| Price | Amazon |
| Release | October 15, 2024 |
| Compatibility | NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 11.5″ x 8.8″ x 1.2″ |
| Weight | 1.92 lbs |
Introduction
The Mytrix M16 is a stickless controller with 16 buttons. It has a dual layout, so you can either use it as a standard stickless controller or WASD-style controller.
Unboxing
The M16 arrives in a thin box with a user manual, two extra switches, couple of keycaps, keycap puller, and white USB-C cable. The controller itself is in bubble wrap.
Performance
The ABS keycaps are pleasant to press. As for the M16’s switches, they are low profile Outemu OTM Reds that are hot swappable without soldering if you have another preference.
The M16’s function buttons are labeled:
- Turbo
- Touch
- Home
- Select
- Start
With that being said, it seems that Mytrix took its creative liberties while putting together the M16’s layout. First and foremost, all of the buttons are large instead of just the jump button being large, which you may like. Second, there are more gaps between the buttons, which you may also like.
What you may not like, however, is how close the M16’s jump button is to the other directional buttons, and the attack buttons are laid out in almost straight rows.
Even the M16’s three lowermost buttons are in an almost straight row. On the bright side, these design choices give you an option you might not be able to find elsewhere on the market.
Here is another unique aspect of the M16: the wrist resting space is sloped for your convenience. For stability purposes, there are four rubber feet at the bottom.
Hardware
Below is the construction of the slim and light M16 from top to bottom:
- ABS keycaps
- Acrylic sheet layer
- Low profile switches
- Key layout layer
- Pattern layer
- Acrylic sheet layer
- Printed circuit board
- Acrylic sheet layer
On paper, the construction may seem impressive, but in reality, your M16 may produce creaking sounds. You see, the controller is held together by six screws, and even tightening those up may not do the trick to reduce the creaking.
That aside, both of the M16’s USB ports are in the back: the USB-C port is slightly to the left, and the USB-A port is slightly to the right. The onboard screen can show you things from your current mode to your live button presses.
The fact of the matter is the M16 runs on the open source GP2040-CE firmware to achieve its compatibility as well as provide you excellent input responsivity.
The GP2040-CE firmware is updateable. Not only that, you can even insert an adapter into the M16 to extend its compatibility options.
More features include SOCD cleaning, turbo, and web configuration. You can access the web config by plugging in the M16 and holding start. Then, go to the IP address found in the manual (or shown on the screen).
Appearance
The M16 has a sci-fi look, and perhaps its most unique visual aspect is the dip in the back (where the ports are). You may be glad to know that there is also RGB LED to light up the controller nicely, and there are four preset modes in addition to customizable hit colors. Specifically, there are 14 LED colors to choose from.
The geometric art of the M16 is nice and subtle. Thanks to the controller’s seven layers, the art is customizable to represent your personality, and we at The Arcade Stick can offer you our custom art service.
Conclusion
The Mytrix M16 is a 16 button controller with a dual layout that has some interesting nuances.
- 16 buttons
- Hot swap switches
- Dual layout
- Sloped edge
- Quite slim
- Also light
- Onboard screen
- Upgradeable compatibility
- Customizable art
- Beautiful LED
- Extra freebies
- Unorthodox layout
- Rather creaky
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