How to Hit Box: Lesson One

[@anthonyg5583]

Just got mine for 160 and it’s a steep learning curve coming from basic console controllers but once you adjust everything becomes butter and the precision is the rest of the lesson, good videos

[@stizanley3987]

Having a dedicated jump button is low key genius

[@seebablack8267]

Yea I hate accidentally jumping with a joystick

[@luism8130]

Keyboard 😊

[@170AndBeyond]

I watched half of this and I'm sold. Obviously it's going to take time to get down, but the layout makes total sense. I'd be coming from pad too. Thanks for the video

[@FEMA360]

I tried this. I set up an emulator and my buttons just like this... I love the idea! I've executed more combo's on KoF than I ever have! It's fun too!

[@hippolyte5248]

Damn it's kinda surreal to see a decade old tutorial from the hitbox creators themselves

[@KimboHenry]

this hitbox is PERFECT for me. all this time spent playing mugen on a keyboard will now pay off lol

[@Kesvalk]

this is a godsend for ppl the play a lot of Smash and is getting on classic fighters now. whoever made this, you guys are genius!

[@TheLK4D4]

These are amazing.Its similar to playing piano, the exact way you position your hands on the keys.I love this thing!

[@BaneCooper161]

Street fighter 6 brought me here

[@trevormars5370]

I love that he just let a full combo rip mid tutorial

[@garougt]

From what I've gathered around, this is how the majority of the people think.. Hitbox = OMG it's so rigged! So easy to play it's cheap! BAN IT! Keyboard = OMG who plays on KEYBOARD!? It's so hard to play fighting games on keyboard! Who every plays on keyboard is amazing! ... put the up on the spacebar.. it's the same f*ckin thing..

[@RajmanGamingHD]

Im a pad player and really suck with a stick (no matter how long I've tried to get used to it) so was wondering will learning how to use one of these be easier than a stick?

[@Michael.Eddington]

I wonder if they will ever respond 🥺

[@harrisonzahn5715]

Holding out hope….

[@scoogins]

@@harrisonzahn5715 🤣

[@saddayforcj23]

Maybe someone else can tell him 😂

[@allieboy181]

@@saddayforcj23tell him what

[@RichBaggio]

I just ordered one. Hoping it’ll mean I can enjoy fighters again when my arthritis flairs up.

[@memecity6722]

Take magnesium and calcium, than your problem is hoje. Not milk tho, supplement it

[@Hanagigi]

I'm truly fascinated about the hitbox, hope you'll manage to get a great diffusion! I showed it to some beu enthusiasts on a forum and they were amazed.

[@DewdyDoes]

I'm on the wait list for this.

[@johnryanscorner4652]

This is such a creative way to play fighting games. its very forward thinking and innovative. i almost wanna try it.

[@DukeOnkled]

Already sunk $125 into a stick, but I'm seriously considering getting one of these as well. It would make non-chargers so much easier for me to play.

[@ChrisJobson313]

I'll buy a Hit Box the moment it becomes available for 360. I currently use a SF4 TE and love it, but this also looks like a lot of fun to use.

[@chinonononozu]

i'm a keyboard user and i really hope i can get a stick with the dpad layout as the arrowkeys on a regular keyboard. this is amazing and perfect for kb user like me but not quite unfortunately

[@BlueCrosser]

Great design Hitbox team cant wait to get mine once you can catch up with the huge demand of people who want one.

[@matmacsug]

I got my name on the waiting list! This is such an awesome idea!

[@AngryBananas]

good stuff keep it going guys

[@rogermorse_]

The system is clever but I wonder how comfortable it is with charge characters (guile) with down-up movements and also full circle movements (zangief, grapplers etc). I should try sometimes with the keyboard and the same layout to have some idea. Would be a great way to play on the go with the laptop (I use an arcade stick and it's not the best thing to carry around when traveling....).

[@studentism]

i usually avoid charge characters on stick b/c i add wrong directions into the motion when i'm feeling pressured. it's really difficult to make that mistake with directional buttons. down-up, down-down, and super jump motions are trivial. 360 and 720 inputs are remarkably easy once you learn the trick. i'm sure it's not for everyone, but i very quickly abandoned an arcade stick i put a fair amount of time/money into.

[@boyuanli7843]

circle movement is rly hard. Since with joystick or ps4 controller, you can only input 1 direction, when u make a circle u always get a perfect input. With input keys, however, u can easily skip one if you do it fast.(412369 can be pressed into 41369 for example, since you might press right before you release left, and the down will not be registered, in sfv the move won't come out). You will need much more time to achieve the same input speed for such characters compared to traditional fighting stick.

[@arielmoon4021]

Haha this comment didnt age well...

