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Thanks a lot for these videos my second fighting commander OCTA xbox broke in 1 year and a half so these videos are really useful!

finally a good video on controllers! how would you rate the 8bitdo Dpad in comparison to the others? i have wired c model here and it seems decent to me, about on par with ps4 controller propably, but i am searching for basically the ultimate xbox style pc pad thats great for modern games and for emulation alike.

This video feels like an experience. Love the editing, voiceover, and choice of music. I also wanted to say; I have owned an Xbox Core controller for about 2 years, and I haven't played fighting games for very long, but when I do, I used analogue stick (Zangief player). I'm trying to transition away from that, but the D-Pad felt really weird and a little uncomfortable after a while. I bought a DualShock 4 to use for fighting games, but it just feels a lot smaller and harder for me to handle. Is it a case of getting used to it either way? And is the DualShock 4 outclassed nowadays?

Damn, never thought my standard Series S controller would be so praised! Will be picking up Street Fighter 6 soon so I'll give it a shot. Cheers.

I'm on pc and I am an old dude so my affinity is to arcade sticks - because it's what i grew up with - however, the only pad I could ever play with is the madcatz fightpad pro. I even ordered 2 new ones for when this one breaks lol

Maybe I have huge thumbs...but I've always been able to press 1 to 4 of the face buttons with accuracy. So I don't need to lift my fingers for particular ABXY combinations, or I do quick slides for sequences.

Thx man

Can you say something about the Razer Raion pad? I wanna buy but the missing pivot on the pad make some people hate it.

I've just bought pro 2 (Xbox version) for MK11. D-pad is good, but needs more testing. XYAB are very good, clicky, tactile. But the best thing are L2/R2, they are just instant. I have xbox 1 gamepad and they are very slow (good for racing), but very annoying for fighting games.

How are the sticks on the 8bitdo pro 2? I play platform fighters and traditional ones so id like a controller that has a good dpad and sticks so its good for both.

Does the wired version of the 8bitdo pro 2 have input latency and dpad quality similar to the wireless version? I’m playing street fighter 6, and smash melee on pc, so I need a reliable controller. It’s cheaper so that’s the one I can afford lol.

Hi! Thanks for this very nice video! Do you know, is betop 6 bottoms gamepad works on xBox series s/x?

The Xbox series s controller is a hell of a fighter controller. But if you play platform fighters like me as well the triggers and lbrb buttons wear out pretty easily

you forgot my personal favourite: the full sized keyboard

How are the triggers on the Xbox controller? I'm looking to upgrade from my Dualshock 3, and my main complaint is the triggers. Their position and orientation make it hard for me to get the explosive movements I need for FGs. I kinda wish i just had the same controller but with a second set of shoulder buttons in place of triggers.

Which one would you recommend for MK11?

How do you rank the original madcatz fight pad from sfiv?

Lets give it up for MS.. They went from that trash dpad on the 360 to a semi usable dpad on the one to that work of art that is on the series controller.

Do you know of the Xbox series controller is accurate for half circle motions. Tiger knee or Pretzel motions?

is the gulikit kingkong 2 dpad good for something like tekken?

Logitech F310 isn't bad and it's need to be considered for a budget pad. It's quite durable and accurate for fighting game. one issue is its dpad is made of plastic not a rubber so if you are not used and play for long hours its dpad and grip design feels a bit rough for your sweaty thumb and palm grip.

Does the Thorn Shadow works on Xbox series X/S ?

The Razer has Six Shoulder Buttons?

The dpad on the ultimate is kinda Squirrely.. you can jump or crouch by rocking up or down while pressing back or forward. So it isn't accurate.

Do you have a ps4 controller that you recommended ? I use an xb1 controller but all events are on PS4

Idk man i have a thing for the plus sign dpad. Feels more accurate to me. Probably all in my head

do some from game sir controllers ! cyclone pro....kailled...t4 pro

Have you ever tried the M30 from 8bitdo? How does it compare to the beatop?

Would you put the Xbox Series X pad above the Wolverine? I currently play in the Xbox controller because of how good the Dpad is.

Hi, could you tell me what is the length of the Betop cable? I can't find the data anywhere. Thank you

What about the Xbox Elite controller? Is the D-Pad any different vs Series controller?

I'm trying to find a controller that has 6 face buttons or buttons that are identical to the face buttons as are the shoulder buttons while also having a good dpad but I'm having trouble. I thought maybe the Hori Commander Octa was my answer but the dpad on that isn't that good. I just really wish I could find a 6 button with a good dpad. I'd get the Razer Raion but they don't sell it in the states

Does the betop shadow work ok xbox series x ?

If u had to choose between the Razer Wolverine v2 Chroma ,Flydigi Apex 3 or the Series X Pad which one would it be?

Have you tried the Razer wolverine V2 "NO" chroma? The D-pad feels good?

Why you didn't include the ds4 controller? I would like to see a xbox one controller vs ds4 (or dualsense) video!

Fighting game controller pr0n!! Love it!! Keep it up my dude!

Let’s gooooooo!!!

Modded dualsense?

Kingkong 2pro or gameSir g7se ?

I’m your fans now ! I have lot arcade stick Japanese Korean stick even hit box to play street fighter kof tekken no problem , but now I playing morta kombat ps5 version will no idea with that ,when I switch to ps5 controller that was terrible even I play with the pc version with Xbox x controller no problem ,consider to buy Wolverine ps5 may I asking that similar xbox x?

Please a Korean backdash guide😁

It’s clearly the 8bitdo pro 2 I have the gray one the gameboy one doesn’t have a good dpad I heard

Series X standard controller by far, I can do the Electric Wind God Fist in tekken 8 with ease with its dpad

After searching for a good and knowledgeable video on fighting game pads and having my time massively wasted by junk like NihongoGamer's videos, this was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for doing this service to fighting games, you're a blessing.

The Flydigi Apex 2 properly configured with PC software reWASD ends up being the best for fighters, and probably anything that doesn't require analog triggers. All of the extra buttons can be programmed as unique buttons! Plus, reWASD lets you disable native buttons, which can be super useful.

8:35 I was so surprised I audibly moaned

Where is the Dreamcast controller on this list... wait a min it's 2022...

I play mortal kombat x and the dpad on the series x sucks. You have to do a lot of insta airs in that game and it makes it so hard to do with that lifted dpad

Can u use the betop on series x

The newer series s/x controllers make too much damn noise!!

The 8bitdo SN30Pro 2 can do pretty much EVERYTHING, really well.

The dpad is great but I’m on my 6th one they don’t last before they go out

I would say dualshock 4 is the best since it has no major flaws. xbox series has the dpad in the uncomfortable, narrow center left position. 8bit playstation style isn't quite as tactile as DS4, and also has an uncomfortable hard plastic feel to the grip. I think hitbox is the one true solution to the controller problem.

I really dont like the 8bit do for fighting games. The dpad is very inaccurate

I agree the Xbox dpad is far better than any pad out there.

Make a video about hitbox controller!! Thank me later!

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xboxs controllers are the worst for fighting games WTHLL

XBOX controller are known to be shit for fighting games due to bad ergonomics, they great for everything else just not fighting games.

LMAO!!! The Xbox series X d-pad is fucking terrible!!!! How does this video even exist 😂😂😂