Reviewing Every Leverless Controller I Could Get My Hands On

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @deadfr0g
    @deadfr0g 10 месяцев назад +1924

    • The main advantage of playing on pad is that you can hold it behind your head whenever you’re feeling silly.
    • The main advantage of playing on stick is that you can lift it _by_ the joystick to show other people how you’re cool and don’t give a f***.
    • The main advantage of playing on leverless is that, if you’re ever at a tournament on a snowy mountainside and suddenly there’s a massive avalanche, you can use the controller as a makeshift snowboard and ride to safety.
    All great options, IMO.

    • @FOGSHIE
      @FOGSHIE 10 месяцев назад +106

      I'm sorry but lifting your stick by the joystick is insane behavior

    • @_Jay_Maker_
      @_Jay_Maker_ 10 месяцев назад +68

      The main advantage of a joystick is that they tend to be heavy and you can use it for self defense. Obviously.
      It's why it's called an "arcade" stick. 😆

    • @TetraBui
      @TetraBui 10 месяцев назад +6

      I genuinely prefer retro games on stick and more modern games on hitbox
      I have a hitbox already but I wanna grab a stick so I can switch between them for each game and sometimes even characters (istg Makoto 3s feels clunky on hitbox and I don’t know why)

    • @eyy_man1162
      @eyy_man1162 10 месяцев назад +7

      Leverless is also good if like putting things away in bags :)

    • @twomillionbagels
      @twomillionbagels 10 месяцев назад +2

      thank you, i'm sure i'll find one of these useful someday, even after i stop playing fighting games

  • @eyy_man1162
    @eyy_man1162 10 месяцев назад +653

    After much thought, I think the DK Bongos might be the right controller for me. Thanks Stage Ham :) 👍

  • @Haute42Gaming
    @Haute42Gaming 10 месяцев назад +125

    Dear,Thank you so much for doing this! It's really a huge honor to us that you like our products❤

    • @TheJavimontoro
      @TheJavimontoro 8 месяцев назад

      Hey, I was a little bored of my hitbox, so just I bought a T13 from your store! it will arrive in 2 weeks (Im from Spain). Looking fordwar to it!!

    • @Aikrehn
      @Aikrehn 5 месяцев назад

      Ayy I just bought an M-Plus.

    • @chechu474
      @chechu474 4 месяца назад

      Yo también soy de España y estaba por comprarme el mismo que tu, por donde lo compraste? Yo lo estoy viendo por Aliexpress y en Amazon y no se si voy a arriesgarme por Aliexpress, ya me dirás por donde lo has comprado por que no estoy seguro por donde es la mejor opción​@@TheJavimontoro

  • @thechothecho
    @thechothecho 10 месяцев назад +251

    As a person who mostly plays pad and stick, I got the Haute42 T16 a week ago and its really sick. Good option if you're interested in leverless and willing to spend not that much on one. The other Haute42 options are also cheaper than the T16.

    • @stone3016
      @stone3016 10 месяцев назад

      would it be okay if i bound multiple buttons to 8? what’re the rules on that

    • @destroyermaker
      @destroyermaker 10 месяцев назад

      I keep hearing it kinda pales in comparison to sanwa and the like, but it's not like sanwa buttons are 3x better than them so yeah good mid price option

    • @Dragontamer44
      @Dragontamer44 10 месяцев назад +12

      got the T16 recently too, its surprising how cheap it is with its really good quality and firmware, i thought i was getting scammed but no its really a good leverless for people who don't wanna pay too much or live in the EU
      also buttons are easy to replace so general maintenance costs are pretty low, if you ever need it in the future

    • @sahkovalo
      @sahkovalo 10 месяцев назад +7

      Same, and it was pretty much the same price in Europe from Amazon (Branded as sehawei) when it has historically been hard to find affordable leverless controllers in EU. Really nice leverless especially for the price and the gp2040 configuration options are super handy.

    • @xooks3050
      @xooks3050 10 месяцев назад +5

      Haute42 has to by far be the best on a budget. Got the G13 for like $40 and it feels closer to $60 or $70.

  • @PandaCath
    @PandaCath 10 месяцев назад +405

    All new micros have PS5 native support since they upgraded their PCBs late last year!

    • @RossCourtright
      @RossCourtright 10 месяцев назад +9

      Came to say this, it’s what settled my decision to buy one as my daily driver leverless.

    • @euphzji
      @euphzji 10 месяцев назад +7

      Yeah, would be worth pinning this. It's what pushed me to go with my Snackbox a few months ago.

    • @joshez_
      @joshez_ 10 месяцев назад +3

      yeah, although i think they also raised their price somewhat significantly when they did that. i grabbed one for like 300/350 if i remember correctly and the compat is great but it isn't quite the budget option that it used to be

    • @joshez_
      @joshez_ 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@FiestaDeUnoyeah. If you buy an out of the box snack box today, it should have ps5 support

    • @anthonylowe8819
      @anthonylowe8819 10 месяцев назад

      Definitely placed an order because I found this out as well. It’s even better than it was before lol

  • @zolly3758
    @zolly3758 10 месяцев назад +17

    Note from someone who uses the MPress: do not buy the first version mpress if you see a listing for it. the one that has a regular type c port soldered onto the board. the usb port is not very strong and liable to wear out and start dropping your connection frequently and it sucks. I had this happen to me and so I ended up having to replace the main board and the issue came back after a year or so. The MPress V2 and any of the special editions for events have all solved this problem and are great

  • @Eaguru
    @Eaguru 10 месяцев назад +96

    That button sound bit really lit up my neurons. So crispy

  • @HanMasho
    @HanMasho 10 месяцев назад +33

    If you do already have a leverless with the types of switches the Snack Box Micro uses, I'd highly recommend trying out the pink, 25-gram switches. As long as you don't have problems with accidental inputs, the light switches really make it feel much more responsive. Plus, it's only a dollar per switch, so if you don't like it, you can put the default ones back on.

