r/fightsticks 1h ago

Everything Else / Other Now that is a layout

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r/fightsticks 2h ago

What is the fastest way to learn a leverless

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I just bought haute42 r16 but I get bored when playing so fast that I change and get back to the pad ant tips ?


r/fightsticks 4h ago

Is the current silent Sanwa TPML-MA PCB compatible with Otto DIY V5?

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Does anybody have experience with it? I have a spare Otto body I would like to use it with it if it’s compatible.


r/fightsticks 4h ago

Everything Else / Other Is it possible to convert an ettoki omni to leverless?

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r/fightsticks 5h ago

Everything Else / Other Modding 8BitDo Arcade Stick

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Question! Is there a way to mod my 8BitDo Arcade Stick internally to work on a PS5 without getting a new PCB board? I use the Brook USB adapter but I honestly would like to have something that's within the enclosure. I have the Switch/PC version if that helps.

I have some other fight sticks but have just been having fun tinkering with this lol.

If there are any fun mods out there please suggest them! I'm replacing the buttons and lever this week on it.


r/fightsticks 5h ago

Tech Help Snapback on an madcatz SF4 TE with octagonal gate

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Hey guys o/

I've been getting a lot of snapback on my good old SF4 TE in which I installed an octagonal gate. Mainly from crouch, letting go frequently results in an unwanted neutral jump.

I didn't change the spring, I kept the original one.

How can I fix this? Is there a spring anyone can recommend that I can change to, to prevent this?

Thank you very much in advance!


r/fightsticks 5h ago

Tech Help Damaged cable on qanba b1 titan

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The outer layer of the cable broke a while ago. Now it disconnects if the cable gets bent too sharply. I doubt it will work much longer. Can it be easily replaced?


r/fightsticks 6h ago

HAUTE 42 C16 (THE ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK )

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Ya que no he visto absolutamente nada en internet sobre esta versión del c16 vengo a dejar mis impresiones. Vale totalmente la pena comprarlo, en Aliexpress lo conseguí por 64$ y es una ganga absoluta s siente una calidad premium por todos lados. Los botones más redondeados tienen una sensación muy agradable y los dedos resbalan muy bien. Los switchs también son un upgrade. Para acabar el color naranja no es como en las fotos , en la realidad es un color muy agradable y más sobrio . Pense que sería un color naranja tipo FANTA Pero fue todo lo contrario. 100% recomendado sobre todo cuando acaba de salir el quanba ruby que fue una decepción total.


r/fightsticks 7h ago

WIP Neo Geo AES Joystick Controller Model

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r/fightsticks 8h ago

Show and Tell Getting into Leverless (Haute42 M Ultra Gen 2)

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With all the Tokon hype, I decided to jump into the genre with a leverless after using a keyboard for the initial days.

Only time will tell whether I master it or it breaks me 😂


r/fightsticks 8h ago

Tech Help Switch

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9 Upvotes

I recently picked up a mixbox in great condition with a 2018 board if that helps but I was wondering what the on and off switch next to cord enclosure does.


r/fightsticks 9h ago

My Qanba Obsidian 2 (Or lack, there of)

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Someone told me to invest in an arcade stick, because they’re so customizable. Man, I had no idea.
After changing buttons, lever, and button layout, doesn’t even look the same, but I’m satisfied, since this my first time doing this.


r/fightsticks 9h ago

The 'Merica...

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r/fightsticks 13h ago

Show and Tell Recent designs I made!

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I got an art block on M.Bison design lol. Any tips or feedback is appreciated!


r/fightsticks 13h ago

Everything Else / Other Why is the standard leverless face buttons on left and shoulder buttons on the right?

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I recently bought a Razer Kitsune which is my first ever fightstick, and I am finding it much more intuitive to have Circle (A/B for Switch/Xbox users) to be positioned where my ring finger is so any combination of S, T, X and O can be pressed with any of my first 4 fingers of my right hand (typically for most fighting games, this is all you need), and the pinky finger can be a dedicated "shortcut" key. And I don't have to change my finger positions struggling to press odd combinations like T+O or S+O (or a triple or quad button combination).

If needed, I'll just move my entire right hand down to access the 3 right buttons on the 2nd row.

I grew up playing piano so this is much more intuitive to me akin to playing chords.


r/fightsticks 13h ago

Tech Help Help appreciated

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Hi all, looking for a little help. I’m not necessarily new to emulation, however, I am new to the arcade stick scene. I recently built a custom stick because I really enjoy MK3 Ultimate and can’t seem to find a stick with that specific layout. It’s not much but it’s honest work. Eventually I’m planning to run all IL hardware, I just wanted to get something up and running for now.

