Any Better? HORI Fighting Commander OCTA (TEKKEN 8 Edition) - Honest Owner's Review

[@Jippdaboss]

Dude this was the best controller review I've seen in a long time. I'm glad I'm not alone on not being a fan of this dpad. Not really sure why Hori won't just resurrect the Hori Fighting Commander 3. That's all of us really wants again for a fight pad.

[@paulinaw.3400]

This is exactly the kind of review that all tech-related items reviews should be like - precise, in-depth, supported with visual example and clear explanation, detailed but to the point. Basically all the points of what's needed when you try to make an informed decision. Congratulations and thank you :)

[@FrameCounting]

Thank you! 🙏

[@-boost-]

The D-pad is the most important part. Sucks that the diagonals are vague. 😔 One day one company will create the perfect fight pad for me.

[@Freshman_FGC]

Have u tried the Victrix Pro BFG? That controller has 3 d-pads to choose from (it's modular). So far, I've only used the + d-pad and I love it

[@intellectic9155]

Nah, man. Get a Dualsense. Then go to Battle Beaver and pick up some D-pad buttons and a sensor pad. They're relatively cheap and easy to install. This turns the D-pad into the older PS D-pad where every direction is separate instead of attached to a larger disc. And their sensor pad is a bit stiffer which is much better. You will have to relearn some inputs if you're used to the standard Dualsense d-pad. But I promise if you stick w/ it, you'll never go back. I can't play on any other d-pad now.

[@-boost-]

@@Freshman_FGC I bought one and I tried to update it and it stopped working so I returned it. It felt really promising too. That diamond D pad was interesting

[@-boost-]

@@intellectic9155 I’m weird and need 6 face buttons haha

[@Freshman_FGC]

@@intellectic9155 Ooh, I saw that last year. It looks amazing, u just reminded me to get it lol

[@jRSJH2YZxPJDKp]

Apparently, the problem with diagonal of the D-pad on this model is manufacturing issue that HORI recognizes. You can get it fixed if you contact HORI's customer support and send it in for repair.

[@JJ1NE]

can you do that for the original octa?

[@steamconnected6671]

lol why do they recognize it whan they start sell it?

[@77oxem]

The diagonal Problem is a Software Problem and can be solved in the Software settings.

[@jRSJH2YZxPJDKp]

@@steamconnected6671 Don’t ask me why… I found this out and send my in to get it fix as well. I guess they found out when people were writing a bad review

[@jRSJH2YZxPJDKp]

@@77oxem Usually you would be right be not in this case. It doesn’t matter how much you tweak sensitivity on the HORI software since many of their early stock has manufacturing defects

[@ShadowBlade79]

The Octa, I'm sorry to say, dropped the ball when and where it counted. The imprecise diagonal inputs are a big turnoff for me. I play sway and slide characters in Tekken (Shaheen and Paul), so I need those diagonals to be effective. I can't count on two hands the number of Snake Step cancel combos I've dropped because my diagonals messed up.

[@mescool15]

i used the ps3/4 fighting commander for years on SF5 but i got the razer raion when sf6 came out and it makes me appreciate microswitches for the dpad so much. i was interested in this pad until i saw they're using the same dpad from the normal octa which is why i went to the raion. I really wish hori would forget about the little nub you'll barely use and put that money into a really good dpad with switches.

[@Maniacsurvivor]

I got a razer raion as well recently. Do you know if there is a way to change the Face Buttons input? I'd want to map triangle and circle to the the R1/R2 face buttons.

[@puchi7]

the lack of a clicky dpad really makes me wish razer would just make a raion 2 or something, but alas, leverless is where the money is these days thanks for the review!

[@yellowscarlightningscream8347]

Brother your channel is godsend. First time I have tried getting into fighting games and I am struggling so hard on my PS5 because dualsense is the worst controller ever. Looking for some cheap and decent options to play Tekken 8 on PS5

[@garycormack]

I used my Octa for two mins, put it back in the box and sent it back to Amazon the same day, the D pad is a major fail , it has a tiny pivot, diagonals are terrible, so thanks for this review, like yourself i was (perhaps naively) hoping the D-pad would be improved.