  • @brettdallman3885
    @brettdallman3885 10 месяцев назад +52

    I just got my snackbox micro the other day! Super excited to be learning it

    • @intellectic9155
      @intellectic9155 10 месяцев назад +4

      It's not going to help you. Way to waste all that money.

    • @brettdallman3885
      @brettdallman3885 10 месяцев назад

      @@intellectic9155 I hope your day gets better

    • @theneonpython
      @theneonpython 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@intellectic9155youre poor

    • @trikronika
      @trikronika 10 месяцев назад +25

      @@intellectic9155why would you even say that?

    • @guutenks2498
      @guutenks2498 10 месяцев назад

      cause its true@@trikronika

  • @kiekiek
    @kiekiek 10 месяцев назад +5

    I got my first leverless controller yesterday, A Haute 42 G16. It is small but still comfortable, there is a learning curve but I already feel the potential. Great buy, fast shipping to the Netherlands (a week)

  • @ypcyc4760
    @ypcyc4760 10 месяцев назад +43

    Thank goodness Haute42 is here, they're the people's champ putting out less than 100$ controllers out there.

    • @ChrisStoneinator
      @ChrisStoneinator 9 месяцев назад +11

      Every SINGLE one of these should be under 100. The cases have no weight, no metal machining and there’s no lever. What the hell are you paying for?

    • @user-lu7np4cg1t
      @user-lu7np4cg1t 9 месяцев назад +4

      Just ordered my first leverless and its a Haute42. I hope I can make the switch from arcade stick to leverless without too much pain.
      *Update* - only took a week to get fully used to it. Will never go back!

    • @718NecroLeX
      @718NecroLeX 8 месяцев назад

      You're literally just paying for the parts, the shipping, the brand, and the firmware that allows ps5 functionality. That's why the ps5 hitbox is $100 more than the ps4 compatible one

  • @ElectricNikkiGames
    @ElectricNikkiGames 10 месяцев назад +58

    The kitsune is my first leverless and i'm happy with it. it really looks and feels like a "pc gaming" accessory more than like a specialized fighting game controller. i sit it on my desk and it matches everything else that's rolling with RGB.

    • @karmakillz4051
      @karmakillz4051 10 месяцев назад +11

      You beat my ass years ago on MK never forgot. I added you on steam, and you told me about a book, playing to win by David Sirlin. I appreciate the games and the knowledge, hope youre doing well!

    • @minari8076
      @minari8076 10 месяцев назад

      agreed. just got my chun li kitsune after using snack box micro and default hitbox. all have been great but i love the kitsune.

    • @StevenPadilla
      @StevenPadilla 9 месяцев назад

      @@minari8076 nice I got the cammy one and love it as well. Idk it just feels so good and comfortable to play with. No more thumb or wrist strains

  • @thesacredbeast2000
    @thesacredbeast2000 10 месяцев назад +34

    I'd say the two biggest things for leverless are knowing if you want keyboard switches or arcade buttons and form factor.
    If you don't know, go for switches, they can be replaced more easily with more options, in terms of size ask yourself if your cool with sitting exclusively with your legs together while you play.

    • @destroyermaker
      @destroyermaker 10 месяцев назад +1

      I want buttons but don't want to spend a fortune so I'm hoping switches are fine. The replacing thing depends - T16 haute for example has almost no options

    • @ZariLutus
      @ZariLutus 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@destroyermaker honestly main thing is just finding the right switches and button caps for you. I switched over to a snackbox micro from my fullsize snackbox for most things recently because its easier to just pull out on a whim when I want to play and with the right switches and convex button caps I was able to get it to a very similar feel to the arcade buttons on my full size. Main things you want to look out for are the switch type (clicky, tactile or linear) and the operating force (how much force is needed when pushing the button)

    • @destroyermaker
      @destroyermaker 10 месяцев назад

      Good to know thanks. I'm coming from hitbox/sanwa to Kailh Choc v2 switches@@ZariLutus. I hear they're not the best but I guess still plenty good value for the money

    • @KILLTHEREDDITOR
      @KILLTHEREDDITOR 10 месяцев назад

      @@ZariLutus Almost all leverless controllers have micro switches instead of normal keyboard switches, which means 90% of the switches you can find online will be incompatible.

  • @SilentMeDude
    @SilentMeDude 10 месяцев назад +3

    Just bought the razor whatever it’s called, and man it feels so flipping good! I’m 6’2” with big ole hands and it feels like the perfect size! Excited to get better with it!

  • @ardidsonriente2223
    @ardidsonriente2223 10 месяцев назад +24

    Getting a leverless is the best thing that has happened to my fighting gamer facet. It was really a gamechanger, a lifechanger: not only my wrists and thumb stop hurting, but my inputs got way more clear and I become able to do hard combos I have never dreamed of before. Pad is almost ok but never enough; stick was an awful, absolute waste of time, money and spirit; leverless transformed me in a true FGC tribe member.

    • @Mxdy_
      @Mxdy_ 9 месяцев назад +1

      How is your experience with half circles once u got used to it ? I honestly feel like they’re easy once u get used to them. To what extent do u believe that half circles are better on stick?

    • @zachmoore1971
      @zachmoore1971 7 месяцев назад +1

      i personally found half circles easier on pad than stick or lever, until getting lever less and it's night and day to me

  • @pazeliastra
    @pazeliastra 10 месяцев назад +18

    I've got the Haute42 t16 and it's incredibly comfortable. I do worry about taking it out since the plexi isn't super resilient, so I'd either get a smaller (cheaper) one or the metal option for tournaments

    • @Vespyr_
      @Vespyr_ 10 месяцев назад +4

      Tournaments often seem to force lapplay for pools so I still recommend the T16. I'm just looking for a good case for it.

