Choc switches are hot swappable in case you have another preference. No need for tools or carpentry experience here! On a side note, Haute42 keycaps are compatible too.
In essence, this arcade stick has eight attack buttons in the legendary Vewlix layout. Moreover, there are a whopping seven function buttons to aid in your pursuit of reaching master rank online. Having said that, you can enjoy this arcade stick’s buttons (and joystick) with plenty of wrist resting space.
Hardware
At its core, this arcade stick consists of a chassis printed from PETG, and it has both clear & frosted acrylic panels. The result is a slim and light arcade stick you can travel the world with, winning tournaments left and right.
What can also help with winning tournaments is the arcade stick’s diverse compatibility. In other words, you can pop into a tournament with this arcade stick, and you can plug it into any compatible console.
You see, this arcade stick runs on a staggering combo of an RP2040-Zero PCB plus the GP2040-CE firmware. The popular firmware is open source and almost free of latency. It also includes SOCD cleaning modes.
That said, here’s an extended compatibility list that includes (but is not limited to):
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Raspberry Pi
- Android
- Linux
- iOS
- Mac
- PC
Need to extend this arcade stick’s compatibility even further? You can use your own dongle for that. Other than this, the black right-angle cable can go into the USB-C port in the arcade stick’s center back.
Appearance
This arcade stick’s slimness is not only practical but beautiful as well, especially because there’s a charm loop on the right side. Better yet, there are LEDs to bring the arcade stick to life with some sick lighting.
By the way, you can pull off custom lighting (or DIY upgrades in general) by way of the 5V 2-pin output included in the chassis. This serves as a dedicated power source for any hardware modifications.
Since this is a partially acrylic arcade stick, be sure to only clean it with a dry (or slightly moist) microfiber towel to avoid damaging it. Otherwise, here are some neat color schemes you can order this arcade stick in:
- Animated blue
- Night fury
- Nostalgia
- Sakura
- Sky
- Wanderer
- White clear
- Unit 01
- Unit 02
- Custom
Conclusion
This arcade stick is slim yet has enough wrist space to play for hours, and its adjustable shaft height is a rare feature. If you’re the type of fighting gamer who keeps up with the trends, this arcade stick may be for you.
Also, this arcade stick is quite customizable when you order it, so just let Osiris (the Etsy store’s owner) know what you need, and he will try to accommodate you.
- Compatible with Sanwa JLF switches
- Compatible with Haute42 keycaps
- Hot swappable Kailh Choc switches
- Adjustable shaft height
- Roomy wrist space
- Slim & light PETG chassis
- Clear & frosted acrylic panels
- Plenty of color schemes
- Stunning lights
- Charm loop
- Right angle cable
- GP2040-CE firmware
- Extendable compatibility