Hori Fighting Commander Octa VS Razer Raion (v1) | Thoughts & Impressions (ft. SF6/SFV)

[@seanyoung9014]

I've had my Hori about two months now and use it solely for Tekken 7. One thing I do NOT like is the fact that the grips are totally smooth. I don't have sweaty hands in general but it really starts to feel slippery after a little while which sucks because, like you said, the D Pad already feels slippery. Same big hands issues. Overall...it's aite. 🤷‍♂

[@Gabriel_Micah]

This is a good point to make, how things like grease/oil start to affect feel over time.

[@YahRayEl]

A little late to the party but, wanted to throw my 2 cents in. The octa is a fantastic fightpad. I personally bought it because I wanted clicky face buttons and a smooth gliding type dpad. Its all preference, but the sound I get from hitting precise combos does something for my brain lol

[@mikeandroid3512]

I might get it from my PS4. I use akuma and Ryu and Ken and Sagat on street fighter games. Hopefully it’s a good choice.

[@qwerty6789x]

here in Asia the latest models or issue of Raion is fixed. model numbers 2050. released between 2021 & 2023 no mods needed got mine last week for $40😅

[@mattoubatou]

I have kind of skinny medium sized hands for a guy and the Octa dpad for me feels amazing. Similar to the saturn/genesis 6 button pad but tighter and for me this is perfect. Mostly playing beat em ups with a little third strike on the side though so perhaps for fighting game enthusiasts your mileage may vary.

[@davez8346]

If people want the Raion without having to mod it, I've been doing some research and I'm very sure the S/Ns that start with PM2052 come with the pivot. I've been trying to narrow down what the earliest set that has them are. 2038 doesn't, I don't know about 2039 though. I think I've seen some 204xs but I haven't seen anything about them either. I'd love a V2 that perfects the Raion, it seems close to the perfect fightpad for me tbh. Edit: Also I'm pretty sure the box has the S/Ns on the bottom so you can check that out if you can't look at the back.

[@leeraym]

i see Amazon has some used like new ones, do those have pivots? 02/19/2023

[@davez8346]

@@leeraym I haven't bought one from there yet, so I don't know. Some people say they've had better luck with the refurbished/renewed ones, but I don't think Amazon has them anymore. You could try to ask for pictures of the back of the controller or the bottom of the box.

[@leeraym]

@@davez8346 hopefully Razer comes out with a Raion V3 or something.

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

A white/black stormtrooper RAION 2, using many of the same components as the Wolverine V2 Pro

[@ProjectPewgf]

Easy pewgf mapping is that only possible on the hori octa using software?

[@Gabriel_Micah]

Not *only*, but it makes the remapping easier; all it is is basically directional inputs on the shoulders haha

[@ProjectPewgf]

@@Gabriel_Micah Yea that's clever, i always wanted that for trying different pewgfs lol might pick it up still if i can't get use to Razer Raion.

[@Gabriel_Micah]

@@ProjectPewgf If there's any built-in button remapping on PS4/PS5 (maybe in accessibility settings?) it would definitely be worth checking out lol

[@adonbanchamek2254]

October 2023 update/question: does the Raion work on the new PS5 games like MK1 and SF6 ?

[@Gabriel_Micah]

I’ll have to double check, but I’m pretty sure it’s console support stops with PS4/PS4 games on PS5

[@adonbanchamek2254]

@@Gabriel_Micah I'd love if you could check that out, thanks 👍🏻

[@Gabriel_Micah]

I've seen some comments above saying it at least works with SF6, but I don't have the consoles to check personally@@adonbanchamek2254

[@adonbanchamek2254]

@@Gabriel_Micah ok, thank you man

[@B.CREAT1]

Need to know this 2

[@bac733]

My question is, how long have you used the Octa? I bought the Xbox One version of it, the right bumper button has broken (which is a problem for a lot of people on that version) and the d-pad chipped but was fixable with super glue. I've had it for about a year so I guess that's good but I expected it to last a little longer. I still use it no problem but I'd buy the PS version of the durability issues were fixed. As for the Razer controller, I know you gotta fix it yourself or buy the new version, which sucks for anyone who bought it early.