    • @hteety
      @hteety 10 месяцев назад +6

      I ended up liking the Haute more than my snack box. The concave buttons weren't doing it for me, and I sorta liked having the whole button outside the enclosure compared to what was going on with the Snackbox. Something about the default setup of the Haute madeit way easier or me to it half circles without missing the last ring finger back input for some reason too. Just my personal experience with it.

    • @pazeliastra
      @pazeliastra 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Vespyr_ if you find one let me know please!

    • @Vespyr_
      @Vespyr_ 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@pazeliastra I got you. :)

    • @malcovich_games
      @malcovich_games 10 месяцев назад

      On the Haute controllers, can you map the M1 macro button to up? That's a deal maker for me, since I prefer WASD layout!

  • @Mario_bland
    @Mario_bland 10 месяцев назад +98

    Damn how far weve gone that hitbox was not even shown.

    • @xooks3050
      @xooks3050 10 месяцев назад +6

      3 second mention
      10:23

    • @julianmorgan79
      @julianmorgan79 10 месяцев назад +46

      They priced themselves out the market.

    • @craptastrophe521
      @craptastrophe521 10 месяцев назад +13

      It's funny that the inventors of the leverless also made the worst leverless

    • @eBaggy7
      @eBaggy7 9 месяцев назад +16

      ​@@craptastrophe521 interestingly enough, that's extremely common. If you don't have a patent on something you "invented, " the likelihood that a competitor improves on the design or price point is pretty high.

  • @Spooks_FGC
    @Spooks_FGC 8 месяцев назад +4

    The button sounds on leverless controllers sound so nice.

  • @SxfetyPin
    @SxfetyPin 10 месяцев назад +17

    My fiancé got me the Razer Kitsune as an early birthday gift recently, and it's honestly amazing! Plugged it up to my PC and it just worked out of the box; Didn't have to fiddle with Drivers or any Softwares.
    When not playing Fighting Games, I've been unironically using it for Fortnite Festival (that Guitar Hero/Rock Band gamemode). Haha.

  • @Cassapphic
    @Cassapphic 10 месяцев назад +15

    A lot of these are very pricey outside of the US for shippong reasons, as someone from the UK, of you want one I could reccomend looking into either the okiboard from okiboard arcades (very similar to an mpress, uses brook boards so you can use built in ps5 compatible versions but need firmware, or use a converter.) or furin arcades for a very cuatomisable but pricier experience.
    (Edit: I only have used the okiboard but its very good, similar soze and weight to a laptop so reasonably portable, I like the buttons and it stays in place pretty well on my lap)

    • @TheCackling
      @TheCackling 10 месяцев назад +2

      I got the Haute from aliexpress for £50. Arrived in under 2 weeks.

    • @birgerz360
      @birgerz360 10 месяцев назад

      I second the okiboard been through quite a few tournaments with it and while yes it's fairly big it sits nicely on the lap and doesn't shift from the plexiglass bottom

    • @destroyermaker
      @destroyermaker 10 месяцев назад

      Haute42 has free shipping to canada fwiw

    • @veryDave
      @veryDave 10 месяцев назад

      I like my okiboard, with the caveat that it is the most insane fingerprint skin collecting monster of a peripheral I have ever owned
      That and I would not mind more responsive, shorter actuation lower force switches (or, one day, rapid trigger style things like from wooting)

    • @cooltwittertag
      @cooltwittertag 10 месяцев назад

      Hautepads are really cheap in Europe at least, they are on Amazon too

  • @Pihnes
    @Pihnes 10 месяцев назад +23

    Got the Haute T16. It's amazing for that price tag.

    • @SoyPopppy
      @SoyPopppy 9 месяцев назад +1

      just ordered one a few days ago
      comments like yours made me buy one XD

  • @IfYouNeedAnEdge
    @IfYouNeedAnEdge 10 месяцев назад +7

    For anyone looking to try leverless moving from stick or pad, a couple notes from when I started using a Snackbox Micro:
    -Specific to my case but if you are a more physical player that moves you may notice your leverless sliding on your lap, would recommend trying to be more deliberate and less aggressive with your movement inputs.
    -YOU DON’T HAVE TO SIT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN THERE IS NO STICK GATE TO WORRY ABOUT JUST KEEP GOOD POSTURE
    -practice tks, half circles, and this is an ask, but full circles as well. For full circles specifically I recommend trying to hide them behind long lasting normals until you succeed, moving on to a faster normal, and repeating the process.
    -Sound is key when learning directional inputs. Oftentimes when I’m playing with friends I am literally listening to my movement inputs coming off my Snackbox (specifically for Jubei installs in BBCF lol) cause I’ve learned what it sounds like to do the input right.
    ngl tho leverless is my favorite way to play having dabbled with all three, would rec

  • @REIQ
    @REIQ 10 месяцев назад +1

    Own the Kitsune and Micro, Kitsune for bigger hands and long playtime. Micro is Light and easy to carry, the LED can be annoying specially if you don't have a PC to change the settings. love both.

  • @thaa1552
    @thaa1552 10 месяцев назад +655

    personally i use keyboard

    • @P0rk_Sinigang
      @P0rk_Sinigang 10 месяцев назад +22

      I'm doing that too, but I'm worried that I'm gonna break it.

    • @michaeljesse5290
      @michaeljesse5290 10 месяцев назад +64

      that's how I started out, then I upgraded to a hitbox once I got comfortable with playing fighting games on a keyboard

    • @lucaslennan3356
      @lucaslennan3356 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@michaeljesse5290I was the same but it was when I had the money that I switched.

