First look at ZhouSensor Diva Pro AC Controller for Project Diva!

[@gracepolak4464]

mad respect for the luka theme 😫✋🏼💖

[@hisokeee]

yeah I didn't get to pick the theme but I was secretly hoping it would be the Luka one and it was!

[@hisokeee]

Just a quick price comparison to other competitor full size diva controllers that mimic arcade layout 1:1 at brand new price. Official Megamix only Hori AC = NEW $805 at playasia or used 500+ at ebay/amazon Gamo DIVALLER = $439/598 both microswitch style controller ZhouSensor Diva Pro = $393.93 optical sensor switch controller + weight is only 3.5kg making shipping costs cheaper than competitors. The website now shows the shipping prices to various countries!

[@michalander2131]

Do you think that the Ipega controller is still worth it after using this? I was thinking of buying the PS4 version when it eventually comes out because I don't think I'm ready to spend almost $400 on a controller. (The price is actually $480 since I'm from Canada)

[@hisokeee]

@@michalander2131 I rated that one 8/10 but that rating is for buttons only. Sliders I didn't get to use as you may have saw. From what I read about other people's purchases, they said slider is not great and many had defective/stuck buttons ( I got lucky with mine) So a bit of modding may be required. My personal rating of 8/10 is for the fact its 65$ i could do 9 stars with it and some 10 star parts. Its not 10/10 because due to inconsistent holds getting dropped because ur fingers moved slightly and the more technical multi notes that are rapid, it struggles so it becomes a bit rng.

[@MasG676]

10:51 popipo exex with arcade controller, but the slider touch volume is set to 1 and the button volume is 100

[@hisokeee]

what you hear ingame vs reality 😁

[@GalaxiiSmoothie]

Since the other one didn’t come in I’ll look into this lmao I hope it isn’t too expensive Edit: oh my god it’s expensive

[@leviperez1036]

I saw someone selling a controller for $1000 before. So this is extremely cheaper than that.

[@hisokeee]

not only that, it actually sold at 1k+ for some resellers in ebay. This is why people scalp 😑

[@just.stimpy]

@@leviperez1036 that’s true

[@utadayoCH]

I've managed to find original Hori mega39 con and bid it for 281 usd + 90 usd shipping(incl seller to buyee transportation). I guess I was really really lucky

[@albertoinosa6850]

Considering the price of other Project Diva Arcade controllers and how high quality and customizable this one is, it's pretty reasonably priced. Not only that, but the controller shells are very cute, I hope they make a Kaito and Meiko themed shell sometime. This is definitely going on my wish list!

[@cendrecovfefe2496]

Oh my god I was literally scrolling on your channel and I saw every video and I was like oh, if only hisokeee could post another video, and this one is a long one ! Thank you ! Love from France 🇫🇷🥐🥖

[@Mikudayo]

Me: “hmm this looks good let’s see how much it is and I might get it” *sees price* Me: “maybe not then”

[@CloudyObsession]

To be fair to Hori, the separate PS4/Switch versions have to do with both of those being *licensed* peripherals by both Sony and Nintendo, and both of those companies' licensing agreements forbid dedicated peripherals from being multi-platform. The only reason Gam02 and ZhouSensor can get away with multiplatform arcade controllers is because they're unlicensed. Also worth noting that the Hori is fully PC-compatible at least, and it works on the PS5 just fine. Also in regards to price, the actual retail price of the Hori controllers (buying direct from Hori) is about $360, the caveat is that they only make them to order and don't keep stock, and they have only opened orders twice, so you had to get in on one of those two orders to get one at that price. This is why new Hori controllers go for $1k, they're super scarce and there's a very limited time to get one at the actual price (also I fully admit to bias here, I'm a very satisfied Hori controller owner X3) EDIT: to all the comments expressing shock at the price, I hate to break it to you but like...welcome to dedicated controllers for niche games. Pretty much any high-quality (and full-sized) arcade controller for rhythm games is gonna run you a few hundred dollars. $400 is actually a really good price for this controller. If you're looking into arcade controllers for Diva, unless you're okay with the tiny iPega con, you should expect to pay at least a few hundred. I know it's a lot to spend on one game, but thems the breaks. If you want an arcade-like experience at home, you gotta be willing to invest a couple hundred bucks into it.

