An affordable, tournament-level, Xbox fighting stick. It has high quality components, a good set of features and full Xbox/PC compatibility.
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Pros
Pro Full Xbox One/360 and PC compatibility
Its button layout mimics the Xbox controller. It has a dedicated Xbox button and a switch that lets you choose between One and 360 mode.
Pro Sturdy, high quality components
HORI uses its own buttons and joystick on this controller. The buttons are solid and very responsive. The top of the controller is plastic while its underside is metal.
Pro Breakaway cable to prevent console pulling
The Kai's cable is 10ft long and has a breakaway feature to prevent pulling the console if someone trips on the cable or something similar.
Pro Internal components are easy to replace
The Kai's internal components can be swapped with ease.
Pro Accidental pausing can be prevented
The Menu button can be disabled to prevent accidental pausing.
Pro Joystick can be set to behave either as an analog stick or as a D-pad
You can toggle the joystick to either behave as an analog stick or a D-pad.
Cons
Con Cable storage door breaks easily
The cable storage door is flimsy and comes off easily.
Con May be uncomfortable for big hands
For large hands, the wrist area may seem too small.
Con No easy open
The Kai requires a screwdriver to open.
Con Hard to change artwork without breaking its protective cover
The Kai's artwork can be changed, but there's a high risk that this will damage the plexiglass, due to the adhesives used to fixate it, so it is better to count on the possibility that getting a spare one will be needed.
Con Modding voids warranty
This controller's warranty becomes void once any modifications are made.
Con It can take some time to get used to the feel of the buttons
Some users say that this stick's buttons feel more springy than the popular Sanwa buttons used on other premium controllers, so it may take some time to get used to them if you have used Sanwa buttons before.