    • @roscodogg1289
      @roscodogg1289 10 месяцев назад +9

      Based

    • @s.b.e._9692
      @s.b.e._9692 10 месяцев назад +2

      Same, i broke my button so i play on keyboard

  • @Ashragi
    @Ashragi 10 месяцев назад +12

    Mpress gamer here! I'd tried several all buttons prior but it was really a game changer for me. The larger buttons are just amazing.
    Something to note for anyone interested, the Evo Mpress is like, 2X heavier than other mpress models. I personally don't have a lot of issue with them sliding in my lap but the normal mpress's are like 6 lb and the evo has to be over 10 minimum.

  • @argosfe7445
    @argosfe7445 10 месяцев назад +2

    I really love my mavercade keebbrawler-01 modded with robin switches (most people would prefer the default red ones).
    I love the space it has for resting my hands and the layout of buttons. The huge jump button is much appreciated.

  • @mrpinguimninja
    @mrpinguimninja 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another advantage i feel from playing on stick is that pressing multiple buttons at the same time, like RCs or Custom Combos, feels way easier and more natural than on pad

    • @MrSabnova3415
      @MrSabnova3415 10 месяцев назад +1

      Rc is literally one button on pad though?

    • @KetsubanSolo
      @KetsubanSolo 10 месяцев назад

      My fave go-to is Raiden in KOFXIII. He has a Dropkick special that requires you to charge it by holding down one of the kick buttons, which makes it really hard to do on pad but is trivial on fightstick

  • @someguy166
    @someguy166 10 месяцев назад +2

    Got interested in getting a leverless, tried through keyboard and to me its definitely something i want to try more, only problem is how tight a keyboard is so definitely excited to get one to get access to arcade buttons so it feels better in my hands for my buttons

  • @bobobobobobo4597
    @bobobobobobo4597 10 дней назад +1

    Got haute42 off Ali express for $35. Wanted one for the portability. They are fantastic.

  • @Nyteize
    @Nyteize 10 месяцев назад +1

    I recently got the Victrix Pro FS-12 and I love it. It was a bit much cost wise but I figured if I was going to get one for my first one I was going to go all out on one. The only thing I disliked about it was how much of a pain it was to switch out the buttons but that was only a one time problem (hopefully). I like the weight of it I like feeling like it is not going to move around when I get a bit carried away hitting buttons. I will never go back to a stick it is so much more comfortable on my hands since I am a bit older now I feel it when I play on a stick for long hours at a time.

  • @PressBetterButtons
    @PressBetterButtons 9 месяцев назад

    I recently got the Haute Pad t16 and i must say I am impressed with the overall quality. The buttons feel nice and smooth. The fact that the RGB has a built in layout to mimic the SNK cabinets is pretty cool as well.

  • @Kayvael
    @Kayvael 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just recently ordered a custom leverless from Ultra Arcade in Europe. They're decently priced and let you make a good number of changes without charging you any extra. I made a goofy layout with 4 thumb buttons, so I can't wait for it to arrive!

    • @Fischonkel
      @Fischonkel 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for this, I am from EU too and wanted to try leverless - but the majority of options I found were way too expensive. UA looks like a great way to get started!

  • @dovesr0478
    @dovesr0478 10 месяцев назад +7

    Hearing you say that they're all good really helps. I feel much less compelled to spend a lot of money. $80 is an absolute steal.

  • @stenysful
    @stenysful 10 месяцев назад +3

    the more stripped down granola arcade model, the trailmix, is the one i got and its pretty solid! it's like $60, nice and small, a good starter controller to test whether you like leverless. battle beaver customs also makes a conversion kit that makes the ps4/ps5 dpads into individual buttons instead of a single pad inside which made my inputs much cleaner, great for when my wrists are getting sore from learning leverless.

  • @RyanBounedara
    @RyanBounedara 10 месяцев назад +5

    I have 3 different Haute42 controllers. I love them all.

  • @Str8EdgeJesse
    @Str8EdgeJesse 10 месяцев назад +2

    I recently got a leverless GameCube Controller from a company called Gram and the precision is unbelievable. And because of the firmware on the board, I can swap to keyboard or hit box modes very easily.

    • @ChrisStriker
      @ChrisStriker 9 месяцев назад +1

      Leverless control for Gamecube?! I'm interested to see it because it's curious to see a leverless for Gamecube

    • @Str8EdgeJesse
      @Str8EdgeJesse 9 месяцев назад

      @ChrisStriker yeah!!! Smashbox, B0XX, Frame1, GRAM (the one I bought) and plenty more!! GRAM is currently celebrating 1 year anniversary and doing 20% site wide

    • @Str8EdgeJesse
      @Str8EdgeJesse 9 месяцев назад +1

      @ChrisStriker Yeah!! There are a bunch of them. SmashBox, B0XX, Frame1, GRAM ( the one I have) and a bunch more. GRAM is celebrating it's year so if you are in the market for one or their SLIM FGC( hitbox style leverless) it's worth looking at.

    • @ChrisStriker
      @ChrisStriker 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@Str8EdgeJesse I need to see it, do you have the page to see it?

    • @Str8EdgeJesse
      @Str8EdgeJesse 9 месяцев назад

      @@ChrisStriker They are under GRAMControllers on the bird. You'll be able to find everything from there!

  • @thejokergotham384
    @thejokergotham384 10 месяцев назад +1

    I got the razer kitsune as my first fightpad and i absolutely love it, i plugged it into my ps5 and it instantly worked. Now i can throw supers around in the middle of my combos like nobodys business and ill never go back now.