[@purpledittozac3188]

I just love listening to this dude play. His voice is also surprisingly calming.

[@rinchan57]

I've been looking into these they're so expensive tho, One day I'll be able to afford one! Btw your nails are so pretty 💕

[@DieselJT]

This isn't a bad controller at all. Thanx for the review. Right now I own the actual Hori controller for the Switch and for PS4 I own the Hori miku Project X controller.

[@karina997]

Oh wow I was just checking out this channel and a new video popped up

[@LetTalesBeTold]

Thank you so much for making this vid, Hiso!! I was teetering on the idea of buying the Divaller controller, but this seems like the better choice hands down with the lack of microswitches + the smaller price. (And the casing designs are so cute!) So glad I saw this before I committed to anything else. Still a shame about no skills included, though 🤭

[@ForTheLoveOfCha0s]

I WAS LITERALLY JUST LOOKING AT THESE THINGS EARLIER TODAY-

[@rhyleymaster]

I've had one for 8 months, gotta say its a ton of fun. My favorite part is that my upstairs neighbor gets to listen to me play also!

[@irudexap]

Mine arrives next week!!

[@hisokeee]

Epic hope u have a blast with it lol

[@irudexap]

@@hisokeee thanks!

[@irudexap]

@@hisokeee It is very, VERY loud 😅

[@chickenmolayme]

Omg hisokee voice reveal for newbies

[@cerzor]

Glad I pulled the trigger on a rin/len one... Looks like all the non-preorder ones sold out already. Good work. I hope you get commission outside of the free controller.

[@hisokeee]

Great choice, the Miku one isn't flashy enough compared to the other 2 haha

[@Sean-D78]

Looks good but it's rather expensive for me 😔

[@hisokeee]

yeah the cost of the material and size its inevitable 😔

[@heiiofuture4288]

Hisoke = 💅 and i like that

[@Bruna-nl2ih]

I remember thinking "I could work with that" when I saw one of those but the price,,, maybe next time btw missed you long videos and hearing you voice!! heh

[@SerraUke]

You convinced me. I've been saving money ever since I started working and it's been a long time since I wanted to try the arcade experience. Hope those skills flourish once I start practicing with it AHAHAHAH

[@breadycrumbs]

"i should get this" *looks at price* "nvm then"

[@Supurreme]

Good video bestie! Are there any charts you recommend for new arcade style players? I’ve never touched an arcade cabinet in my life but I did pick one of these up

[@hisokeee]

What was your comfortability in star rating with controller?

[@Supurreme]

@@hisokeee between 7-9? im just starting to work my way into the extremes but i can perfect most hard charts without much trouble. also have you gotten it working with aft? ive been having trouble getting the game to recognize the touch slider :/ like it works in menus but when im actually in a song it doesnt :weary:

[@hisokeee]

u have to remap aft controls so that L 1 2 and R 1 2 are all sliders, the touch panel are just outputting R/L 1 2 when you slide.

[@shenhesbian]

it looks so good but its a bit too expensive for me to get :(

[@LARODEO15]

The Google voice 🤣

[@roselii49]

omg i literally just got ft on ps4 yesterday and playing with the ps4 controller felt so jarring after playing the actual arcade cabinet so i might have to consider getting this

[@MenosLink]

pretty cool that this controller uses a brook board. always wndered what was in these things

[@MenosLink]

on the bright side. brook has free firmware updateson thier site for the baords

[@Shuii_]

HMMMM YES

[@may.127_]

oh god now I want it

[@jadebayoba7073]

Playing the game without msuic is so strange---

[@-PaulThePerson-]

@𝕤 𝕜 𝕪 𝕝 𝕒 𝕣 idk why i lughed at this

[@tounoharuka]

@𝕤 𝕜 𝕪 𝕝 𝕒 𝕣 your value won't change no matter what someone thinks of you. Stay cheerful friend ☺️

[@bye9423]

I dare you to play Friday Night Funkin with that controller you just reviewed.

