Fight Stick reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Fight Stick brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fightsticks, r/Fighters, r/FGC, r/Guiltygear, r/Tekken. Top-rated brands include Hori (4.2/5), Qanba (4.1/5), Mayflash (3.9/5).
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Reviews171
Subreddits12
Posts54
Brands69
Products42
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#1
Hori
4.2
(26)
"Always go hori, always do what they say."
"New licensed xbox sticks: - Hori fighting stick alpha"
"Couple weeks ago I bought the Hori Alpha and I have no regrets."
"I got the Hori Alpha for XB and modded the buttons to Sanwa."
"I got the Hori Alpha for XB and modded the buttons to Sanwa."
"Hori Alpha, no question."
"Anything HORI."
"Recommend looking for a second hand Xbox 360."
"Solid option that's PC compatible."
"Always go for a used Hori RAP."
#2
Qanba
4.1
(14)
"Highly recommend"
"Just get a qanba drone dude. Perfect beginner stick."
"I have qanba gravity ks if u want"
"Buttons brands in order: qanba gravity$ > gamerfinger$$ > sitong$ > sunmulon$$$$ > crown 203 > crown 202 > seimitsu > sanwa"
"The Drone is the cheapest and is still solid as an entry level stick."
"You could also go with the qanba drone 2 as another really good option."
"I’d get the new quanba if you really want audio."
"Qanba is a good brand and you could stick with them."
"It works great on pc."
"Has a good price to quality ratio."
#3
Mayflash
3.9
(13)
"With how easy it is to mod I think I'll snag one"
"Any mayflash 500 and up is just perfect"
"Personally I would go Mayflash just cause the internals are a slight better than the Drone."
"If you already have a stick just buy a Mayflash Magic X."
"As a beginner I bought Mayflash Arcade Stick F500 Elite."
"You can always check out the Mayflash F500 Flat."
"If you're just testing the waters... the Mayflash universal fightstick is like $75 on Amazon."
"I just got a series X and a stick and I went with the basic f500."
"I got a good deal on a Mayflash."
"If you want something that lasts and can be modded in the future you'll get a better base out of a 500"
#4
Hori Alpha
4.3
(8)
"Hori alpha works like a charm."
"I recently got the Hori alpha, I'm very happy with my purchase."
"Depending on your country, consider the Hori Alpha. It's reputable, tournament-quality."
"Depending on your country, consider the Hori Alpha."
"Probably the Hori Alpha."
"For native PS5 sticks, Hori Alpha, Qanba Drone/Titan/Obsidian 2, Victrix."
"For stick, I have a Hori Alpha which is licenced for PS5."
"Hori Alpha, Qanba Obsidian 2, and the Victrix Pro FS. all 3 are good."
#5
8bitdo
4.1
(7)
"Fantastic stick! Wireless dongle as well."
"8bitdo, if you plug the dongle into a Mayflash Magic S Ultimate or a Brook Wingman FGC."
"You're 3 best, but really only, options are the 8bitdo Xbox stick, the Hori Alpha, and the Nacon Daija."
"8bitdo, nacon daija, hori alpha."
"I've used the 8bitdo a lot and I really like it."
"I heard the 8bitdo arcade stick is pretty good."
"It looks like the 8bitdo is in stock on Amazon."
#6
Nacon
3.9
(7)
"I own the Nacon Daija... I like the stick so far, but I am modding it right now."
"Nacon Daija, Hori Alpha and 8BitDo. These are the 3 officially licensed sticks for series X and S."
"I have the nacon daija(ps5 version but xbox is available) and I think it's great."
"I use nacon daija and te2+ but I will mod my daija with otto diy v2 upgrade kit."
"I got a nacon daija and a victrix pro fs for the ps5."
"I have a Nacon Daija on the way."
"What about the Nacon Daijja, hearing mixed things, I like that it comes with a bat top tho."
#7
Madcatz
4.2
(5)
"I’m using my old Madcatz TE2+ and having no problems at all."
"I would go for that because theres a lot of modding support."
"I usually go with Madcatz."
"If ur going to play on pc maybe the “old” madcatz are the best option."
"I’m using a madcatz te2 xbox one edition."
#8
Victrix Pro FS
5.0
(4)
"Have you looked into the victrix pro fs?"
"The best but also most expensive fight stick to get on ps5 is the victrix pro fs."
