Thanks, your channel inspired me to do more reviews also on all my controllers for fighting games. Best channel btw here for all your controller information and good details on every stuff and details you need! ❤
At last, someone who really understands Street Fighter 5-6 players, who play heavy hours. I tried tons of gamepads (can't use joystick now due to noise at home), played 6 years of SFV and now "a little" SF6 and I totally agree with you that floating D-pads are the key. In fact, for me and my thumb (I use the d-pad with a special spot of my thumb), so far the madcatz SFxT PS3 D-pad was the best but these faulty pads simply break fast. I tried the razer one and I couldn't perform at all in rank, as a Dhalsim user. The HORI fighting commander, the older one was just ok, but the d-pad broke as well (can't crouch properly now). I did try one chinese made one from taobao, floating d-pad, but the d-pad, which was connected by a tiny piece of plastic broke within 1-2 months (I ranked heavily in SF6). The madcatz SFV pad was not good at all. I will try the 8 bit bro next. Hopefully and finally, a cheap and durable solution for ranking and competitions. I wonder if the Fighting Commander OCTA for Tekken 8 will have the same problems as the previous Fighting Commander OCTA... I'm watching now 15:00 and that's the best controller ever with the best d-pad but the d-pad broke quickly (it's the one I mentioned above)! Maybe I was just unlucky? Is it possible to replace the d-pad?
I just got Hori fighting commander OCTA for Tekken 8 and it has the same exact issue as the previous edition. The diagonal simply refuses to input reliably
Xbox series controllers have one VERY BAD problem. Buttons are mechanical, so when you press 236 very fast it often skips 3 and you drop 236 special with only 26. It's only good for MK...
As a Series S user, I can to a certain extent deny that information. The D-pad membrane is clicky but it is not impossible to do 236, it is just a matter of adapting
@@ChrisStriker Yes, it's not impossible, but if you press if it very fast it skips diagonal input very often. And it's hard to say it's membrane, it's using сonductive metal patch, but the point is, the response is too fast and it can be a problem with some fast 236 inputs
For the Hitbox, the up direction being low clicked immediately once i started using one. My challenge is the diagonals because you gotta hit two separate buttons simultaneously, and I main Mishimas. Your review tier was perfect and technically informative. You just saved me hundreds of dollars in testing.
I have to disagree on the Dualsense Edge. I just picked mine up this week for SF6 mainly. While it's an improvement on the original, the issue with the dpad still remains. If you go into practice mode and turn on the input reader, if you wiggle any of the directions for example the down button, you will still consistently get db and df. It would have been nice if they just separated the buttons entirely
I had the same happen on the 8bitdo pro2, then i got a gamesir with mechanical dpad but for some reason it fails to read inputs in games, the game clearly shows i did a 236 but doesn't act accordingly, I don't even know how, i thought it could be a game issue so I tries UNIEL and Blazblue and both had issues with that dpad but showed perfectly executed 236 and 623 yet failing to execute the command Then I plugged in my trusty xbox series X pad and the commands magically worked again 99% of the time, I don't even know what the problem was but im still baffled by it.
Dude, i binge watch your entire channel. You do excellent reviews man… really professional en well made! i got so many controllers because of you because i am also into reviewing now. I did one on the v2 razer since i owned 3 of them… But you earned a life long sub! ❤
12:00 6 face button fight pads like that are supposed to played with your whole right hand over the buttons not just your thumb. Kinda like a fight stick.
I used one back in the day before I switched to hitbox, and I preferred using it with my thumb, it's a controller I should not need to claw it, if I need to do that I'd just use my arcade stick or hitbox.
@@OP-er3fg it’s not a claw grip per say, it’s meant to have your whole right hand over the face buttons. This makes the right side of the controller more like a fight stick. There’s some advantages to a 6 face button config, but I think everyone sticks to normal pads because they’re more familiar, and more comfortable. ( additionally there’s some socd tricks you need the left stick to do, which most fight pads don’t have)
@@dandycube yeah but if I'm using a controller, I want to hold it like a controller while in relative comfort on my couch, I'm not about to sit upright and do that odd hybrid grip, I'd just use my stick at that point.
There's another reason the Hitbox is good. You can cut out more holes for more buttons and ports, swap out the PCBs, and it becomes borderline future proof. Mine has the Brook UFB, Brook Retro Board, the UFB-UP5, and a multiplier kit. It also has an RJ-45 and a secured USB C port. Have fun doing this with any other pads on this list.
I use the t4 kaleid from Gamesir. Its super cheap and outside of the annoying initial setup (had to look a up a guide) I haven't had any issues with it. It works on switch and pc. It isn't specifically made for fighting games but I like it.
