Spital Family King Joystick Type 1 (Grip Type / グリップ型) with Auto-Centering System – Official Nintendo Famicom Expansion Port Controller (Japan NTSC-J) [Loose / Fully Serviced]
An authentic, fully serviced example of Spital Sangyo's iconic Family King (Type 1) arcade joystick designed exclusively for Nintendo's Family Computer (Famicom). Featuring an ergonomic vertical pistol-grip flight stick with integrated thumb fire button, an auto-centering internal spring mechanism, and dedicated START, SELECT, and A⇔B button configuration switches, the Family King was engineered specifically for classic Japanese shoot-'em-ups and arcade action titles such as Xevious, Star Force, Gradius, 1942, and TwinBee.
Technical Condition & Maintenance:
Professionally revised and serviced: The internal auto-centering spring assembly has been cleaned, inspected, and lubricated with specialized electronics-safe silicone grease, ensuring smooth, highly responsive stick travel and immediate return to center. All microswitches and button contacts respond with crisp tactile feedback. The front golden decorative foil displays authentic vintage wear/patina from genuine gameplay use, as documented clearly in the photos.
Technical Specifications:
| Platform |
Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) |
| Manufacturer |
Spital Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Made in Japan) |
| Model Name |
Family King Type 1 (Player 1 / 1人用) |
| Mechanism |
Auto-Centering Spring System with dual firing buttons |
| Connection |
Famicom DA-15 Front Expansion Port |
| Controls & Switches |
Stick trigger fire button, Base [ I ] button, START, SELECT, A⇔B swap switch |
| Condition |
Loose – Serviced internal grease, responsive switches, authentic vintage patina |
| Shipping Weight |
400 g (protective reinforced packaging) |
Compatibility: Connects directly into the 15-pin expansion port on the front of original Nintendo Famicom consoles and compatible hardware (AV Famicom via port adapter, Twin Famicom). Can also be used on Western NES systems via a standard 15-pin to 7-pin NES controller adapter.
European Shipping Guarantee: Dispatched directly from Spain with full tracking and protective packing. Zero customs duties, import VAT, or unexpected courier brokerage fees for all buyers within the European Union.
