| Price | Etsy |
| Release | June 2025 |
| Compatibility | NS2 / PC |
| Dimensions | 16.4″ x 9.4″ x 2.9″ |
| Weight | 5.84 lbs |
| Cable | 3 m |
Overview
A while ago, BattleHut came out of nowhere with the V16B—a larger than life ergonomic controller for fighting games. Then, Aurelien from BattleHut was like, “You know what? I’m also going to make this one leverless controller that has some of the most unusual directional inputs you have ever seen!” It is at that point that the BHT entered the arena.
Essentially, the BHT combines the best of three worlds:
- D-pad
- WASD
- Leverless
So, the BHT’s directional buttons kind of look like a D-pad. In reality, there are eight buttons in that D-pad. With Sanwa switches and 2 mm of travel, the buttons give you fully diagonal input access in all eight directions—as well as easy sliding techniques.
Mentally, you can approach the BHT either like a WASD or leverless controller. Also, you can expect yourself to use three of your left hand’s fingers for directional inputs. As for the attack buttons, you can enjoy nine Sanwa OBSF-24 and two Sanwa OBSF-30 buttons. Sanwa buttons’ travel distance is near perfect.
With that being said, here are some pointers about how to use the BHT’s three toggles:
- The left thumb button can be set to up or down.
- The right thumb button can be set to up, two kicks, or three kicks.
- The directional buttons can simulate left stick, D-pad, or right stick inputs.
That left thumb button is huge. So, it requires less precision—making your life easier. Anyway, the BHT has these function buttons on its right side:
- Home
- Turbo
- Touchpad/share
Back and start buttons can also be found in the rear. And that little OLED screen? You guessed it: the PLMG edition of the BHT runs on the GP2040-CE firmware, which shows you the following useful information on the screen:
- Input mode
- Directional mode
- SOCD cleaning mode
- Button presses in real time
The firmware is widely popular, open source, updateable online, and practically lag free. It also has decent compatibility options, especially because the compatibility can be boosted by an adapter. Thankfully, the BHT features a USB-A port on the left side where you can insert such an adapter.
On the left side is a USB-C port as well. This is going to be your go-to port when you want to connect the controller to a PC or console—and go on winning streaks online. Needless to say, a USB-C to A cable is included with your purchase of a brand new and shiny BHT.
Construction-wise, the BHT is made of PMMA panels with 3D printed PLA and PVB parts. This is what you can expect from each material, which BattleHut chose well:
- PMMA: durable and scratch-resistant
- PLA: lightweight yet rigid
- PVB: smooth and semi-glossy yet impact-resistant
Moreover, the bottom is lined with black felt for extra grip—in addition surface protection. Speaking of surfaces, you are eight screws away from modding your BHT’s art.
If you want custom art, we at The Arcade Stick are ready to offer you our service. This way, the BHT can represent your favorite character, game, show, movie—you name it.
That said, you probably want to get really good at fighting games, and the BHT’s unique input method may very well be the effortless upgrade you need to level up your game faster than any other method. Plus, you can save some storage space by owning such a 3-in-1 controller instead of buying three controllers.
To save the best for the last: you may be glad to know that the BHT is available in a mirrored layout as well, so if you or your best friend are left handed, y’all can enjoy pressing the attack buttons with the left hand instead!