[@helgenx]

@PanzerousDragoon I would assume you hold the "jump" (up) button to go up... Jump and forward/back to go the direction you want to go, down to go down.

[@VoltCrasher]

Best idea ever, it's like playing on a keyboard but better :D

[@IAmKingHomey]

@BlueCrosser I was not stating your point i was making your point invalid because your point was that arcade machines shouldve used hitboxes since the beginning of time, and that wouldve made many arcade games unplayable. Arcades are not only made for fighting games, but thats something you dont seem to understand.

[@jeremycarrier]

Glad this is getting done. I've actually got quite the handle on it now, but it took awhile. Besides, maybe I'll learn a bit more! Keep up the video and the products, you guys.

[@GeNGiM]

after I build my first custom stick, a hitbox is surely one of my next ones. Hitbox controllers are probably best for old-school 2d fighters. I would have to get myself used to making wave dashes on a hitbox though.

[@Okieant]

Getting one soon. Coming from 8 yrs of Counterstrike 1.6 where movement is all buttons, gotta have this for AE.

[@GarudaPSN]

@HitBoxes Wow! Then you guys are amazing for going the extra mile to making your equipment tournament viable. You guys freaking rock then :) Completely changed my opinion here!

[@Joshdrew352]

I’m brand new to fighting games I’ve played them before very casually at friends house button mashing but I really want to get decent on fighting games I feel more comfortable on a keyboard compared to controller so I ordered a hit box since I’m coming in fresh

[@HitBoxArcade]

Going from keyboard to Hit Box makes a lot of sense!

[@earthjin2000]

Sounds interesting.... Similar to how your left hand would land on a keyboard for a FPS or some MMO minus a key. ASD for left right and duck and space bar for jump.

[@GrayOlson]

earthjin2000 That's exactly how I map it on my keyboard but I uwe WER instead of ASD

[@zanderog1849]

the jump button is at the bottom because it's a spacebar. I want one of these sooo bad.

[@Kapwan]

@HitBoxes Mr. Wizard confirmed this as well. Official Hit Boxes are allowed at EVO 2011. Only wireless sticks/pads and dual shock 3/sixaxis are banned from evo.

[@Anfmethodjor]

three minutes in the video and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it. It's playing SF on a keyboard. I'll keep watching though, I'm a controller guy, yet this looks more interesting fightsticks.

[@SFtheWolf]

I love how he nonchalantly did that incredibly technical combo perfectly on the first take.

[@TheSoapbox77]

Just ran into your product today..... "Honestly, this is how a street fighter controller should have been made".... "Brilliant". I can't wait to get a hold of this thing..

[@wiithepeople2]

@HitBoxes Hey guys I got a question and I'm hoping you can answer it. Do you make opposite button hitboxes for lefty players like me (where the buttons are flipped)? Anyway, this seems like the perfect controller for charge characters!

[@misteryao5084]

I'm very interested. I'm on the waiting list. I just want to know how much one of these will cost. It's nowhere on your website.

[@prophecy0731]

the hitbox is soooo ingenius ....btw u can practice hitbox on keyboard using: 'w'=left,'e'=down,'f'=forward,'spacebar'=up, & 'y'=lp,'g'=lk,'u'=mp,'h'=mk,'i'=hp,'j'=hk,'o'=3p,'k'=3k. ur welcome

[@JupiterJazzjaa2]

Ordered mine 2 days ago. It's almost here.squeeeeee

[@blckknight117]

@HitBoxes So these sticks don't have any mic ports on them? And if so, do you have any plans on adding them to them? I know its something small, but I do enjoy talking to people. If that's the case though, I will just purchase a wireless microphone.

[@BlueCrosser]

@IAmKingHomey Its not invalid, Im talking about fighting games your talking about every arcade game ever. The first fighting game used a stick because thats what all the others games were using. It dosent mean that was the best choice. And I could care less about tournament play, I play for fun with my friends at home so this is perfect for me. The fact of the matter is the hitbox gives you way more precise control and you cant argue with that wether SBO uses them or not.

[@ticksmilk]

@Anfmethodjor This is the layout for directional buttons I've been using on my keyboard for years. Thats why I love playing fighting games on my PC. If you do give it a try, please bear with it until you master it. YOU WON'T REGRET IT

[@CaptainInfinitum]

I do agree, BUT I do have to admit double quarter circles and double half circles are a bit easier, and slightly faster.

[@zeeka29may]

this is great for FIFA also guys ,i cant wait

[@Ratel3000]

imagine how lethal something like this would be in something like street fighter 3. We're talking one touch parries. Capcom vs SNK 2's k and p grooves would also apply.

