4 Decades of Engineering. 1 Mission: Precision.
The Founder’s Journey: A Serial Builder Returns to his Roots.
iCode was founded by Ali Jani, a builder who has spent his life at the intersection of hardware and software.
In the early 90s, he founded a high-performance PC manufacturing firm producing over 20,000 PCs annually—the “Dell before the Dells.” He then spent the next twenty years founding and scaling three separate ERP companies, each leading to a successful exit—culminating in a $2B acquisition in 2025.
After three decades of scaling enterprise software, he has returned to the hardware and the era that started it all.
The Vision: Reclaiming the Console & Arcade Experience
“As a kid, I was fascinated by the inner workings of arcade machines and the consoles that sat on our living room floors. The experience was tactile. Playing a game with the original controllers provides a physical connection that modern ‘all-purpose’ controllers simply cannot replicate.
I founded iCode to help us feel like kids again. Not just by playing the games, but by reclaiming the physical sensation of the original hardware.” — [Your Name], Founder.
What We Build: The iCode Standard
- The Universal Bridge: Legacy USB Adapters
Original hardware is an artifact of genius. Whether it’s the Sega Genesis D-pad, the ColecoVision controller, or the Atari ecosystem (2600/7800/5200 keypads, paddles, and driving controllers), these devices were built for specific games.
Our specialized iCode USB Adapters allow you to plug this 70s, 80s, and 90s hardware directly into your MiSTer, PC, or SBC. We applied ERP-level logic to ensure zero-lag, sub-1ms translation. Our roadmap is expanding to include full support for Intellivision, Nintendo, and many more classic systems, ensuring no piece of history is left behind.
- The Innovation: The Ultimate Spinner & Trackball
When the original hardware isn’t enough, we build the modernization.
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- The Tactile Soul: Our Ultimate Spinner features a CNC-machined aluminum alloy dial for the perfect weight and inertia.
- The Craft: Our enclosures are high-quality resin-based, specifically crafted to capture the aesthetic and “hand-feel” of the arcade cabinets we grew up with.
- The Brain: Powered by the RP2040 and RP2350 dual-core processors, our controllers feature exclusive Acceleration Control Technology to ensure your physical input matches the on-screen action with absolute precision.
- Integrated Immersion
Our controllers aren’t just inputs. With integrated LCD screens, audio feedback, and even built-in mini-games, an iCode device is a standalone piece of engineering designed for the enthusiast who demands the best.
The iCode Guarantee: Built by a Founder, Not a Committee.
Because Ali Jani has already navigated the world of $2B exits, iCode doesn’t answer to venture capitalists or cost-cutters. We answer to the community. We use high-quality components and modern tech to preserve a feeling that was almost lost.
Built by a founder who knows scale. Driven by a kid who loves the game.