Adafruit Joy Bonnet for Raspberry Pi

The Adafruit Joy Bonnet brings handheld arcade gaming to your Raspberry Pi Zero. With a 2-axis analog joystick and six tactile buttons, it transforms your Pi into a pocket-sized retro gaming console. Just install the provided script and the controls act as keyboard inputs—ready for any emulator.

Fully assembled with no soldering required (you may need to solder headers to your Pi Zero). Works best with RetroPie for emulating NES, MAME, and other classic systems that run well on the Pi Zero's hardware.

Key Features

• 2-Axis Analog Joystick – Precise directional control
• 6 Tactile Buttons – For action, menu, and navigation
• Keyboard Emulation – Works with any emulator or media player
• Fully Assembled – No soldering required
• Compact Design – Perfect fit for Pi Zero form factor

Ideal For

• RetroPie retro gaming builds
• Handheld emulator consoles
• Portable media player controls
• Custom gaming projects

Package Contents

• 1× Joy Bonnet (fully assembled)

Resources

• Adafruit Learn Guide