| Price | Vertibox |
| Release | December 24, 2024 |
| Compatibility | NS / PC |
| Dimensions | 12.9″ x 7.2″ x 5.2″ |
| Weight | 1.90 lbs |
| Cable | 3 m |
Overview
The Vertibox is an ergonomic all-button controller made of black PLA (formerly white). Instead of putting your wrists flatly on a controller’s top panel and potentially pressuring your wrists, the controller allows you to eliminate pronation by placing your hands in a vertical position that is more natural. This can also help with finger/forearm strain as well as carpal tunnel.
In a game, the Vertibox lets you pick between your left thumb, right thumb, or both thumbs to jump. Other uses of the controller include pianoing and sliding techniques using the directional inputs. Besides turbo, three SOCD cleaning modes are supported.
The Vertibox uses Cherry MX RGB Speed Silver switches, which are known for being linear, smooth, and fast. These switches are hot swappable, so if you have another favorite brand, you can try installing that instead. As for the wrist pads, you may be glad to know that they are removable.
Compatibility-wise, the Vertibox comes with an RP2040 chip, so the firmware is the open source, low latency, and critically acclaimed GP2040-CE, which is upgradeable.
The Vertibox has a USB-A port for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X dongles. As for the cable, it is USB-B to A. To begin configuration & customization on PC, plug in the controller, and access the built-in web configuration.
To sum up, if you are looking for an entry point into ergonomic controllers, the Vertibox provides you ample size as well as upgradeable compatibility with a variety of consoles.