[@Gabriel_Micah]

I've had it for about a month now, but I've never been super intense on my controllers. I haven't seen any noticable degredation, but seeing as the shoulder buttons and triggers on the Octa are membrane contacts, I can see them needing to be replaced 🤔

[@B.CREAT1]

I am at my 4th octa atm in 2 years

[@bac733]

@@B.CREAT1 Not surprised man. My Octa lasted maybe half a year before it started falling apart. I then bought a Razer Raion probably 7-8 months ago from Amazon when they had them for $35 refurbished, and left on the d-pad is now not working. I think I'm done with controllers for now, lol. Too much hassle when I could've just bought a hitbox with the money I spent.

[@B.CREAT1]

@@bac733 I am going to get the raion again i think... Help me! I am burning all my money on to much controllers 🫠

[@B.CREAT1]

@@bac733 btw best fighting game controller i own and still use is the Xbox Wolverine v2 ( all versions are good ) Great quality. Super good mechanical buttons. Amazing d-pad. And it's also good for other sorts of games wich the octa and raion dont offer. The Wolverine v2 is also rated as one of the best controllers overall. Check it out!

[@ioannisnavrozidis2733]

A small drawer silicone stop works fine for Raion.

[@AllDayErrDay.]

The mod that's sold on etsy is perfect. I installed it yesterday. I didn't have a single input drop.

[@outlawdg]

just a note for console players, the octa will work on new PS5 games, the razer raion will not. I hope they make a new razer raion model for PS5 where they just improve everything cause I'm anticipating using one of these controllers for SF6

[@joshrzepka4139]

Thanks can I use it on ultra street fighter 4 on octa for PS4

[@AlphaDeltaOmegaCorps]

Well, Razer recently made the Wolverine V2 Pro. It's like the V2 Chroma, but for ps5. I'm pretty sure you would like the dpad when you look at it👍

[@RenoLHT]

​@@joshrzepka4139 works on sf6...

[@heretickishyt]

​@@RenoLHTu sure razer raion works on sf6

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Word. A RAION 2 in the white/black stormtrooper colorway like the Razer “Wolverine V2 Pro”, with that huge 8-microswitch D-Pad on the top left, where it should be, just like this RAION.

[@mrlazy2343]

best is Xbox series X controller comfortable D pad you can hit any combos

[@Gabriel_Micah]

If you're into that kinda thing, sure!

[@tzera_rhuon]

I was thinking of purchasing the Octa for SF6 on PS5, now I'm unsure.. Also, that Juri mod looks so awesome!

[@Gabriel_Micah]

I think the DualSense is better than the Octa, but you could always test the Octa out and return it 👍

[@tzera_rhuon]

@SirRaleigh Yeah, I really liked the dual sense during the beta but it would be nice to have a controller with 6 face buttons.

[@Gabriel_Micah]

@@tzera_rhuon true true. If you really want the 6 button layout, the Octa is about $60 right now on Amazon, you might like it!

[@jeffreycai9986]

does the Raion work on ps5 for sf6?

[@Gabriel_Micah]

@@jeffreycai9986 A gamer named Nyoteng reports both of his do, but I would hold on to your receipts just in case!

[@REDCYCLONE13]

Razer Raion dont work with PS 5 !?

[@Gabriel_Micah]

I’m not sure about newer models, but mine is a straight PS4 controller basically

[@REDCYCLONE13]

@@Gabriel_Micah so for me SF 6 = hori octa

[@3rdworldgwaming467]

​@@REDCYCLONE13Lol

[@qwerty6789x]

it works on PS4 games only😢 PS5 games requires PS5 controllerz

[@samiRetro777]

i do have razer raion , i don't like those triggers at all uncomfotable !