  • @shrekstacy
    @shrekstacy 5 месяцев назад

    just ordered my t12 from haute42, been on arcade stick for so long but have been itching to try one. thanks for the information!!

  • @KlineFGC
    @KlineFGC 10 месяцев назад +9

    damn that midwest comment... my favorite part of my snackbox micro is it fits in my pocket/hoodie pouch lol

  • @Sz5619
    @Sz5619 10 месяцев назад +8

    I finally switched from Stick to leverless and went with the Haute42 T16 and am loving it so far.
    It was about $110 after getting the Magicboots converter with it. Works amazing for Tekken 8 and SF6

    • @bwnnn
      @bwnnn 10 месяцев назад +3

      I really wish more GP-2040CE controllers came with a built-in port for magic boots USB passthrough like the Haute42 ones do.

  • @Duvoncho
    @Duvoncho 8 месяцев назад +1

    As a crusty old dude in his mid 40s I've started to notice over the past few years that my hands hurt a lot using controller for fighting games. I did a bunch of research and ended up building my own button box with the Brook PS4+ audio board. While I'm still old and crusty, I can now keep playing because leverless controllers are so damn comfortable.
    Once you get over the funky direction layout brain fuck it's actually really easy. But then again I play charge characters and as you say, the leverless makes buffering a dream.

  • @emowhale7151
    @emowhale7151 10 месяцев назад +6

    sajam seems like he would be very understanding if i was accidentally fucking up his day

  • @Siinory
    @Siinory 10 месяцев назад +1

    I bought a Haute42 T16 around 2 months ago. 80€ and this is my favorite despite having and RAP Hayabusa IV Switch/PC and a Qanba Crystal. But since I started playing Tekken I prefer stick over the T16 for it, so it's really up to preference depending on the game.
    Button press ASMR, my favorite!

  • @apaleguy
    @apaleguy 6 месяцев назад

    Sehawei is a great starting point for leverless controllers.
    57 bucks for a snack box variation
    76 bucks for a bigger variation
    Both acrylic both can have custom artwork.
    Picking one up myself and will compare it to my RAP4 shortly after.

  • @muffinduck01
    @muffinduck01 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another option, if you're the handy sort, you can make your own! This is what I did because none of the options on the market at the time really fit what I was looking for. All told it was about $190 for me in a chassis, 16 top of the line Qanba buttons, bulk wire, some spade terminals, and the 24mm and 30mm drill bits. Put it all together with a Brook UFB I already had in my stick and got my perfect leverless controller for much less than what a normal Hitbox cost, but with significantly better buttons and a layout that fits me way better.

    • @comicbookguy2099
      @comicbookguy2099 10 месяцев назад

      I also built my own hitbox but it cost me way more because i live in Australia. I would still say its worth it, i built mine from wood with a clear plastic layer on top so i could show off some cool art. It was an absolute blast to put together.

    • @GrnAzn
      @GrnAzn 10 месяцев назад

      I've made a gp-2040 leverless out of a cardboard box, handwired mechanical keyswitches, and a raspberry pi pico. Cost me $30-40 in total parts, though that price gets bumped up if you don't already have access to a soldering station

  • @JumbaJumby
    @JumbaJumby 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you Sajam I used this video to decide which one I should get. Got the Razer Kitsune because I value the official PS5 support and it looks like a nice large sturdy option. Pricy but I don't want my controller dying on me in tournament or disconnect woes. Cheers.

  • @ds6972
    @ds6972 10 месяцев назад +1

    I really like the Razer Kitsune. I started with the Victrix. I liked it. But it is big and heavy. Razer is smaller, thinner and lighter. The action buttons (k and p) are a bit bigger but they are quieter.

  • @Pereira04ps3
    @Pereira04ps3 10 месяцев назад +3

    Just got the Haute42 M16 metal black, great build quality, and works perfectly. Worth the price. Especially as somene who wont really go to tournaments for now and just wanted a entry level controller.

  • @SaegleBagel
    @SaegleBagel 6 месяцев назад

    I started fighting games on the Mayflash F500 flat. I like it a lot as it's really easy to customize and replace parts. It's good, I like the buttons, software and the fact that the build looks like good quality. The only issue is that if one day I go to locals, I'll probably have to buy a thinner one. This thing is big

  • @Minib34ts
    @Minib34ts 9 месяцев назад +1

    The Kitsune now does have adjustable SOCD's. Nihongogamer has a video on it!

  • @Vespyr_
    @Vespyr_ 10 месяцев назад +10

    I LOVE that the Haute42 series has WASD standard, because using up as a thumb button doesn't fit me for a game like Tekken. Having that kind of flexibility of choice pushes this series to the top for me.

    • @trikronika
      @trikronika 10 месяцев назад

      Seconding this!

    • @lesabby166
      @lesabby166 3 месяца назад

      you cannot rebind the thumb button for down?

  • @SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam
    @SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam 10 месяцев назад +1

    If you're thinking of getting a leverless, I strongly recommend getting the T16 (amazing value), or another model that has at least 16 buttons. For one thing, most people including me have a hard time doing 2x QCF from the 2P side. Because of this, I actually use the additional thumb button (bottom left) as a second down input, and it helps when I'm trying to do the input really fast on reaction, as opposed to using the middle and ring fingers of my left hand. You might not need all the extra buttons either, but it's better to have too many than not enough.
    Also, it's good to be aware of the button sizes, shapes, and how they're spaced. The standard sizes might be too small if you have big hands. In my case, I have small hands, but I actually don't mind the oversized buttons on the T16 since they're clumped fairly close together anyway. The shape and spacing could affect certain techniques too. For example, it's kind of hard to slide across the directional buttons on the T16 due to the size and shape of the buttons, but it's absolutely fine on the Fightbox F1 (which I also have) or others that use Sanwa or more standard buttons.

