HOT new all-button controller! Inexpensive too! ...DuelPad A16!

[@duelpadarcade]

Great video! Impressive and insightful review, hope you guys like this boy, we will keep launching fightpads, price-worhy, quality, and design.🥰

[@HushMySweet1]

Hey, thanks for the review copy! Best of luck in the controller space!

[@BigBoyNoel01]

Quick question from a possible buyer of your product. If I wanted to directly connect the DuelPad to my PS5 via USB-C-USB-A wire and Brook Wingman, will I be able to do so?

[@surtrpicks]

@@BigBoyNoel01same question for Xbox series

[@duelpadarcade]

@@BigBoyNoel01 Sure thing that wingman works well with A16, it will be more comfortable to plug it into the passthrough port, and then press HOME button after connect A16 with PS5

[@duelpadarcade]

​ @surtrpicks Hi, mayflash Magicboots(they have several kinds of magicboots, ask the seller before your purchase) works well as I know, plug it into the passthrough port and you can enjoy the game

[@lucianoaguero6795]

Some people might like this one better because of the button layout, glad there is more quality low price competition in the fightstick market

[@HushMySweet1]

That's true! Both your take on the layout and the competition. Actually, someone on reddit just asked about the layout differences. And you didn't ask, but I'm going to leave the same comment here so I keep it on KZbin for easy future reference. "Measuring from the left side of the left function (not the left pinky extra, mind you) to the right edge of the 3P button on both devices, the spacing is not the same. DuelPad A16 is 7 3/4" and the T16 is nearly 8 1/2"

[@BuffaloBi111]

“That’s hot.” -Paris

[@HushMySweet1]

Dang, I left a Hilton reference on the table... Maybe next time. Thanks for watching!

[@williammontiel9341]

LMAO 3:34! I really like the extra button layout. Thanks Hush.

[@HushMySweet1]

Hey, thank YOU for watching/commenting! I appreciate all your support. And yeah, I think overall button size combined with the slightly different placement of some of these extra function buttons will be how a user would choose between this model and something like a T16.

[@vthegrigori9137]

looks good; keep up the great work!

[@HushMySweet1]

Thanks, dude!

[@bigoleon]

Looks just like the Haute T16 minus the all 30mm buttons. Even down to that little mini display in the corner and the exact same menu buttons on the top right, albeit there seems to be less of those buttons (not a bad thing. less guessing if you dont have the manual anymore lol)

[@HushMySweet1]

Yeah, super similar devices.

[@droogeydroogey8950]

Glad i came across this. Put in my order for one since it is so inexpensive....now it's time to learn how to play on it! Lol

[@HushMySweet1]

Nice! I really hope you enjoy it! Give it at least a month of effort before you throw in the towel (around ~40% of the hardcore fightstick/leverless people here said it took them longer than a month to become confident in their execution with these devices).

[@rookbranwen8047]

Been thinking about getting a new all button controller for the HunterXHunter game coming out, especially since I don't have anything ps5 compatible right now. This has pretty much exactly the button layout I was looking to try out as well.

[@HushMySweet1]

Awesome! I love it when stuff like that lines up nicely. Good luck with your new game and the device if you pull the trigger on one. Thanks for watching!

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I like this stule of review. My only complaint is jumping between metric and imperial measurements. As an American I actually prefer metric. But I do 3d printing and some modeling so I might be biased.

[@HushMySweet1]

Yeah, I have a bad habit of talking about button diameters in metric since most have a familiarity with 30 mm and 24 mm arcade buttons for context, but then will usually default back to imperial for dimensions. I'll try to have both on the screen in my next vid.

[@gotta_go_chill]

nice video, new sub

[@HushMySweet1]

Awesome, thanks for the support! Plenty of all-button and fightstick content if that's up your alley, lol.

[@samiRetro777]

sick !

[@HushMySweet1]

Thanks! The controller is fun and inexpensive enough, it should be easy for most to grab if they are so inclined. Thanks for watching, dude!

[@samiRetro777]

@@HushMySweet1 where can i get those kailh convex keycaps

[@HushMySweet1]

They came in a DuelPad branded box so the same company sells both. I'd guess they would be available on their website or, maybe more likely, their ali exprss storefront. Good luck!

