| Price | BOOTH |
| Release | February 2, 2025 |
| Compatibility | NS2 / PC |
| Dimensions | 11.7″ x 7.7″ x 2.5″ |
| Weight | 3.53 lbs |
Overview
While it may look simple to you from a first glance, the Markade MKF-X1 is actually one of the most customizable controllers in the fightstick industry’s history!
First, let’s break down the name. Markade seems to combine the name of the founder, Mark, and arcade. Then, MKF probably stands for Markade fightstick. Finally, X1 is a common model name for similar products.
That said, the MKF-X1 allows you to choose:
- DIY or preassembled format
- Lever or leverless layout
- Button layout as well
- Button size too
- Engravement
- Acrylic color
- USB type
- PCB
And more! The MKF-X1 even lets you choose the number of buttons—especially useful if you play modern fighting games. Also, the layout is so flexible that you can send Mark a diagram of how you want it to be. Plus, the controller’s roughly A4 size makes it suitable for both lap and desk play.
For the MKF-X1’s performance and connectivity, you can select from a chip as simple as the Raspberry Pi Pico to a PCB as high end as a Brook board. Another option you can choose is a USB-B or USB-C connection.
Now, let’s talk acrylic.
The MKF-X1’s top, side, and bottom acrylic layers can go up to 5 mm each. The top layer can even be boosted by an additional middle top layer. Optional addons include side bumpers—as well as front and rear support pillars.
Aesthetically, the top, side, and bottom acrylic layers can have different colors, so be sure to let Mark know your preferences. Even engravement, including laser engravement, is doable. Here are five possible engravement color combos for your brand new MKF-X1:
- Black with gold engravement
- Black with silver engravement
- Gold with black engravement
- Silver with black engravement
- Copper with black engravement
With that being said, let’s paint a picture in your mind with an example of what your MKF-X1 custom build could be. It could have a springy Sanwa JLF-TP-8 joystick with responsive Sanwa OBSF-30 main buttons in the popular Vewlix layout—plus Sanwa OBSN-24 function buttons in the back right.
The aforementioned parts could be black, the enclosure could be transparent, and the corners could be orange. Not only that, a USB-C port could be in the back left, and your MKF-X1 could run on a Brook PCB with diverse compatibility. And the cherry on top? It could be your initials engraved on the controller—with an original mascot of your choice.
Mark’s BOOTH shop goes into rigorous detail about the MKF-X1 and its endless possibilities—as well as its sister MKF-01 edition. Give the man’s shop a visit, and customize the controller in a way that brings you one step closer to becoming a world champion.
PS: You can get a free Markade shirt when you buy an MKF-X1!