Spital Family King Joystick Type 1 (Grip Type / グリップ型) Boxed Set with Auto-Centering System – Official Nintendo Famicom Expansion Port Controller (Japan NTSC-J)
An authentic, collector-grade boxed example of Spital Sangyo's iconic Family King (Type 1) arcade joystick designed exclusively for Nintendo's Family Computer (Famicom). Featuring a robust pistol-grip stick with integrated trigger/thumb fire button, an auto-centering internal spring mechanism, and dedicated START, SELECT, and A⇔B 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.
Boxed Set Contents:
- Original Japanese Family King outer packaging box with classic 1980s retro graphics and user instructions.
- Internal cardboard support cradle.
- Spital Family King Type 1 Joystick with integrated DB-15 Famicom front expansion port cable.
- Original rubber anti-slip base feet intact.
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 |
Collector Grade – Serviced internal grease, clean shell, original box |
| Shipping Weight |
450 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.
