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What are the best fighting sticks for modding?

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Best fighting sticks for modding	Price	Weight	Cable
-- Razer Panthera	$199.99	7.4 pounds	13ft
-- Razer Atrox for Xbox One	$199.99	4.5kg	13ft / 4m (detachable)
-- Mad Catz Arcade Fightstick TE2+	$368.88	5 pounds	3m

Razer Panthera

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Very good for modding

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 and the stick even ships with two spare buttons. See More

Top Con

May feel slow

A few users claim that the controller, in some cases, feels slower than competitor sticks. See More

Specs

Weight:7.4 pounds

Buttons:Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30

Supported platforms:PS4

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Top quality, highly responsive components

As a tournament grade controller, the Panthera uses premium-quality, highly-responsive Sanwa Denshi components, that are considered to be the best in the market. See More

Top Con

Difficult to change the artwork

It isn’t as easy to change the artwork, since the top plate is glued on. See More

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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. See More

Top 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. See More

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Ships with alternate joystick

The Panthera ships with an alternate Bat Top joystick. See More

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Good surface grip

The Panthera's base is coated with slip resistant rubber, improving its grip on smooth surfaces. See More

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Reliable USB connector

The Panthera's USB connector has been redesigned, compared to the one used on the Atrox Xbox 360 model. This new connector features improved reliability. See More

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Clever storage compartment

The controller has a storage compartment that can be opened with a button on the front of the controller. It stays open with a gas strut and spring loaded hinges. There are dedicated slots to store the USB cable, spare buttons, the included screwdriver and the extra Bat Top joystick. On top of that, it still has extra space for additional stuff that you may want to store. See More

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Feels sturdy and solid

The Panthera feels sturdy and solidly-built, which is impressive for a device that has a hollow middle part. See More

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Good ergonomics

This 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. See More

Razer Atrox for Xbox One

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Highly 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. See More

Top 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. See More

Specs

Cable:13ft / 4m (detachable)

Buttons:Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30

Supported platforms: Xbox One/PC

Top Pro

Ships with alternate joystick

The Atrox ships with an alternate Bat Top joystick. See More

Top 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. See More

Top 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. See More

Top 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. See More

Top Pro

Pleasant, sensitive buttons

This stick's buttons feel smooth, are wide enough and respond to very light presses. See More

Top Con

No Turbo button

The Atrox doesn't have a Turbo button. See More

Top 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. See More

Top 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. See More

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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. See More

Top Con

No Xbox 360 compatibility

This stick is not compatible with the Xbox 360. See More

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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. See More

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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. See More

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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. See More

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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. See More

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Feels sturdy and solid

This stick feels sturdy and solidly-built, which is impressive for a device that has a hollow middle part. See More

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Silent even under heavy use

Despite being hollow in the middle, the Atrox produces no creaking noises, even under heavy use. See More

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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. See More

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Easy to open

The controller is easy to open, with a simple button push. A gas strut keeps the case open. See More

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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. See More

Mad Catz Arcade Fightstick TE2+

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Modding-friendly

This controller is easy to mod. You can open the case with a push of a button without using a screwdriver. The buttons are easy to swap and the wiring is color-coded. See More

Top Con

PC compatibility is limited

Although it is possible to use this with a PC, a third party software needs to be used, and this doesn't offer the best experience. See More

Specs

Weight:5 pounds

Buttons:Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30

Supported platforms:PS3/PS4

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Artwork is easy to replace

The artwork is easy to replace, with no need to remove the buttons. See More

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Detachable USB cable

This sticks's included 10 ft long USB cable is detachable, but also has a lock to prevent it from being detached by accident. See More

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Joystick can be used as a d-pad or as an analog stick

The joystick can be set to act as a d-pad, or as the left/right analog stick. See More

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Responsive, durable components

Mad Catz didn’t compromise in terms of this controller’s build quality. It uses Sanwa parts that are well-known for their excellent sensitivity, response and durability. The case itself is built to withstand heavy and intensive use. See More

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Full PS4 and PS3 compatibility

The TE2+ is one of the few controllers that supports complete functionality on Playstation consoles. A button lets you switch between PS3 and PS4 modes. There is a touchpad for the PS4 screen menus and separate L3 and R3 buttons on the analog sticks. See More

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