Don't sleep on the Hori Octa if you're not playing a game with a lot of diagonal requirements. I've always prefered fight pads and never really dabbled too heavily in arcade stick/leverless style controllers so when I discovered the Octa it was a match made in heaven. I think it definitely deserves to be higher but to each their own of course. The D-pad is really quite good once you break it in but it definitely starts off suuuuper stiff which hurts its playability in the short term and probably results in most of your complaints about it. Although, it is important to note that I mostly play Street Fighter games (namely 6, 4 Ultra and 3rd strike) so the diagonals have never been an issue for me. However, for a game that is more reliant on them, like Tekken, this could definitely be problematic for some players, especially if they haven't broken them in yet. Plus it has one of the best sticks I've every used, so if you're into that or like playing claw style it's amazing. Love this thing and will never stop singing its praises... unless I go on a losing streak lol
@@keithsmith6574 Oh man I love the commander too. In a perfect universe they would have just rereleased that same controller for the PS5, I agree with you there. Sorry to hear abt your dpads I've had my first and only Octa for almost a year now and no problems. I did read a lot of mixed reviews when doing my research and heard that that's a common issue so I'm lucky to have not run into it myself. Personally love the dpad it's very similar to an xbox 360 controller which is what I grew up learning fighting games on. What controller you rocking these days?
@@Aqua_Duck I personally love it but when doing my research it definitely didn't seem like it was for everyone and a lot of people online had problems with theirs. I would recommend it if you like old xbox 360 controller style dpads, responsive, clicky buttons and most importantly if you prefer using joystick over dpad (the octagonal stick is the best and most satisfying stick on a pad that I've ever tried). I'd also recommend it if you feel like you don't have enough buttons since it has the L1, L2 and L3, R3 on the shoulders, this opens up waaaay more customization and mapping for example I have one of those buttons mapped to Ken's Quick Dash in SF6 so instead of having to press two separate kick inputs I just press L2 and away he goes! However, I should mention that this feature is not unique to the octa just another addition. Another pro (for me personally at least) is the triggers. I was never a huge fan of the standard PS5 controller because of its sticks, their layout and the triggers but the Octa takes care of this because the TRIGGERS ARE BUTTONS which is huge for me. Things like parrying in SF6 feel way more responsive due to this imo. Lastly, I'd recommend it if you're balling on a budget like me because it's cheap as hell (cheaper than a regular xbox/ps controller) so it's not too much of an investment if you buy it and end up not liking it. I wouldn't recommend if you want something that is 100% going to last your entire life, if you're a fan of a different dpad style, if build quality is a factor (it's pretty light and brittle) or if you're new to fighting games and still getting your foot in the door. Hope this helps!
You got some interesting opinions. I'm a Razer Raion user and I love it. I can see why people dont like it, but its really that they dont know how to use the d-pad. Circular motions have to be done by circling the outter edge, which is easy
I'll forever praise the dualshock 3 for fighting games... Been playing fighting games for as long as I can remember since the ps1 days... dualshock 3 just feels like home to me
I've been using the Vader 3 Pro, it boasts the same low input delay as the dual sense, but has a clicky version of the series X dpad that is seriously the best I've ever used, the face buttons are mechanical and clicky as well. I only wish it had 6 face buttons.
As a Tekken Player the Hitbox / Razer Raion / Fighting Commander / Ps4 Controllers are by far the best (for me). Also the Pivot problem for the Raion can be fixed easily with 2$ spend on a plastic pivot. For standart controllers the Raion is by FAR the most accurate and best feeling one for sure!. For movement the Hitbox is not so great in Tekken because of stiff and not so flowy movement but I mean you can still work with it. But for 2D Please atleast try out hitbox if you have a chance. its just that good!. Thanks for the Video, really enjoyed it:)
The Raion works great! I think people are used to spinning the center of the controller, but Raion is about pressing the actual buttons of the d-pad, not twisting the d-pad like a joystick.
I think the colored versions of the dualsense controllers have the same dpad as the dualsense edge. I recently got the purple dualsense and the dpad feels so much better compared to the original white one. However, I did notice that the dpad needs to be broken in a little.
So much this! I’m quite sure they fixed the dpad on all newer revisions of the controller, so getting a newer color is the same as getting an edge for fighting games. The trigger springs (some failed early on) have been fixed as well.
I use the Hori Octa on PS5 and hit diagonals fine. D-pad feels good and especially the clicky buttons with the 6 face. I would try it out, especially because a lot of the “really good” fight pads are always out of stock.
Great video lots of options to consider. Right now I have 3 dualsense standard controllers and one Xbox One controller. Not the newer version Series X. Dualsense dies so quickly and the D pad on the XBox One controller is not as defined as the Series X updated one. I’ve had an 8Bitdo controller that’s been back ordered for months but it didn’t even make this list lol. Might go with the Xbox controller.
