I 3D printed a Steam Deck Arcade Machine....

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

How I designed and built my own Arcade machine powered by a Steam Deck...

Parts needed:
22" Monitor (I used Samsung LS22R350FHUXEN)
Picade Max USB Controller
Picade Max USB Audio
Picade Max Encoder (Volume Control)
Pimoroni Arcade Buttons x22
Pimoroni Joystick x2
Picade Wiring Loom v2 x 2
Pimoroni 3" Speaker 4Ω (5W)
USB-C Hub (At least 3 USB ports) I use "SABRENT M.2 NVMe Enclosure, USB Hub"
2x USB-C to USB (or USB-C depending on what hub you use) cables
A set of M6 screws and nuts of various lengths (for the cabinet assembly)
A set of M5 screws and nuts of various lengths (for the joysticks and speakers)
A set of M4 screws and nuts (for the audio control board)
M6 wooden dowels (may need to be shaped down with a knife to fit snug)
Super glue

3D Print Files:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2039426-steam-deck-arcade-machine#profileId-2200122

Reddit post (with instructions):
https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1p67hkg/i_built_a_3d_printed_steam_deck_arcade_machine/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button