| Price | Amazon |
| Release | Q3 2024 |
| Compatibility* | PS5 / NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 11.8″ x 7.9″ x 0.5″ |
| Weight | 1.98 lbs |
Introduction
The TIKITAKA C16 is a dual layout controller, meaning you can also use it like a WASD controller. This is made possible due to the controller’s 16 buttons, which also help you with modern fighting games.
Performance
The C16’s nylon buttons have some texture to them to increase grip. Because these buttons are 3D printed, they may be slightly uneven, but not in a way that would negatively affect performance.
Though…
The C16’s button frames can be both good and bad:
- The upside is your fingers should not slide off the button edges.
- The downside is a fingernail may get temporarily stuck in a frame.
That said, the C16’s 30 mm jump button is 6 mm larger than the other main buttons, and that’s so you can press it with your thumb’s side without requiring 100% precision.
Truth be told, you might find the C16’s buttons too close to each other for your taste. Otherwise, this controller seems to use Panda Axis switches. These switches are tactile, have an early bump, and don’t sound clicky.
Now, you ought to know about the C16’s function buttons, which—as usual with TIKITAKA—serve as buttons for:
- Home
- Turbo
- Select
- Touchpad
- Start
Hardware
Made of spray painted CNC aluminum alloy, the C16 can generally be described as:
- Slim
- Hefty
- Robust
- Spacious
The C16’s spaciousness provides you ample palm resting space—as well as a comfortable experience placing the controller on your lap without squeezing your legs together, but one benefit of the controller’s slimness is that you may be able to store the controller in a laptop sleeve you already own.
By the way, the C16 features not one, not two, but three USB-C ports on the left, right, and back. Also, the controller runs on the open source GP2040-CE firmware that has SOCD cleaning modes for tournament legality purposes.
Appearance
While the C16 may not grab everyone’s attention due to its looks, they say simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. You see, the controller is black with a carbon fiber pattern. The controller’s slimness also adds to its sleekness.
Moreover, the C16 has LED buttons that can add some color to your life, but note that you may or may not like the lack of button labels:
- No labels may require memorization (bad).
- No labels enhance elegance (good).
You be the judge!
Conclusion
The C16 has all you need to become a tournament player who actually wins.
- Dual layout
- Quick switches
- Spacious design
- Slim build
- Moderately hefty
- Aluminum hardware
- Excellent firmware
- Three ports
- Minimalistic look
- Button LED
- Iffy button frames
- No button labels
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