I love the razer raion, bought it forr 25 euros refurbished and it is the version without the solid pivot. I prefer it´s dpad over the series x and fighting commander 4 though the controller overall doesn´t feel as comfortable as the xbox one because the buttons face buttons are low and I don´t lack the weight distribution due to the lack of vibration motor but that is something I´ll fix myself
With the razer raion, it’s super easy to buy an old used one for cheap, and just put the pivot in yourself. That’s if you don’t buy a newer one that already has one inside.
Problem with XBSX Controller, bumper plastic is a little cheap, i have replaced it twice now, but i do snap the right bumper something fierce. other than that the DP is great.
I have a question: when you say that a controller is good for 2D or 3D fighters, what's the difference? Don't 3D fighters just draw in 3D but the movement is still in a plane?
I have been looking into getting an adaptor for fight sticks and pads that are from PS4 and PS3 era ect as I have a few PS4 and 3 pads and sticks I like is there any adaptor that would allow me to use them that you recommend ?
I've been using the betop thorn on and off for 3 yrs, it's goated and cheap af as you said. Only issue is if u want to bring it to locals you'll have to get a converter (assuming your locals are on ps4 not PC).
Not very good, the D-pad is really bad for fighting games, i find it eats inputs really easily, and it was causing blisters for me. It's fine if you use the sticks though.
dualshock 3? Sixaxis? for me, is the best d-pad cuz is small, I can do everything faster with the tip of my thumb, ds4 controller is pretty decent controller overall, if you can use the tip of your finger you are safe
Thank you for all the content my man! Always loved your videos! It is amazing seeing you go from 700 subs to almost 5K now! You are indeed the go to controller guy for me!
Thanks for making this video. I'm unsure whether to get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 or the Gulikit King Kong Pro 2. D-pad quality matters most, as I play fighting and some retro games.
I just used and returned this thing. Cheap feeling construction and 8 MS of input lag. It's not worth it. The DPAD also feels mushy, not at all like the Pro 2's.
Interesting list. I actually found my xbox series S contoller missed a lot of diagonal down inputs and the hori octa d-pad worked amazingly for me. The 8-bit do M30 worked great as well, but over time the d-pad and buttons stick. It just goes to show how inconsistent some of these manufacturers are. Hori Octa is my go-to controller, but other people may have bad luck with it.
I was actually interested in getting that controller too, but I'm still a little on the fence. I need something to help me with dp motions on the left side of the dpad and was hoping that this controller would make things a bit easier with its app.
can't argue with the price, but the betop really blows ass for anything bigger than a quarter circle. izuna drop went from easy every time to completely impossible because I'm getting 4136 most of the time somehow, let alone the 360s. same with taki's unblockable in SCII and baiken's 236236S and tiger knee yozansen in acpr
you should review the funlab firefly, its pretty cheap and good, if you put something into the dpad to raise it the diagonals are pretty good, not so much if you dont do it tho.
Hey, Man. I really need Ur advice for what controller to choose to play tekken8, i really need a Great DPad controller especially in Diagonal Direction Pad aspect 🙏 thanks before 🙏
you watched the video so everything should be clear i agree with frame counting, I use xbox series x controller with battle beaver upgrade to triggers and back two buttons for L3 R3, I also played on many controllers but I always ended up returning to the academy stick, xsx is the first controller I use for fighting games since the release of the controller, all the rest of the controllers didn't last two weeks because something about them didn't suit me, and I've collected about 40 pads since the premiere of SF4, it's definitely the best among the pads, I play on an arcade stick/hitbox and a pad, depending on the character I change it,example - I feel comfortable playing on an arcade stick, e.g. dhalsim in sf6, aki with hitbox, in Tekken 8 on a pad I feel comfortable playing characters that have 1+4 or other simultaneous moves, for easier characters I use the hitbox the pad will always be the most comfortable thing, I always use it when I'm testing a new character or learning moves and frame data during training or other lab thing
imo God Tier for fighting gamepads are the MadCatz SFxT FightPad SD > MadCatz SF4 FightPad i have a DualSense Edge and a Custom Battle Beaver DS4 specially made for fighting game, but those old controllers still outclass the new ones from both performance and execution i also have tried out the HORI Fighting Commander 3, 4, and Octa, imo FC4 is the best out of the bunch HORI also just came out with a new FC Octa PC (Tekken 8 SE) with upgraded parts, cant wait to test it out
I damn near coulda made the same video with how many controllers I've purchased over the last 8 months for SF 6. For SF 6? The actual best D-pad and controller so far I've used is the PowerA Fusion Fightpad tbh. Then I'd actually rank Retro-Bit Saturn series controllers at 2nd. Sometimes I get the up input when I do qcf/qcb. After that the M30 bluetooth, because I don't get the up input for QCF. On the M30 2.4 ghz version....it's almost unusable due to the errant up input for qcf/qcb. In third place, is the Hori fighting commander for switch, with the brook. But as of writing this, the switch fighting commander doesn't work with the Brook FGC anymore. So actually? in third place there's a tie between the 8bitdo M30 Xbox edition and the Victrix. Victrix is actually VERY cheap for the price and wears down, but it's still decent. And the newest M30 Xbox edition has the up for qcf/qcb issue, I mentioned before, but it's not terrible. So yeah man. I've purchased much more. But in short? Fusion Fightpad is tops for me, Then the retro-bit saturn series, then the 8Bitdo Xbox edition.