[@MrRyuken555]

looks so similar to the Haute42 T16

[@HushMySweet1]

Very comparable with a few minor tweaks: the buttons are different sizes, the footprint is slightly different, and this model has moved two of the additional buttons to different placements (one notably from the left palm to the left pinky area). But yeah, clearly the T16 was an inspiration in their design and pricing. Thank you for watching and weighing in, dude!

[@MrRyuken555]

@@HushMySweet1 lol, I was typing this comment while watching this vid and then you mentioned in the vid the similarities, so actually meant to delete my comment. Thanks for replying. Great content and great channel!!! Subbed ages ago and liked!

[@HushMySweet1]

The creator side shows little icons next to commenters and yours says you've been in the fold for over a year, so I very much appreciate your support! Thank you again!

[@Waheeeey]

I got my t16c in the mail today and the unboxing experience is exactly the same lol

[@HushMySweet1]

@Waheeeey yeah, they are pretty dang similar. Yours didn't come with those two little foldable sticky brackets though, did it? To date, none of my Haute42 wares came with those. Thanks for watching!

[@iroverice169]

How does this compare to the haute42 r16 I like the look of the button rims on the r16 but the r3 button placement on it seems cramped

[@HushMySweet1]

I haven't tried that one yet, but it does look very similar.

[@iroverice169]

@HushMySweet1 I guess I'll give it some more thought between the two, thanks for doing a review on this one there aren't many out on it

[@LhynkalTheFool]

Cheers for the video! Are there any good alternatives with a joystick at the A16's price range? DIY seems pricey😬

[@HushMySweet1]

Joystick builds usually skew higher in price because 1) you have a lever for your motion inputs and those are more costly than 4 buttons, and 2) because the joystick has more depth than buttons, they can't really benefit from these ultra-thin one-piece PCBs that buttons can hook directly into. So, at this time point anyway, you are not going to see traditional levered fightstick builds come close to these sort of price points. Even from a year ago, getting down to ~$70 for some of these newer all-button controllers while pushing quality forward, is pretty crazy. If you want a joystick build, I would avoid the ultra cheap options like Hori Fighting Stick Mini and commit to paying up for more quality and fewer frustrations (expect ~$200). Qanba has a 20% summer sale going on, Hori has a Fighting Stick Alpha stick around ~$200, and you can usually find quality secondhand sticks on the r/fightsticks discord for around that price. Good luck in the hunt!

[@InsightWeaver]

Hey bro, love your videos. I was thinking about this controller but the problem is compatibility with PS5. Can you suggest a solution. Peace !!! Best wishes from New Zealand.

[@HushMySweet1]

0:56 and watch for a few seconds. You can change a couple settings in the web configurator (I'll leave a link), invest in a $30 dongle like a May Flash MagicBoots v1.1, put it in that passthrough slot in the top right to authenticate for PS5. Good luck! gp2040-ce.info/faq/faq-console-compatibility?_highlight=ps5/faq/faq-console-compatibility#what-is-the-ps5-input-mode

[@outthefryinpan]

I wouldve liked a little bit of a comparison to haute. not sure what one is better for what prefences

[@HushMySweet1]

A user DM'ed me a similar comment on discord. I really think it all depends on what a user prioritizes in a controller, but this is what I told them: Cosmox has a bigger catalog of devices so you can likely find more (small S line if you like portability and M line if you like metal). If it's the choice between the DuelPad A16 and the T16 Crystal then both feel extremely similar. If you like slightly smaller buttons and that left pinky function, then go DuelPad. If you prefer larger buttons and the left palm function, then go Cosmox. The prices are also similar. If you want your own art, then FA prints laser-cut art for most Cosmox products, but if you'd like the ease of new caps from the same place you order your controller from, DuelPad. Also the layouts aren't quite identical, so measuring from the left side of the left function (not the left pinky extra, mind you) to the right edge of the 3P button on both devices, the spacing is different. DuelPad A16 is 7 3/4" and the T16 is nearly ~8 1/2". Not much in the grand scheme of things, but might help you pick one over the other. If your hand size leans smaller/average, DuelPad. If they lean average/bigger, T16. Both are solid options at the end of the day though. Hope that helps!