"I just got the victrix pro fs 12. It’s really pricy but very worth it and works with ps5."
"I bought a victrix pro fs for strives release and it's still my main stick. It's great."
#9
Etokki
4.3
(4)
"Etokki Omni have a solid construction"
"Etokki is the one that comes to mind, but those don't seem to be made anymore."
"Either Sanwa or Korean edition."
"The best I’ve heard is the etokki Omni."
#10
Mayflash F300
4.0
(4)
"But the quality either. Try to shot a used one e.g. Hori rap 4 / Kai."
"I personally use the Mayflash F300. Its affordable."
"At that price range, you'll want to find something like a used Mayflash F300 or Qanba Drone."
"HORI sticks, Mayflash F300 (my personal first), or if you don't mind going up to ~$150, the new Qanba Drone 2 is good."
#11
Mayflash F500 Elite
4.3
(3)
"Mayflash F500 Elite is an amazing stick."
"Check for Mayflash f500 elite. It's a budget stick i guess."
"I think is really nice and works with everything."
#12
Victrix
4.3
(3)
"I looove my victrix. It’s pricey but hella nice."
"If your budget is good, go for a victrix; if not, go for hori alpha."
"I have the victrix leverless but I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re not going leverless."
#13
MadCatz
4.3
(3)
"I had a madcatz stick with sanwa stick and buttons and it lasted almost a decade before a few buttons started going out."
"Something like the madcatz TES+ is a good stick i've got one it does the job and it usually very cheap."
"The MadCatz TE1 is a good starter since it comes stock with Sanwa."
#14
Qanba Drone 2
4.0
(3)
"Qanba Drone 2 was my first and I'd highly recommend it."
"Id recommend the Hori Alpha or Qanba Drone 2."
"Qanba Drone 2. Not too expensive, completely mod-able."
#15
Mayflash F500
4.0
(3)
"Mayflash F500 was my first stick and it's a good one. Cheap and easily moddable."
"A Sanwa modded Mayflash F300 is pretty good."
"On the lower cost end, I would say something like a Mayflash F500."
#16
Razer
4.0
(3)
"Razer or victrix. The victrix one is really nice imo."
"For portability and to avoid problems with converters, I would go for the Razer kitsune."
"Razer Panthera Evo."
#17
Hori Fighting Stick Alpha
4.5
(2)
"Is best for xbox series X"
"I love my Hori Fighting Stick Alpha. It's pretty light and sturdy."
#18
Qanba Titan
4.5
(2)
"If cost isn't a factor, the Qanba Titan is the best entry level stick on the market."
"I'd honestly recommend saving up a little more and getting something like a Quanba Titan ($225) over the Drone."
#19
Haute42
4.5
(2)
"Haute42 has some really good controllers"
"Theres no reason at all not to go with a haute42 controller."
#20
Mayflash F700
4.0
(2)
"Mayflash F700. The only wireless stick that supports PS5."
"The Mayflash f700 should be coming out somewhat soon and will be wireless and work on various systems."
#21
Razer Kitsune
4.0
(2)
"I have the Razer Kitsune and a Nacon dejia. I love them both."
"I really like my razer kitsune for leverless."
#22
Hori Fighting Alpha
4.0
(2)
"The cheapest but best for value is Hori Fighting Alpha."
"The cheapest but best for value is Hori Fighting Alpha."
#23
Sanwa
4.0
(2)
"I like anything with sanwa or seimitsu buttons and a sega2p or vewlix layout."
"Get one with Sanwa parts if it's in your budget."
#24
Knee Neo
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been using the Knee Neo for a few weeks now."
"Use a knee neo lever with sanwa buttons."
#25
All Fight Sticks
5.0
(1)
"Check out All Fight Sticks if you want super high quality."
#26
Furina
5.0
(1)
"Furina arcade is one of the best and is very customizable."
#27
Raidenbox
5.0
(1)
"Got a raidenbox for Christmas and I love it, if you’re into leverless."
#28
Victrix Pro
5.0
(1)
"I have a victrix pro and i have never since getting it thought about buying another."
#29
Victrix Pro FS-12
5.0
(1)
"If you just have FU money you can grab the Victrix Pro FS-12."
#30
Qanba Obsidian
5.0
(1)
"My first fight stick was the Qanba obsidian and it’s still my favorite."
