| Price | Granola Arcade |
| Release | April 2024 |
| Compatibility | NS / PS3 / PC / Android |
| Dimensions | 8.5″ x 5″ x 0.8 |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs |
Introduction
The Granola Summit is a mini and open-source leverless controller with two additional buttons that are easy to reach. They are mapped to L3 & R3 and only a few millimeters apart. There is a Big Summit edition as well.
Performance
The Summit has switches that are low profile and hot swappable. The face buttons use Kailh Choc V2 Red linear switches with new stabilizers so the buttons are secured to the case.
The menu buttons use Kailh Choc V1 White clicky switches. While most people may prefer Kailh Choc V2s, the V1s are fine, especially because they are just for the menu buttons. Furthermore, the menu buttons are actually keys, which are more comfortable than pin-style buttons.
Now, there is a problem with some similar controllers in which keycaps or switches pop off during play. However, this should not be the case with the Summit.
You see, the Summit comes with a full sized silicone pad to avoid sliding, and you can attach it yourself or use something else if you like, but because of the controller’s small size, you are essentially limited to using it on a desk. That is unless you go for the Big Summit edition.
Hardware
The case is printed from PLA Pro, which is impact resistant, rigid, and durable plastic. The center back of the Summit has a USB-C passthrough, and there is even a PlayStation 5 port on the back right if you have the appropriate dongle. The Summit runs on the GP2040-CE firmware.
There are three TRS jacks close to the rightmost port to map up to six external buttons or even a foot pedal (or dance mat). Since the PCB is reversible, it is possible to offer a mirrored/southpaw version of the Summit.
Appearance
More than a dozen colors are available. You can be creative with the color combinations of the keycaps, and that is in addition to the color of the case itself.
Otherwise, when it comes to the shape of the Summit, it does not make any bold fashion statements, and it is quite reminiscent of other Flatbox variations. However, there is an engravement option as well.
Conclusion
The Granola Summit is a great option if you are in the market for a Flatbox based controller.
- Reachable extra buttons
- Comfy menu keys
- Hot swap switches
- Anti-slip pad
- PS5 port
- Big version
- Southpaw variation
- Foot pedal option
- Engravement option
- Color options
Rating
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