| Price | AliExpress |
| Release | April 30, 2025 |
| Compatibility | NS2 / PC |
| Dimensions | 10.6″ x 5.7″ x 2.8″ |
| Weight | ~1.65 lbs |
| Cable | ~1 m |
Introduction
Is Data Frog a frog that’s coming to steal your data? Not really, but it is a gaming accessories company that offers you this one baller arcade stick called the Y5A!
Here are some ways in which the Y5A is different than the Y3A Max:
- Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 compatibility
- Two more connectivity methods
- Different color
- Rechargeable
(Don’t worry—we’ll explain more as you dive deeper into our Y5A article.)
Unboxing
You may be surprised to receive your Y5A in a slim teal box. You’d expect the box to be bigger to accommodate the joystick, right? In reality, the joystick comes disassembled, but luckily, you can assemble it within seconds this way:
- Remove the cover.
- Screw on the lever.
- Place the dust washer.
- Screw on the joystick.
By “screw on”, you simply have to use your fingers. By the way, you also get a short detachable cable with the Y5A.
Performance
To start off, the Y5A’s buttons are between small and big. In other words, arcade sticks usually have 24 and/or 30 mm buttons, whereas this arcade stick has 27 mm buttons—which are unique.
The Y5A’s buttons are in the Vewlix layout, and they use blue tactile switches (that are soldered). The switches can be categorized as the medium-heavy type, so less accidental presses for you that way.
Another unique aspect about the Y5A is its triangular function buttons—with symbols commonly associated with:
- Turbo
- Share
- Touchpad
- Options
As for the Y5A’s circular function button to their left, it’s a home button. That said, the arcade stick has a palm slope to keep you comfortable during gaming marathons. Moreover, there are four corner pads at the bottom to keep the arcade stick from wobbling as you pull off the sickest combos.
Most importantly, you can use the Y5A with a wired or wireless connection. For that, there’s a toggle in the back—next to the USB-C port for the wired connection.
Within the battery compartment, there’s also a USB-A port to insert the 2.4 GHz wireless receiver. Otherwise, you can connect the Y5A through Bluetooth.
Hardware
Essentially, the Y5A’s buttons are ABS keycaps that are resilient yet smooth. However, they’re pretty loud, and the same applies to the clicky joystick.
Not only that, because the Y5A is small and very light, you’ll deliberately have to keep in mind not to be too chaotic with your movements—or else it may slide a little bit.
Most interestingly, the Y5A has vents on its sides—except for the back—although arcade sticks aren’t known to overheat or anything like that, so maybe Data Frog has a secret reason for this design element…
Appearance
Due to its color scheme, the Y5A has that Neogeo Arcade Stick Pro look. It’s also reminiscent of the color scheme of Google and even Windows. In addition, the cable is white and therefore matching. Otherwise, the Y3A Max is black.
Shape-wise, the Y5A’s curves give it some nuance, its sides have grooves, and the vents we spoke about earlier also give the arcade stick a bit of an edgy look.
Conclusion
The Y5A is a pleasant surprise and one of the best arcade sticks of its kind. Its distinguished offerings range from an optional wireless connection to 27 mm buttons that are hard to find elsewhere. Hey, maybe you enjoy loud buttons!
- Wired or wireless
- Rechargeable
- Portable size
- Palm slope
- Corner pads
- ABS keycaps
- Vewlix layout
- Tactile switches
- Rare button size
- Too loud
- Too light
- Short cable
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