| Price | MuSticks |
| Release | September 3, 2024 |
| Compatibility | PS5 / XSX / NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 16″ x 8″ x 0.8″ |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs |
Overview
The Mu-1612 is a slim leverless controller that was conceived when MuKen of MuSticks wanted such a controller and then built it from scratch.
The 15 buttons of the Mu-1612 are made of CNC aluminum. These buttons come in two different sizes, and the layout can be physically remapped. In addition, there are function keys, which include:
- Start
- Home
- Back
- Left stick
- Right stick
The Kailh Amber switches of the Mu-1612 have O-rings that reduce their travel distance. The switches are hot swappable with any Kailh Choc V1 switches. Otherwise, the screw-in rubber feet add stability to the controller, and you can remove the screws if needed.
Moving on, not only are the buttons of the Mu-1612 made of aluminum, even the case is made of aluminum. Moreover, the controller has a USB-C port, which is the industry’s favorite kind.
For diverse compatibility, the Mu-1612 comes with a Brook UFB Fusion PCB. Interestingly, the controller features a split PCB layout that allows modular replacement and upgrades.
Because of the split PCB layout, you can replace the USB port affordably, and the Mu-1612 can support future PCBs. For your convenience, there are jumpers between the boards to rewire and remap button layouts.
If you are tech savvy, you may be glad to know that the Mu-1612’s internal jumpers allow you to remap the buttons by swapping up with down, for example. For this purpose, additional cables are provided for you.
Now, if you splice a three-way jumper, you can map more than one button of the Mu-1612 to the same action, but make sure that what you are doing is tournament legal if you plan to compete.
That said, if any remapping requires wiring that seems too complicated or cumbersome to you, MuSticks can entertain a rewiring request, lifting the burden off you.
Finally, if you were wondering about the meaning of the inset Japanese text on the Mu-1612, it stands for “Mu”, which is part of the brand name, MuSticks.