I have this stick and I have to say I'm very impressed with the stick both in design and performance. For $50 less than the Obsidian 2 it feels more premium than that stick ever did. The fact that this is also on the Xbox is also great since Hori is the only other arcade stick right now that has an Xbox Series S/X version. Definitely pick this stick up if you are looking for a new one!
If you can get the Qanba for that price then go for it. I personally like The Nacon over the Qanba just because it’s more easily accessible to change buttons and artwork over the Obsidian.
@weplay_foryou6402 it's a good stick. Slight pain in the rear to mod. If you want anything other than a sanwa or Hayabusa lever, you will likely need to file down 2 plastic pegs. This was the situation I ran into installing a Seimetsu LSX-01 Nobi Bullet Pro.
Trust me its harder to get it in certain countries in EU than in US. Got lucky and got off an order theough a local electronics store thats partnered with nacon
Great video! Hey, I saw you screw in one button, but did you see if there are enough clearances if all the buttons were screwed in, both between buttons and also by closing the lid? I feel the clear screws will hit each other if the rest of the buttons were replaced by screw ins. Please let me know. Thanks.
Would there be any advantage or disadvantage to using any of the variations of this controller on PC or MiSTer? It seems like they all have a PC mode button as far as I can tell.
I look forward to your review. I'm in the market for a new stick and it's between the Qanba Obsidian 2 or the Nacon Daija PS5 version. I have a code for 25% off for Qanba that expires the 5th of September.
Do you think that cable sag will be a problem over time ? USB-C, can be flimsy sometimes, and I know the Victrix has had problems with its cable in some instances; could the Nacon potentially develop such a problem ?
Looks very promising. I am very tempted to upgrade from my old Hori Fighting Stick 3! 👍 Stock is very limited in the UK at the moment. It might have to be a Christmas present to myself.
Disappointed that the aesthetics aren’t as good as the ps3/4 version,,, but who am I to complain when I can actually buy this one lol. Gonna check your review then decide from there
Do you play with the X arcade ? I bought one 10 years ago, and modded it full sanwa. But for me it's the worst stick ever, because it actually hurt my forearm.
This is the one I've been waiting for! Eagerly anticipating your full review.
More to come!
I have this stick and I have to say I'm very impressed with the stick both in design and performance. For $50 less than the Obsidian 2 it feels more premium than that stick ever did. The fact that this is also on the Xbox is also great since Hori is the only other arcade stick right now that has an Xbox Series S/X version. Definitely pick this stick up if you are looking for a new one!
What if I could get the Obsidian 2 for $245? Would it be worth it? I have a code for 25% off at the Qanba store.
If you can get the Qanba for that price then go for it. I personally like The Nacon over the Qanba just because it’s more easily accessible to change buttons and artwork over the Obsidian.
@@ThisGameizBroknhow much obsidian 2 a d nacon cost in your country?
in US its $300 for Qanba and $250 for Nacon @@genantamtam9364
@@tulegaming415the obsidian 2 is way better built, more responsive, and much more reliable.
Great job as always, Briar!. Love the p-cast Retroslot too!
Thanks!
@BriarRabbit full review.
Isit better than the hori alpha?
In my country alpha cost 230$ and this one for 370$
I feel like I vs can trust you Briar. If we were friends, you'd be my only one.
That modded Hori Fighting Stick alpha is such a beauty. Great job on it.
I too have been eyeing this fight stick for some time now. When I found out that it was available on Amazon, it was already out of stock. :(
I haven’t found any information on where to download the set up instructions or the app to assign the buttons?
Thanks for the unboxing video. Also like the watch band.
Audio issues around 8:35 Briar
Yeah. Working on troubleshooting that.
My man where did you find it cause I can't find it anywhere?
Got it on Amazon. Link in description. I’ve seen it go in an out of stock a few times.
It's now back in stock just ordered
Any feed back about it? Thanks in advance
@weplay_foryou6402 it's a good stick. Slight pain in the rear to mod. If you want anything other than a sanwa or Hayabusa lever, you will likely need to file down 2 plastic pegs. This was the situation I ran into installing a Seimetsu LSX-01 Nobi Bullet Pro.
@@darth-umbrex thank you so much for your feed back 😊
It is just about that layout, the light buttons are crooked. But I like the shell, it is kinda like panthera
Can you use a USB C to USB C cable instead of the supplied USB C to USB A cable?
hope to see the full mod of this stick!
awasome video!
PS5 version is always out everywhere
Trust me its harder to get it in certain countries in EU than in US. Got lucky and got off an order theough a local electronics store thats partnered with nacon
Great video! Hey, I saw you screw in one button, but did you see if there are enough clearances if all the buttons were screwed in, both between buttons and also by closing the lid? I feel the clear screws will hit each other if the rest of the buttons were replaced by screw ins. Please let me know. Thanks.
I saw the hinge is lil bit fragile..
So how is the review for that hinges ?
Would there be any advantage or disadvantage to using any of the variations of this controller on PC or MiSTer? It seems like they all have a PC mode button as far as I can tell.
The Xbox version has the buttons labeled in the traditional Xbox layout, which may be beneficial on PC.
@@BriarRabbit Ah, yes, that's a good point!
I look forward to your review. I'm in the market for a new stick and it's between the Qanba Obsidian 2 or the Nacon Daija PS5 version. I have a code for 25% off for Qanba that expires the 5th of September.
Can a korean short collar fit in this without shaving some parts down inside the case.
Do you think that cable sag will be a problem over time ? USB-C, can be flimsy sometimes, and I know the Victrix has had problems with its cable in some instances; could the Nacon potentially develop such a problem ?
It did become a problem for me. In the process of returning mine now. I don’t want this causing me to get DQ’d in a tournament.
@@victormooreracingcan you please tell as your feed back about this product? Thanks in advance
Let’s see some Astro city artwork on that!
Looks very promising. I am very tempted to upgrade from my old Hori Fighting Stick 3! 👍 Stock is very limited in the UK at the moment. It might have to be a Christmas present to myself.
Disappointed that the aesthetics aren’t as good as the ps3/4 version,,, but who am I to complain when I can actually buy this one lol. Gonna check your review then decide from there
He is best Arcade stick Amazing
i would like 2 see mods plz
Man cost more than my x-arcade tankstick
Do you play with the X arcade ? I bought one 10 years ago, and modded it full sanwa. But for me it's the worst stick ever, because it actually hurt my forearm.