7. Flatbox
The Flatbox is an all-button controller that is easy to travel with, and it has parts that should be easy to find replacements for if needed. There are enough function buttons for you to utilize features in many games.
Depending on where you buy your Flatbox from, its PCB may be assembled with Kailh switches that are socketed for easy swapping and cleaning without the need of a skill like soldering from you.
The mini Flatbox runs on the widely popular GP2040 firmware, providing you sufficient compatibility and SOCD cleaning options to keep everything tournament legal.
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6. Haute42 B16
The Haute42 B16 is an all-key controller with LED to brighten its keys. The switches are LEOBOG Graywoods that are hot swappable, so you can swap them with other switches you may fancy more.
Your B16 order should also come with a switch puller, extra switch, a couple of small button caps, and rubber feet to keep your controller in place during a lengthy gaming session.
The B16 runs on the GP2040 firmware with next to nonexistent input latency, and there are multiple SOCD cleaning modes you can select from. You can use a dongle for the EXT port to extend the controller’s compatibility by a lot.
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5. Haute42 S16
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4. Haute42 P12
The Haute42 P12 is a mini controller that looks sophisticated. Through its screen, you are better informed about your inputs while in a match. More features include turbo for rapid pressing and a tournament lock to prevent you from pressing option buttons accidentally during a high stakes match.
Enjoy LED with the P12, which makes it shine in an attention grabbing way. What you also get with the controller is a switch puller for your convenience as well as a low profile switch that you can see through.
The overclocked polling rate of the P12 results in even less than a millisecond of input delay. The controller also features multiple SOCD cleaning modes to suit your gaming specifications.
A USB port is on the left of the P12, and an EXT port is on the right for inserting an adapter to make the controller compatible with more consoles.
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3. Haute42 G16
The Haute42 G16 is a mini controller with a combo of ABS keycaps and LEOBOG Graywood switches. The G13 edition has 13 buttons, and the G12 has 12 buttons, so you can pick an edition based on your game of choice.
The acrylic G16 has chamfered edges for your comfort during use. The anti-slip pads help keep your controller in place when you game. The useful screen informs you about details such as your inputs, input mode, and SOCD mode.
Turbo mode is supported by the G16, so you can hold down a button while it registers rapid inputs with little to no work by you. Pressing the buttons looks nicer with LED. If you add custom art as well, your controller can truly shine.
Choose one of the two USB ports, depending on which location you prefer the G16’s cable to plug into. The cable should be included with your purchase. Another port is on the side to insert an adapter for added compatibility.
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2. Haute42 T16
The Haute42 T16 is a controller with larger buttons and Kailh Choc low profile switches for swift pressing. There is another edition with less buttons as well. Fortunately, the latency of the buttons is less than a millisecond.
The T16 is an acrylic controller with chamfered edges for the comfort of your bones. There are non-slip feet to make your controller stay in place during a set.
The SOCD cleaning includes the modes of up priority, neutral, and last input priority, so tournament legality should not be a problem for you. Additionally, the T16’s screen lets you know your inputs, input mode, and SOCD mode.
The T16’s USB port conveniently comes out of the center in the back, and you can find another port on the right, which is where you could insert a dongle for added compatibility options.
LED makes the T16 even more attractive when you press the big buttons. You may also be glad to know that the art of the controller is customizable, so you can have characters from your favorite show displayed on it.
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1. Haute42 R16
The Haute42 R16 has 16 buttons, with one button being for your left pinky to press. The Kailh Crystal low profile switches allow you to press the buttons quite fast. The input latency is less than a millisecond, and you can even make use of turbo for fast inputs with minimal effort.
The USB port conveniently comes out of the R16’s back center, and on the right, there is a port for an adapter to enhance your controller’s compatibility with consoles.
The R16’s onboard screen reveals tidbits that include your inputs, the current SOCD mode, and so on. What you can also get with the controller includes an extra switch, switch puller, and function buttons.
The R16 is a beauty, especially due to the LED when you press the buttons during play. The controller can also accept custom artwork to make your controller match your preferences. We at The Arcade Stick have an art service to streamline that process for you.
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