| Price | Arcade Forge |
| Release | Circa May 2026 |
| Compatibility | PS5 / XSX / NS2 / PC |
Introduction
The UAE has given us more than just Dubai. It’s also given us Arcade Forge, which sells goodies like fightstick cases. Whether we’re talking about cases like the Crimson Raven or Scarlet Shift, Arcade Forge has plenty to offer, but today, we’ll be focusing on the Wooden Arcade Shell (also known as the Wooden Fight Stick or simply AF-W01).
Unboxing
Spoiler alert: The Wooden Arcade Shell is a DIY case that you’d have to order parts for elsewhere, such as directly on Arcade Forge’s site. Therefore, we have no in-depth unboxing information to give you here.
Performance
Alright, so here’s the deal: you can get a Wooden Arcade Shell with a preset button layout or a custom button layout. Not only that, the case is compatible with standard arcade parts. This means that you can make it as powerful as you want it to be.
Picture it like this: your Wooden Arcade Shell can have the custom button layout of your dreams, and it can use the parts that make pulling off combos easier for you.
In addition to that, your Wooden Arcade Shell can have three function buttons on the top panel that are bigger than average and therefore comfier to press.
Hardware
Obviously made of wood, the Wooden Arcade Shell has a spacious interior so that you can go nuts with customization options.
The truth of the matter is that limited interior space can force you to satisfice with a fightstick that doesn’t have all the parts you need to win tournaments, whereas with the Wooden Arcade Shell, interior space shouldn’t be an issue.
Appearance
When it comes to the Wooden Arcade Shell’s looks, you can either rock the raw wooden aesthetic—or you can instead opt for custom art, which we at The Arcade Stick can help you with through our long running custom art service. Other than that, the case’s shape has an interesting geometric look.
Conclusion
The Wooden Arcade Shell is for the DIY enthusiast who likes his or her fightstick to be made of wood, and the customization options allow you to optimize the case to win more matches. If this specific case doesn’t strike your fancy, do check out Arcade Forge’s other offerings.
- DIY fun
- Made of wood
- Spacious interior
- Customizable artwork
- Customizable button layout