Category: Gaming Accessories
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Lag-Testing Your Fight Stick at Home with an Arduino Input Logger
Ever wonder how responsive your arcade stick or controller truly is? Input latency can vary between different PCBs and connection types, affecting your gameplay subtly. In the world of fighting games, a few milliseconds can make the difference in pulling off a combo. This guide will show you how to build a basic Arduino-powered input…
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Beginner’s Training: 7 Drills to Master Your New Arcade Stick
So you got a new arcade stick – now what? Making the switch to an arcade stick (or any new controller) can be challenging for beginners. Initially, your inputs might feel sloppy, your movements slow, and you might even miss motions you could do on pad. Don’t worry: this is totally normal! The key to…
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Hit Box vs Mixbox vs Snackbox Micro: Leverless Controllers Compared
The rise of leverless controllers (often called “all-button” controllers) has been a game-changer in the fighting game community. Instead of a traditional joystick, these controllers use buttons or keys for directional inputs, enabling faster and more precise execution for many players. Three of the leading leverless designs are the Hit Box, the Mixbox, and the…
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How to Flash Brook UFB-Fusion for Native PS5 Mode (Step-by-Step)
The Brook UFB-Fusion is a premier fight stick PCB that supports multiple platforms and, importantly, offers native PlayStation 5 mode for the latest games. Essentially, it’s Brook’s Universal Fighting Board combined with the PS5 “UP5” module on one board. If you’ve installed a UFB-Fusion in your arcade stick (or you have a stick that comes…
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Nacon Daija vs Victrix Pro FS: Input-Lag & Build-Quality Showdown
When it comes to premium fight sticks for PS5 and PC, two names often top the list: the Nacon Daija and the Victrix Pro FS. Both of these are flagship-grade arcade sticks aimed at competitive players, boasting outstanding build quality, authentic arcade parts, and performance tuned for minimal input lag. But how do they stack…
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EVO Controller Census: What the Top Players Use
Fighting game controllers have become as diverse as the players using them. At EVO – the pinnacle fighting game tournament – competitors will arrive with arcade sticks, gamepads, and the increasingly popular “leverless” controllers (like Hit Boxes). To understand the trends, we compiled data from the top placements across games at the previous EVO tournaments…
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How Pro Players Set Their Buttons: Survey & Layout Insights
If you’ve ever opened the controller settings in a fighting game, you know there’s a dizzying array of button configuration options. Do top players stick with default layouts, or do they use custom bindings? We surveyed interviews, forum discussions, and player streams to see how pro fighting game players set their buttons. The short answer:…
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Complete Guide: Installing Silent Sanwa OBSFE Buttons in Any Stick
Replacing standard 30mm arcade buttons with silent Sanwa OBSFE buttons can dramatically reduce the “click-clack” noise of your fight stick. Silent OBSFE buttons are a variant of Sanwa’s popular OBSF series that include internal foam dampeners to soften the sound on each press. This guide will walk you through a universal installation process, using the…
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Best PS5 Fight Sticks under $200
Getting a quality fight stick for your PlayStation 5 doesn’t have to break the bank. In this guide, we highlight the best PS5-compatible arcade sticks under $200, focusing on models tested in 2024–2025. Each recommended stick offers great build quality, reliable parts, and broad platform support. We’ll also compare features like parts quality, modding potential,…
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Best Joystick Accessories: Upgrading Guide for Arcade Fight Sticks
Ready to take your arcade fightstick to the next level? In this comprehensive guide, we explore the essential joystick accessories that can transform your play: restrictor gates, ball-tops, shaft extenders, quick-disconnect wiring, and PCB upgrades. Whether you’re a modder fine-tuning a Sanwa or Seimitsu stick or a fighting game enthusiast chasing perfect inputs, we’ve got…
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Best Fight Stick of 2025 | Top 5 Sticks Ultimate Comparison
In 2025, the top arcade fight sticks are the Nacon Daija, Mayflash F700 Elite, Hori Fighting Stick Mini, Victrix Pro FS, and Mixbox. These five cover every need: from premium tournament play to budget-friendly casual gaming. They offer quality Sanwa parts, broad platform compatibility, and mod-friendly designs. Comparison Table: Top 5 Arcade Fight Sticks (2025)…