| Price | AliExpress |
| Release | Q1 2025 |
| Compatibility* | NS / PC / RPi / Android |
| Dimensions | 11.7″ x 7.7″ x 0.5″ |
| Weight | ~2 lbs |
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Introduction
Haute42 is an Evo award winning company that provides affordability without sacrificing performance. The T16-30 has 16 buttons—making it a dual layout controller. So, you can also use it like a WASD controller if you want!
Performance
The matte buttons of the T16-30 have the generous size of 25.8 mm, and as for the function buttons, they include start, home, back, and turbo—the usual suspects.
The T16-30 makes use of low profile Crystal switches that are pretty fast—in spite of being quieter than average. If you have another preference, these switches are hot swappable, alright?
You see, the T16-30 has less a millisecond of input lag. It runs on the critically acclaimed GP2040-CE firmware, which can be updated online.
Hardware
The T16-30 is slim and mainly made of acrylic. This thing is so light! Well, relatively speaking… Anyway, there is plenty of space for your palms to just relax. Oh, and nine screws hold the controller together.
When it comes to stability, the T16-30 is wide enough to set on your legs or table. What further helps is that there are silicone feet for anti-skidding.
With a USB-C connection, the T16-30’s main port can be found in its back center. On the right side is a USB-A port where you can insert a compatibility extender like the BOOTER 5.
You even get a mini screen with the T16-30 that can be found on the top panel. It lets you know useful information like which of the following you are currently in:
- SOCD cleaning mode
- Directional mode
- Input mode
(The screen also shows your button presses live.)
Appearance
In case you did not know, the T16-30’s looks are supposed to represent the PlayStation 30th anniversary—hence the 30 in its name too.
We at The Arcade Stick are ecstatic to inform you that the T16-30 supports custom art, which we love providing our readers through our bestseller of a service. Check out this masterpiece our artist Milford Peynado made for the T16:
The show is not over yet, folks. The T16-30 also has LED that shines through the buttons attractively—making it a beauty on top of being a performance powerhouse.
Before you go, you may like the fact that the T16-30 comes with freebies like:
- Manual
- USB-C cable
- Switch puller
- Extra switch
- Two more function buttons
To wrap up, the T16-30 is a large but light controller, and even if you already own an Haute42 controller, you should still consider this one—either for yourself or your best friend.
Conclusion
It is mind boggling how much value the T16-30 packs into one package, which you should highly consider.
- Dual layout
- Larger buttons
- Quick switches
- Informative screen
- Wrist space
- Spacious panel
- Slim hardware
- Little weight
- LED option
- Customizable art
- Boostable compatibility
- Can detach cable
- Comes with freebies
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