Mh, I have a purple PS5 Controller and my d-pad for sure wiggles not that much, maybe they made some improvments with later versions? But if you are willing to do the D-Pad pivot mod and want a six buttion controller I recommend the Raion you can get it often fairly cheap and while I think the controller is a bit too wide, the D-Pad with the mod is just amazing. But I agree they really should just do a Raion 2 with a ps5 mode, it seems like a No-Brainer they really wouldn't have to revise that much and there isn't really any current dedicated Fightpad except for the Hori Octa.
The fact that you can get a million different variations of sanwa sticks and leverless sticks but nobody makes a decent 3 button fightpad is fucking ridiculous. It's so bad that SnakeEyez had to 3D print his own controller because NOBODY CAN GET IT RIGHT.
probably making pad controllers is more expensive than hitbox/arcade sticks and the other reason, pad players just play on what they have, so mostly playstation controllers from their own console, if hitbox/arcade sticks are niche market, fighting pad controllers are the niche market within the niche market
I also love using the xbox controllers. The problem is the longevity of the metal switches. Not sure if it's all good now. But the xbox one controllers would break and do double inputs.
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Regarding Hitbox, best way to think about the jump button being at the bottom is like a keyboard, if you've played any pc fps games jump is on space.
Thanks, your channel inspired me to do more reviews also on all my controllers for fighting games. Best channel btw here for all your controller information and good details on every stuff and details you need! ❤
Thank you my friend!
why promote ur own channel on another channels comment section wtf is this shiity behaviour
Why you Put the dualsense edge above the the dualshock4
At last, someone who really understands Street Fighter 5-6 players, who play heavy hours. I tried tons of gamepads (can't use joystick now due to noise at home), played 6 years of SFV and now "a little" SF6 and I totally agree with you that floating D-pads are the key. In fact, for me and my thumb (I use the d-pad with a special spot of my thumb), so far the madcatz SFxT PS3 D-pad was the best but these faulty pads simply break fast. I tried the razer one and I couldn't perform at all in rank, as a Dhalsim user. The HORI fighting commander, the older one was just ok, but the d-pad broke as well (can't crouch properly now). I did try one chinese made one from taobao, floating d-pad, but the d-pad, which was connected by a tiny piece of plastic broke within 1-2 months (I ranked heavily in SF6). The madcatz SFV pad was not good at all. I will try the 8 bit bro next. Hopefully and finally, a cheap and durable solution for ranking and competitions. I wonder if the Fighting Commander OCTA for Tekken 8 will have the same problems as the previous Fighting Commander OCTA... I'm watching now 15:00 and that's the best controller ever with the best d-pad but the d-pad broke quickly (it's the one I mentioned above)! Maybe I was just unlucky? Is it possible to replace the d-pad?
I just got Hori fighting commander OCTA for Tekken 8 and it has the same exact issue as the previous edition. The diagonal simply refuses to input reliably
Xbox series controllers have one VERY BAD problem. Buttons are mechanical, so when you press 236 very fast it often skips 3 and you drop 236 special with only 26. It's only good for MK...
I have the exact same problem, but i also get my thumb stuck when I input dragon punch sometimes
I was ready to buy one but now you scared me. i heard so much about how the dpad is so nice are you sure its not an input error?
@@Flute_777 I confirm his statement, the dpad does indeed skip inputs
As a Series S user, I can to a certain extent deny that information.
The D-pad membrane is clicky but it is not impossible to do 236, it is just a matter of adapting
@@ChrisStriker Yes, it's not impossible, but if you press if it very fast it skips diagonal input very often. And it's hard to say it's membrane, it's using сonductive metal patch, but the point is, the response is too fast and it can be a problem with some fast 236 inputs
For the Hitbox, the up direction being low clicked immediately once i started using one. My challenge is the diagonals because you gotta hit two separate buttons simultaneously, and I main Mishimas.
Your review tier was perfect and technically informative. You just saved me hundreds of dollars in testing.
Wow, I got into tekken 8 recently and am considering getting a better d-pad. This video is amazing, thanks!
I would really love it if you just put the prices on the screen for the controllers as you're showing them.
That really helps in decision-making.
I have to disagree on the Dualsense Edge. I just picked mine up this week for SF6 mainly. While it's an improvement on the original, the issue with the dpad still remains.