[@SlaineReigns]

Hey hush I went ahead and purchased it and it just came today! So far Im loving it more than my punkworkshop cuz of the customization, but I CAN't for the life of me know how to update the firmware. Ive looked everywhere. Can you help by any chance?

[@HushMySweet1]

Hmm...normally I'd just link you to the download page on the GP2040-CE site, but I don't see it explicitly listed there. gp2040-ce.info/downloads I'd ping their staff here or in a discord to get a better answer. (one of them is pinned at the top of the comment page I think) Let us know what you find so we can leave it here to help others in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@HushMySweet1]

Did you already look at this? github.com/Fightingbox/DuelPad-A16-Software/releases

[@SlaineReigns]

@@HushMySweet1 Thanks for the quick reply! I looked at the second link you showed but that one im not really sure how to put it in USB mode. If they mean holding start before plugging it in, I already did that but the RPI-RP2 is not showing as a removable drive.

[@HushMySweet1]

I'd give them a ping, it's hard for me to help troubleshoot atm. I hope you get it solved!

[@gotta_go_chill]

I have one question, how does the build quality feels?

[@HushMySweet1]

It feels very similar to the Haute42 stuff, actually. Like obviously the layouts and switches are marginally different, but in the lap, they feel very comparable.

[@RobertSmith-tu7rl]

I have one

[@HushMySweet1]

Nice! Did you go with the art or keep it blank? And did yours have V1 or V2 switches?

[@armandoflores7552]

4:50 what arcade stick is that?

[@HushMySweet1]

I put together a little fightstick just as a goof for some "subscribe / like" call-to-action stuff. The case was a one-off from a user called devastator (made from bamboo or sapele or something). I painted it a flat black and installed the usual stuff to make it play. Thanks for watching!

[@armandoflores7552]

@@HushMySweet1 well that wont work on me because i was subscribed already xD

[@Y0KA1-7]

Im on ps5 what microphone options does it have ?

[@HushMySweet1]

No microphone options. Mic ports are pretty rare among these devices.

[@Y0KA1-7]

@@HushMySweet1 and the duel pad does not come with converter obviously?

[@HushMySweet1]

@@Y0KA1-7 That's correct.

[@greatoni3239]

does it work for xbox series? looks dope

[@HushMySweet1]

Hey dude! So out of the box, it does not, but it is still capable of playing on Xbox hardware. See that pass-through slot at 1:00 ? I used a MagicBoots v1.1 dongle for PS5 play, but a user can also use an Xbox equivalent dongle. Then, hold start as you plug in your device to your PC, and go to the web configurator settings by typing out that 192... number in your url bar, and confirming Xbox play. Easier than it sounds. Here's a link on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3DN66QF?ref=myi_title_dp

[@greatoni3239]

@@HushMySweet1 thanks man! I am new to this Topic and don’t want to spend a fortune on a certified xbox Stick

[@SlaineReigns]

@@HushMySweet1 Hey hush, just a follow up question. I already have a brook wingman FGC adapter, can I just use that as well for PS5 compatibility?

[@HushMySweet1]

@SlaineReigns Yeah, that would work

[@SlaineReigns]

@@HushMySweet1 Thank you for the clarification! Much appreciated.

[@slatt_lvlup]

I just recently receivedhaute t16 n g16 i love the similarities i'll get this just to see performance difference I like it comes with artwork

[@HushMySweet1]

lol, more controllers! More! You'll have to let me know if they toss the artwork in there for normal, "non-review" purchases or if you have to select it somewhere. I wasn't clear on that, so it would be good to confirm one way or another. Thanks for watching!

[@slatt_lvlup]

@@HushMySweet1 definitely,will do when it arrives ordered it earlier.Thanks for this review

[@NotMeKun]

I fought about buing this one but have not found any info about them and bought the flatbox. For cheap sake.

[@HushMySweet1]

Your timing is a bit unfortunate but I hope you dig your Flatbox all the same. Thanks for watching, dude!