[@hisokeee]

OK

[@Garacide]

he play funky

[@kedd1e]

You should try tricky with it the ugh song was child’s play

[@aprilnya]

Smack It Like You Mean It

[@laineyjane6200]

I'm really considering buying this controller. I'm so torn on the Rin and Len theme and the Luka theme 😩 I love the pink but the yellow is too cute to pass up honestly

[@hisokeee]

True they are both very hard to get colors in most controller choices (except nintendo)

[@laineyjane6200]

@@hisokeee And honestly for the price I'm quite impressed. The shipping cost is always a punch in the gut for me, but I honestly expected the controller to be a little more since it's custom design. I was saving up for the divaller, but this controller has won me over big time

[@vguy488]

Looks awesome, but unfortunately the cons outweigh the pros for me. 1) Cost - Self explanatory I guess. I'm very against paying more than $60 for any kind of controller peripheral. I understand that this piece of hardware is basically custom-built, but still; paying that much for a controller compatible with a single game series diminishes its appeal for me. 2) Import costs - Not a USA or EU resident, so importing something that weighs 3.5kg carries a hefty price tag attached, inflating the cost. 3) PS5 compatibility - While I don't currently own a PS5 (someday yes); considering that there isn't a native Project Diva for the PS5 yet (here's to hoping) and I wouldn't be able to use it is definitely a big con. Cheers!

[@hisokeee]

Yes at this price unfortunately it restricts a lot of Diva fans to justify the price tag. Even for me back then I didn't see the appeal of this kind of price tag until my local arcade got the cab and I got hooked with the experience lol.

[@DJruslan4ic]

6:05 when you haven't had enough of arcade taiko drum in arcade center where tokaku goes P.S. tokaku dosen't want to play on arcade because in arcade center she goes the sensetivity on drums is set to be low

[@a_nebby_not_in_a_bag]

It'd be so cool if he tried FNF with a Project DIVA controller

[@sonikkukarafuto3424]

he did it

[@a_nebby_not_in_a_bag]

@@sonikkukarafuto3424 YAY

[@thatstarcreator]

From what I've seen, Brook's solution for PS5 support is a small add-on board.

[@attentionreaderx]

That, *i want that.*

[@Sakachi18]

I guess someone is feeling better after their shot.

[@hammiarts]

just bought this bad boy and hoping it won't re trigger my DeQuervains in my right wrist. just had surgery for it earlier this month. it was 100% cuz I was playing soooo much pjd on joycons 😭😭

[@fishburrito8328]

God if it werent for these things being expensive as shit I'd definitely get one because qith the way I play and the anount I draw on a daily basis I'm definitely going to develop carpal tunnel in my thumb

[@ashley431]

i would buy it if it had a meiko/kaito theme 😩

[@mi1kguts]

not even controller makers care abt them 😔 why does everyone neglect them, their voices are really good

[@Staraqore]

Cool!

[@mskittygemma]

Introducing the spanker 2.0 MORE SPANKS.

[@Villain5546]

You're posting so many reviews on these controllers, im not sure which to buy now

[@marionhills8031]

I got one 🤩

[@kayleesmith565]

How long would it take to ship to the US? It looked like it was a preorder right now. I want this so bad but the price is what is stopping me and I don't know how much shipping is.

[@hisokeee]

the website has a support, I would send them a message to ask about the costs and wait time. You picking Luka (The best one) if you get it? 😁

[@kayleesmith565]

@@hisokeee okay thank you! I don’t know which one I would choose! I love them all but Luka is supreme ;) I love your videos by the way! I found you about 5 years ago and you got me into playing Project Diva and listening to Vocaloid so I always enjoy watching your content!

