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

[@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

[@stizanley3987]

Having a dedicated jump button is low key genius

[@seebablack8267]

Yea I hate accidentally jumping with a joystick

[@luism8130]

Keyboard 😊

[@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!

[@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!

[@KimboHenry]

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

[@hippolyte5248]

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

[@johnryanscorner4652]

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

[@trevormars5370]

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

[@DewdyDoes]

I'm on the wait list for this.

[@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.

[@BaneCooper161]

Street fighter 6 brought me here

[@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

[@BlueCrosser]

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

[@AngryBananas]

good stuff keep it going guys

[@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..

[@VoltCrasher]

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

[@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.

[@matmacsug]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Okieant]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@wideawakeanimal1]

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

[@SFtheWolf]

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

[@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...

[@zeeka29may]

this is great for FIFA also guys ,i cant wait

[@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

[@JupiterJazzjaa2]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@hectec69]

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

[@neonthai1273]

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

[@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!

[@TKExalia]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@timmyjan]

more videos please

[@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.

[@GarudaPSN]

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

[@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

[@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

[@raidacaipo]

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

[@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.

[@israeloliveira2083]

Is there hitbox with the directional buttons on right side?

[@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.

[@CaptainInfinitum]

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

[@kingyankee23]

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

[@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 :(

[@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.

[@mynameistnb]

this would actually be pretty decent for ssb.

[@WTFPrinnyDood]

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

[@zanderog1849]

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

[@DragonslayerDarkfireNr1]

omg i want a hitbox so badly after seeiong the video

[@eksyte]

Are there are plans to make something for MK?

[@jamheald]

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

[@leovera5830]

What are the button measurements?

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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)

[@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

[@39jthm]

@Amperture or even get one that is a spacebar.

[@earthquakenate]

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

[@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.

[@eskuAdradit0]

How big is the jump button?30mm?

[@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 :)

[@DiscoCokkroach]

3:08 LOL @ drag MODOK.

[@ItsTheRedKirby]

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

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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

[@jarnbjorn4522]

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

[@SFtheWolf]

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

[@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?

[@Anfmethodjor]

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

[@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.

[@zaziguad]

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

[@krazyraver69]

When will this be avaliable for 360?

[@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.

[@Sunny24822]

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

[@iconocast]

@Amperture used a keyboard for years, this is basicly just that, so i imideatly thought of spacebar.

[@earthquakenate]

Where can I buy a Hit box???

[@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

[@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...

[@CaptainInfinitum]

Yeah I didn't see a reply thread so I just assumed you said that in general. I apologize.

[@bitpixpr]

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

[@arod197499]

Do these come in a reverse button setup?

[@HitBoxArcade]

No they do not.

[@MattWarb2]

I want a D pad with no pivot. Basically like the joycon on the Nintendo Switch.

[@VandalVortex]

I hope someone can help me because I find the hitbox fun to use but I noticed after an hour or so my right hand wrist gets this weird cramp, never had this happen to me on my arcade stick, is there a way to sort this problem ?

[@marianolindo8726]

Are these available for xbone

[@ShadowDPunk]

This just like a keyboard but some one who use it at that EVO tournament is cheap

[@catzblu999]

So what about all the "travel" time you are costing people with this stick by your right thumb constantly having to move down to jump and then S (or whatever you have set to the first white button on the second row)? You say yourself you use your right thumb most of the time so I imagine I would too (instead of "fixing" the problem by using my left thumb).

[@pmcfarlin7]

@Okieant wow man after reading your comment I never thought yeah this would be good for guys who are well adapted to keyboards.