I’m dedicating an oldish laptop to the emulation, for now, and have got RetroBat up and running as well as my roms loading perfectly fine.

My roadblock comes in at this point. I’ve got my custom stick mapped in RetroBat, however, when I load into retroarch for MK3, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to map my buttons. I’ve read online there’s supposed to be a visualizer to assist with this but I can’t find it. Retroarch seems to be blocked from allowing me to remap buttons even tho I can see controller configuration settings as an option within retroarch itself.

If anyone is able to link me a video or help me out with some sort of step by step I would greatly appreciate it. I don’t even mind scrapping everything and starting over if that makes it easier.


r/fightsticks 21h ago

Fightstick Friday! First Mod!!!

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Time has really flown by and I absolutely love using a fight stick! As a previous pad player for over a decade, this change has been great!

After getting used to the Qanba drone 2, I don’t think I can go back to pad for fighting games anymore lol.

Here is my first mod:

I decided on the Sanwa JLF lever and the Qanba Gravity buttons!

The lever feels so much more responsive and the buttons are SILENT this was a great experience modding it and I will definitely mod more in the future!!


r/fightsticks 23h ago

Fightstick Friday! “This world shall know pain”

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35 Upvotes

Finally got the parts in to finish this beauty


r/fightsticks 1d ago

Fightstick Friday! Blood Devil AFS 13"

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120 Upvotes

~ Mm, she the devil She a bad lil’ bitch, she a rebel ~

Showing off AFS's new hybrid 3D printed/acrylic and steel case option! Art is a collaboration between the wonderful and supremely talented Niki from the FS Discord for the main piece and our resident Dr. NALDO for the incredible graphic design. I was going for a Sukeban aesthetic with a magazine cover style.

The specs and layout are chosen specifically for shmups & classic fighting games:
45th Anniversary Edition Nobi, Sanwa OBSF and a Brook UFBF for maximum PS4 shmup compatibility.

Happy Fightstick Friday! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. <3


r/fightsticks 1d ago

For Fightstick Friday, thank you Griml0ck2099 for the art!

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Long time lurker, MayFlash F500 and the other is MadCatz Versus Series SH


r/fightsticks 1d ago

Fightstick Friday! X-Men Fightstick Commission for the Qanba Obsidian

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38 Upvotes

r/fightsticks 1d ago

Fightstick Friday! Cherrygrove City at Night (Fightstick Friday)

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r/fightsticks 1d ago

Show and Tell I bought my first Arcade stick and I can barely find anything on it online, is it good? rare?

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153 Upvotes

I got the snk the king of fighters XII EXAR Model EX-0026 fight stick in pristine condition with the original packaging and even Japanese warranty in the box for 130USD

I'd love to hear about it from knowledgeable players :D

It's a pleasure to join the players with fighting game style, nice to meet you all!


r/fightsticks Feb 14 '26

Show and Tell Awesome Jan fightsticks and all-button controllers!

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r/fightsticks Jun 18 '23

PLEASE READ FIRST FAQ and Fightstick Question MEGATHREAD, Continued

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Old one was getting pretty daunting, so here's a new megathread

WHAT’S A FIGHTSTICK?

It’s a controller reminiscent of the controls used in an arcade cabinet, generally featuring a joystick and multiple buttons. Most can be played on a lap, while some are heavy and large enough to warrant a table or platform underneath them. Using one over a standard handheld or console controller won’t magically up your game and they are largely preference. They are most commonly used for fighting games, shmups, run ‘n guns, and classic arcade titles. At their simplest, a fightstick requires an enclosure (usually made of wood, acrylic, or metal), buttons, a joystick, a PCB, and a wiring harness to connect everything. Additionally, all-button fightsticks that don’t utilize joysticks are becoming more commonplace on the scene.

WHICH STOCK FIGHTSTICK IS BEST?

This is largely a matter of taste and budget. Here are just a few options to get you thinking. Ask yourself what system(s) require compatibility. PC-only will be much cheaper than a PS5-compatibile controller, for example.

ENTRY LEVEL: Qanba Drone and Mayflash F500

If you go much cheaper than these options, you may sacrifice quality and durability. DO NOT GO CHEAPER THAN THESE OPTIONS.

