| Price | CieloGames |
| Release | April 29, 2024 |
| Compatibility* | PS5 / NS2 / PC |
| Dimensions | 15.7″ x 11.1″ x 2.6″ |
| Weight | 6.61 lbs |
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Overview
“I be flexin’, flexin’, flexin’,” rapped Meek Mill in his seminal song that came out back in 2012. A dozen years later, a fightstick called the FusionFlex was released, making history.
The FusionFlex has 11 buttons, giving you a competitive advantage over any opponent who only uses eight buttons. These buttons can be CieloGames’ own FeatherTaps or Sanwa OBSCs.
As a quick guide, Sanwa buttons are quite light, and FeatherTap buttons are even lighter—yet not wobbly. In the FusionFlex’s case, FeatherTaps join forces with Gateron Kasumi Axis switches that are linear and low profile—boasting:
- Actuation force: 35 ± 10 gf
- Actuation point: 0.5 ± 0.2 mm
- Total stroke: 1.5 ± 0.2 mm
Kasumi switches feel like they’re as light as optical switches, to be honest. Anyhow, on the FusionFlex’s right side, you can find three fully sized function buttons. On the left side, you can find two more function buttons. That said, what about the button layout in general?
Most prominently, your index finger has access to two extra 24 mm buttons, and your thumb can press its own 30 mm button. If you find the FusionFlex’s layout to be conducive to your fighting game success, then that’s awesome!
Let’s not forget the FusionFlex’s joystick either, which is the premium Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT. It’s nicely springy and returns back to neutral with the smoothness of cashew butter.
Now, we need to talk about the hardware…
The FusionFlex is essentially a triple acrylic structure beveled by hand. Moreover, it’s sized like a tank and pretty heavy, making it stable on your lap or desk.
Most interestingly, the FusionFlex’s bottom is magnetic in a way where you can pop it open with just one press—whether you’ve got some modding or repairs to do.
So, we’re now inside the FusionFlex! Depending on which variant you end up buying, you may find within the interior these connectivity solutions:
- Raspberry Pi Pico chip (possibly wireless)
- Brook P5 series board
Both of the above solutions are acclaimed, popular, and reliable. On a side note, if you order the FusionFlex’s LED edition, you can use an app to adjust the brightness, colors, and patterns.
LED would add to the already unique looking FusionFlex, which has funky top & bottom panels, and that one squiggly edge is a sight to behold.
Further, the clear parts enhance the FusionFlex’s futuristic look, making it look like it belongs somewhere in the Institute (from the Fallout games).
With that, we’ve established that the FusionFlex is packed with features, but it’s most recommended if you find its button layout to be like an added buff to your game, resulting in:
- More wins
- Higher rank online
- Better chances of a tournament trophy
To wrap up, if you’re not living in Japan at the moment, you should be able to order the FusionFlex from CieloGames using a proxy service.