If you go into practice mode and turn on the input reader, if you wiggle any of the directions for example the down button, you will still consistently get db and df. It would have been nice if they just separated the buttons entirely
I had the same happen on the 8bitdo pro2, then i got a gamesir with mechanical dpad but for some reason it fails to read inputs in games, the game clearly shows i did a 236 but doesn't act accordingly, I don't even know how, i thought it could be a game issue so I tries UNIEL and Blazblue and both had issues with that dpad but showed perfectly executed 236 and 623 yet failing to execute the command
Then I plugged in my trusty xbox series X pad and the commands magically worked again 99% of the time, I don't even know what the problem was but im still baffled by it.
Dude, i binge watch your entire channel. You do excellent reviews man… really professional en well made! i got so many controllers because of you because i am also into reviewing now. I did one on the v2 razer since i owned 3 of them… But you earned a life long sub! ❤
That's awesome!
12:00 6 face button fight pads like that are supposed to played with your whole right hand over the buttons not just your thumb. Kinda like a fight stick.
I used one back in the day before I switched to hitbox, and I preferred using it with my thumb, it's a controller I should not need to claw it, if I need to do that I'd just use my arcade stick or hitbox.
@@OP-er3fg it’s not a claw grip per say, it’s meant to have your whole right hand over the face buttons. This makes the right side of the controller more like a fight stick. There’s some advantages to a 6 face button config, but I think everyone sticks to normal pads because they’re more familiar, and more comfortable. ( additionally there’s some socd tricks you need the left stick to do, which most fight pads don’t have)
@@dandycube yeah but if I'm using a controller, I want to hold it like a controller while in relative comfort on my couch, I'm not about to sit upright and do that odd hybrid grip, I'd just use my stick at that point.
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There's another reason the Hitbox is good. You can cut out more holes for more buttons and ports, swap out the PCBs, and it becomes borderline future proof.
Mine has the Brook UFB, Brook Retro Board, the UFB-UP5, and a multiplier kit. It also has an RJ-45 and a secured USB C port.
Have fun doing this with any other pads on this list.
I use the t4 kaleid from Gamesir. Its super cheap and outside of the annoying initial setup (had to look a up a guide) I haven't had any issues with it. It works on switch and pc. It isn't specifically made for fighting games but I like it.
I really wish 8bitdo would make a good fight pad. Just make the M30 and larger and make the buttons all the same.
Between Dual Sense Edge or Xbox Series S, what would you choose for Tekken 8
I think both are pretty good. Depends on what you are more comfortable with.
Don't sleep on the Hori Octa if you're not playing a game with a lot of diagonal requirements. I've always prefered fight pads and never really dabbled too heavily in arcade stick/leverless style controllers so when I discovered the Octa it was a match made in heaven. I think it definitely deserves to be higher but to each their own of course. The D-pad is really quite good once you break it in but it definitely starts off suuuuper stiff which hurts its playability in the short term and probably results in most of your complaints about it. Although, it is important to note that I mostly play Street Fighter games (namely 6, 4 Ultra and 3rd strike) so the diagonals have never been an issue for me. However, for a game that is more reliant on them, like Tekken, this could definitely be problematic for some players, especially if they haven't broken them in yet. Plus it has one of the best sticks I've every used, so if you're into that or like playing claw style it's amazing. Love this thing and will never stop singing its praises... unless I go on a losing streak lol
I'm going to counter this. I LOVE the Hori commander but the octa is awful. I've had 3 and the dpad usually wears out in months. Terrible controller.
@@keithsmith6574 Oh man I love the commander too. In a perfect universe they would have just rereleased that same controller for the PS5, I agree with you there. Sorry to hear abt your dpads I've had my first and only Octa for almost a year now and no problems. I did read a lot of mixed reviews when doing my research and heard that that's a common issue so I'm lucky to have not run into it myself. Personally love the dpad it's very similar to an xbox 360 controller which is what I grew up learning fighting games on. What controller you rocking these days?
I’m thinking of getting the octa would you recommend it?
@@Aqua_Duck I personally love it but when doing my research it definitely didn't seem like it was for everyone and a lot of people online had problems with theirs. I would recommend it if you like old xbox 360 controller style dpads, responsive, clicky buttons and most importantly if you prefer using joystick over dpad (the octagonal stick is the best and most satisfying stick on a pad that I've ever tried). I'd also recommend it if you feel like you don't have enough buttons since it has the L1, L2 and L3, R3 on the shoulders, this opens up waaaay more customization and mapping for example I have one of those buttons mapped to Ken's Quick Dash in SF6 so instead of having to press two separate kick inputs I just press L2 and away he goes! However, I should mention that this feature is not unique to the octa just another addition. Another pro (for me personally at least) is the triggers. I was never a huge fan of the standard PS5 controller because of its sticks, their layout and the triggers but the Octa takes care of this because the TRIGGERS ARE BUTTONS which is huge for me. Things like parrying in SF6 feel way more responsive due to this imo. Lastly, I'd recommend it if you're balling on a budget like me because it's cheap as hell (cheaper than a regular xbox/ps controller) so it's not too much of an investment if you buy it and end up not liking it. I wouldn't recommend if you want something that is 100% going to last your entire life, if you're a fan of a different dpad style, if build quality is a factor (it's pretty light and brittle) or if you're new to fighting games and still getting your foot in the door. Hope this helps!
thanks I will try it out just wanted a second hand opinion 👍
You got some interesting opinions. I'm a Razer Raion user and I love it. I can see why people dont like it, but its really that they dont know how to use the d-pad. Circular motions have to be done by circling the outter edge, which is easy
I'll forever praise the dualshock 3 for fighting games...
