X-Arcade’s Pinball FX Edition Controller Is on Pre-Order at $449, Estimated to Ship January to March 2027
X-Arcade’s Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition is on pre-order at $449, or $549 with its pedestal; controllers are estimated to ship January to March 2027.
X-Arcade has opened pre-orders for the Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition, a single-player pinball controller made with Zen Studios, at $449 alone or $549 with its pedestal, which it calls a $50 pre-order saving. It estimates controllers will ship January to March 2027 and allows cancellation before shipment for a full refund. The included code redeems Pinball FX VR for Meta Quest; X-Arcade says Steam Frame support is not guaranteed.
A pinball controller on pre-order, with Quest support first
X-Arcade lists $499 and $599 as compare-at prices and calls the gap a $50 pre-order saving.
The pedestal sold alone can ship before Christmas; a controller-and-pedestal order ships together.
X-Arcade says Steam redemption and controller support for Steam Frame are under review.
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A $449 pinball controller for Quest players, with Steam Frame support still unconfirmed
X-Arcade’s store lists the Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition, a single-player pinball controller made in collaboration with Zen Studios, at a $449 pre-order price for the controller alone or $549 with its pedestal, and shows $499 and $599 as compare-at prices. The pedestal alone is $100. X-Arcade estimates controllers will ship January to March 2027 and says pre-orders can be cancelled any time before shipment for a full refund. The Crafty Catsman has not handled, ordered or tested the controller.
Each controller ships with a manual code that redeems the Meta Quest version of Pinball FX VR after delivery; owners of the game can choose “Already own the game” instead, and X-Arcade says it refunds the game portion within 5–10 days. X-Arcade says Steam game redemption and controller compatibility for Steam Frame are under review and not guaranteed. PS VR2 support is planned but still in development, needs a separately sold Brook PS5 adapter, and the PS VR2 game is sold separately.
Buy for the headset you own today, not the one X-Arcade hopes to support
X-Arcade lists two-stage flipper buttons, a spring-loaded analog plunger, accelerometer-based nudge in Pinball FX VR, four input modes (keyboard, D-Input, X-Input and a single-player pinball X-Input mode) and wired USB-C, Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connections. The box holds the controller, a power supply, a 2.4 GHz dongle, a USB-C OTG cable, a quick-start card and the manual code. X-Arcade states a one-year warranty and publishes no dimensions or weight.
What the price covers, and what it does not: Shipping is extra: X-Arcade lists standard shipping of US$33 for the controller, US$77 with the pedestal and US$44 for the pedestal alone in the contiguous US, and buyers outside the US, Canada and UK pay any import duties. X-Arcade calls it an officially licensed X-Arcade × Zen Studios controller and handles its warranty and support, but no licence terms are published. The pedestal is the same stand X-Arcade uses for its Arcade2TV-XR decks.
- When will X-Arcade confirm Steam Frame support and Steam game redemption?
- When will a given pre-order ship inside the January to March 2027 window?
- How much is the game-portion refund for owners who already have Pinball FX VR?
Wait for confirmation if:You play on Steam Frame or PS VR2, need the controller before spring 2027, or want independent reviews of the flippers, plunger and nudge first.
Consider the pre-order if:You play Pinball FX VR on Meta Quest, want physical flippers and a plunger, and accept an estimated January to March 2027 shipping window with cancellation before shipment.
Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition — X-Arcade’s pre-order terms
| Detail | X-Arcade Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition |
|---|---|
| Controller only | $449 pre-order price ($499 compare-at) |
| Controller + pedestal | $549 pre-order price ($599 compare-at) |
| Pedestal only | $100; can ship before Christmas 2026 |
| Estimated controller shipping | January to March 2027 |
| Contiguous US shipping | US$33 controller; US$77 with pedestal |
| Included game code | Pinball FX VR for Meta Quest, or a game-portion refund |
| Warranty | One year, stated by X-Arcade |
| Steam Frame | Compatibility not guaranteed; Steam redemption under review |
Sources: X-Arcade official specs
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The included code redeems Pinball FX VR for Quest after delivery, and you can cancel before shipment for a full refund.
Wait for X-Arcade to confirm support. PS VR2 also needs a separately sold Brook adapter and its own copy of the game.
X-Arcade lists the Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition
X-Arcade’s launch post is dated October 13, and its store record shows the listing published the same day, when Zen’s community update named the controller’s Pinball Expo reveal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition work with Pinball FX VR on Steam Frame?▼
That is not confirmed. X-Arcade says it is working toward Steam Frame controller support within the headset’s hardware limitations, that compatibility is not guaranteed, and that Steam game redemption for Steam Frame is under review.
Can I cancel the pre-order, or skip the included game?▼
X-Arcade says you can cancel any time before shipment for a full refund. The game choice comes after delivery: you enter the code from the manual and either redeem Pinball FX VR for Meta Quest or choose “Already own the game”, and X-Arcade says it refunds the game portion within 5–10 days.
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