[@mybones121]

Damn it, I mainly play PD on PS5 now, so I'm out of luck for the time being, and there's also the issue of how much it will cost to import to the UK

[@abboii]

woah beetiful controller

[@arufumikku5986]

I got the Ipega before your video in it and just got the buttons on it fixed and my refund on it from the scalper. But now THIS 0.0

[@Huaie]

That's pretty nice. It should be possible to play PD X with it also, right? Not that I would buy the controller anyway lol. I have to say that the price is a little too much for me. And I wound't use too much to be honest.

[@hisokeee]

Not for arrows its too hard, but now that I have 2 arcade boards and an adapter that lets me remap controls. I could use 2 of them at once 😁

[@Boyish000]

@@hisokeee Sorry to bother but how did you get this to work for PPD IF you done that? I'm trying but don't have any reference

[@MabinogiKHVidegamer]

Will this work with Mega Mix+ on PC without any external software? Is it plug and play?

[@mikuchuuu]

Where did they get that blue one to the left? The one w more buttons on like psn?

[@hisokeee]

that was for the ps3 designed for diva f. It only works on ps3 unless you have adapter.

[@mikuchuuu]

@@hisokeee wdym adapter? Will it work on ps4 then?

[@hisokeee]

Like ps3 controllers do not work on ps4. You need to buy adapters that allow ps3 controllers to work on ps4, for example I use the one called Titan One

[@wiipose3568]

Is there an XYBA version? I can't play the circle triangle X square one very well because I always press X instead of B

[@hisokeee]

no but you can fully change the color of each button led to match Nintendo instead, that is part of the controllers function ability

[@AbuelaJuju]

Hi hisokee, i just got my dva controller in but the slider isnt working. Any help?

[@hisokeee]

did u setup r 12 and l12 to be sliders in futuretone?

[@juhuy3889]

My question is: having any arcade controller can actually make it a little easier? Is it easier to play with an arcade controller or with the regular ps4 controller?

[@defyfortune3193]

Its rough looking for a arcade controller in 2024, the places that did make them are either out of business or are out of stock .-.

[@Ichika1UP]

16:40 Do it

[@knexell5894]

So is it easier to do P Names with that?

[@nickel7o740]

Dang it I need this controller but I've been trying to save up for a DDR Pad for months now. DDR and Project Diva are my favorite rhythm games so this is a painful choice for me on which controller to get.

[@hisokeee]

Can always get the other in the future 😁

[@nickel7o740]

@@hisokeee The real question is which one first? :/ DDR or Project Diva? I legit can't decide.

[@roselii49]

@@nickel7o740 i'd go ddr pad since you were saving up for that one first

[@nickel7o740]

@@roselii49 True I've been craving DDR with a hard pad forever now. I just hope the PD Arcade controller doesn't spike in price or goes out of print.

[@roselii49]

@@nickel7o740 yea, i'm gonna wait and see rather than impulse buying it

[@bonster2700]

*cries in ps3*

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

You can play ppd if you have a laptop

[@mysticmaya9426]

Easier 340 spam? Alright, Bring it on

[@hisokeee]

yeah my odds of nailing it on ps4 controller is like 1/4 due to the annoying double note in betty or the slowdown right after in bring it on but I have like a 3/4 chance with the arcade spam speed lol

[@yeepsleep]

Sold out :(

[@lumines21]

Does this controller work on PC especially PPD without any problems?

[@hisokeee]

I will try in the near future

[@nekokillz]

Damn button sensitivity and controller looks so good too but for $400 hmmmmm

[@hisokeee]

Yeah I didn't see the point myself back then as a controller player till my arcade got the actual cab and then the price makes much more sense after I got hooked lol

[@lesliemorganking3283]

I want.