Been playing fighting games for as long as I can remember since the ps1 days... dualshock 3 just feels like home to me
I've been using the Vader 3 Pro, it boasts the same low input delay as the dual sense, but has a clicky version of the series X dpad that is seriously the best I've ever used, the face buttons are mechanical and clicky as well. I only wish it had 6 face buttons.
the best review i have seen i a while thankyou 🙏
As a Tekken Player the Hitbox / Razer Raion / Fighting Commander / Ps4 Controllers are by far the best (for me). Also the Pivot problem for the Raion can be fixed easily with 2$ spend on a plastic pivot. For standart controllers the Raion is by FAR the most accurate and best feeling one for sure!. For movement the Hitbox is not so great in Tekken because of stiff and not so flowy movement but I mean you can still work with it. But for 2D Please atleast try out hitbox if you have a chance. its just that good!. Thanks for the Video, really enjoyed it:)
The Raion works great! I think people are used to spinning the center of the controller, but Raion is about pressing the actual buttons of the d-pad, not twisting the d-pad like a joystick.
have you tried the betop thorn shadow or have any input on it?
Thanks for this FC. you're the GOAT.
If I was ever designing a controller, I'd get this guy to review it before I release it out to the world.
Have you got your hands on the turtle beach pivot?
Just ordered it! Looks sick!!!
@FrameCounting hope it feels as good as it looks
Thanks for the content, Ur the best 👍👍👍👍
Interesting to see you have xboxsx controller over Xbox elite series 2. Is there a reason for this? Also, what is best in latency
I think the colored versions of the dualsense controllers have the same dpad as the dualsense edge. I recently got the purple dualsense and the dpad feels so much better compared to the original white one. However, I did notice that the dpad needs to be broken in a little.
So much this! I’m quite sure they fixed the dpad on all newer revisions of the controller, so getting a newer color is the same as getting an edge for fighting games. The trigger springs (some failed early on) have been fixed as well.
Amazing review! Totally agreed with the 4 tops, xbox controller and hitbox/keyboard Is amazing.
i picked up the victrix bfg today and could not even get the thing to work. i tried all the work arounds and it just would not connect.
Does anyone have any recommendations for places I can find the Betop thorn shadow?
Great video as always, will you review the Gulikit KK3 Max?
I use the Hori Octa on PS5 and hit diagonals fine. D-pad feels good and especially the clicky buttons with the 6 face. I would try it out, especially because a lot of the “really good” fight pads are always out of stock.
Great video lots of options to consider. Right now I have 3 dualsense standard controllers and one Xbox One controller. Not the newer version Series X. Dualsense dies so quickly and the D pad on the XBox One controller is not as defined as the Series X updated one. I’ve had an 8Bitdo controller that’s been back ordered for months but it didn’t even make this list lol. Might go with the Xbox controller.
I am a dpad guy, ps4 controller seems to be my most comfortable for it in most games especially fighting, xbox controller is my go to for racing
I love the razer raion, bought it forr 25 euros refurbished and it is the version without the solid pivot. I prefer it´s dpad over the series x and fighting commander 4 though the controller overall doesn´t feel as comfortable as the xbox one because the buttons face buttons are low and I don´t lack the weight distribution due to the lack of vibration motor but that is something I´ll fix myself
With the razer raion, it’s super easy to buy an old used one for cheap, and just put the pivot in yourself. That’s if you don’t buy a newer one that already has one inside.
Amazing review ! Thank you so much, I think in gonna get the dual sense edge after all
I just got mine this week. What do you think of the dpad?
That was powerful guide ❤
To avoid 0:30 to 3:48
Workable 3:49 to 9:46
Solid 9:48 to 14:43
Problem with XBSX Controller, bumper plastic is a little cheap, i have replaced it twice now, but i do snap the right bumper something fierce.
other than that the DP is great.
how about the victrix gambit controller, i do not see it on the list, they say it's a very fast controller
I love the PowerA Fusion it's actually one of the pads I want to use on PS5 lol
Have you tried the Gamesir G7 or T4 Kaleid controllers for fighting games? I heard their dpads are quite suitable for them.
I’ll look into it.
