Retro Games Ltd. (Rgl), in partnership with Plaion Replai, is proud to announce THEQUICKSHOT II, a modern reimagining of one of the most iconic joysticks of the home-computer era. Reviving the unmistakable silhouette, hands-on feel, and arcade-inspired attitude of the original Quickshot II, this new USB-enabled controller brings authentic retro play into the modern age while honouring one of the most beloved pieces of gaming hardware ever made.


For millions of players in the 1980s and early 1990s, the Quickshot II wasn't just a controller, it was the controller. Its flight-stick profile and signature red trigger made it a ubiquitous presence across the most important gaming platforms of the time. Decades later, it remains instantly recognisable and deeply nostalgic for retro fans worldwide.

THEQUICKSHOT II stays true to the heritage-defining feel of the original while enhancing it with modern reliability, plug-and-play USB connectivity, and refined ergonomics.


Key features include:

• Eight action and feature buttons, including two fire buttons and six function buttons for full game-pad functionality
  
  
• Floating ball-joint design enabling smooth, precise eight-way circular movement
  
  
• All-microswitch (an Rgl innovation) construction for every directional input and fire button, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness
  
  
• Auto-fire switch for rapid-fire high-score attempts; this feature was key to the success of the original Quickshot II
  
  
• Ergonomic grip designed for extended comfort during long gaming sessions
  
  
• Stabilising suction cups for confident single-handed control on flat surfaces
  
  
• Compatible with all Retro Games Ltd.'s machines, and with most USB-based computer systems and retro gaming platforms
  
  
• Generous 1.8m USB-A cable, ideal for contemporary gaming setups

The Quickshot II became a cultural touchstone because it wasn't tied to just one machine. It helped define the gaming experience across nearly every major home-computer platform of its time. On the C64, the Quickshot II was everywhere. Its responsive trigger and arcade-like feel made it the controller of choice for classics such as Summer Games, International Karate, Impossible Mission, Uridium, and thousands more. For many players, the Quickshot II was the Commodore experience.

In addition, Zx Spectrum owners gravitated toward the Quickshot II as a premium, more durable alternative to the basic sticks of the day. For beloved titles like Jet Set Willy and Saboteur, it offered the precision that Spectrum gaming demanded.

The joystick's legacy is further enhanced by its importance to yet more systems from the 1980s and 1990s. These include the Amstrad Cpc, the Atari St, and the Commodore Amiga. As Amiga games grew more ambitious with richer action, sharper controls, and greater precision, the Quickshot II's build quality and ergonomics made it a mainstay on Amiga desks everywhere, further cementing its iconic status. Across all these platforms, the Quickshot II wasn't just popular, it was defining. It shaped how an entire generation learned to play.


"The original Quickshot II is one of the most recognisable controllers of the home-computer era. For so many of us, it was our first taste of truly immersive gameplay, it was a controller that felt powerful, precise, and built for arcade-style action. With THEQUICKSHOT II, we wanted to honour that legacy while enhancing it for the modern player. This new version stays true to the spirit of the original, right down to its distinctive ergonomics, but adds the reliability and functionality expected today. It's a piece of gaming history, reborn for the players who remember it, and for those about to discover it," said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.

THEQUICKSHOT II is now available to pre-order priced at £29.99. The iconic joystick will be released on 30th January 2026.

Quickshot is a registered trademark of Subvert Ltd used under license.