PS5 Fightstick Shootout - All Playstation 5 Arcade Sticks Compared

Quick video comparing all the Official Playstation Fightsticks.

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[toshikikarukawa]

I actually love the form factor of the Hori Alpha, I find it super comfortable to rest my palms on, there's plenty of room and it's not too big for me. As for the Qanbas, I think all 3 should be $40-50 cheaper, the drone 2 for $80-100, the Titan for $170-180 and the Obsidian 2 for $250 would make a lot more sense and the sticks would be a lot more desirable than they are now. About the Victrix, as you comment it's a shame they didn't take the opportunity to add the L3/R3 buttons. It's also worrying that it seems that the new PS5 versions tend to have a higher than expected fail ratio. However, just because of the chassis and its construction they play in a different league.

[megaman]

Hori Alpha is just a all around great stick that you previously brought up with price and how easy it's to mod. I'm in the process of customizing my Alpha sticks and the easy access it offers to do that is fast. I do want an obsidian 2 but would have to save up for that bad boy but for now the Hori Alpha will be my main for the time being😊 Love your videos and thank you for the hard work you put into your videos to keep everyone informed.

[TheSoulCrisis]

Great review of different arcade sticks…..just purchased a Qanba Obsidian fight stick! Between your review and Maximillian’s I felt confident pulling the trigger on this purchase now. The weight, design, and form factor really appeal to me without breaking my wallet (although not “cheap” by any means).

Looking forward to setting up my PS5 Slim this weekend, downloading SF 6, and playing around with my new high quality arcade stick when it comes Sunday! 😎

[PharoahsKingdom]

My Victrix is on the way. It will be here on Monday. Can't wait..

[Zahoops]

I just bought the Qanba drone 2 as my first fight stick. It's reallt fun to use. The only thing i dislike about it is that it's a little loud. I'll end up using it for a while

[espinozajuan]

Victrix is not easy to mod, there’s very little space inside the stick, if you have big hands it’s hard, also has many flaws for a 400 stick

[Undermog]

I ended up ordering a Hori Alpha.. turn out it was out of stock and have to wait until August for it to arrive! Oh well, got something to look forward to...

[BruddaJakka]

I ended up going with the Victrix because no matter what I bought it was going to be expensive since I was going to have to import it. So figured I might as well spend the money on the Ferrari.

[joshuatheawesome]

The mayflash F series has always been the absolute best choice and best value for my use case. I'm glad the f700 has ps5 compatibility out of the box.

[chrishastings]