I have a question: when you say that a controller is good for 2D or 3D fighters, what's the difference? Don't 3D fighters just draw in 3D but the movement is still in a plane?
3D fighters typically don't use motion inputs often and rely heavily on accurate cardinal directions.
I really hate controllers with inverted directionals. It's so bad to play with the middle of the thumb.
wheelly good guide thx, I didn't know they fixed the loose dpad on ps5 controller, I might get the duel sense edge.
Great video! Curious what makes the base Xbox Series controller better than the Xbox Series Elite Core. Is it just the better dpad? Thanks!!
The hybrid dpad design is top tier on Xbox Series X controller
Awesome review! I know it's a bit outdated, but how does the Xbox One controller stack up to the Xbox Series controller for fighting games?
I have been looking into getting an adaptor for fight sticks and pads that are from PS4 and PS3 era ect as I have a few PS4 and 3 pads and sticks I like is there any adaptor that would allow me to use them that you recommend ?
Mainly because I want to buy this >>> Betop BEITONG Fighting Gamepad ps5, after you talking so highly of it :)
I've been using the betop thorn on and off for 3 yrs, it's goated and cheap af as you said. Only issue is if u want to bring it to locals you'll have to get a converter (assuming your locals are on ps4 not PC).
What do you think of the Switch Pro Controller? Is it good for fighting games? And how would it rank against the other controllers?
Look for a review soon!!!
Not very good, the D-pad is really bad for fighting games, i find it eats inputs really easily, and it was causing blisters for me. It's fine if you use the sticks though.
Why can’t we get a six button fight pad for PS4 ps5 that works without an adapter. Hori does but it sucks apparently.
I need those grip straps on that 8 bit, have that same problem for stock ps5 sliding off and dropping optimals
Great video. I noticed there are no retro-bit controllers here.
Am curious to see how you'd rate the ps1 dpad if they made a version for ps5
I've always had trouble with the Sony style D-Pad on the Dual Shock 2 and 3, how different is the Dual Shock 4's D-Pad?
dualshock 3? Sixaxis? for me, is the best d-pad cuz is small, I can do everything faster with the tip of my thumb, ds4 controller is pretty decent controller overall, if you can use the tip of your finger you are safe
Thank you for all the content my man!
Always loved your videos!
It is amazing seeing you go from 700 subs to almost 5K now!
You are indeed the go to controller guy for me!
Thank you my friend! You're an OG!
Excellent video...really helpfull
Thanks for making this video. I'm unsure whether to get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 or the Gulikit King Kong Pro 2. D-pad quality matters most, as I play fighting and some retro games.
This is great video. I wanted a decent controller for PS5 because dualsense is the worst controller ver. My thumb is sore.
thoughts on the 8bitdo ultimate (bluetooth version specifically)?
I just used and returned this thing. Cheap feeling construction and 8 MS of input lag. It's not worth it. The DPAD also feels mushy, not at all like the Pro 2's.
Interesting list. I actually found my xbox series S contoller missed a lot of diagonal down inputs and the hori octa d-pad worked amazingly for me. The 8-bit do M30 worked great as well, but over time the d-pad and buttons stick. It just goes to show how inconsistent some of these manufacturers are. Hori Octa is my go-to controller, but other people may have bad luck with it.
I was actually interested in getting that controller too, but I'm still a little on the fence. I need something to help me with dp motions on the left side of the dpad and was hoping that this controller would make things a bit easier with its app.
can I use the betop thorn shadow on xbox series x?
No
S-tier channel 😎
I play on analog and xbone/series controller has a crazy amount of snapback (releasing right gives you a left input) making it unusable for me
Dualsense dpad was fixed long time ago. Only 1st gen had that issue with loose dpad.
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Where is the best place to buy a betop thorn shadow?
I got mine from AliExpress
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Mena: And I took that personally
Does the betop come with two dpads?
Yes
very good video, thanks
The hori Mini is a very good fighting controller for small hands
can't argue with the price, but the betop really blows ass for anything bigger than a quarter circle. izuna drop went from easy every time to completely impossible because I'm getting 4136 most of the time somehow, let alone the 360s. same with taki's unblockable in SCII and baiken's 236236S and tiger knee yozansen in acpr
You can change button on dpad on ps5
There's a few hitboxes with ps5 compatibility like the razer kitsune and victrix one. Also custom ones with GP2040-CE firmware.
which one would be best for a 2d fighting game such as brawlhalla?
and can the xbox controllers be overclocked?
brawlhalla is best on keyboard
you should review the funlab firefly, its pretty cheap and good, if you put something into the dpad to raise it the diagonals are pretty good, not so much if you dont do it tho.
