What are the best fighting sticks for Tekken?

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Best fighting sticks for Tekken	Price	Weight	Cable
91 HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai	$149.96	2.2kg	9.8ft / 3m (non detachable)
79 Mad Catz Arcade Fightstick TE2+	$368.88	5 pounds	3m
-- Razer Panthera	$199.99	7.4 pounds	13ft
-- Qanba Q4 RAF	$169.99	9.5 pounds	2.8m
-- eTokki Omni	$199.95	3.3kg	3m

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Mad Catz Arcade Fightstick TE2+

Top Pro

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

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

Cable:3m

Buttons:Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30

Supported platforms:PS3/PS4

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Top Pro

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 Pro

Artwork is easy to replace

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

Top Pro

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

Top Pro

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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Razer Panthera

Buttons:Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30

Supported platforms:PS4

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Qanba Q4 RAF

Top Pro

Impressive build quality

This controller feels solid and durable, as it's not excessively light and uses high quality plastic. See More

Top Con

Difficult to replace the artwork

The artwork is not easy to replace, as the original one is bound to the plexiglass cover. You will need to buy a new plexiglass and remove the old one to do this mod. See More

Specs

Weight:9.5 pounds

Cable:2.8m

Buttons:Sanwa OBSF-30 buttons

Supported platforms:Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 / PC

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Top Pro

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

There is a switch that sets the joystick behavior to one of two modes: d-pad or analog stick. See More

Top Con

USB cable is not detachable

The USB cable is not detachable. See More

Top Pro

Helps you avoid accidentally hitting pause

Even though there is no lock trigger for the start button, you can use an included cap to replace the start button, avoiding accidentally hitting pause. See More

Top Con

Not easy to access the inside components

While it is possible to modify this controller, it takes some patience, as you need to remove a lot of screws to access its inside. See More

Top Pro

Good lower surface grip

The bottom of the controller is covered with velvet, for extra grip. See More

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Supports direct headphone connection

You can connect headphones directly to the controller, a feature uncommon on fighting sticks. See More

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Reliable, durable components

The Q4 RAF uses Sanwa internal parts, well-known for their precision and durability. See More

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Handy compartment for cable storage

The Q4 RAF has a built in compartment for cable storage. See More

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Built-in handle for easy carrying

There is a handle built into the top of the casing, so you can carry the controller like a briefcase. See More

Top Pro

Multi-platform support

This stick supports both the PS3 and the Xbox 360, so you do not need to have separate controllers for each console in case you own both. It also has PC support. See More

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eTokki Omni

Buttons:Face: Sanwa OBSF-30 DARK HAI (GREY) / Back: Sanwa OBSF-24 YELLOW

Supported platforms:PS4 / PS3 / PC

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