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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (アーケードスティック) is an official arcade stick peripheral for the [[Sega Dreamcast]], released on the day of the system's launch in all major territories. It is a controller optimised for genres typically associated with arcades - one-on-one fighting and 2D shoot-'em-up games.

In North America it was released by [[Agetec]].

==Hardware==
The Dreamcast Arcade Stick is an evolution of the [[Virtua Stick]] released for the [[Sega Saturn]]. Like the later iterations of the Virtua Stick (and the [[Virtua Stick Pro]]), it uses parts similar to those found in the arcades, though opts for a more Dreamcast-esque aesthetic rather than mirroring that of Sega's multi-purpose arcade cabinets.

The Arcade Stick consists of seven face buttons (the standard {{start}}, {{A}}, {{B}}, {{X}} and {{Y}} found on a regular [[Dreamcast Controller]], plus {{C}} and {{Z}}, which are effectively re-mapped versions of {{L}} and {{R}})) and an eight-way digital stick (emulating the D-Pad), mounted on a metal faceplate. It lacks analogue controls and contains a single slot for a [[VMU]].

The design has made the Dreamcast controller a popular choice for home modifications and projects, such as [[MAME]] cabinets.

==Compatibility==
Like the Sega Saturn and Virtua Stick before it, Dreamcast consoles do not recognise the Arcade Stick as a "special" controller, so, as with the standard controller, technically works with the vast majority of Dreamcast games. However, as the stick lacks analogue controls, many games are made more difficult, if not unplayable.

For example, in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', characters are moved with the analogue thumb pad. This control scheme cannot be changed, so while the Dreamcast will happily let you try, it is impossible to play the game properly with an Arcade Stick.

The following is a list of games that were consciously designed with the Arcade Stick in mind:
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==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
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==Photo gallery==
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DreamcastArcadeStick_side.jpg|Side view
DreamcastArcadeStick_vmu.jpg|With [[VMU]] inserted
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===Official photographs===
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DreamcastPressDisc4 Hardware Arcade Stick 2.jpg
DreamcastPressDisc4 Hardware ARCADE STICK.jpg
DreamcastPressDisc4 Hardware ARCADE STICK VM.jpg
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==Physical scans==
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==References==
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