[@monkeplaysgames7049]

i returned mine cause the dpad felt squishy and hard to press, i got a xbox series x controller and i been loving it

[@intellectic9155]

No. The D-pad is in the wrong spot. That controllers great for shooters though. I use a Dualsense w/ Battle Beaver's D-Buttons installed. Cheap, easy to install and better than anything else I've used. And I've tried just about everything. I even have a Hitbox style controller. I'd still take the Dualsense w/ the D-Button modification.

[@mrdavidemmitgreen]

I use a standard ps5 controller on 3d fighters but on 2d fighters use this hori

[@ensar4115]

@@intellectic9155could you make a video on how to install them? I'm need something like what you got!

[@just_2swift]

​@@intellectic9155 please make a video of this

[@monkeplaysgames7049]

@@intellectic9155 No. The Dpad is in the perfect spot. Controllers are not for Shooters, keyboard and mouse are. Any play station controller is worse compared to the Clicky Series X controllers

[@Shadar22]

Who at hori was like "You know what our fighting pads need? A 3DS style analog stick!"

[@progste]

Finding a good dpad feels impossible, I've given up and moved to hitbox.

[@willthelemon5681]

So the DPad on mine seems fine. I have this and the PS5 Octa so I will need to mess around with it some more. However since I play Reina I am really trying to nail down electrics and playing with the sensitivity on the Hori software seems to do the trick. HOWEVER, the fact I needed to screw around with software in the first place is very disappointing. While I am okay with messing with stuff it can be a pain to make sure it is correct and works 100% of the time. I guess I could send it into Hori but that's a pain in the ass and I would rather buy a better controller.

[@maan22245]

Does eletrics work on in the ps5 hori pad?

[@lonemallard3594]

I have the Octa for PS5 and diagonals work fine for me in Tekken 8. I find the DPad to be better than the DualSense overall. But the problem of the face button coming out 1 frame faster than directionals when pressed simultaneously really is a deal breaker and I'll likely be returning the Octa. I've never had to be conscious of entering the direction on the DPad before the face button and I'm hesitant go through erasing all my muscle memory to reprogram for something that is clearly a hardware issue. Shame. Still looking for the right pad for PS5...

[@jaye9771]

hey what is ur rank and main btw

[@JULR0W]

Nice review, any recommendations for a similar, better controller? I would love the 6 face buttons with a better dpad or single stick

[@aquilesca5tr0]

try to get the fighting commander for the former generation, I think the switch version is still being manufactured

[@KrisDee1981]

I can confirm that octa is terrible for diagonals in Tekken 8. I don't know how Chikurin won Evo Japan with this thing 🙂 I also confirm sharp edges on the dpad.

[@KRASHPROJECT]

If the face buttons are coming out 1st then for me thats great because im late on my electrics with the dpad and not syncing up the 2. So ya thats a great thing then lol

[@powerstone756]

I have the hori fightpad forget the dpad use the analog stck it's great it takes a little but to get use to but it works great

[@mikeandroid3512]

Heard any news about the Hori Octa pro? It was teased on a Japanese video.

[@FrameCounting]

I saw that too. Heard it may be a 2025 release.

[@snakesedge581]

which pad do you recommend for tekken 8? i used fighting commander 4 for tekken but it broke

[@111grngoblin111]

I have the opposite problem on the old octa. I get up right on the dpad when trying to dash to the right. Maybe i should get this one then lol

[@svc-arcade]

This pad should have been compatible with Xbox especially cause it has the Xbox button layout.

[@chrischand5082]

Another great video mate

[@ProjectPewgf]

Anyone managed to hit 4x ewgf combo with kazuya in tekken 8 using this dpad thanks to hyper active face plate buttons being quicker than dpad?

[@hardcoreparaloscamellos]

Hola. Una pregunta: Este control funciona en una tv box con RetroArch??

[@Peter-the-Angry]

Can i get a controller with a Dpad thay actually works? Havent seen anything beat a basic ps1 controller

[@AxiomofDiscord]

Ah a Masochist.

