Using any controller as an arcade stick

This project bridges the gap between diverse gaming controllers and vintage arcade systems by translating physical user inputs into recognized cabinet signals. At the heart of the system is the Gamer-Pro (GPA) by Bliss-Box, which acts as a universal hardware interface. When an input cable connects a game controller to the GPA, the device detects the button presses and joystick movements. Instead of raw signals going straight to a console, the data passes through a Bridge interface. Using the accompanying GPA and Bridge configuration software, these inputs are remapped so that any standard controller behaves logically like a dedicated arcade stick or a NeoGeo/supergun input layout. If utilized during the initial prototyping phase, an Arduino Uno can act as a supplementary or testing node for wiring and signal verification. Finally, an output cable routes the translated, arcade-compatible signals from the bridge interface directly into the target arcade hardware, allowing modern or vintage controllers to operate seamlessly as custom arcade controls without requiring original proprietary hardware.