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Kraken Spinner (Octopus Fight Stick)
https://retrorgb.com/kraken-spinner-octopus-fight-stick.html
If you’ve ever played a fighting game and felt like your spinner was fighting you back, TR Fight Stick might have just found your soulmate. They’ve recently showcased the Kraken Spinner, a high-end piece of kit designed to pair perfectly with their Octopus Fight Stick.
This isn’t just another peripheral; it’s a powerhouse for the hardcore arcade purist. The standout feature? The ability to tweak the spinner speed directly on the stick itself. While emulation software usually handles these tweaks, having that control on original hardware is a total game-changer. Plus, for the Dreamcast devotees out there, the Octopus features a built-in VMU, making it a dream setup for Sega enthusiasts.
Now, let’s talk turkey: pairing these two will run you north of $600. That’s a hefty chunk of change, but for the level of low-latency USB performance and original console compatibility (like CPS1), it’s a case of “expensive, but not overpriced.”
The quick breakdown:
- Go Kraken/Octopus if: You want the gold standard for original hardware and Dreamcast perfection.
- Go Fightbox R10 Pro if: You’re focused on emulation and want a spinner, trackball, and stick combo for a much friendlier $200.