8. RAC-J500B
Compact, light, and affordable, the RAC-J500B is a decent entry point into the world of hitboxes. The jump button is larger than the other buttons, which is standard for stickless controllers. Included is SOCD cleaning to make pressing left and right equal neutral, making the controller legal in tournaments.
The case is made of plastic that can endure many battles. Opening up the case is easy with a tool. You may even be able to use your fingers in the process of doing so. The interior is neat and spacious, which should make mods such as swapping buttons easier for you. The suction cups at the bottom provide stability on a surface.
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7. Slab Mini
The Slab Mini All Button Controller is a sandwich acrylic case that has replaceable Cherry MX Clear switches alongside hot-swap sockets. The six function buttons have microswitches, and on the back, you can find useful reset & BOOTSEL buttons. We at The Arcade Stick can offer you a custom artwork service to submit a digital art file while ordering the Slab Mini so that it arrives with your desired design on top and at the bottom.
The Slab Mini has countersunk top & bottom screws, and there are also PLED pipes. RGB LED is supported as well, and there is an OLED screen near the bottom right of the Slab Mini. This controller has a USB-C port.
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6. SkyUan SKY2040
The buttons of the SKY2040 by SkyUan are quieter than average, and it has hot-swappable switches. The OLED display informs you about your activity. There are rubber feet at the bottom for stability.
The spacing of the buttons is not sacrificed even though the controller is smaller. Additionally, it may be suitable to place on your lap to play, well, aside from playing on a desk.
The controller is made of quality acrylic, and the size of the controller is bigger than your average smartphone. A cable is included, and the PCB is exposed for convenience purposes. The controller runs on the open source GP2040-CE, and there is LED to beautify the buttons. In addition, the art should be customizable.
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5. Flatbox
The Flatbox is a 3D-printable hitbox designed by jfedor that you can order prebuilt. Its affordability is appealing, and it is is portable enough for travel while having parts that are often available in spite of any current chip shortages. The six secondary buttons can be found on the upper left of the top panel.
When it comes to compatibility and SOCD options, the Flatbox runs on the GP2040-CE firmware that is open source. Depending on where you buy your Flatbox from, the PCB may come assembled with Kailh switches that are socketed for easy swapping and cleaning without soldering. The Flatbox has a USB-C port.
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4. Haute42 M16
The Haute42 M16 is made of aluminum alloy. It also comes in another edition with 13 buttons. In addition to the color of the enclosure, you can select black, silver, or transparent buttons.
The extra buttons are for other inputs you might need, such as L3 and R3. Otherwise, there are seven auxiliary buttons on the upper right of the top. The upper left is where you can find an OLED screen.
The M16 utilizes low profile Kailh Choc Red switches, it runs on the RP2040, and the input latency is less than a millisecond, which is possible because of an overclocked polling rate.
The M16 features turbo, SOCD cleaning, and customizable RGB LED. Moreover, your M16 should come with tiny button caps, anti-slip silicone feet, a switch puller, and a USB-C cable.
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3. Haute42 P12
The Hautepad P12 is slim and elegant. With an OLED screen, you are informed about your inputs. In addition, there are function buttons for turbo, back, start, LS, RS, home, and tournament mode.
A USB port is on the left, and an EXT port is on the right for a PlayStation 5 compatibility dongle. The overclocked polling rate of the P12 allows it to achieve less than a millisecond of input lag, and the P12 features SOCD cleaning modes too.
Enjoy custom RGB LED with the P12, which includes embedded web config. What you also receive is a guide, cable, switch puller, and Haute transparent switch that is low in its profile.
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2. Haute42 G16
Haute42’s G16 is an all-button controller with ABS keycaps plus LEOBOG Graywood switches. The G13 edition contains 13 buttons, and the G12 edition has 12 of them. Featured is SOCD cleaning, and you can activate turbo mode.
The G16 is acrylic and comes with chamfered edges. A display screen is located on the upper left of its top panel. A USB port is located in the back center left, and another port can be accessed from the side. A cable and anti-slipping pads are included, and there is also RGB LED functionality.
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1. Haute42 S16
The Haute42 S16 is a smaller, slim controller with extra buttons for Street Fighter 6 (and other games). The primary buttons are 23.3 mm. Meanwhile, the jump button is 26.6 mm. The S13 edition has three less buttons.
The buttons have RGB LED, and they should last millions of presses. The switches are Kailh Choc Red low profile switches. Your purchase should come with a keycap puller. Moreover, there are six anti-slip feet. USB-C ports can be found in the back and on the left side of this Haute Pad. Additionally, there is an LED display screen. If you need custom artwork, we at The Arcade Stick have a custom artwork service.
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