The short answer is no. Building a fightstick can be tricky and may end up costing you more than buying one premade. That is because a homemade fightstick is more likely to fail than a professional fightstick you buy.
Only those with experience building fightsticks or electronics in general can guarantee that building a fightstick is cheaper than buying one.
Especially if you have to buy tools for the first time, you will possibly build a fightstick that is not that good and end up having to spend more to improve it if not buy a new one altogether.
It is important to mention that your game will potentially suffer, and especially if you compete in tournaments, you may miss out on placing well.
If you end up wanting to repair your fightstick or sell it, it is easier to do so if you have a common fightstick. You can discuss tips and tricks with fellow owners of the fightstick or contact the seller directly.
Who should build a fightstick?
There could be other possibilities, but here are some of them:
- Those with experience building fightsticks or electronics in general
- Those who are not on a budget and can afford to experiment
- Those who are not looking for an instant solution
- Those who would like to start a business building fightsticks
Our Recommendations
Do not be discouraged, but you need to be aware of any consequences. To enter the world of fightstick building, consider buying a DIY kit first that you can simply assemble before building a fightstick from scratch.
If you have decided not to spend too much on your first fightstick, feel free to check out our top budget fightsticks and top budget hitboxes.