Hey, Man. I really need Ur advice for what controller to choose to play tekken8, i really need a Great DPad controller especially in Diagonal Direction Pad aspect 🙏 thanks before 🙏
I like the Xbox Series X controller
you watched the video so everything should be clear i agree with frame counting, I use xbox series x controller with battle beaver upgrade to triggers and back two buttons for L3 R3, I also played on many controllers but I always ended up returning to the academy stick, xsx is the first controller I use for fighting games since the release of the controller, all the rest of the controllers didn't last two weeks because something about them didn't suit me, and I've collected about 40 pads since the premiere of SF4,
it's definitely the best among the pads, I play on an arcade stick/hitbox and a pad, depending on the character I change it,example - I feel comfortable playing on an arcade stick, e.g. dhalsim in sf6, aki with hitbox, in Tekken 8 on a pad I feel comfortable playing characters that have 1+4 or other simultaneous moves, for easier characters I use the hitbox
the pad will always be the most comfortable thing, I always use it when I'm testing a new character or learning moves and frame data during training or other lab thing
and above the regular hitbox is that potemkin pizza box
imo God Tier for fighting gamepads are the MadCatz SFxT FightPad SD > MadCatz SF4 FightPad
i have a DualSense Edge and a Custom Battle Beaver DS4 specially made for fighting game, but those old controllers still outclass the new ones from both performance and execution
i also have tried out the HORI Fighting Commander 3, 4, and Octa, imo FC4 is the best out of the bunch
HORI also just came out with a new FC Octa PC (Tekken 8 SE) with upgraded parts, cant wait to test it out
the vampire savior pad too... sucks that all the madcatz are literally hundreds of dollars now
I have the BFG Vitrix, the 6 button module is wayyyyy better with taps then pressing
Man where do I get a Betop shadow
I got mine from Aliexpess
Oh i love controllers so much. This is like porn to me lol
same i spended half my salary last 2 months on them 😅
i would be a hitbox player if giant swing wasn’t so difficult to hit on it. as a King main, i couldn’t play it cuz of giant swing misinput 😢
I damn near coulda made the same video with how many controllers I've purchased over the last 8 months for SF 6.
For SF 6? The actual best D-pad and controller so far I've used is the PowerA Fusion Fightpad tbh. Then I'd actually rank Retro-Bit Saturn series controllers at 2nd. Sometimes I get the up input when I do qcf/qcb. After that the M30 bluetooth, because I don't get the up input for QCF. On the M30 2.4 ghz version....it's almost unusable due to the errant up input for qcf/qcb. In third place, is the Hori fighting commander for switch, with the brook. But as of writing this, the switch fighting commander doesn't work with the Brook FGC anymore. So actually? in third place there's a tie between the 8bitdo M30 Xbox edition and the Victrix. Victrix is actually VERY cheap for the price and wears down, but it's still decent. And the newest M30 Xbox edition has the up for qcf/qcb issue, I mentioned before, but it's not terrible. So yeah man. I've purchased much more. But in short? Fusion Fightpad is tops for me, Then the retro-bit saturn series, then the 8Bitdo Xbox edition.
Have to review the new razer v3 pro.. 1000hz
Watching this the day after i ordered a hori octa, RIP.
You may like it. Or you can get a refund if you don’t.
Mh, I have a purple PS5 Controller and my d-pad for sure wiggles not that much, maybe they made some improvments with later versions?
But if you are willing to do the D-Pad pivot mod and want a six buttion controller I recommend the Raion you can get it often fairly cheap and while I think the controller is a bit too wide, the D-Pad with the mod is just amazing. But I agree they really should just do a Raion 2 with a ps5 mode, it seems like a No-Brainer they really wouldn't have to revise that much and there isn't really any current dedicated Fightpad except for the Hori Octa.
The fact that you can get a million different variations of sanwa sticks and leverless sticks but nobody makes a decent 3 button fightpad is fucking ridiculous.
It's so bad that SnakeEyez had to 3D print his own controller because NOBODY CAN GET IT RIGHT.
probably making pad controllers is more expensive than hitbox/arcade sticks and the other reason, pad players just play on what they have, so mostly playstation controllers from their own console, if hitbox/arcade sticks are niche market, fighting pad controllers are the niche market within the niche market
I also love using the xbox controllers. The problem is the longevity of the metal switches. Not sure if it's all good now. But the xbox one controllers would break and do double inputs.
Thanks! Bummer the Betop is hard to find, have to use Ali Express =/
wat... i have the fighting commander octa and its not bad at all, is one of the best i have used and yes im talking about the dpad
Best controller for tekken 8 goes to…? (No hitbox included)
the raion and octa got updated
razer raion in the last tier is an offense to humanity, its fucking great and better to really fast games, the d pad is incredible
My Dualsense D-pad does not wiggle that much, i would say tiny bit less than ds4, however its way stiffer.
Its usable on Tekken 8, ds4 better tho.
would love to see you review more leverless controllers as they become more accessible!
Like the haute42
thanks a lot
Betop is king!