Hori Real Arcade Pro VLX Hayabusa Review

Hori Real Arcade Pro. Premium VLX Hayabusa
BrandHori
PriceAmazon
ReleaseFebruary 2016
CompatibilityPS4 / PS3 / PC
Dimensions22.4” x 10.2” x 5.5”
Cable3 m
Weight11.91 lbs

Quick Fact

This model was officially licensed by Taito, a Japanese gaming and toys company.

Performance

The main highlight of the performance of the Real Arcade Pro. Premium VLX Hayabusa is the inclusion of Falcon buttons. The main highlight of the performance is the inclusion of Falcon buttons. Hori went back to the design phase in order to develop buttons that have less travel distance with a matte texture that is easy to press. The result is faster activation and a quicker response while ensuring that the experience is ergonomic as possible. That is because the previous installment featured sharper buttons that were harsher on the fingers after repeated usage, and fighting gamers are known for their churning and grinding to take their game to the next level.

Hardware

Although it is not necessarily advertised on the box, a PC will read the arcade stick just fine, meaning that it is compatible with three platforms in total. When it comes to opening up the arcade stick, it is actually quite easy. All that is needed to do is remove the three main screws in order to gain access to internal parts for easy maintenance or any other endeavors that the owner would like to undertake.

Appearance

From the very first moment one lays eyes on the arcade stick, it is evident that it is quite the masterpiece. In fact, it looks as if it was ripped straight out of an arcade cabinet, which is of course a good thing. It does the Vewlix layout justice, and the sheer width of it makes arcade fanatics feel right at home. In addition, the pleasing combination of black, gray, and red adds an undeniably cool touch to an arcade stick that would look good even if it was completely colorless, thanks to the other factors.

Conclusion

This masterpiece combines everything that you need in a fightstick: performance, hardware, and even aesthetics.

  • Better buttons
  • Quick unscrewing
  • Beautiful model
  • Sensitive buttons
  • Unit size

Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

See Also

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