11. Victrix Pro FS-12
10. Punk Workshop
The Punk Workshop acrylic hitbox is light and easy to carry. It comes with mechanical buttons and swappable SOCD cleaning modes. You can swap out the switches to customize the feel, tension, and actuation. The controller’s internal wiring is neat. The colors that the controller can come in include black, white, blue, red, or something custom.
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9. Slab Mini
The Slab Mini All Button Controller is a sandwich acrylic case controller that has replaceable Cherry MX Clear switches and hot-swap sockets. The six function buttons have microswitches, and in the back, you can find reset & BOOTSEL buttons. You can submit to the seller a digital art file to receive your Slab Mini with custom art on the top and bottom.
The Slab Mini has countersunk top & bottom screws, and there are PLED pipes too. RGB LED is supported as well, and there is an OLED screen. The USB port is type C. There is also a bigger version of this controller called the Slab MX.
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8. Razer Kitsune
The Razer Kitsune is a thin hitbox based on the Razer Blade laptop. Justin Wong is one of the professional players who provided feedback during the development. The switches are red Razer low-profile linear optical ones that have a shorter actuation height and speedy response. There is plenty of wrist space, and there is an anti-slipping pad.
The Kitsune is powered by Razer Chroma RGB, and the light shines through the sides. SOCD cleaning makes it tournament-legal. The USB cable can conveniently be detached, and the port is lockable.
The Kitsune has a removable aluminum top panel. This lightweight and mid-sized controller also comes in Chun-Li and Cammy variants.
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7. SkyUan SKY2040
The buttons of the SKY2040 by SkyUan, which are quieter than the average, are laser-printed. The switches are hot-swappable. The OLED display is there to inform you about what you are doing with the controller. There are rubber feet for stability purposes.
What is nice about the controller is that the spacing of the buttons is not compromised despite the SKY2040’s smaller form factor. Furthermore, despite being a smaller controller, it may be suitable to place on your lap to play, although desk play remains optimal for it.
The controller is made of quality acrylic, and the size of the controller can be described as bigger than a smartphone. A USB cable is included, and the PCB is exposed for your convenience. It runs on the open source firmware, GP2040-CE. There is LED to beautify the buttons, and the art should be customizable.
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6. Flatbox
The Flatbox is a 3D-printable mini hitbox designed by jfedor that you can buy preassembled. Its small form factor is appealing in addition to being budget-friendly. The Flatbox is portable enough for travel while having parts that are easily available despite any current chip shortages. The six secondary buttons on the upper left seal the deal.
Regarding compatibility and SOCD options, the Flatbox runs on the open source GP2040-CE firmware. Depending on your vendor of choice, the PCB may come assembled with Kailh switches that are socketed for easy swapping and cleaning without soldering. The port is USB-C.
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5. Haute42 M16
The Haute42 M16 is a mini controller made of aluminum alloy that also comes in another edition with just 13 buttons. In addition to the color of the case, you can choose from black, silver, or transparent buttons.
The extra buttons are for other functions you may need, such as L3 and R3. Otherwise, there are seven secondary buttons on the upper right. On the upper left, you can find an OLED display screen.
The M16 uses low profile Kailh Choc Red switches, it runs on the RP2040, and the input latency is less than a millisecond, thanks to the overclocked polling rate. The M16 comes with turbo, SOCD cleaning, and custom RGB LED too. Your M16 should also come with small button caps, anti-slip silicone feet, a switch puller, and a USB-C cable.
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4. Haute42 P12
The Hautepad P12 is a mini controller that is black, slim, and elegant. With an OLED display screen, you are better informed about your inputs while in-game. Furthermore, there are function buttons for turbo, back, start, LS, RS, home, and tournament lock.
A USB port is on the left, and an EXT port is on the right for inserting a PlayStation 5 dongle. The overclocked polling rate of the P12 allows it to achieve less than a millisecond of input delay. The P12 also features multiple SOCD cleaning modes to suit your needs.
Enjoy custom RGB LED with the P12, which conveniently includes built-in embedded web configuration. What you also get is a guide, cable, switch puller, and Haute transparent switch that is low in profile.
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3. Haute42 G16
The G16 by Haute42 is a mini all-button controller with ABS keycaps and LEOBOG Graywood switches. The G13 edition has 13 buttons, and the G12 has 12 buttons. There is SOCD cleaning and turbo mode.
This acrylic controller has chamfered edges. A screen display can be found on the top panel’s upper left. A USB port is located in the back center left, and another port is located on the side. A cable is included as well as some anti-slipping pads. The buttons have RGB LED.
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2. Haute42 S16
1. Haute42 T16
The Haute42 T16 is a controller with 16 keycaps that are 30 mm and use low profile Kailh Choc Red switches. There is another edition with less buttons. As for the T16, it has enough buttons to conquer your foes in Street Fighter 6 through mechanics like the Drive Impact. SOCD cleaning includes the usual modes of up priority, neutral, and last input priority.
The T16 is an acrylic controller with chamfered edges, and a display screen can be found on the upper left of the top. A USB-C port comes out of the center back, and another port can be found on the right. There is RGB LED for the buttons too. The input delay of the buttons is less than a millisecond, which is negligible.
A USB-C cable, keycap puller, and non-slip feet should be included with your purchase. You may also be glad to know that the artwork of the T16 is customizable. We at The Arcade Stick have a custom art service.
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