| Price | Amazon |
| Release | August 9, 2024 |
| Compatibility | XSX / PC |
| Dimensions | 13.2″ x 9.1″ x 4.3″ |
| Weight | 3.31 lbs |
| Cable | 2 m |
Introduction
Max out your tech with the Maxx Tech Arcade Fight Stick! Maxx Tech is a gaming peripheral company from the UK, and we’re excited to present to you its nifty fightstick.
(Fun fact: This fightstick’s product code is MXT-AD-MULTI.)
Unboxing
The fightstick arrives in a stylish box—with the fightstick itself being in a plastic bag. The USB-A cable is also in its own plastic bag, but it’s not the detachable type. Finally, there’s a guide in multiple languages.
Performance
The fightstick has a steel lever, which feels firm and quite up to par with the industry standard. As for the buttons, they’re in the classic Vewlix layout, and they feel rather satisfying to press. They do sound noticeable though, partially due to the blue switches.
The function buttons are on the top panel’s upper right, making it convenient for the mostly right handed players. These buttons require a bit more force to press, which is a blessing in disguise because you don’t want to be pressing them on accident at a tournament, right?
Anyway, in addition to a DP/LS toggle, the function buttons are labeled:
- Macro
- Turbo
- Share
- Home/1/2/3/4
- Options
- L3/SL/M1
- R3/SR/M2
By the way, M1 & M2 mean macro 1 and macro 2 respectively. To close out the performance review, it’s worth noting that the fightstick has a wrist slope for your comfort.
Hardware
The fightstick is medium sized and made of quality ABS—with no significant malleability. There are four screws for the rubber feet and six screws for the enclosure itself. If you crack open the fightstick, you’ll be glad to know that the interior is organized.
The buttons have labels for all three of PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. However, you may need to use a console’s controller to make this fightstick work on that same console. Some call this a piggyback system. If you’re playing at home, it shouldn’t be too much of a hassle.
In the fightstick’s back—close to where the power cable is—there’s a USB-A port to insert your own dongle and extend the compatibility.
Appearance
The fightstick is sleekly black, and its power cable’s black color matches it too. Not only that, the ABS panel is durable, waterproof, and fade-resistant.
That said, the fightstick actually uses the same enclosure as the PXN-008, Krom Kumite, Glazer Black Combat, and Glazer K Fighter. One reason you may choose this fightstick over the others is because the UK might be closer to your country (for shipping purposes).
Now, if you would like to customize this fightstick’s artwork—namely by sticking a vinyl print onto it—please check out the illustration of our artist, Gilbert Han, with a similar controller’s template:
If you like our artist’s work, he can illustrate an original design for your fightstick. If you have some digital art already, we can print it for you through our PXN print listing. Just mention Maxx Tech when you fill out the form!
Conclusion
If you can overlook the piggyback system, which online players shouldn’t struggle with, then this fightstick is not bad. Its joystick & buttons are good, it has a moderate weight & size, and vinyl art can make it a reflection of your personality.
- Reliable joystick
- Vewlix layout
- Wrist slope
- Rubber feet
- Decent weight
- Convenient size
- Accepts vinyl art
- Organized interior
- Waterproof plastic
- Piggyback system
- Louder buttons
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