[@myojhnier7362]

I wonder why they made a 6 button dpad for a 4 button game

[@kusanagi533d]

For one button rage arts and heat engagers. Instead of pressing 2+3….. i have this controller and those buttons get hit accidentally and because they are so sensitive it took me awhile to learn not to let my fingers get lazy and rub the other buttons. He also failed to mention that the case seam for the controller is pretty sharp and pronounced… i had to sand that down, and i gently polished the dpad to remove the sharp edges …… but no one should have to do that to a controller they is sold as a “Fighting Controller”. You can tell it was designed by someone that doesn’t play many fighting games. I would use something else if I didn’t already spend the money on this controller

[@aquilesca5tr0]

for tekken you actually need more buttons than for street fighter

[@feifonglong4321]

firmware updates and software don't change anything with the dpad?

[@rexalavosier]

Your video is a livesaver thank you

[@anime_6091]

Have you done a review on the retrobit sega saturn model 2 controller? I was thinking about getting that or the 8bitdo m30. They look pretty similar.

[@FrameCounting]

I’ll look into it

[@joelevy3042]

The retro bit controller is decent enough, but there are one too many shoulder buttons that essentially lose functionality due to not being able to map them in some sort of software.

[@scorpionoctober9168]

Thanks for this vid. Im looking for the best diagonals to play in PS5 and PC. Have any recomendations?

[@FrameCounting]

DualSense Edge or the Wolverine V2 Pro

[@scorpionoctober9168]

@@FrameCounting dualsense Edge dpads are diferent of regular dualsense?

[@babixillo]

whats your main pad for fighting games?

[@Karma-Larma]

Can you do a Update vid if they do Fix the D-pad?

[@aymenbens9153]

Can you review GameSir T3 Wireless Gaming Controller

[@GiianK_]

does using the stick make this controller a lot higher value?

[@The_Won]

Lol no

[@MinaKamiXiV]

Pad is trash only for aesthetic. That’s the truth be told for consumers looking into.

[@apexpredator9163]

@MinaKamiXiV no the hell its not it can be used as an regular controllee and any vidoe game now cuz it has a right analog stick just dont use it for fps and its the best all round controllee ever for fighting games, platforms, and adventure games

[@Hypnotisingangel]

Is this compatible with a PS5?

[@jesuspalacio3949]

is this working on a ps5?? Cause they arent allowing too much third party controllers

[@suinezzolezzuino6772]

Yes

[@jesuspalacio3949]

@@suinezzolezzuino6772 are you sure? Without an adapter and on a PS5 with a PS5 game?

[@suinezzolezzuino6772]

@@jesuspalacio3949 yes they have a switch for PS4,PS5 and PC. Make sure that is right tho

[@intellectic9155]

Standard Dualsense w/ some Battle Beaver D-Buttons installed is the only D-pad to use. Stop spending money on these controllers, people. D-Buttons are, like $15 or something. Also get the senor pad, it's better too. They're easy to install but you will have to relearn some of the inputs. It's so much more precise though.

[@Björntobewild]

The 8bitdo pro 2 is also a good option btw, i got it and it's very good compared to the other 9 i got lol

[@andyee3]

senor pad?

[@EmpiresEGG]

Dualsense itself is more expensive that that controller

[@f3di_84]

Does this edition work for ps5

[@Brysen617]

@@f3di_84 with a convetrtor

[@Tiger24kicks]

Wish they had this controller with the extra nub for ps5

[@shinra2755]

“Nice ‘n clicky” 😎

[@terrorfr0nt]

Ill stick to my Beitop Beitong pad

[@-boost-]

How is the D pad

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@@-boost- its even worse because you can input back and forwards directions at the same time if you press too hard.

[@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV]

technology of this pad is like playstation 1 pad...

[@sf6ftw833]

It misses diagonals in SF6 also. Chun Li stance switching drops constantly

[@apexpredator9163]

I just found my new default every controller game controller i wish i didnt by the ps4 version if didnt know i could get one of these with a right analog

[@AxiomofDiscord]

Are the triggers analog?

[@FrameCounting]

1:37

[@AxiomofDiscord]

@@FrameCounting So no? I am confused I don't hear you saying anything about it.

[@FrameCounting]

@@AxiomofDiscord It’s a big button. Not a trigger. So no.

[@AxiomofDiscord]

@@FrameCounting Okay thanks won't work for my plan .