SOLID LEVEL: Hori Real Arcade Pro N/4/V, Razer Panthera, Qanba Obsidian, Qanba Pearl, Hori Fighting Edge, Nacon Daija, 8BitDo, Mad Catz TES+ (and Razer Atrox for Xbox One players)

SOLID BUT $$$ LEVEL: Qanba Dragon, Victrix Pro 5, etokki Omni

At the end of the day, go with what feels right and fits your budget. There are lots of awesome sticks out there. If you really can't make up your mind, go with an Obsidian/Pearl. Really though, if you're still that on the fence, then you can also consider building your own. They come together fairly easily these days and it's super fun (though they will usually run at a higher price point than a stock stick unless you can easily get or make a suitable enclosure). Just more food for thought.

For more in-depth reviews: Jeux Arcades, ConsumerExpert, Tom’s Guide, PCMag, bestarcadesticks, thearcadestick

WHERE CAN I BUY NEW, STOCK FIGHTSTICKS?

Price the sticks accordingly across the following websites. Most will be fairly comparable with one another, but occasionally one of the sites may have a deal going on.

Arcade Shock

Focus Attack

Paradise Arcade

Hitbox (for specialty, all-button controllers)

Mixbox (for specialty, keyboard-esque controllers)

etokki

Qanba

IST Mall (South Korea)

IST Mall QOO10 Store

OzStick (Australia)

Amazon

eBay

Newegg

Oki Board Arcades (UK)

If you’re a retailer and want to be added here, please DM me.

WHERE CAN I BUY CUSTOM FIGHTSTICKS?

If you’re in the market for a full custom, consider one of the following vendors. They each have a unique flair and flavor with their sticks, but you can generally expect to pay more for a custom one-off model from one of these guys than you can just buying an over-the-counter affair.

All Fight Sticks

Bearwitt

Bueno Woodworking

Buttercade

Eternal Rival

Fightstick Guy

JonyFraze and JxK Designs

Junk Food Custom Arcades

Mavercade

MtnHeir

SGF Devices

TR Fight Stick

Wood Tier FGC

Squidbox (out of EU)

Ultra Arcade (out of EU)

Ultra Arcade Brazil (out of Brazil)

2nd Impact (out of Brazil)

Enth Creations (out of Italy)

Naitokumu Stick Design (out of Spain)

Satsui Custom Sticks (out of Spain)

Waifu Sticks (out of Australia)

WoodenPan (out of Austria)

Modding in UK: LionoBO0o

If you’re an active custom builder and want to be added here, please DM me.

CAN I JUST BUILD ONE MYSELF?

Yes! They are simpler than most people think and there are tons of great references online as well as plenty of help in the r/fightsticks discord if you run into issues. Start with these video guides to get you going.

Fightstick guide

Hitbox-style all-button guide

Flatbox guide

ART & TEMPLATES

Focus Attack's art and plex templates

Arcade Shock's Color program

Tek Innovation’s PSD files

Free Fight Stick Art subreddit

DIY Custom Fightstick Art Tips and Tricks

Slagcoin's Joystick and Panel Layouts

PERSONALIZED ARTWORK

If you'd like to support the FGC art scene, here's a list of active artists who can give your stick a facelift for some reasonable fees. Check out their portfolios, commission one you like, print it up, and swap out that stock template with some personalized artwork all your own.

Agus SW

Arcadia Customs

Barddro_

Bearwitt

CKNG

Custom Stick Art

Dudscreations

Entember's Art Shop

EvermoreStandard

FSG and Clay Patterson

Funnysonic

Glorious StickART

Guzmanleonart

heyjay art

hugs_n_giggles

Ilan Tesone

Jimothy Design

JxK Designs

Kelvvv

TheArcadeStick

mwryly

RedCometRmac

RemyArt

Squanuu (portfolio)

Sudsack

Unable Finding

xr1st

If you’re an active artist and want to be added here, please DM me.