  • @HushMySweet1
    @HushMySweet1 10 месяцев назад +5

    It's cool to see your take on these devices!

  • @elim9054
    @elim9054 10 месяцев назад

    I got a Haute S13 because i didn't want to drop 200+ dollars on my first leverless. I played on it for the first time last night and it seems nice so far. The buttons are much quieter than my Qanba and sound like a mechanical keyboard. My only complaint so far is that it has no rubber feet on the bottom so it can slide around on a desk quite easily, but that's a very inexpensive problem to fix. It's also reasonably comfortable to play on my lap.

  • @scorchone2310
    @scorchone2310 7 месяцев назад

    I’m so Kitsune-pilled it’s crazy. Has my favorite buttons to press and feels great in my lap. But I definitely still take my Snackbox micro out for spins regularly as a backup/if I don’t plan on registering and just want something to have on me in case I play some friendlies.

  • @joshuabichsel
    @joshuabichsel 5 месяцев назад

    I use a keyboard wrist rest when i play with my leverless controllers. Helps a lot with any pain ive had in the past.

  • @FujinFoxTK
    @FujinFoxTK 9 месяцев назад

    "All of them have things that are easier or harder..."
    Thank you. So many people that don't own a leverless talk about it like it's a cheat code to execution.

  • @GeeklyUpdate
    @GeeklyUpdate 10 месяцев назад

    I have a ScrubTier BentoBox v2. It's just one guy making them, but the built quality is amazing, and much higher than most of the other micro-brand leverless controllers I've used. It's also one of very few made in the UK. Great customer service too.

  • @Remora_Rain
    @Remora_Rain 4 месяца назад

    I ordered myself a custom AFS leverless case that ive used for about a year and i love it to death. Recently though, i stumbled on an Akuma Kitsune at one of the Razer stores so i bought it.... I have been loving the Kitsune ever since i got it and i dunno if i ever go back to a big fightstick again.

    • @Crowlo17
      @Crowlo17 4 месяца назад

      I’d say the kitsune is bigger , button wise , unless you had a shiokenstar panel then the action buttons would be 30mm while the movement would be 24mm

  • @ChibiTanner
    @ChibiTanner 10 месяцев назад +4

    Keebrawler by mavercade in Canada goes pretty hard.

  • @HeldrikBoldhart
    @HeldrikBoldhart 2 месяца назад

    I got a Custom AFS Split layout with a Brook Universal Fusion, and a SpeedyLabs LightFox

  • @urbncampr
    @urbncampr 10 месяцев назад +3

    I personally just bought a Kitsune because to fix my current stick I would need to spend the same price for it as all of the parts. I hope to replace the buttons on it with Keychron low profile switches.

    • @Ragnarok786
      @Ragnarok786 10 месяцев назад

      Are those compatible with the Kitsune?

    • @urbncampr
      @urbncampr 10 месяцев назад

      @@Ragnarok786 They are as long as you get the low profile switches. NihongoGamer has a video about the Kitsune where he does just that.

    • @Ragnarok786
      @Ragnarok786 10 месяцев назад

      You’re the man! 🤘🏼

  • @RockAndRoll805
    @RockAndRoll805 10 месяцев назад +14

    I play all my fighting games on a gamecube controller I've had since 2004. So far only BBCF gives me hand pain

    • @deadfr0g
      @deadfr0g 10 месяцев назад +8

      That is CRAZY. Part of me wants to ask you a ton of questions about what your button configs have looked like for all the different FGs you’ve played, and part of me wants to pour vodka directly onto my eyeballs.
      You actually live up to your username, man. That is some really rock-and-roll s***.

    • @life-destiny1196
      @life-destiny1196 10 месяцев назад +3

      As a guy who played smash for a decade: literally how?! impressive if you got anywhere doing that

    • @RockAndRoll805
      @RockAndRoll805 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@deadfr0g YT didn't notify me of the reply so sorry for 5 month late reply. BBCF I have Z is RC macro, L is barrier, R is OD activate, B is A, Y is B, A is C, and X is D. For gear I do: Y is P, B is K, A is S, X is HS, R is FD macro, Z is dust, and L is dash macro in strive. For Skullgirls I do: Y is light punch, B is light kick, A is medium kick, X is medium punch, Z is heavy kick, and R is heavy punch. I have to use steam input to mess with the stick and trigger sensitivity.

    • @deadfr0g
      @deadfr0g 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@RockAndRoll805 Brother, that is so cool and unhinged!! Your setup is straight-up myth material. Thank you so much for the reply.

    • @RockAndRoll805
      @RockAndRoll805 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@life-destiny1196 I replied to a comment above about my button layouts for different games. I have gotten to celestial in strive a few times with Happy Chaos back when I played more in season 2. Only other thing I have done of any note is gotten 65th at genesis twice (in rivals 🙃) back before covid

  • @Alucard5595
    @Alucard5595 10 месяцев назад

    So there is a Mixbox that I had my eye on For a while called the MojuBox. It's a 3d printed Modular Hybrid that let's you swap the stick for hitbox or Mixbox if you like Keyboard style too .

  • @ManateeMentality
    @ManateeMentality 7 месяцев назад

    I have a Kitsune and I'm thoroughly amazed how quiet it is even though Razer doesn't advertise that as a feature.

  • @busterswordslash
    @busterswordslash 10 месяцев назад

    I have hitbox, snack box, and kitsune. I feel like the kitsune is the most comfortable to play in general. I agree with Sajam if you use any long enough you’ll get use to it so it’s not a big deal. My personal favorite is the kitsune, but in terms of practicality the snack box is good since it’s easy to replace parts. Razer does not sell parts, so you may have to contact support and work it out that way if something breaks. I hope they change that because it’s a bit frustrating.

