| Price | Etsy |
| Release | March 23, 2025 |
| Compatibility | NS / PC / RPi / Android |
| Dimensions | 15.8″ x 10.2″ x 2.4″ |
| Weight | ~4.41 lbs |
| Cable | 1.8 m |
Overview
Pakistan has become a Tekken powerhouse in recent years—with players like Arslan Ash winning Evo multiple times. So, it is no surprise that 3D Sticks (also known as 3DISM) is offering the Hybrid Arcade Stick from the same country and for the same game that the country loves. Hey, maybe you can win Evo with it as well!
Without further ado, the Hybrid Arcade Stick gives you all three of the following to make sure you are not missing out:
- Joystick
- Buttons
- Keys
Whether you go for genuine Sanwa or clone Sanwa parts is entirely up to you. Sanwa parts are known for their responsivity and durability. As for the Hybrid Arcade Stick’s buttons, they are in the popular Noir layout.
You can alternate between using the joystick and keys on the go—all in the middle of the same match. You see, the directional keys of the Hybrid Arcade Stick are slanted for your right wrist’s comfort. What can add even more comfort is the slope where you can rest both of your wrists. This way, you can say goodbye to carpal tunnel.
Something we at The Arcade Stick have rarely seen on similar controllers is the usage of keys for function buttons—which is awesome instead of having to press tiny pins that may irritate your fingers. Therefore, the Hybrid Arcade Stick gets extra points for having these function keys.
The Hybrid Arcade Stick looks different than most other controllers, thanks to its neon green accents surrounding the black top panel. The joystick, buttons, and keys are black as well—fitting the color scheme. Though, you can request custom joystick and button colors to match your taste.
Recent studies have shown that the Hybrid Arcade Stick’s top panel is made of CNC machined aluminum composite. There is some nuance to be seen on that panel in the form of art under the joystick, a circle around the directional keys, the Tekken 8 logo—and more goodness.
Don’t like the default art? No problem, you can have a custom art design engraved directly on your brand new Hybrid Arcade Stick. In fact, we at The Arcade Stick would love to help you with the design through our bestselling service.
Here is an example of Tekken art our artist Gilbert Han illustrated for a client—and he can design art for your Hybrid Arcade Stick too:
That said, it is worth noting that only four screws hold the Hybrid Arcade Stick’s top panel together, so if you need to unscrew it—it should not take a lot of time.
Then, you can see the Hybrid Arcade Stick’s organized and clutter-free interior, which is where you may also realize that this controller runs on the open source & critically acclaimed GP2040-CE firmware that has almost no input lag. For PlayStation 5 compatibility, be sure to let 3D Sticks know—so that the required hardware is installed for you.
In a nutshell, if you are serious about your level at Tekken and cannot be bothered to buy an arcade stick plus a WASD controller—which can be expensive—the Hybrid Arcade Stick may be the best economical choice for you to buy today.