A budget stick for those who want to learn the basics of fighting sticks or are unsure about investing on such a device. It has a fairly responsive button layout, multiple platform compatibility and very low price.
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Pros
Pro Decent buttons
This stick's buttons do a decent job for this price range, even if it's noticeable that they don’t feel as snappy and as responsive as those found on more expensive models.
Pro Playstation 3 and 4 compatible
This stick can be used both on the PS3 and on the PS4.
Pro No surface slipping
The Mini 4 holds well on a flat surface, due to its anti-slip pads.
Cons
Con No detachable cable
The Mini 4's cable is not detachable.
Con Buttons can't be replaced
The buttons are soldered to the main board, meaning that they can not be replaced.
Con No lock switch
There is no lock switch for the additional functionality buttons.
Con Low-quality joystick
The joystick is loose and some users have reported that it broke down after extensive use.
Con Feels flimsy and cheap
The Mini 4 is made of very light and cheap plastic parts.
Con Too small for laps
It is hard to use this stick on one's lap, comfortably, because of its small size.
Con Eight-button layout feels cramped
Despite this controller's small size, HORI went for an eight-button layout. Because the buttons are small, the layout feels confined and uncomfortable, especially for people with big hands.
Con No L3 and R3 buttons
Unfortunately, the Mini 4 is missing L3 and R3 buttons, which are very useful for some PS games.
Con Needs third party software to work properly with some PC games.
The Mini 4 can be used as a PC controller, but it needs a third party software for some games.