[@Texas43647]

Man, I got one coming from PS5 pad and I suck so bad with it. You always hear about how they are really good but I don’t often hear about the learning curve lol. Unfortunately I’m playing at the lowest level. It’s weird because my ability inputs got better, like doing DP, Fireball, electrics etc, but everything else got worse. I get so mixed up when it comes to which button to jump, crouch, crouch block, forward or back jump. It’s rough

[@Zel-Veraan]

Just got one and took an hour or so to try and do basic inputs. But when I turned the CPU on to actually fight me, I forgot how to block.

[@garougt]

Scratch that, i just practiced for 1 more minute just now. I can do his Chicken Wings 10/10. Spacebar = up is the best discovery i've seen in a while.

[@eksyte]

Are there are plans to make something for MK?

[@hectec69]

this kinda reminds me of nostromo speed pad except less buttons very interesting

[@TKExalia]

@Amperture no because why would you have jump on your spacebar and not your middle mouse wheel?

[@mauryj.3415]

I grew up using a controller, I bought my first fight stick last Christmas, I'm still not used to, I'm an above average fighting game player, I just can't get used to the stick, Im accidentally always jumping or hitting down, will this hitbox really help me? I'm really looking to uograde from a controller, its 2013 the arcade scene is fading away, I think ppl like me will be glad this hitbox is on the market.

[@Patkillskenny]

I don't have a hitbox arcade stick, but most likely if you're use to a controller, and transitioning to stick and/or hitbox it takes a while to get used to especially when getting used to the muscle memory. It took me a year to get used to a stick, like you I grew up with using pad. So the hitbox may or may not help you especially if you want to get better at a game.

[@wideawakeanimal1]

I so want one of these!! just to press all the buttons

[@jarnbjorn4522]

i think i'm gonna convert my obsidian to this since it's sitting in the box

[@WTFPrinnyDood]

Is it comfortable to press jump with the left thump? I am used to use my right thump on the action buttons.

[@neonthai1273]

Do you guys have any ergonomics guide for hitbox? i'm cramping up my left wrist mostly as I transition from stick

[@israeloliveira2083]

Is there hitbox with the directional buttons on right side?

[@Seven7swords]

So... what about 3D fighters like Tekken and Soul Calibur and Dead or Alive? Jump button is now used for stepping into the background. Just wondering if the Hit Box translates well to 3D fighters.

[@GarudaPSN]

@zaziguad I imagine it's even better, as you can get extremely precise inputs from the buttons.

[@amrishpatel3501]

I've tried the tips on the video & its helped a lot. I can now do combos better in KOF XV. Even though its not the official Hitbox controller, I have equivalent version called Fightbox Arcade F8 Controller with custom KOF XV artwork on it. :) Its amazing & it also has SOCD cleaning with no lag at all. This tutorial works flawlessly with my current all button controller & I'm sure it will work with other ones like the SnackBox controller. :)

[@BlueCrosser]

People are hating on this because the first guy to create a controller for a fighting game thought of a stick instead of this lol. If this was the first way created to play fighting games we wouldn't be having this conversation. This would be the only way, and sticks would have been a dumb idea after this since this gives you way more control.

[@versutugame332]

A question can you connect on the Xbox as well or do you also consider making it compatible with that console?

[@HitBoxArcade]

Currently, the Hit Box is not compatible with XSX. We are working diligently for compatibility on all modern consoles. For the time being, you can use a Brook Wingman XB adapter to provide Xbox compatibility to your Hit Box: www.brookaccessory.com/products/wingmanxb2/index.html

[@versutugame332]

@@HitBoxArcade So with this when I connect it to my console I will be able to connect the hitbox

[@HitBoxArcade]

@@versutugame332 Yes, that is why we recommend it as a solution. (We hope you wouldn't think we would recommend something that we did not think would work)

[@raidacaipo]

Dude Ima master with my computer keyboard when I play fighting games using asdw lol I should totally learn to use this!!

[@AFUFreeman720]

That's actually exactly how I play Street Fighter lol. Though that's only because I don't have the money for an arcade stick right now.

[@timmyjan]

more videos please

[@kingyankee23]

how do you do like a flash kick motion if there is only a jump button and not a 'up' button?

[@jamheald]

I so want to try these. I presume I'm going to be looking at a high price to get one to Europe?

[@mynameistnb]

this would actually be pretty decent for ssb.

[@mowgli123456789]

i usually plink short with my thumb on short and index on jab, i rest my palm on the stick box. it looks like the jumb button might get in the way. come to think of it, it looks like i would be accidentally pressing it alot while trying to double tap most buttons :(

[@earthquakenate]

@TheSoapbox77 Did you find out where to buy one from ?? I want to get one

[@jamheald]

Also, I feel like I'd want to use my left thumb to jump, I mean with a "High up" hand position how would I hit throw, or Attack + S?

[@eskuAdradit0]

How big is the jump button?30mm?