#31
Hori SF6 Edition
5.0
(1)
"Looove it. Super light. Perfect for ps5 even has the pad."
#32
Qanba Dragon
5.0
(1)
"I love it. It's a heavy metal casing, with an easy open hatch underneath."
#33
Hori RAP 4
5.0
(1)
"Those are fantastic sticks, and generally go for around $100 used."
#34
Mad Catz
5.0
(1)
"Madcatz TE? I still use mine to this day"
#35
Crown
5.0
(1)
"I'll say the best is easily the crown 309mj, I'll never go back to a Japanese lever after trying the 309."
#36
Hitbox Style Controller
5.0
(1)
"Objectively, a hitbox style controller is the best."
#37
OttoDIY
5.0
(1)
"Made my f500v2 usb c detachable with OttoDIY V5 mod for the stick."
#38
Fightbox R1
4.0
(1)
"Fightbox R1 is a cheap one."
#39
Hitbox
4.0
(1)
"Hitbox brand makes a smash box."
#40
Leverless
4.0
(1)
"Leverless."
#41
Drone
4.0
(1)
"Simple answer is Drone 2, but it’s over 100 but under 140."
#42
Makestick
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend the Makestick Prime."
#43
Etoki
4.0
(1)
"Etoki Omni has the korean lever and basically made for tekken."
#44
Atrox
4.0
(1)
"If you like the panthera you should look into the atrox."
#45
F300
4.0
(1)
"Get the F300 regular and change the stuff out."
#46
Brook
4.0
(1)
"You can use almost any fightstick with the ps5."
#47
ISTMALL
4.0
(1)
"They got xbox 360 compatible versions."
#48
Gamerfinger
4.0
(1)
"I replaced the buttons with gamerfinger ones."
#49
Fightbox M3
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Fightbox m3, covers all bases."
#50
8bitdo Arcade Stick
4.0
(1)
"8bitdo Arcade Stick + Brooks Wingman FGC."
#51
Etoki Omni
4.0
(1)
"If you want to spend +200$ on a stick JUST for tekken8… Etoki Omni has the korean lever."
#52
Qanba Obsidian 2
4.0
(1)
"Stick, qanab obsidian 2 (or 1), or a victrix."
#53
Hori Tekken 8 Edition
4.0
(1)
"Buy the hori Tekken 8 edition it's around the 200 price tag the buttons are good but not the best but the stick itself is good and easy to customize."
#54
Hori Fightstick Alpha
4.0
(1)
"Id recommend the Hori Fightstick Alpha."
#55
Mayflash F101
4.0
(1)
"I just got my first one. It’s a mayflash f101 and for 40-50 bucks it’s definitely worth it."
#56
8bitdo Xbox Arcade Stick
4.0
(1)
"The 8bitdo Xbox Arcade Stick is what I’d recommend."
#57
Qanba Crystal
4.0
(1)
"The Qanba Crystal is great, to answer your question. I have one and I love it."
#58
Qanba Drone
4.0
(1)
"If budget is a concern and you don't need too much customization, go for a Qanba Drone."
#59
Madcatz Killer Instinct Tournament Edition 2
4.0
(1)
"(xbox one version works on Series X|S)"
#60
Pandora's Box
4.0
(1)
"Probably best to buy a Pandora's Box 28,000 in 1 plug and play setup and modify the hell out of it."
#61
GP-2040
4.0
(1)
"Many of the recent GP-2040 Boards have a USB port that you'd typically connect an authenticator to be able to use it on a PS5."
#62
Monoprice
4.0
(1)
"The monoprice is a great stick, I own one as well, mainly to play Street Fighter on my Switch."
#63
Logitech
4.0
(1)
"I've found that older Logitech sticks work well, and the throttle is recognized in games like Afterburner 2."
#64
Sitong
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Sitongs."
#65
Leverless Fight Stick
4.0
(1)
"I personally went with a leverless and have been really enjoying it."
#66
Sanwa Buttons
4.0
(1)
"Sanwa buttons are standard but they are super loud."
#67
Nayflash
3.0
(1)
"Nayflash is good enough imo."
#68
Temu
3.0
(1)
"I recommend getting a non-stick arcadebox like a hitbox."
#69
Used Fight Stick
3.0
(1)
"Maybe try eBay and go used. Get something you can upgrade over time."
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