7. Flatbox
The Flatbox is an all-button controller that is suitable for travel while having parts that should be easy to find replacements for if needed. The six function buttons are enough for you to utilize features in a lot of games.
The mini Flatbox runs on the widely popular GP2040 firmware, providing you sufficient compatibility and SOCD cleaning options to keep it all tournament legal.
Depending on where you buy your Flatbox from, its PCB may come assembled with Kailh switches that are socketed for easy swaps and cleaning without the need of tedious soldering from your end.
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6. Haute42 P12
The Haute42 P12 is a mini controller that looks sleek. Via its screen, you are better informed about your inputs while gaming. More features include turbo for rapid pressing and a tournament lock to prevent you from pressing option buttons accidentally in an action packed match.
The overclocked polling rate of the P12 results in less than a millisecond of input delay. The controller also features multiple SOCD cleaning modes to suit your gaming requirements. A USB port is on the left, and an EXT port is on the right for inserting an adapter to make the controller compatible with more consoles.
Enjoy LED with the P12, which makes it shine in a stunning way. What you also get with the controller is a switch puller for your convenience as well as a low profile switch that is see-through.
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5. Haute42 S16
4. Haute42 T16
The Haute42 T16 is a controller with larger buttons and Kailh Choc low profile switches for swift presses. There is another edition with less buttons too. Fantastically, the latency of the buttons is less than a millisecond.
The T16 is an acrylic controller with chamfered edges for the comfort of your palms and wrists. There are non-slip feet to make your controller stay in place during a set of matches.
The T16’s USB port conveniently comes out of its back center, and you can find another port on the right, which is where you could insert an adapter for more compatibility options.
The SOCD cleaning includes the common modes of up priority, neutral, and last input priority, so tournament legality should not be a problem for you. Plus, the T16’s screen lets you know your inputs, input mode, and SOCD mode.
LED makes the T16 even more attractive when you press its buttons. You may also be glad to know that the art of the controller is customizable, so you can have characters from your favorite series displayed on it.
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3. Haute42 M16 Plus
The Haute42 M16 Plus is a sturdy metallic controller that is thinner than average. There is a version with 12 buttons too. Otherwise, this masterpiece can come in a black or silver look. With LED, the controller’s beauty is amplified.
The M16 Plus has less than a millisecond of input delay, so you can enjoy responsivity when gaming. Also, there are multiple SOCD cleaning modes to fit your needs, keeping your controller legal per tournament rules.
The M16 Plus has an info screen, so you can see your inputs live, and you can also know which input & SOCD modes you are currently in, keeping you aware.
For your convenience, there is built-in web configuration so you can adjust your M16 Plus online to meet your fighting game needs. As for the useful EXT port, it allows you to insert a dongle for compatibility with additional consoles. By the way, you can add custom art to the controller to make it reflect your interests.
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2. Haute42 R16
The Haute42 R16 has 16 buttons, with one button on the left being for your left pinky to press. The Kailh Crystal low profile switches allow you to press the buttons quickly. The input latency is less than a millisecond, and you can even make use of turbo for fast inputs with little work.
The R16’s onboard screen reveals aspects 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 that are tiny.
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.
The R16 is a beauty, especially due to the LED when you press its buttons. The controller can also accept custom artwork to make your controller match your tastes. If you prefer black controllers, this controller can come in black too.
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1. Haute42 U16
The Haute42 U16 combines plexiglass on top with an injection molded bottom. The controller has 16 buttons, which are enough for modern fighting games, and the U12 edition only has 12 buttons if you do not need a lot of buttons.
The buttons of the U16 have a satisfyingly smooth texture, and the button rings make you feel like you are pressing real arcade buttons. For your convenience, the jump button is larger than the rest, allowing you to press it without needing to be too precise.
The U16’s Crystal linear switches are fast and relatively quiet. Another awesome aspect is the size of the wrist resting area you can enjoy when playing with this spacious controller. Yet another neat feature is the screen that tells you useful information like whether you are using the directional buttons as a left analog stick or D-pad.
Whether you play with a controller on a desk or your lap, the U16 has got you covered. The controller comes with built-in pads so that it does not slide around when you game.
If you would like to place the U16 on your lap, the controller is large enough not to have to squeeze your legs together, and the controller’s lightness makes gaming marathons more comfortable. The controller is also thin, and it might even fit into a laptop or tablet sleeve you already own.
When you order the U16, Haute42 ships a USB-C to A cable with it, and it is detachable. If you would like to extend the controller’s compatibility, you can insert an adapter into the EXT port.
With the U16, you also get an extra switch as well as a switch puller because of the hot swappable switches that allow you to customize the controller further. The buttons are also changeable.
You may be excited to know that the U16 is one of the easier Haute42 controllers to customize the art of to represent your personality. Just unscrew the plexiglass on top, insert your brand new art, and screw the plexiglass back on.
That being said, we at The Arcade Stick would love to provide you custom art for your U16. We have a team of dedicated professionals who are ready to serve you, and we have had plenty of experience designing artwork for Haute42 controllers, so please feel free to get in touch with us if you are interested in our art service.
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