6. Haute42 P12
The Haute42 P12 is a mini controller that is elegant. Through its screen, you are better informed about your inputs while gaming. More features include turbo for rapid presses and a tournament lock to prevent you from pressing option buttons accidentally during an intense match.
The overclocked polling rate of the P12 allows it to have less than a millisecond of input delay. The controller also features multiple SOCD cleaning modes to suit your gameplay needs. A USB port is on the left, and an EXT port is on the right for inserting a PS5 dongle like the BOOTER 5.
Enjoy custom RGB LED with the P12, which makes it shine beautifully. What you also get with the controller is a switch puller for your convenience as well as a low profile Haute42 switch that is transparent.
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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 speedy presses. There is another edition with less buttons if you like. The input lag of the buttons is less than a millisecond, which is fantastic.
The T16 is an acrylic controller with chamfered edges for the comfort of your palms. 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 the center back, and you can find another port on the right, which is where you would insert the BOOTER 5 dongle for PS5 compatibility.
The T16’s SOCD cleaning includes the usual modes of up priority, neutral, and last input priority, so tournament legality should not be a problem for you. The screen keeps you informed about your inputs, input mode, and SOCD mode.
RGB LED makes the T16 even more stunning when you press its buttons. You may also be glad to know that the art of the controller is customizable, so you can have your favorite characters displayed on it.
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3. Haute42 M16 Plus
The Haute42 M16 Plus is a sturdy metallic controller that is slim. There is an edition with 12 buttons as well. Otherwise, this masterpiece can come in a black or silver color. With custom RGB LED, the controller’s beauty is boosted further.
The M16 Plus has less than a millisecond of input delay, so you can enjoy responsive gameplay. Also, there are multiple SOCD cleaning modes to fit your fighting game needs, keeping the controller tournament legal.
The M16 Plus has an info screen, so you can see your inputs in real time, and you can also know which input & SOCD modes you are currently in.
For your convenience, there is built-in web configuration so you can adjust your M16 Plus online to your liking. As for the useful EXT port, it allows you to insert a dongle such as the BOOTER 5 for compatibility with the PS5. An additional thing you can do is add custom artwork 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 pinky. The Kailh Crystal low profile switches allow you to press the buttons rapidly. The input latency is less than a millisecond, which is awesome. You can even make use of turbo for fast inputs with little effort.
The R16’s onboard screen reveals aspects that range from your inputs to the current SOCD mode you are in. What you can also get with the controller includes an extra switch, switch puller, and function buttons.
The USB port conveniently comes out of the R16’s center back, and on the right, there is a port for an adapter to enhance the controller’s compatibility, such as the BOOTER 5 for PS5 support.
The R16 is a beauty, especially due to the RGB LED when you press its buttons. The controller can also accept custom artwork to make your controller your style. A black edition is available as well.
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1. Haute42 U16
The Haute42 U16 combines the best of both worlds: it has a plexiglass top and an injection molded bottom. The controller has 16 buttons, which are enough for modern fighting games, and the U12 edition only has 12 buttons.
The buttons of the U16 have a satisfyingly smooth texture, and the button rings make you feel like you are pressing true arcade buttons. For your convenience, the jump button is bigger than the rest, letting you press it without needing to be too precise.
The U16’s Crystal linear switches are fast and fairly quiet. Another awesome aspect is the size of the wrist resting area you can enjoy when using this spacious controller. An additionally 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 like to play with your controller on a desk or your lap, the U16 has got you covered. You see, the controller has 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 big enough not to have to squeeze your legs together, and the controller’s lightness makes long gaming sessions more comfortable. In addition, the controller is slim, and it might even fit into a laptop or tablet sleeve you already own.
When you order the U16, you do not have to worry about buying your own cable because Haute42 ships a detachable USB-C to A cable with it. For PS5 compatibility, you can insert the BOOTER 5 adapter into the USB-A 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’s feel. Even the buttons are swappable.
Now, you may be glad to know that the U16 is one of the easier Haute42 controllers to customize the art of to represent your interests. Just unscrew the top plexiglass layer, insert your brand new art, and put the plexiglass back on.
That said, we at The Arcade Stick would love to provide 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 art for Haute42 controllers, so please feel free to get in touch with us if you are interested in our custom artwork service!
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