Fighting Stick reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 156 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Fighting Stick brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fightsticks, r/StreetFighter, r/Tekken, r/PS3, r/GuiltyGearStrive. Top-rated brands include Hori (3.8/5), Qanba (4.0/5), Mayflash (4.1/5).
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Reviews156
Subreddits19
Posts40
Brands40
Products77
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#1
Hori
3.8
(31)
"This comes with stock sanwa parts and works on pc in xinput so good for sfv and strive"
"Honestly when it comes to fightsticks, I think you should buy high quality. It will be way better in the long run."
"Hori pro n hayabusa! It’s what I use on pc and ps5!"
"Get yourself a HORI Fighting Edge. It's got a really nice aluminum top that is easy to clean."
"Can never go wrong with Hori RAP4."
"IMHO the best stick you can get in that money range is the HORI RAP4."
"The PS version of Hori fighting stick alpha has all of what you mention above."
"Most are recommending the HORI Alpha which would be a solid pick."
"Based on your description Hori Alpha ticks all the boxes."
"All around best out of the box for the money may be the Hori Alpha."
#2
Qanba
4.0
(29)
"You’ll probably find some Qanba Obsidians, which would be a great buy at $125"
"Qanba pearl bro trust me"
"I love my Qanba Dragon. It works really well on the Ps5."
"The stick you're looking for is definitely the Qanba Q1. Works for PC and PS3. I've heard great things about the stick."
"Personally I have a Qanba Q4RAF and love it."
"The drone is probably your best option"
"Qanba Drone 2. Thank me later"
"Finding something nice like a qanba Obsidian on Facebook Marketplace imho"
"I purchased a Quanba Crystal recently and I’m quite happy with it."
"I got a Mayflash F500 as my first."
#3
Mayflash
4.1
(17)
"I used mayflash f300 stick when I first started tekken. I still used it even after I got a better one."
"I just got the Mayflash F500 and it feels amazing as a beginner stick."
"Mayflash f500"
"The Mayflash F500 is a good stick for a low price."
"Mayflash arcade stick f300, f300 elite , f500 and the new F700."
"Mayflash f700 comes out next week. Native ps5/ps4/ pc compatibility."
"I use a Mayflash F300. Idk if it's compatible with next-gen, but it's cheap."
"Echoing Mayflash. F300 or F500. Really reasonably priced sticks and you can easily upgrade their parts."
"Mayflash f300"
"I bought this one: [Mayflash F500](https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Arcade-Fight-Android-Switch-NEOGEO/dp/B00QM7JUMY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3086HFEFS52S8&dchild=1&keywords=mayflash+f500&qid=1626130398&sprefix=mayflash+%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2)"
#4
Mad Catz
3.6
(14)
"Snag a hitbox or madcatz TE if you can, the extra cash is well worth it."
"Honestly, just drop the cash and get a TE. You'll be glad you did."
"The Mad Catz TE stick is pretty much the standard."
"Any 360 joystick that's a Madcatz TE should do."
"Madcat pro, its $100 on amazon and a very very good fight stick that is inexpensive."
"I've seen a few people recommend the MadCatz FightPads."
"You can snag a madcatz wwe allstars brawlstick for 60$ at gamestop."
"I just got a mad catz tes+ for gg strive is that a good stick to start off?"
"Mad Catz Alpha is under 60 bucks, the buttons have to be soldered on."
"You could get fightpads, which are just controllers with raised d-pads, they're cheaper than fight sticks."
#5
Razer
4.8
(5)
"My Razer Panthera Evo works on PS5, too."
"I think the Razer Panthera (not evo) is the best mass production sick you can buy and they last a long time so it can be worth the expense."
"The new Razer Panthera is such a sick stick."
"I have the razer panthers and madcatz TES+. I'd definitely choose the panthera any day of week."
"Go with razer."
#6
8BitDo
4.4
(5)
"8 Bit Do is 80 to 90 bucks, and it's AMAZING!"
"I’m going to skip all your homework and tell you one answer is the 8bitdo arcade stick."
"Consider the 8bitdo arcade stick (either the Switch or Xbox version)."
"The 2020 8BitDo arcade stick ($89 on Amazon)."
"The 8bitdo arcade stick is about 90 bucks for pc."
#7
Venom
4.0
(5)
"I have Venom for ps4 and I love it, just changed the restrictor with a sanwa octogonal."
"I’m using the same cheap stick I used on PS4 and it works with no problem."
"Hi! I recently bought the Venom Arcade Stick and I'm really enjoying it. It's about 80€ on amazon and is fully moddable."
"I'd recommend it, pretty good stick for a beginner."
"The Venom Fightstick is really cheap and has been reviewed well by many people."
#8
Madcatz
3.6
(5)
"The TE is the best choice (or the Qanba/Hori sticks at the same price point)."
"I bought my madcatz stick for around $130-140 like 5yrs ago. Sanwa parts. Durable case."
"If you want sanwa buttons/stick get a madcatz."
"Bought one for SFV on PC, works perfectly."