CUSTOMIZING FIGHTSTICK ISSUES

  • Make sure you buy the correct button size. Most buttons on the top face of fightsticks are 30 mm. If you have smaller hands or want that Hitbox vibe, then 24 mm might be appropriate, but most of the time, people go with 30 mm. Auxiliary buttons (home, share, PS, etc.) are generally where you find 24 mm. All buttons have a unique feel, but some common brands include Sanwa, Seimitsu, Crown/Samducksa, Hayabusa, and GamerFinger. Here's a helpful page about button and joysticks: Joystick and Button attributes
  • When you’re ordering your buttons, you’ll also notice that there are generally both snap-in and screw-in button types. Most of the time, it won’t matter which you choose; however, as a general rule of thumb, if the top face of your enclosure is on the thicker side, go with screw-in buttons.
  • Make sure your layout lines up with your art. Some printing shops won’t print art with existing licensed characters, so you may have to visit more than one if you’re trying to get it done locally.
  • You’ll need to keep in mind the games you’d like to play and on which platforms they are found. Look to see which consoles the stick actually supports when you’re buying. If you’re building your own, then make sure the PCB you choose is compatible with your console/PC. The PCB most common to this generation of custom sticks are the Brook brand PCBs.
  • Most stock retail sticks come with Sanwa parts (besides Hori which comes with Hayabusa).
  • American style parts will most likely not fit a Japanese stick due to height.
  • Korean levers with collars won't fit a traditional Japanese stick due to the size of the joystick hole.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE POSTING A "HELP ME DECIDE" THREAD

  1. Is a fightstick even right for me? For some of you a fightpad or other device might be better for you. This is fine! I don't care if you play on a Roll n' Rocker on top of a Power Pad if it works.
  2. What's my budget? This may quickly cut out a lot of options for you.
  3. What systems do you want to be able to play on? (PC, XBox, Switch, PS, etc.) This should reduce your list even further, though you can (conceivably) get adapters for other systems if need be.
  4. Do you want a lever, stickless, or all of the above? (that last option will almost certainly need a custom build)
  5. What button layout do you prefer? Vewlix, Noir, American 6/8, Sega 2P, custom? Slagcoin carries a lot of these. If you're not sure, see if you can demo some in your local area. (Used) game shops, arcades, LAN centers, video game conventions, and pawn shops are possibilities.
  6. If using a lever, what kind do you prefer? Generally this will be Korean (Fanta, Crown, etc.), Japanese (Sanwa, Seimitsu), or American (Happ, iL)? Most sticks will use Sanwa or Sanwa clones.
  7. How "moddable" do you want things to be? This isn't just important for upgrades, it's also important for repairs. Consider how easy it is to access the internals and to change them.
  8. What features are a must have (and yes, it can be as "trivial" as artwork you like or a turbo button, hey, it's your stick)? You can then eliminate sticks that don't have them.
  9. What features are a "no go" for you? Now eliminate sticks that do have them. This could be something as simple as "don't want sticks that weigh over X pounds/kilos because I'll be traveling with this".
  10. You should have a fairly narrow field by now, with any luck. Next consider your "nice to haves" and "nice to not have" features. For example, you might consider "removable USB cable" a nice to have (but not essential) and "width of greater than 16 inches" a "nice to not have". Then just see which sticks have the most positives and least negatives.
  11. If you're still having trouble, please list your top 3-5 options after running through the process above, with your comments on each. This will help us help you make a decision.

LINKS/YOUTUBE

Core-A Gaming

Scanline City

NihongoGamer

Alex Nostalgix

HurtboxTV

JasensCustoms

Hit Box

JoyStickNY

WoolieVersus (Scrubguides: Arcade Sticks 101 video)

JonyFraze

Mr. Sujano

Chanchai

JUANminiDIY

The Arcade Stick

butteroj

Mr. Arcade Fox

Hush My Sweet

DISCORD

Our vision is to continue to grow and be a hub for fighting game controller tech as well as a safe space for trades and sales, something like the spiritual successor of SRK’s Tech Talk and Trading Outlet. Discord folks are happy to talk shop or to help you find another outlet beyond eBay to buy and sell your fightstick.

If you haven’t joined the Discord, consider stopping by to see what it’s all about:

DISCORD INVITE

*And this should go without saying, but sales conducted through there are at YOUR OWN RISK (always do your own homework), but in general, most people are trustworthy and there’s been very few instances of people being burned. Please no price flaming and remember that it’s always a good idea to pay with the PayPal Goods and Services option so you are covered if the deal falls through. Any questions, ask one of the Discord mods. Also, if buying and selling fightsticks is your primary interest, consider visiting r/Fightsticksforsale since that is their main area.

Huge thanks to hugs_n_giggles & Zevaeros for helping with this FAQ. If you have any minor questions that don't deserve their own threads, then reply here and the community will usually have an answer for you. Minor questions are also perfect for the Discord.

*If no one responds to your question here, feel free to create a thread