| Price | Rectangle Corner |
| Release | July 19, 2024 |
| Compatibility | NS2 / PC |
| Dimensions | 9.5″ x 5.5″ x 1″ |
| Weight | 0.94 lbs |
| Cable | 1.83 m |
Overview
Is it called Rectangle Corner? Yes, but it doesn’t only specialize in rectangles for Smash… In fact, its Reversal can be used for fighting games like Street Fighter!
That makes sense because the Reversal is named after a mechanic in games like Street Fighter—in which you usually perform a move immediately after your opponent’s block string ends.
With that being said, Rectangle Corner is one of the most respected names in the Smash community—and beyond. The Reversal debuted at Evo 2024, and since then, it’s stood the test of time.
Inspired by jfedor’s open source design, this Flatbox-based controller has two extra buttons, with one button on each side of the jump button.
(Those are basically extra thumb buttons.)
The Reversal’s extra thumb buttons can be used for L3 and R3. In other words, they can be useful for Street Fighter 6’s Drive Impact and Parry mechanics.
Not only that, the Reversal’s layout in general is pretty unique. Specifically, its directional and attack buttons are bit angled in a way that’ll probably have you slant your wrists—in an ergonomic way, of course. Henceforth, wrist pain becomes less of an issue for you.
Essentially, the Reversal’s buttons are the subtly concave yet tactile PBT keycaps by Rana Labs. They use hot swappable Gateron Clear/White switches with 35 grams of actuation force.
In other words, the Reversal’s switches are among the lightest on the market. The overall result: this controller sounds quieter than average—unlike loud controllers that may give away your inputs to the player sitting next to you.
Not only that, there are five function buttons on the top panel’s upper left. As for the USB-C cable, it comes for free with your brand new Reversal.
More about connectivity…
Thanks to Percival and the GP2040 firmware, the Reversal’s compatibility can be boosted to support additional consoles—if you have the appropriate converter. Additional thanks go to Quark and Bloojay for the PCB. Bloojay also made the chassis, by the way.
Speaking of hardware, the Reversal is a smaller controller that’s also slim—and with a little bit of width to it for lap play. You may be able to fit the controller into a carrying sleeve you already own, but you’re guaranteed to be able to carry it tirelessly from venue to venue. That’s because it’s pretty light. We’re talking less than a pound here.
Now, it’s important to commend the Reversal for its bold shade of red, which makes it (and you as its owner) stand out. Then again, red might not be your favorite… Lucky for you, this controller is available in the usual colors—from black or white to yellow or blue—and so on.
The Reversal’s keycaps come in less colors, but it’s still nice that they can come in:
- Black
- Gray
- Green
- Purple
- White
At The Arcade Stick, we’ve seen Flatbox-based controllers time and time again over the years, but by now, you will have probably noticed how unique the Reversal is.
That said, if you’re in dire need of a small yet capable controller you can take to a tournament and still potentially win it, Rectangle Corner is waiting for you to:
- Pick your Reversal’s chassis color.
- Pick the keycap color as well.
- Get an optional converter.
That way, you can increase your odds of taking championship gold this year—while looking stylish.