Super Cancels are easy to pull off, as are Supers and Specials. It’s like a cat that can fit into any kind of gap with ease. Whether you’re playing Super Street Fighter IV, Tekken, BlazBlue or Soul Calibur V, the stick adapts remarkably well to different game styles, speeds and stances. We found applying lighter pressure on the stick to be more efficient, making combos feel more flowing and a joy to deliver. The curved positioning of the buttons also makes your right hand rest comfortably on the board.Īs for the stick itself, there’s no need to push it sharply or violently to move your on-screen character or pull off moves. Don’t forget the turbo options for these either. You’ve got the traditional punch buttons on the top row – X, Y, RB and LB – and the kick buttons and shoulder buttons on the bottom (A, B, RT and LT). The buttons themselves aren’t as clicky or flimsy as those on other fight sticks – they feel more squishy and you get the feeling they can handle hundreds of hours of gameplay with ease.

It’s definitely one for the seasoned fighting game fanatic and tournament player. It’s heavy and sturdy, the stick is precise and feels professional.

Speaking of the device itself as a whole, it’s remarkably well built. The slant at the front of the unit makes it ideal for the latter. We’ve used the fight stick for tens of hours over the past few weeks and can guarantee you – whether you like to keep the stick on your lap for a casual game, or place it on a desk for a more intense affair – it’s very comfortable. We’d rather use it at home, but hey, we’re traditionalists here at Leet. If for some reason you wanted to play this game in an office, hell even a warehouse or restaurant or wherever – it’s more than up to the task. Now, we’re not sure if Mad Catz means the offices of games media publications or not, but the thought of a group of suited office workers huddled around a desk shouting excitedly over a game of Street Fighter is one that humours us. The sticker on the underside of this arcade joystick reads: “For home or office use.” Product: Street Fighter X Tekken FightStick Pro Tournament Edition Leet gives you the full lowdown on the top-of-the-range stick controller for fighting game fans. Mad Catz has outdone itself with this first-rate arcade fight stick.

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