"These are bad, buy Madcatz/Hori/Qanba (not any 'mini' version), used if need be."
#9
MadCatz
4.3
(4)
"Madcatz tes+ has always been my favorite."
"Hey great choice these games are way more fun with a fight stick imo. I think every ps4 stick will work so just take your pick! Madcatz tes+ has always been my favorite."
"$60 is the Madcatz WWE/SE sticks, $140-160 is the Madcatz TE in its many variants."
"It would likely be this one. I don't own one myself, and it's no MadCatz TE, but they make decent products."
#10
Hitbox
4.3
(4)
"I'd recommend a hitbox instead, but either way use Jasen's Customs. They are the best."
"I recommend hitbox, which is basically a keyboard."
"Consider a Hitbox as well. :) "
"Another offering perhaps? http://www.hitboxarcade.com"
#11
Brook
4.0
(3)
"Just use a Brooks Wingman XB2 with those dongles I looked earlier and you should be good to go on all Xbox consoles."
"You probably want something with a Brook UFB Fusion if you want current gen compatibility for both Xbox and PS."
"You'll need an unofficial PCB in your stick and there's only one that does, the Brook Fusion."
#12
Street Fighter
4.5
(2)
"The Street Fighter 20th anniversary stick (if you can find one)."
"The Street Fighter anniversary stick is pretty nice."
#13
8bitdo
4.0
(2)
"8bitdo is about to release one for Xbox. It’s worth a look."
"8bitdo has a good looking stick too."
#14
XArcade Tankstick
4.0
(2)
"I have an X-ARCADE TANKSTICK + TRACKBALL which I got last year for about $140."
"Personally, I bought an XArcade Tankstick on sale and, while it's not the best parts, it's a quality stick."
#15
Mayflash F300
4.0
(2)
"The cheapest you can go for without sacrificing quality is mayflash f300 or 8bitdo Arcade stick."
"Mayflash F300 is one option."
#16
Qanba Carbon
3.5
(2)
"The quanba carbon is $60 and it’s the one I started off with."
"My Qanba Carbon shows up sometime later today from Amazon (paid $60)."
#17
Saturn Stick
5.0
(1)
"I just scored one recently. Cannot recommend this thing enough!"
#18
Nacon
5.0
(1)
"Get 20 Buks extra and buy the Nacon Daija. It’s on Sale at Nacon for 119€ instead of 200"
#19
Namco
5.0
(1)
"The two generally accepted as the best include the Namco arcade stick (black and yellow) and the Hori Real Arcade Pro 2 SE with Sanwa buttons."
#20
Kai
5.0
(1)
"I just bought one, it works on PC, no hassle. It's great."
#21
MadCatz Panthera
5.0
(1)
"I like the Panthera the best."
#22
Hori Fighting Edge
4.0
(1)
"The hori fighting edge is right up your alley it’s a really good stick."
#23
Hori T7 Edition
4.0
(1)
"Best bet is a hori (T7 edition) (or qanba but im not familiar)."
#24
MadCatz TE2+
4.0
(1)
"I would say get a te2+. The buttons sit lower and are more comfortable."
#25
Asciiware
4.0
(1)
"Check out Asciiware's ps1 fight stick, it's compatible with your ps2."
#26
eTokki
4.0
(1)
"I love Korean sticks (Bat top, no restrictor, & higher tension); I find them to have a very smooth motion."
#27
Soul
4.0
(1)
"Get a used fightstick soul edition."
#28
Wii
4.0
(1)
"I use the Wii Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Arcade FightStick with this and it's worked out pretty well."
#29
interAct
4.0
(1)
"I have a couple of interAct Quantum FiggterPads similar to this one."
#30
Haute42
4.0
(1)
"Personally the Haute42 leverless options are great"
#31
PS4
4.0
(1)
"Buy used ps4 license stick off ebay"
#32
Brooks
4.0
(1)
"Get a modern high quality one then get a converter like a brooks and you'll be set."
#33
Brook Zero Pi
4.0
(1)
"You can also make a custom stick or mod a stick with a Brook Zero Pi board."
#34
Qanba Real Arcade Fightingstick Q4
4.0
(1)
"Http://www.play-asia.com/Qanba_Real_Arcade_Fightingstick_Q4_3in1/paOS-13-71-1i-49-en-70-482w.html"
#35
Saturn
4.0
(1)
"I currently use a Saturn stick with the total control 3."
#36
HRAP
4.0
(1)
"HRAP. No reported PCB issues (TE2+), no sketchy shell build quality (Razer)."
#37
Tek-Innovations
4.0
(1)
"Order a case from Tek-Innovations."
#38
MadCatz TE2
4.0
(1)
"Your best bet is a used TE2(+). Has those two things, very artwork friendly, serviceable parts."
#39
Qanba Obsidian
4.0
(1)
"I swear by the qanba obsidian, though it's a bit pricey."
#40
Krom
3.0
(1)
"This last one was my first stick, and even though it's not great I had a lot of fun with it."
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