[@fandangopin4]

If only I had money

[@MabinogiKHVidegamer]

Man, $400. That's a fair price, but idk if I could justify spending that much. And unfortunately I don't think it could play rhythm games that require more than four buttons like the Persona Dancing games or Kingdom Hearts melody of memory. Maybe one day.

[@yongz09]

Is this one better than dj dao divaller?

[@xmelek646]

How do you connect to PC xc

[@cliptrashbin2389]

I would buy one but for shits and giggles as I would play this properly and on my xbox one on siege or some something similar

[@hisokeee]

lol yeah, I have a few future video ideas using both controllers to play other games

[@mikuchuuu]

Does anyone know how much it cost w shipping and tax?

[@dangerousfreya141]

What about for ppd?

[@AlicePhantomhive]

Cons: Skills not included* * Skill comes from how well you play rhythm games

[@pepsicola2536]

does it work on switch lite? 😮 i want itt

[@ZhouSensor_ZXZ]

Hi,I'm Zhou. It work perfectly on switch lite, just need to prepare a wire with USB-TypeC on both sides.

[@soob5636]

How can I download project future tone on pc?

[@KumunaZX]

There is a fan made game for Project Diva on PC called PPD. hisokee has a tutorial for downloading it.

[@moonkwonoh]

Can anyone confirm whether this controller works with AFT?

[@hisokeee]

touch sliders simply trigger R L 1 2 so yes u just edit macros in aft to be sliders for those inputs and it works

[@moonkwonoh]

@@hisokeee Awesome! I ordered one after watching your review.

[@emswaglordsupreme]

I want

[@mikuchuuu]

Wait they don’t send it to Norway oof

[@hisokeee]

if they don't list it, I would send a message to ask if they would make an exception and if theres added cost to that if this is something you really want to purchase

[@mikuchuuu]

@@hisokeee omg yes it’s my birthday soon and my mom just agreed to get it for me and sadly they don’t ship to Norway, I would appreciate if u could ask and see :))

[@ZhouSensor_ZXZ]

Hi, I'm zhou here. To Norway need more shipment fee. Estimated total price will be 500 USD

[@mikuchuuu]

@@ZhouSensor_ZXZ oh shit why is it so expensive? That’s too much oof

[@mikuchuuu]

@@ZhouSensor_ZXZ also love the fact that it can play on everything lol

[@angelhaerim]

£300 oh my god,, looks sick but that's not gonna happen

[@GalaxiiSmoothie]

Wow I’m early

[@mysticmaya9426]

I want this sooo bad but I'm an adult and need to be responsible with my money ;-;

[@hisokeee]

We are all kids inside but this is my trick to big purchases. Let's say after shipping it costs 450. That's only 1.27 a day for the entire year or 2.54 for 6 months. So if you manage that reduce spending and can stick to it, go for it and treat yourself 😁. But obviously if you are in debt then don't do this lol

[@mysticmaya9426]

@@hisokeee Haha thanks. I'm not in debt. I'm definitely getting this. I love Project Diva so much. Do I need any permissions to stream it?

[@hisokeee]

Lol of course not, I don't think there's any copyright law against showing off the controller you purchased. If anything any creator would want that to spread their hard work.

[@mysticmaya9426]

@@hisokeee I meant the game XD

[@hisokeee]

@@mysticmaya9426 ohhh, yeah you just need capture card and you can stream it lol

[@chris.twentyeightt]

Oh god. Even ALL pop’n music controllers are noisy too.

[@marshalllarson1749]

so mad that rin is on the left above the l and len is on the right above the r 🥴😡😡😤

[@hiatus316]

*_$400?????_* you could get a whole damn console with less than that 💀

[@screamingopossum7809]

It's $500 and that makes me very sad.

[@RaulKoji]

I thought you were a grill because of your nails XD

[@ThomasKeepo]

That is actually cheating for arcade style lol

[@hisokeee]

you don't have to turn on the hax mode shhh 🤫