| Price | JackWagon Woodworking |
| Release | January 2, 2025 |
| Compatibility | NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 16.5″ x 9.5″ x 1.5+” |
| Weight | 6 lbs |
Introduction
Recent studies have shown that the Battle Axe by JackWagon FightSticks is made of acrylic. Despite the fightstick’s flamboyant design, the corners of the acrylic are rounded for your skin’s comfort.
Performance
The Battle Axe is a wide fightstick with plenty of resting space for your wrists, and its width also makes the fightstick comfortable to set on your lap if that is your gameplay style. Just imagine having to squeeze your legs to set a fightstick on your lap, which is not the case with this awesome fightstick, and because it is weighty, it should not slide around.
The bottom foam—which is replaceable—does a good job enhancing the Battle Axe’s stability, and the anti-slip feet do not dig into your legs. Needless to say, this fightstick is suitable for both lap and desk play.
You see, the Battle Axe can come with a Korean joystick as well as buttons in the Noir layout. In fact, there are at least five preset layouts in addition to a custom layout. Not only that, there are internal enclosure height options too.
On both sides of the Battle Axe, there are three big function buttons, meaning six total. This is a nice change of pace compared to controllers with tiny pins as function buttons, which can be irritating if you have Michael Jordan hands.
Hardware
Here are some special features of the Battle Axe:
- Compatibility-boosting dongle possible
- 3D printed support brackets
- Replaceable bottom foam
- Black anti-slip feet
- 2.5 mm hex key
The smooth acrylic is held together by six screws, which are not too many if you would like to unscrew it, but why would you want to unscrew the Battle Axe’s acrylic in the first place? Find out below…
Appearance
The fact of the matter is you can slide custom artwork under the acrylic. If you need custom art, we at The Arcade Stick have an art service to make your Battle Axe represent your taste.
The foam padding has a JackWagon FightSticks design engraved into it, but there is also a hex key. For what? Well, let us wrap up this article with a bang: you can get the Battle Axe in DIY or preassembled format!
Conclusion
If you are in the market for a fightstick that is the creation of a true craftsman, give the Battle Axe a look.
- Many layouts
- Enclosure height option
- Japanese or Korean joystick
- DIY or preassembled
- Easy assembly
- Smooth acrylic
- Comfortable size
- Very stable
- Customizable art
- Extendable compatibility
Rating
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