Analog Steering Wheel, Full Arcade Stick, and 6 SEGA Classics: My Arcade Opens Pre-Orders for OutRun and Shinobi Mini Cabinets at $59.99
After showcasing its officially licensed SEGA hardware collection at CES in Las Vegas, California-based manufacturer My Arcade is locking in the retail rollout for two of its standout tabletop machines. Now available for pre-order at $59.99 (€59.99 in Europe, with European retail availability scheduled for November 27, 2026), the OutRun Racing Player and Shinobi Joystick Player ditch generic d-pads in favor of bespoke physical control decks tailored to each arcade franchise.
OutRun Racing Player: Thumb-Sized Analog Wheel, Dual-Speed Shifter, and Two Arcade Racers
Instead of forcing players to steer Yu Suzuki's iconic red convertible with a tiny directional cross, the My Arcade OutRun Racing Player (model DGUNL-7159) replicates the physical cockpit layout of the 1986 arcade cabinet. Standing 7.5 inches tall (19.1 x 11.1 x 11.8 cm), the miniature shell features authentic side-panel artwork and the classic illustrated top marquee.
Below its 3.5-inch full-color backlit display (complete with adjustable brightness), the control deck houses a rotating analog steering wheel, a mechanical two-position gear shifter (Low / High), and dedicated color-coded Brake (red) and Gas (green) action buttons. A dedicated Music button on the front apron also lets drivers cycle directly through their favorite radio frequencies before hitting the coast.
On the software front, the cabinet packs the original arcade ROMs of two SEGA AM2 milestones:
- OutRun (1986): the Super Scaler masterpiece famous for its branching five-stage road trip and Hiroshi Kawaguchi's timeless FM synth soundtrack (Magical Sound Shower, Passing Breeze, and Splash Wave).
- OutRunners (1993): the System Multi 32 arcade follow-up offering eight distinct cars and a competitive globetrotting route structure.
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Shinobi Joystick Player: Full-Size Bat-Top Arcade Stick and Four Joe Musashi Classics
Built to handle high-precision ninja platforming, the My Arcade Shinobi Joystick Player (model DGUNL-7160) adopts a 6.8-inch tall cabinet frame with an extended 7.6-inch deep base (17.3 x 10.2 x 19.3 cm, weighing roughly 1.36 lbs / 615 grams). That deeper footprint accommodates a full-size black bat-top arcade joystick paired with three physical action buttons (red, blue, and black), giving your wrist proper leverage on a desk without tipping the unit backward.
While living-room purists looking to run original cartridges on a 4K television can turn to Analogue's newly refreshed Mega Sg+ and Super Nt+ FPGA consoles, My Arcade bundles four essential entries from SEGA's flagship ninja series into a single self-contained unit:
- Shinobi (1987, System 16 Arcade version): Joe Musashi's original coin-op mission to rescue kidnapped Oboro clan students from the Zeed crime syndicate.
- The Revenge of Shinobi (1989, SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive): the 16-bit landmark defined by its tight double-jump somersault, four ninjutsu magic arts, and Yuzo Koshiro's legendary soundtrack.
- Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (1990, SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive): the tactical side-scroller where players command the white wolf Yamato to pin down distant gunmen.
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master (1993, SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive): the fast-paced pinnacle of the 16-bit trilogy, introducing dashing, mid-air kicks, katana projectile parries, and high-speed horseback stages.
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Technical Comparison: My Arcade OutRun vs. Shinobi Mini Cabinets
Both units share the same display and audio backbone, including a front-facing speaker with physical volume controls, a 3.5mm headphone jack for late-night sessions, and dual power options via USB-C or 4 AA batteries (cable and batteries sold separately). Here is how the two models compare side by side:
| Specification | My Arcade OutRun Racing Player | My Arcade Shinobi Joystick Player |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | DGUNL-7159 | DGUNL-7160 |
| Included SEGA Games | 2 games (OutRun Arcade, OutRunners Arcade) | 4 games (Shinobi Arcade, The Revenge of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer, Shinobi III) |
| Physical Controls | Rotating analog wheel, Low/High gear lever, Gas and Brake buttons | Full-size bat-top arcade joystick and 3 action buttons |
| Built-In Display | 3.5-inch full-color screen with adjustable brightness | 3.5-inch full-color screen with adjustable brightness |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7.5 x 4.38 x 4.65 in (19.1 x 11.1 x 11.8 cm) | 6.8 x 4.0 x 7.6 in (17.3 x 10.2 x 19.3 cm, ~615 g) |
| Audio & Power | Speaker + 3.5mm audio jack / USB-C or 4 AA batteries | Speaker + 3.5mm audio jack / USB-C or 4 AA batteries |
| Price & European Release | $59.99 / €59.99 (November 27, 2026) | $59.99 / €59.99 (November 27, 2026) |
My Test Bench
In full transparency with our readers, this technical breakdown is based on the official hardware specifications while we wait to get both units onto our workbench. On paper, equipping the OutRun Racing Player with a true rotating steering wheel and a mechanical two-speed shifter, while pairing the System 16 arcade version of Shinobi with all three Genesis sequels behind a full-size bat-top stick, gives these cabinets genuine mechanical appeal beyond simple shelf decoration.
Still, three real-world factors will separate a great desktop cabinet from a novelty toy: the viewing angles of the 3.5-inch panel, the dead-zone linearity of the thumb wheel through high-speed drifts in OutRunners, and the audio fidelity of the YM2612 emulation on Yuzo Koshiro's tracks. If the teams at My Arcade and SEGA would like to send both mini cabinets over to the Pro-Gamer test bench ahead of their November 27 European rollout, we would be delighted to put the panel, controls, and emulation through a full hands-on review.
PC hardware enthusiast and competitive gamer, Arthur 'Heimdall' splits his time between France and the UK working in enterprise B2B software solutions. A business school graduate passionate about component benchmarking, he has been building, modding, and tuning PCs since childhood, optimizing every thermal degree and millisecond of display latency. An avid gamer across Assassin's Creed and sandbox titles, he forged his alliance with Grimtag and Chaya during late-night World of Warcraft raids before joining Pro-Gamer.
