Fighting game enthusiasts who value serious modding possibilities will appreciate the Razer Atrox. On top of its precision, reliability and well-built parts, it has fully modifiable buttons, joystick and top panel. You can even modify internal components or install additional control boards.
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Pros
Pro Very modding friendly
This controller offers extensive modding possibilities. Its inside level has a honeycomb-style grid with each house containing a screw-hole, making additional control board installation simple. The wires inside are color coded for easy identification via an included wiring scheme. Buttons can be swapped without difficulties as they can easily be released from the case. The Atrox even ships with a screwdriver, as if inviting users to tweak it.
Pro Top and highly responsive components
As a tournament grade controller, the Atrox uses premium-quality, highly-responsive Sanwa Denshi components, that are considered to be the best in the market.
Pro Good ergonomics
The Atrox controller uses a Taito Vewlix layout, having the face buttons arranged in a square. Buttons are big and chunky, so they're comfortable even for big hands.
Pro Top acrylic panel can be removed easily
The top acrylic panel is mounted with screws and can be removed with ease. However, you’ll also need to remove the buttons and joystick.
Pro Ships with alternate joystick
The Atrox ships with an alternate Bat Top joystick.
Pro Modding doesn't void warranty
Unlike most fighting sticks, the warranty will not be voided when you mod this controller or install additional parts, since its main PCB is kept in a separate compartment.
Pro Easy to open
The controller is easy to open, with a simple button push. A gas strut keeps the case open.
Pro Clever, convenient storage compartment
The controller has a storage compartment that can be opened with a button on the front of the controller. The top stays open with a pneumatic hinge. There are dedicated slots to store the USB cable, the spare buttons, the included screwdriver and the Bat Top joystick. There’s also extra space for some additional stuff you may want to store.
Pro Xbox One/PC compatibility
This stick is compatible with the Xbox One, but not the older Xbox 360. It's also PC compatible via an Xinput standard.
Pro Long, detachable USB cable for portability
The USB cable is 4 meters long and detachable for easier storage and transportation. There’s a large compartment inside the controller where you can store the USB cable and spare parts.
Pro No protruding screws on the playing surface
The top customizable acrylic cover is screwed from the buttom so there are no annoying screw heads on the playing surface.
Pro Pleasant, sensitive buttons
This stick's buttons feel smooth, are wide enough and respond to very light presses.
Pro Good stability and surface grip
This stick weighs 4.5 kg, which makes it very stable. The base is coated with slip resistant rubber, improving its grip on smooth surfaces.
Pro Silent even under heavy use
Despite being hollow in the middle, the Atrox produces no creaking noises, even under heavy use.
Pro Feels sturdy and solid
This stick feels sturdy and solidly-built, which is impressive for a device that has a hollow middle part.
Cons
Con Can't be used as an analog stick input
The stick is recognized as a standard D-pad and cannot be changed to analog stick input.
Con No Turbo button
The Atrox doesn't have a Turbo button.
Con No Xbox 360 compatibility
This stick is not compatible with the Xbox 360.
Con Too heavy to use on one's lap
The stick is heavy, weighing 4.5 kg. It may feel too heavy to use on one's lap.
Con The Start and Back buttons are easy to press accidentally
The Start and Back buttons are located on the right side, which makes them prone to accidental presses. Fortunately, there is a lock button that disables them.
Con Gas strut could be stronger
The gas strut that holds the lid open is tight and solid, but some users have managed to break it while applying too much pressure.