  • @kempatsu2205
    @kempatsu2205 9 месяцев назад

    To cut down on hand sweat while using Razer Kitsune, I bought a skin for it and it helped a lot

    • @Mxdy_
      @Mxdy_ 9 месяцев назад

      Can u link the site pls

  • @eg0tronic
    @eg0tronic 10 месяцев назад +1

    Did Junkfood discontinue their Snackbox V2 cases? I really loved those cases, but doesn't look like they sell them anymore from what I can see on their website :( Is there a similar manufacturer around?

  • @BodyRocker9
    @BodyRocker9 2 месяца назад

    Can you fully map the inputs on these. Does it come with a program to do it? I might want a different layout for SF6 than MK1

  • @Blustride
    @Blustride 10 месяцев назад

    I mainly use a Jasenscustoms stick, which uses the same chassis as the leverless, and I like it a lot. It’s the right size and weight for me, and the aluminum accents let you make some neat color combos. It is _expensive_ though, and since the chassis is sized for levers it’s thicker than a leverless needs to be.

  • @GuyManley
    @GuyManley 10 месяцев назад

    I got the Haute42 mini board, it's all keyboard keys. 35 bucks from amazon been loving it with tekken 8. Especially for that price. The portability with steam deck for lunch time in lab is phenomenal.

  • @cooltwittertag
    @cooltwittertag 10 месяцев назад +3

    The hautepads are the goats of budget friendly controllers, feel really expensive and premium but dont cost too much

  • @badlybrowned
    @badlybrowned 9 месяцев назад

    MPress and Razer Kitsune (since they updated it to allow SOCD changes) are my favorite leverless controllers.

  • @alex2d
    @alex2d 10 месяцев назад +1

    I remember you destroying your hands a few years ago the first time you tried using leverless, did you have to adjust how you played on it or did you just power through it? I picked up the Snackbox recently and notice my hands/wrist gets sore relatively quick and I don't THINK I've got them too tense

  • @Tolore
    @Tolore 10 месяцев назад +3

    I hate the base layout for leverless controllers, the way I have to hold my wrists makes them hurt pretty quickly. I'm a big fan of the Mavercade spacebar style ones, they have a lot more space between left and right hand, and expand the jump button like a spacebar so you can still hit it with either hand.
    I'd love to hear from anyone else if there are other less cramped options

    • @Subteram
      @Subteram 10 месяцев назад

      I made mine using a surplus army ammo box. Outlined my natural finger positions with my wrists/arms relaxed, drilled the holes, added the buttons, mounted a brook universal board inside, done. Built it over five years ago and still love it to this day. Also quite economical (~$80 for all the parts and borrowing my dad's power drill).

    • @Tolore
      @Tolore 10 месяцев назад

      oh very nice! how long did it take you to put it together?

  • @MarlonMaverick
    @MarlonMaverick 4 месяца назад

    What do you recommend for a quiet button layout? I Live with roommates, and button-mashing can get annoying 😅

  • @exiaR2x78
    @exiaR2x78 4 месяца назад

    Been playing on stick for so long, I tried a hitbox near the end of SFV and I got really sore hands afterwards. Guy from locals pointed out that it was due to the hand posture which came from playing on stick. Making the conscious choice on posture while using the hitbox on top of adjusting to using it while also playing put me off leverless. Im curious to try the micro options to see if the smaller size will force me to use different posture so looking at getting a haute42 g16 since its such a cheap option to try

  • @ninjacats200
    @ninjacats200 7 месяцев назад

    I was thinking about getting a lever less controller for a while but I didn't want to invest the money and end up not liking it. One day I saw a video where someone said that playing lever less is just keyboard with fewer keys. I said OK, bet. So I took out an old $30 mechanical keyboard I wasn't using. Took off all the key caps other than the ones I wanted to use and played SF6 with it. I loved it a lot. I used it for a while till I realized I wanted to go to some locals in my area but I wanted to make sure I could play with a controller I'm used to playing with. So I bought a snack box micro. The one that is usable with PS5 was a bit pricey for what I was looking to spend on a controller, but I did it anyway and I'm glade I did. I love this thing. I got the one where its clear and you can put any artwork in it. I just ordered a printout piece of 2XKO that I put together in photoshop. Cannot wait for that game. I do still have my Key board controller I rigged together if you want me to send you a pic of it.

  • @ryanhicks4821
    @ryanhicks4821 2 месяца назад

    I know leverless used to hurt your hands, what changed for you? I just bought a lever less and im having some pains.. im wondering what i can do to help as i love the precision from the controller

    • @erheetrherh2659
      @erheetrherh2659 Месяц назад

      Dont play through the pain, finger strengthening and stretching, warmup fingers and forearm, use minimal amount of force when pushing buttons, you kinda want to use forearms muscles to push the buttons in tandem with your fingers. These kinds of issues are bigger topic so theres no one size fit all solution and you are going to have to do your own research im afraid. again i want to emphasize DO NOT PLAY THROUGH THE PAIN, take a break and try again later with clean technique.

  • @kirkshammett94
    @kirkshammett94 10 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve played on every type of controller. Leverless is by far the best for me. However I also do love playing with a fight stick as well

    • @bobbob-vw4cc
      @bobbob-vw4cc 10 месяцев назад

      I bet you like playing with that stick. *wink

  • @SegaAidan
    @SegaAidan 4 месяца назад

    Thinking about getting one but honestly the inputs are very fun to input on the stick. I have an 8bitdo black wireless arcade stick for Xbox.

