| Brand | Varmilo |
Preview
If you absolutely loved the Varmilo FK2 but just wished it had a joystick, then you are in luck—because the Varmilo Kassai has a joystick!
The Kassai has 11 main buttons, and the five function buttons are labeled:
- Start
- Start•Back
- Guide
- Update
- Reset
In addition, the Kassai has a toggle, which may be for:
- Controller mode
- Lock mode
- PC mode
With that being said, the Kassai looks like it has a similar size to the FK2, making it suitable for both lap and desk play. It also brings back a similar ergonomic slope—for the comfort of your wrists.
See the handle coming out of the Kassai’s back? It’s either for carrying, looping the cable, or both. Speaking of cables, the white USB cable matches the joystick and buttons nicely. In fact, white is a good color to go with the blue and pink artworks available for this arcade stick.
Now, if the Kassai is anything like the FK2, it may have an anti-slip rubber pad at the bottom to keep it stable. It would be awesome if this arcade stick also has a removable cushion under the top panel to make it sound quieter while playing. Unfortunately, though, it seems the small and hard-to-press function button design is back.
On the bright side, the Kassai may also be made of quality ABS plastic. Two more things we at The Arcade Stick would love to see making a comeback:
- Web app to adjust the Kassai’s settings
- USB-A port to insert a compatibility boosting adapter
And let us wrap up with some speculations (based on the FK2):
- Approximate September 2025 release
- Compatible with the PC at least
- 12.7″ x 8.8″ rough dimensions
- About 3 lbs heavy
- 3 m cable possible
That said, do not overlook the Kassai if you are a looking for an arcade stick with a decent amount of buttons—that also looks kawaii! ^_^