If I could have features. I loved the way MadCatz TE2 stick was done. They did make the TE3 but it won't work with the PS5. Would love to see a version created for with a selector switch for PS5, 4, 3, and PC. Have a True 8 Position Joystick included with a selector for Thumbstick, and Left Joystick. Lockout feature. I loved the screw on locking feature for the USB cord of the Madcatz TE2. Same idea could be applied for a USB type C. Have the Ball or Bat Top screw on top for the Joystick and have the ability to lock it so it won't unscrew. Dewalt makes a great design of how the phillips bits are held in the drill. DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 2 Batteries, Electric (DCF680N2). Have the locking and unlocking ability to remove the stick like this drill does would be an awesome feature. It holds in 8 sided bits very well and they don't wobble at all. Buttons that can be back lit. They could light the position of the joystick as well with arrows that light up. Extra buttons on the top is the best placement vs back buttons of the TE2. The ability to have artwork installed on the front cover like the TE2 has. Fingerprint resistant plastic. The wideness over too vertical. Slide proof padding underneath. A mounting stand that is adjustable to ones sitting height that is stable or standing height and can lock the controller to it and be able to adjust the pitch of the controller from flat to slightly tilted and is very stable. Can collapse and be put into a carrying bag. Access to the parts inside and can fold up the USB cable and joystick tops inside the case for transport or storage. Also make a version of the hand held controller that is like the same layout as the 8 buttons on top and the left thumb controller. The miniture joystick on the left side is harder to control in street fighter series like games on those kinds of controllers. Can still have all the other buttons like they normally are for other games. Just more options for configuring what is most comfortable for each person of where they like certain buttons. Maybe the others could be used to program for two or 3 buttons being hit at the same time for one button for the extras. Since Street Fighter like games give those options. Such as two buttons at the same time for throws could be one button. They could always add more buttons to the sticks to allow for programming those ideas as well. I noticed in SFV that there were more programming button configurations than there were buttons available. So making a controller that can have more buttons to cover everything would be a great idea. It is just a matter of finding where to place them that would make the controller the most comfortable to use. Spacing is a key thing and button size is also something to consider. Don't want the buttons to be too big so that people with small hands have trouble reaching them. 3 rows of buttons would be great and the ones used the most should be at the bottom two layers. Less used buttons for multi-button combo press ones could be positioned at the top row. I've seen controllers in the past that has the ability to rotate knobs to control the rate of rapid fire before on NES and SNES systems before. I created my own modification for the Sega master system. It allowed the sega genesis controller to be plugged into it and it worked. A, B, and C did the same thing for D, E, and F buttons. All I had to do is cut the traces and wire up 555 timer circuits and place pots and capacitors in and solder and I had a way to create adjustable rapid fire. I did the in the Rocky Game for Sega Master System. The Speedbag training I was able to get max and got my skills up to max before I had to verse Ivan Drago. It was a project I did when I went to Eastland Career Center in electronics. Was a great learning experience applying what I learned in school, before controllers like this were being created.

[davose]

Brook makes great adapters for all systems, giving the option of buying any fighting game controller really

[kottonstream]

My favorite has been. The Hori fighters edge for ps5 . Love the big size .

[sentakuselect]

There's also that Nacon Daija 2/White PS5 stick but I understand that it's more of a European market only item (it's like a Razer Panthera but slightly smaller) for about 290 euro.

Yeah for price and brand, I would pick the Hori FS Alpha out of all of them due to familiarity of the Hori Real Arcade Pro.N, it's form factor resembles a thicker box shape to the FS Alpha and I believe that Hori also has a companion app for it to custom profiles and bindings. My current sticks for this generation are my Padhacked Victrix replicate and Hori Fighting Edge (2017/PS4).

[Aiko]

Have to say the form factor of the Hori Alpha is perfect for taller people. Im 6'7 and it has the perfect size for my legs

[kwokyinc]

I think I am going to get the Obsidian 2. In the place where I live, the official distributor is listing it at ~US$250 and it's currently on sale at ~$210.

[SushiLid_]

Great video, you saved me money and provided great info I needed on the Titan 💪🏾

[herald]

Thank you for checking all of these fight sticks. i was sold on the Drone 2 til i read your review, then after your Drone 2 explanation i was sold on the Fightstick alpha, and after that i was sold on the Titan and that's more or less where i am - because the reason you stated, it might feel wrong as i hold it on my lap and im 6'2. but i also get a bit of wrist pain in my current situation with the Razer Panthera, which mind you is an amazing fightstick. i paid $200 for it years ago, and id consider it to be a "heavy weight" stick. so i figured if i go with something a bit lightweight, maybe more ergonomic id be able to play more comfortably. Titan looks amazing for that, and the quality of the parts are good too, its more or less a better version of Drone 2 if your review is anything to go by. in my heart sure i kinda want the obsidian 2, but i fear id run into the same issues as the razer panthera causes me now.

[snx]

Thanks for your videos. I have ordered a HORI Alpha + Sanwa JFL myself - I liked the features and price point of this combo the most. Qanba seems way to overpriced and have too many flaws at that price.

[Chris-cwex]

Razer Panthera OG is my preferred stick. Hope Razer can come up with a stick for the ps5 as well.

[Ratel]

What about the Nacon Daija for the PS5?