Raizer Raion: Fightpad for PS4 and PS5, Arcade Fightpad

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And, of course, it would be nice if you can hold the controller for long periods of time without your hands cramping up. So ergonomics are also gonna’ be important.

So, we've made mention of three prominent styles of controllers for fighting games, but which should you choose? Fixed an issue where an instance of “no-input” was detected by the controller despite inputting commands on the D-Pad. Kyle Purves is a Tech Product Writer for What’s The Best, with an avid interest in all things gaming and tech. If you need something that feels a bit beefier, they sell a metal plate for the bottom that will add the weight and make it feel more secure.After having read about what most fight game fans are looking for, the main features of the Hori Fighting Commander series will start to make a lot of sense. And it makes sense… a lot of gamers play on PC and started with what they had… a mouse and a keyboard. I will admit I had a bit of an embarrassing moment as I didn’t realize the shoulder button layout was different until I was deep into a few matches of Mortal Kombat 11. I kept trying to execute a Fatal Blow by pressing L2 + R2 simultaneously with no success, and was certain that there was something wrong with the controller. It’s not until I realized the unique layout was intentional, allowing me to perform this ability with just my right hand. And lastly… a wired controller will always be preferable over a bluetooth connection due to the possible tiny delay on input, which will make all the difference in an intense fight.

As previously mentioned, button remapping and D-pad adjustments can be made via the program button on the bottom of the controller. That said, the Device Manager app does allow you to save up to four profiles, but switching between them still requires connecting the controller to a PC. An interesting choice, considering the Xbox version of this controller includes a profile button for on-the-fly switching. Hori Fighting Commander Octa – GamingIt is much less common, but still not uncommon to see gamers using a keyboard at tournaments. Some people have even won tournaments with old crusty keyboards. That said, I wouldn’t recommend playing claw with the Raion. The D-pad requires a lot of precision to navigate accurately. I’m not a claw player, so it’s possible you may not find it cumbersome, but it seems like the tradeoff isn’t worth it. Next, the Hitbox. We think it's a fantastic design that offers the best accuracy and precision possible, making it perfect for those aiming for the top. Ultimately, however, it's a strange design that isn't suited for every game. The more fast-paced your game or character is, the more likely you are to trip over your own fingers. We suggest you try out this controller once you're more well-versed in the medium and want to min-max your performance.

Device Status will change from “OFFLINE” to “ONLINE” once the Fighting Commander OCTA has been recognized. (You may not release the MENU and VIEW buttons).Please refer to the image below: In fact, the Sega controllers are some of the best first party offerings for fighting games, so it makes sense why 8BitDo has their own Sega style controller (which was also a candidate for this list).

The buttons are also worth noting. They tend to be made with durability in mind and provide a nice tactile feel that makes each hit in the game feel extra satisfying to pull off. But what makes it special is that your directional buttons are actual keyboard buttons (Cherry MX Mechanical Key Switches to be exact), much like using the traditional ASDW keys for movement.