Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Testing 30 Steam Deck 3D prints in 30 days. Day 29: Steam Deck Mini Arcade Cabinet - black PETG with green Sanwa arcade parts. Arcade perfection achieved.

✅ 37 hour print time
✅ 1.1kg black PETG
✅ Genuine Sanwa arcade parts
✅ Green joystick + green buttons
✅ Astro City candy cab aesthetic

THE BUILD:
Steam Deck mini arcade cabinet. Black PETG for whole build—Astro City candy cabs have black control panels, so I went all black.

Genuine Sanwa arcade parts:
• Green Sanwa joystick with green ball-top
• 8x green Sanwa buttons
• Yellow buttons for select and start
• 2x yellow buttons on side for Steam Deck buttons
• Premium arcade quality

MODIFICATIONS:
Print designed for Pimoroni parts. Swapped Pimoroni mounting plate onto Sanwa joystick—fits existing holes perfectly. 4x M5 screws, mounted securely.

Buttons taller than Pimoroni, so I extended groove in middle so they'd sit flush. Modified build to fit genuine arcade parts.

ASSEMBLY:
Took hours. Superglue straightforward, but had to follow Tom Patty's video to get order right.

Sanwa buttons needed clearance—extended groove in middle so they'd sit flush. Should've done this in slicer before printing, but made it work.

Single USB controller board. Connected buttons and stick, but cables needed clearance too—bent metal prongs at right angles. Added small USB hub so I can power Deck and use arcade controls simultaneously.

GAMES TESTED:
Blazing Chrome, Metal Slug, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter II (I was able to Hadouken!), Victory Heat Rally on Steam.

Feels very authentic. Had fun going through various games, enjoying arcade experience. Especially games that work well with stick.

SANWA QUALITY:
Sanwa joystick isn't as loose as cheaper alternatives. Sanwa buttons have that satisfying click. Premium arcade quality.

If you're creating arcade project, use best parts you can get.

FUNCTIONALITY:
Flip-up cover masks Steam Deck—gives appearance of just screen. Small cutouts for speakers, uses Deck's internal ones. Screen recessed for protection.

Entire back open for airflow. No overheating. USB hub connects with U-shaped USB-C plug for neatness and low strain on port.

COST:
$92 AUD for stick, controller board, and 12 buttons. Worth every dollar.

This setup really adds to experience of arcade games, arcade-style games, emulation, and games on Steam.

THE VERDICT:
Arcade perfection achieved.

Verdict: Worth Printing ✅

STL: makerworld.com/en/models/2199635-steam-deck-mini-arcade#profileId-2389526
Design by Tom Patty on MakerWorld

Check out Tom Patty's YouTube video where he talks more about his design:
youtu.be/-gBonPq7-pQ?si=0SX5e7hAizc_WaV9

Day 29 complete. Day 30 coming soon. You won't want to miss this.

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