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What are the best fighting sticks for Tekken?
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Best fighting sticks for Tekken
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HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai
$149.96
2.2kg
PS4/PS3/PC
80
Mad Catz Arcade Fightstick TE2+
$368.88
5 pounds
PS3/PS4
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Razer Panthera
$199.99
7.4 pounds
PS4
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Qanba Q4 RAF
$169.99
9.5 pounds
Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 / PC
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eTokki Omni
$199.95
3.3kg
PS4 / PS3 / PC
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HORI Real Arcade Pro 4 Kai
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Light and portable
Weighing 2.2 kg, this stick feels quite light compared to other alternatives, which makes it more portable than some of its competitors.
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Plastic parts feel cheap
The 4 Kai's plastic parts feel a bit cheap. An example of this is the compartment door for the USB cable, which comes off easily.
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Weight:
2.2kg
Supported platforms:
PS4/PS3/PC
Cable:
9.8ft / 3m (non detachable)
Buttons:
HAYABUSA Buttons
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Turbo button can be set to 3 different levels
The Turbo button can be set to 5, 12, or 20 attacks per second.
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Not very suitable for big hands
The Kai 4's wrists area may be too small for gamers with big hands.
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PC/PS3/PS4 compatibility
As a stick that's officially licensed, it is PS3 and PS4 compatible. There's even a touchpad on the back of the controller for PS4 functionality. It’s also PC compatible, using an Xinput standard.
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Noisy lever
The 4 Kai's lever is somewhat noisy, especially when compared to its Sanwa counterpart.
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Additional side buttons for improved gaming experience
HORI has included a lot of additional buttons on the right side of the controller, such as L3, R3, turbo switch or joystick trigger (to change joystick behaviour).
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Modifying this stick voids the warranty
Users should keep in mind that making modifications on this stick will void its warranty.
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Joystick can be used both as a D-pad or as an analog stick
The joystick toggle lets you set the joystick to act as a D-pad or one of the analog sticks.
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Replacing the artwork is likely to break the protective cover
The 4 Kai's artwork can be changed, but there is a high risk that the plexiglass will break while doing so. Therefore, be prepared for the need to get a spare.
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Ergonomic, comfortable layout
The solid and responsive buttons are arranged in a Taito Vewlix-style configuration. This layout is used on most fighting sticks and is quite comfortable for gaming. The space between the stick and the buttons is wide enough to be ergonomic for most users hand size.
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Working on the inside hardware can be a bit of a hassle
Unlike other fighting sticks, which have buttons or latches, the 4 Kai requires a screwdriver to remove its backplate screws and access its internal components. Even though internal components can be swapped with ease, it feels like they are a bit crammed inside.
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Precise and durable joystick and buttons
HORI uses in-house manufactured joystick and buttons for their controllers. In this case, the very precise and durable original HORI Hayabusa Joystick and HORI Kuro Buttons are the ones that are used.
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Button stifness may take some getting used to
Some people find that the HORI buttons are excessively stiffer than those found on other fighting sticks, so it may take some getting used to their feel.
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Has metal parts, which are durable and resistant
The metal parts of the controller feel solid and can withstand abuse well.
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USB cable is not detachable and it's not breakaway
The 4 Kai's 3 meter USB cable is not detachable. It's also not a breakaway cable, so there is a risk of pulling out the console if someone trips over the cable.
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Customizable Option button
The Option button, located near the main buttons, can be reassigned or disabled using the Assign button.
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Slightly unstable
This stick's light 2.2 kg weight tends to make it slightly unstable. As an attempt to mitigate this effect, the bottom surface has two rubbery patches to prevent the controller from sliding around.
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Buttons can be replaced
The standard buttons can be replaced for Sanwa buttons, if that's preferred. However, this process requires applying some force, so you’ll have to take extra caution.
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Color-coded wiring
The wiring is conveniently color-coded.
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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.
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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.
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Weight:
5 pounds
Supported platforms:
PS3/PS4
Cable:
3m
Buttons:
Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30
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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.
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Artwork is easy to replace
The artwork is easy to replace, with no need to remove the buttons.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Razer Panthera
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Weight:
7.4 pounds
Supported platforms:
PS4
Cable:
13ft
Buttons:
Sanwa Denshi OBSF-30
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Qanba Q4 RAF
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Impressive build quality
This controller feels solid and durable, as it's not excessively light and uses high quality plastic.
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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.
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Weight:
9.5 pounds
Supported platforms:
Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 / PC
Cable:
2.8m
Buttons:
Sanwa OBSF-30 buttons
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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.
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USB cable is not detachable
The USB cable is not detachable.
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Good lower surface grip
The bottom of the controller is covered with velvet, for extra grip.
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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.
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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.
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Supports direct headphone connection
You can connect headphones directly to the controller, a feature uncommon on fighting sticks.
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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.
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Reliable, durable components
The Q4 RAF uses Sanwa internal parts, well-known for their precision and durability.
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Handy compartment for cable storage
The Q4 RAF has a built in compartment for cable storage.
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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.
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Sturdy and resistant
This controller is made of steel, so it's very hefty and resistant.
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Weight:
3.3kg
Supported platforms:
PS4 / PS3 / PC
Cable:
3m
Buttons:
Face: Sanwa OBSF-30 DARK HAI (GREY) / Back: Sanwa OBSF-24 YELLOW
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