JZW-Shop Haute42 Arcade Stick T16, All-Button Arcade Controller for Switch/PC/PS4/PS3 /Steam Deck, Slim Arcade Fight Stick Game Keyboard with Turbo & Custom RGB, Supports Hot-Swap & SOCD

The fact that Haute42 was asking so little for a leverless pad that offers so much feels like a dream come true, especially if you are like me looking to give these controllers a shot for fighting games.Not only does this stick have every accommodation for your button needs, L3, R3, and Touchpad, just to name a few, all with the option to use a normal hitbox layout if you are already familiar, but also offers a more traditional WASD if you prefer that, say if you are coming from mouse and keyboard on PC games, which a lot of us have.There is also a built-in display, which you can customize the splash screen to be whatever you want, and also serves as a way to display the controller mode it is in, what the movement buttons are acting as (DPad, L Stick, or R Stick), what your SOCD setting currently is, and even acts as a button check, so you can just plug it in and use the stick itself to check if your buttons are working ok.Speaking of the buttons, to change them is a unique way to set them up. You have to press and hold the start button as you plug it into a PC, then in your browser, you type "http://192.168.7.1" to access the software that runs the stick. From there, you can change the LED mode, what each button does (no button is exempt, so go nuts), update the firmware, and so on. Just make sure you click save at the bottom left and then reboot at the top right of the window, then click reboot as a controller for your changes to work properly.This stick also gets points from me because it is a universal* stick. While the guide for what button to push for what mode is printed on the back, essentially guaranteeing immediate access to that information at all times, a bit of a setup is required depending on the console. While PC and Switch are plug-and-play, getting this to work on a PS4 requires some extra steps as long as you select the correct mode. Essentially, you need to rip the verification files from a genuine DualShock 4 controller and then put them into the stick software. While Haute does not provide you with those files or the means to dump them from a controller, they will show you how to upload those files once you do get them. You are just on your own on how to get them. All of this is to avoid the PS4's artificial 8-minute time out on controllers Sony does not explicitly approve of. I cannot speak to the compatibility to a 9th gen console due to not having either system, so look elsewhere for that kind of information.Artwork and key switches/button caps are also fully customizable, but what the T16 comes with out of the box is 30 mm red linear switches. This essentially means that there is no noticeable click halfway through the button press. It is just a smooth glide down to the bottom. The buttons are also super quiet and the button caps are super soft and smooth to the touch, compared to traditional keycaps/Sanwa arcade parts, which feel very harsh and plastic-y to the touch. Essentially cutting down on any finger pain you might have by extensive use.This stick comes with a full documentation paper, a key switch puller, a USB-C cable, a spare red linear switch, and in my case, 8 rubber feet instead of the listed 6. These can be placed anywhere alongside the bottom of the stick to avoid slipping around if you play it on a desk.Portability-wise, while I do have pictures of the measurements of the length and width, the height is also roughly a half inch. The actual size, save for the height, is only barely bigger than the size of normal printer paper, essentially making sure it fits in most bags for transportation purposes while offering plenty of wrist room for those who need it. The actual outside is made of acrylic. Offering something reasonably durable and lightweight. It does not compare to metal, and there is a chance you may hear it snap, likely due to it trying to settle outside of the box and in normal use. If that happens, your stick will likely still be 100% functional. Acrylic is not exactly easy to break by accident. There are other models, S16 and M16, that offer everything I have mentioned so far, but cheaper and smaller. If you are on a tighter budget and/or do not need that much wrist room, I would look to those rather than this.I have done nothing but sing praise of this thing. That is not to say I think this is flawless. The aforementioned acrylic shell does make it easy for your wrist to stick to it if you sweat a lot, but there is no apparent tournament lock switch to disable start/select/home. While you can set these buttons to do nothing on the settings page, it is not as seamless as just flicking a switch to disable them on the fly. This puts you in a situation where you would have to often enable and disable the long way around if you use this for tournaments and personal use. Otherwise, this fits right in with the tournament standard with built-in SOCD Neutral settings, and while it does offer Turbo, you can remove that from the labeled button, essentially perma-disabling Turbo.All and all, I do not think I can recommend a 16-button controller from Haute42 enough, and while this review is centered around the T model, 99% of everything mentioned here does apply to the rest of the 16 class sticks. All of these are stuff that brands like the Razor Kitsune or even Hitbox struggle with, while asking for at least 2-3 times the price. I cannot recommend these sticks enough. Buy them on sight.

Been playing fighting games since SF2 days with sticks and pads but took a long break due to PC games being way easier to access and online play.Now that fighting games are coming to PC with controller options, I wanted to give these controls a shot since I had problems with sticks for as long as I can remember.It's taking awhile to adjust and adapt, but the product itself is stellar. I had so many issues with other vendors with shipping and availability (not to mention cost of $200+ for lots of other options). This one is way more affordable and without trying other options, it feels great in the hand and responsiveness is top notch.Highly recommend Haute42, doubt you will be disappointed.

This item is about the size of the Razer Kitsune. Aside from the acrylic creaking with minor pressure this "stick" is solid. Nothing is 3d printed, art is easily installed and there is plenty of support on the discord.If you want to play ps5 fighters you can find instructions on the Haute 42 page for compatibility options or you can use a converter like the brook wingman. I'll definitely look into the m16 when it drops.

These guys offer support and full guides on their discord. Incredible support and great quality. Best box ever for the price

It has a good size and heft to it. Buttons are fast and responsive. Works out of the box "plug and play style" on PC.If you want go beyond the default settings. Led customization is nice and easy. Reconfiguring the buttons is a bit unintuitive on the site. SCOD options are nice.Make sure you join the community discord in case you have questions about troubleshooting.

The more expensive and popular models of leverless controllers aren't as intuitive as this one. Haute42 is doing the Lord's work by making products of this quality at this price point. The leverless controller I got for $300 last year, which was pretty well reviewed at the time, does not have:-An LCD screen to navigate the controller's settings-USBC-RGB buttons-Lightweight; thickness slightly more than 1cm-An extra "up" button to more easily navigate menusThe T16 has all of these for less than a third of the price. I'm a fan.

A bunch of my buttons popped off during shipping which was no biggie. If you're having issues make sure to update the software. It's not hard at all. Works great no delay that I can tell. I use it on both pc and Ps5 (with the brook wingman) and it works great ( if you're using it on ps5 make sure to hold the ps button on it when plugging it in or it won't work)

Makes hitting electrical super easy, but of course it takes more than that to be good. Might have a bit of a learning curve from gamepad or lever but movement feels so precise and fast with this. Solid construction and easy to put your own printed artwork under the clear plastic.