  • @ItsThugDimmadome
    @ItsThugDimmadome 10 месяцев назад

    I got a TopStepGG Podium V2. Bulky box since it uses sanwa buttons, and for a bit extra you can get a Brook Fusion board and customizable art.

  • @Thedrewshow559
    @Thedrewshow559 10 месяцев назад

    Furin arcade FRS is super nice and completely modular so you can alternate from stick to lever-less easy. A bit pricey but amazing build and great company. And Jony Fraze FTW customs are really nice too.

  • @Bol.Sadguy
    @Bol.Sadguy 10 месяцев назад

    The PXN N5 steering wheel dongle also works for GP2040 passthrough. They have the same authentication chip that the wingman and magicboots use

  • @theetrip199
    @theetrip199 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hey if you're experiencing hand pain, look into how pianists position their hands above their keys

  • @Prydunable
    @Prydunable 10 месяцев назад +1

    I picked up a Snackbox microXL about a month before SF6 landed and fell in love with it pretty much straight away. It's PS5 compatible out the box, way less stress on my old man hands, solidly built and much easier to cart around to places. Big recommended.

  • @squidee
    @squidee 10 месяцев назад

    Main reason i switched to box was portability of all things. I'm a college student on a pretty big campus. I got an mpress nano recently which has withstood being tossed in my backpack and going everywhere

  • @StreyX
    @StreyX 10 месяцев назад +3

    The Haute42 is a good entry stick for anyone just because of the price point. The firmware stuff can be daunting and tedious, but you're saving ~60% compared to the cost of other lever-less even if you have to buy a brook converter. Personally, I own a Snackbox Micro /w PS5 support and that's just because I was at Evo when they were selling them while I had the epiphany that I no longer want to lug around a ~13lb arcade stick which also takes up a lot of my carry-on luggage space.

  • @CJ-nm8sw
    @CJ-nm8sw 10 месяцев назад

    I travel full-time, just got into Tekken and I'm considering getting a tiny hitbox that I can fit in my luggage so this is very helpful. Thanks.

  • @metroidgus
    @metroidgus 9 месяцев назад

    Razer recently released the SOCD firmware they added 3 settings 4 if you count the PC exclusive no SOCD setting. They added down + up =up, last input priority, and first input priority. Those last two are def not tournament legal but it's kinda cool to see nonetheless

  • @mdgeisto8953
    @mdgeisto8953 4 месяца назад

    Switched from pad to stick in 2017. Ordered a budget leverless now to see if I like it. For some reason, my execution on stick got SO much worse as of late, I keep messing up even simple quarter circles, as I keep hitting the button too early for absoutely no reason, and it's starting to get very irritating >_

  • @spirto1279
    @spirto1279 10 месяцев назад

    Sometimes which controller you prefer depends on character too. I find the mishimas way more comfortable on keyboard but still use pad for most other characters in Tekken

  • @RompecuelloPR
    @RompecuelloPR 10 месяцев назад +1

    Would always love you Sajam

  • @HanSeaulo
    @HanSeaulo 7 месяцев назад

    Is there a chance that a cheap controller like that Haute t13 comes out that works natively with a ps5 in the near future? I dont want to risk the magicboot not working, but also dont want to spend 300$ on a kitsune or something...

  • @Giraffinator
    @Giraffinator 10 месяцев назад

    Can you disable buttons on the haute? I like the idea of the wasd layout for the directionals, but I feel like i'd accidentally hit some stuff I don't mean to.

    • @Mahtzu
      @Mahtzu 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yup, it's fully customizable since it's got a gp2040 in it. Takes a little bit to understand the config site but the discord is pretty active if you need help.

  • @auroranamex5886
    @auroranamex5886 10 месяцев назад +1

    Tbh I have hand pain so playing on leverless boxes made of plastic or wood was making things worse so I had to switch to boxes made of paper as it gives a bit of amortisation

  • @170AndBeyond
    @170AndBeyond 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey all, just wanted to comment that I went all out and bought the victrix leverless about a week after SF6 came out. Been playing primarily on my pad for decades, I have a stick but never gave it much of a chance, and didn’t like it that much. It’s also only ps4/pc compatible. Anyway. The victrix is godlike and easily one of the best things I’ve purchased video game wise maybe ever. Took me about 2/2.5 weeks to get used to it and I don’t ever want to go back to pad. Hadn’t played Tekken 7 since 2021ish and Nina is my main. Literally took me an hour and I was able to do some of her hardest combos.
    If you have any interest at all about leverless (or stick for that matter) and you have the means to get one of these controllers…just do it. I regret not getting a hitbox years ago.

  • @geoffreytasker2097
    @geoffreytasker2097 7 месяцев назад

    I have the Vitrix FS 12 I really like it I just wish it used regular sized buttons

  • @protodot2051
    @protodot2051 10 месяцев назад

    I don't exactly have small hands, and I would definitely appreciate something that's supposed to sit still on my lap having some weight to it, so I think the MPress would be nice for me if I ever decided to take the dive and go to a tourney. As for PS5 compatibility, I'm not exactly afraid of tinkering with my tech, and the whole mid-tournament update thing isn't something I think would happen often.
    My only gripe is the lack of some kind of non-slip base, but it's nothing a rubber mat and some glue can't fix. The nice thing about these kinds of controllers are how easy they are to personalize, the overall shape is way simpler than your typical pad. The hardest part might be finding the right adhesive for the job.
    EDIT: I just got to the sound test and I like the MPress the best here too. It's perfect.

  • @radiogonzo94
    @radiogonzo94 10 месяцев назад

    Haute42 T13 & 16 owners, stupid question:
    Does the Mayflash or Brook adapter for PS5 need to remain plugged in to the side during all time while playing?
    Or does it only need to be plugged in when you’re connecting to your PS5?