| Price | Ultra Arcade |
| Release | February 2021 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Dimensions | 13.8″ x 6.3″ x 0.7″ |
| Weight | 1.76 lbs |
Introduction
Super Smash Bros players are some of the most avid tournament goers, and odds are that you’re one of them. In that case, you need a slim controller you can travel with like the Plat Slim, which is probably named after platform fighters and being slim. In other words, this slim controller is also good for platform fighters other than Smash.
Performance
Let’s start off strong. The Plat Slim sports the tried and tested Frame1 layout that’s bound to get you some tournament wins—if you do your homework right by spending plenty of time in the lab, sparring a lot, and studying pro footage etc.
In essence, the Plat Slim’s performance quality lies in its 20 reputable Cherry MX switches that are hot swappable for your convenience—and can come in these variations:
| Color | Description |
|---|---|
| Blue | Sharp click & tactile feedback |
| Black | Heavy press & durable design |
| Brown | Subtle bump & quiet sound |
| Red | Effortlessly smooth & also quiet |
Hardware
The Plat Slim is an acrylic controller that’s light despite being wide. Not only that, it’s wide enough for comfortable lap placement while you’re styling on your opponent in grand finals. That said, the acrylic is offered in three options:
- Matte
- Opaque
- Transparent
Which one will you pick? Anyway, for extra stability, you can order the Plat Slim with foam padding if you want. Another optional choice is having image or text laser engravement on the controller. You may also be glad to know that the USB-C cable is angled and detachable.
Appearance
First, take a peek at the illustration below that our artist Gilbert Han made for his client’s Ultra Arcade controller. He can illustrate custom art for your Plat Slim too!
Now that your Plat Slim’s art is out of the way, choose opaque buttons in your preferred color(s). If you end up choosing matte acrylic for the enclosure, make sure that the button color(s) match the matte acrylic. In fact, Ultra Arcade’s matte acrylic is available in these four color options:
- Black
- White
- Purple
- Frosted
Voila! You’re now ready to hit the tournament stage with your Plat Slim…
Conclusion
Pick the switch variant, acrylic type, button color, and custom art. Then, pack this slim & light controller into your backpack, and travel to the next tournament—utilizing the tournament caliber layout. This, dear friend, summarizes the Plat Slim experience.
- Hot swappable Cherry MX switches
- Slim and light despite being wide
- Tried and tested layout
- Various color options
- Optional foam padding
- Top and bottom artwork
- Image or text engravement
- Matte/opaque/transparent case