"Retro Games, a company known for its upgraded revivals of iconic '80s and '90s era computers, including the Commodore 64 and Amiga, has announced that it's bringing back another accessory from the same era. If you grew up gaming before the NES hit the US, you were probably using (or drooling over) the Quickshot II. Now, you can get a recreation of the popular controller for £29.99, or around $40. It is expected to be available starting on January 30th, 2026."
"The original version's now-antiquated DE-9 connector has been replaced with USB and plug-and-play compatibility with PCs and consoles, but two retro features have been preserved. There's still a switch on the base to temporarily activate an auto-fire mode, and on the underside of the Quickshot II you'll find suction cups to keep it securely perched on a desk, even during intense gaming sessions."
Retro Games partnered with Plaion Replai to recreate the Quickshot II joystick, preserving its aviation-inspired design and large contoured handle with a trigger and top-mounted button. The remake adds six remappable buttons on the base and a floating ball-joint for smoother movement while retaining microswitch input detection. The original DE-9 connector is replaced by USB for plug-and-play use with PCs and consoles. Two nostalgic features remain: a base switch for temporary auto-fire and suction cups under the unit to secure the joystick to a desk during intense play.
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