Hand-Assembled Precision 8-Position Rotary Fire Controller – Vintage Taito Style

This is a hand-assembled and fully tested eight-position rotary controller with a push-down fire button, built for players who want the original arcade feel—without the slop and wear of aging factory parts.

Construction & Materials
• Bronze bushings for smooth, long-life rotation
• 316 stainless steel shaft (corrosion-resistant and extremely durable)
• Fast, responsive fire button with positive actuation
• Solid, tight tolerances—no wobble, no shortcuts

Fit & Installation
• Same hole placement as the original controller
• Mounts without spacers
• Designed for 3/4" thick control panels
• For original steel panels, trim 5/8" from the shaft

Built in Small Batches
Each unit takes significant time to build and test. Because of that, only a limited number will be made.

Real Owner Feedback
“Awesome controller!! Fits the hand much better than the original. Switches are light to the touch with quick action. This controller is a game changer for all your vintage Taito rotary fire games! A+”

Compatible Games
• Front Line
• Wild Western
• Tin Star

Knob Variations Available
• Black knob
• Aluminum knob with red insert and pointer (early original style)
• Aluminum knob with red insert, text, and pointer (later original style)

Why This Matters

Front Line is rarely experienced correctly in MAME because it requires a specialized rotary controller. As a result, very few players have ever played the game as it was designed. The International Arcade Museum ranks Front Line #9 in their Top 100 Arcade Games—an impressive placement among thousands of titles.

Additional Options

A version that mounts in a 1-1/8" button hole is also available. See other listings for details.

Video Demo

Arcade Game: Front Line New Rotary Control Switch

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Front Line Arcade,  High Score 112,700pts

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