[@SFtheWolf]

@ProzacStylings Do you think he would re-record the entire session just for that?

[@nightshadeii9248]

Do the directional buttons flip flop when facing the opposite direction from which you started?

[@HitBoxArcade]

You will have to press the opposite buttons.

[@Kimmy1392]

I know but my original comment was posted way back when people were saying hitboxes should be banned because they let some people do inputs faster.

[@shinodaa]

I love what u guys are doing . I am a keyboard player so i can`t play on ps3 or xbox with a keyboard :D

[@adenstrife]

Hit box is the greatest thing too come to the fighting scene. It will never get banned Mr.Wizard already confirmed this. most of you nubs never even bothered to to do further research, at the end haters guna hate.

[@ItsTheRedKirby]

@GarudaPSN So you have to guess on ambiguous cross ups and 50/50s

[@Sunny24822]

Can you use a headset with these like turtle beach? Or just a normal 360 headset?

[@krazyraver69]

When will this be avaliable for 360?

[@Anfmethodjor]

@SFtheWolf yep, I replayed it just to look at his hands. Like a pianist.

[@zaziguad]

How does it work on games with less leniency like older SF games?

[@Ratel3000]

Copy paste this in the youtube search bar for the standing 720. How to Hit Box - Standing 720 Introduction

[@Dorgen87]

I just started playing fighting games on 10/14/2013. All I have is a keyboard and I put space bar as up since thats what im used to, whats the difference between the hitbox and my keyboard? will i be able to click the punch and kick buttons faster or something? probably so, but the keyboard dose have one up side...

[@DragonslayerDarkfireNr1]

omg i want a hitbox so badly after seeiong the video

[@bitpixpr]

his the hitbox not available anymore? im trying to access the website and it doesn't work plz reply

[@RubbinRobbin]

If you add a joystick to the left of the pad this will be a hit, because we can practice on both the pad and stick.

[@nilspeters643]

Round Why? That would defeat the purpose if practice..

[@RubbinRobbin]

I'm too lazy to switch a controller for another, I would rather have it all in one place and toggle when necessary.

[@upplsuckimcool16]

how do you do moves like fei longs kick special move that is diagonal half circle up diagonal (if that makes sense). now you have to push two buttons at the sme time than the quarter circle then two more buttons?

[@victorfernandez8510]

I use Fei Long and this same config in keyboard. Its pretty easy when you get used to it.

[@mackstertube]

I was just saying today I want the buttons of a fight stick and the d-pad of a oad. Then I came across this which is the same concept really. Now if only I could buy one is it sold out. Are you making a lot more. I must buy one as the whole reason I stop playing fighting games is because of the d-pad ir joy stock. This would mean cobalt after 30 years I can have my dream come true of playing a fighting game and worry about learning the game rather than not being able to complete basic movements. This is my dream come true. Please tell me I will be able to buy one soon. I live in Australia.

[@Keg2001]

Same I today I told myself I love playing on pad because of the direct input but the small space of control in my opinion is prone for me to mess up and I want to not make these mistakes... THEN BOOM HITBOX.

[@earthquakenate]

Where can I buy a Hit box???

[@rotarydialz]

I notice that he was using all four punch buttons.

[@leovera5830]

What are the button measurements?

[@IAmKingHomey]

@BlueCrosser "And I could care less about tournament play, I play for fun with my friends at home so this is perfect for me. The fact of the matter is the hitbox gives you way more precise control and you cant argue with that wether SBO uses them or not." You shouldve mentioned that youre an unskilled casual noob. And the hitbox doesnt give you more control, the stick gives you 100% perfect control. i mentioned that before but maybe your eyes are not precise enough to read that and someone has

[@39jthm]

@Amperture or even get one that is a spacebar.

[@poly5315]

the only question I have is could I make one myself?

[@mydemon]

Plenty do it

[@DiscoCokkroach]

3:08 LOL @ drag MODOK.

[@DonBarracuda117]

I play SF on keyboard using the wasd scheme, never occured to me to use up as spacebar, even though thats the thing for PC games. Gonna boot up GGPO and test it out. Anyhoo, definately interested in the product provided it isn't banned

[@tripperbot]

But why did you place the down button up and the up button below? Doesn't make any sense to me at all. And the thumb button looks awkwardly placed as if it were to be used with the right hand.. I would buy a hitbox if the directional buttons and the action buttons were spaced from eachother, also it would be better if the buttons were slightly more tilted towards the sides. The buttons are still the same as if it were in the arcades and you were standing right behind it. If you place it on your lap your hands will have to make an unnatural turn now.

[@BlueCrosser]

@IAmKingHomey Well there ya go, we've been playing fighting games with puzzle controllers for the lifespan of the genre. Thanks for the history lesson and further stating my point :)