| Price | AliExpress |
| Release | July 2025 |
| Compatibility* | PS5 / NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 11.8″ x 7.9″ x 0.6″ |
| Weight | 2.43 lbs |
| Cable | ~1.8 m |
Introduction
TIKITAKA started as an Haute42-inspired brand. Over time, it innovated more and more with its new releases—with the M5 being the pinnacle of its innovation when it came out.
Unboxing
Your brand new M5 should arrive with the following accessories for free:
- Allen key
- Anti-slip pads
- Extra keycaps
- Extra switches
- Braided USB-C cable
Performance
You may have seen 16 or even 21 button controllers being used for fighting games. One way the M5 is unique is its rare usage of 18 buttons.
Some of the M5’s buttons are ergonomically pill-shaped with more surface area, and the button layout is so unique that—for example—there are two buttons per thumb. One reason for these thumb buttons is because this controller features a split layout that allows more space per hand of yours.
Each of your pinkies can enjoy a dedicated pill-shaped button too. Needless to say, you can use the M5 like a WASD controller as well—thanks to the extra jump button.
That said, it’s important to note that the M5’s layout is not set in stone, so you may be able to request for certain buttons to be bigger or smaller—or placed here instead of there.
Moving on, the M5 features low profile Kasumi switches that have an ultra-short travel distance. The function buttons can serve as:
- Home
- Select
- Touchpad
- Turbo
The fifth function button, which can be the start button, is sometimes fully sized instead of being a small button. Anyway, you may be glad to know that the M5’s function buttons are infused with linear switches.
By the way, there’s no need to squeeze your legs together when setting the M5 on your lap—because this controller is wide enough to fit most laps.
Hardware
Despite being made of CNC aluminum alloy, the controller is light and also slim enough to fit into some laptop sleeve collecting dust in your attic. On a side note, the “M” part of the M5’s name probably stands for metal.
Have you noticed the little screen on the M5 too? It shows you valuable intel like:
- Input mode
- Directional mode
- SOCD cleaning mode
- Visuals of your button presses
Note: If you’re not a Nintendo Switch player, you should be able to buy an M5 with native PlayStation 5 compatibility—without needing to buy a third party dongle.
However, you should still be able to insert a dongle into the USB-A port on the M5’s left side to increase its compatibility options. As for the USB-C port, you can conveniently find it in the back.
Appearance
The M5’s hot orange option is awesome and looks cutting edge, but if it’s too bold for you, consider the purple or black option. For UV printed graphics, your controller will probably arrive with a matte finish instead of brushed or anodized.
Note that the matte edition has a line where the wrist space starts. In any case, you can embellish the M5 with the LED that shines through the buttons and body of the controller.
Conclusion
Having read this far, you probably see how the M5 has many selling points. You see, its layout is basically three-in-one:
- Split layout
- Pill-shaped buttons
- Dual layout (including WASD)
Not only that, the M5 uses rare Kasumi switches. It’s also light, slim, and spacious enough for a smooth tournament experience, especially because its compatibility can be extended with a dongle. Finally, it’s available in different colors—with UV printed graphics being possible—and the LED seals the deal!
- 12 round buttons
- 6 pill-shaped buttons
- Rare Kasumi switches
- Dual split layout
- Anti-slip pads
- Lap playable
- Light, slim, spacious
- Orange, purple, or black
- UV printed graphics possible
- Extendable compatibility
- Braided USB-C cable
- Beautiful LED
- OLED screen
Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