I Turned a CHEAP Plastic Box into an EPIC Controller

[@NihongoGamer]

People keep asking about the box lol the whole point was that any cheap sturdy box will do but here you go anyway! It’s from Daiso. It’s called “Multipurpose Storage Box - With Lid”. 12.3in x 9.4in x 3.1in. 200 JPY ($1.93 usd)

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

My Hero.

[@moop1522]

My only problem is $2 box $50 buttons $75 drill $25 drill bits $20 button mapper 3 hrs put together then you have to program it or you can spend $200 buy a hit box plug in done. Neat but super unnecessary 🙂 lol just finished the video and you said all of this 🤣

[@aminm8140]

@@moop1522 most people have a drill, or a friend they can borrow from. You can get buttons for a bit less if you go with sanwa instead of gamerfinger. 100$ savings is a big deal

[@theintrinsicnerd6977]

@@aminm8140 granted I didn’t use the cheapest material for a case and mine cost about $10, I went with several cheaper options for pieces and mine still cost me around the same amount as a standard hitbox. Granted I probably could have gotten a few things a little cheaper, but even with already having a drlll it would have only been about $40 cheaper all said and done had I been entirely thrifty Not to say that may not be worth it, but it’s something so consider

[@CapedCrusader8]

Man in the US, I can't find anything similar to this

[@killagram2261]

For anyone wanting to try a hitbox but think the 24mm buttons are too small, there's a layout called the Shiokenstar layout. It uses all 30mm for the action buttons and the jump button, but 24 for Left, Right, Down, and the other stuff. I absolutely love this layout for hitbox and probably will only ever use it tbh lol

[@cleangoblin2021]

Sadly, it's missing now and nowhere to be found

[@killagram2261]

@@cleangoblin2021 what are you looking for exactly?

[@shrikelet]

I've been thinking about building an all-button controller, and often find myself thinking about non-Hitbox-standard layouts, and I think you've just provided me with a cheap and easy way to prototype them! Thank you!

[@goldenjogador4457]

I think that you can buy a mixbox conversation kit

[@irregulargamer1352]

or you can just make another front panel out of plywood and test it on your existing box. edit: didn't mean to reply to you, lucas. my bad

[@gingerale1591]

Look up the Frame 1 and B0XX, they are made for Smash games and have some extra buttons to emulate different stick angles. Very comfortable layouts too imho

[@pirivideo]

Wow! I bet you could even drive a submarine with this thing!

[@mee7er]

2 dollar box and little over 200 dollars worth of parts after taxes and shipping XD

[@eternalstargazer7706]

yeah man that's too much for me, I prefer buy a second hand ps4 controllers and only took the pcb board out

[@mee7er]

I bought a sheet of plexiglass from Homedepot and converted my old Madcatz stick into a hitbox. Also had to buy some new cables from brooks for 10 bucks. Totaled to 25 and change. It’s not tourney legal since it doesn’t have input scrubbing but most fighting games I’ve tested on don’t register two inputs at once.

[@scribbler3894]

yes very silly project.... may as well buy one for the price of the parts.. how stupid

[@Sammy44111]

@@eternalstargazer7706 did you have any issues with soldering the connections to your box ?

[@r0000g]

That's why he only lists the price of the box and links everything else.

[@erinire]

Can we make it a point to compliment this man every time he posts a video wearing *the* hoodie?

[@vrgrmnr]

it is a nice hoodie, tho

[@Freshman_FGC]

Ikr? I remember asking him where he got the Hoodie from sometime last year. I don't think he replied to me though :(

[@cyberworld9000]

@@Freshman_FGC you could make that for cheap just buy a white hoodie and some fabric spray paint 🤔

[@Freshman_FGC]

@@cyberworld9000 Hahaha, facts

[@jjyhawk1]

Reminds me of cookies n' creme

[@realmchat6665]

It's also nice because you can keep some cookies fresh in there to munch on between rounds.

[@NihongoGamer]

The true benefit of an openable arcade stick

[@adityamanam5716]

😂

[@SirCharles.]

@@NihongoGamer it's not a true compartment unless you can fit a banana 🍌

[@suburbanflower]

This was so great! Using a $2 plastic box with high quality arcade parts is peak FGC culture. Also I've been thinking about switching to hitbox for fightcade so this was awesome to see. I'm going to use this PCB so that I can also try it on DOA 4 since that's my fav fighting game right now.

[@lofi1048]

try jumping with the right thumb, it does wonders specially for anime fighters, marvel, anything with airdashes, tiger knees, flash kicks, super jumps, SPDs, whatever. just jump with your right thumb.

[@Akusen_Arcade]

Yep, the proper way to use it

[@ReyMazorca]

Doesn't want to do a tutorial. Does a better tutorial than 90% of YT videos. Hahahahaha nice vid man!

[@ToliG123]

This can't be understated...

[@Shining4Dawn]

I’ve been looking around for cheap boxes like this and couldn’t find any for the right price. I ended up building my hitbox out of modeling cardboard (the type the use for architectural models). The fact that I could cut any shape of hole I wanted allowed me to include screw in shafts in the lid an other cool tricks, though. Making my own box allowed me to have it be a mirror image of the regular hitbox with the movement on the right and the actions on the left, I also switched up and down since I’m used to inputting down with my right hand thumb and I added an extra row of buttons above the action buttons. Those correspond with the right stick. Also, instead of just making a hole for the USB cable, you could’ve bought a NEUTRIK USB type-A to USB type-B pass through converter and a short A to B USB cable and then your box would have the option for detachable cables. Lastly, I’d like to mention that there are sellers on AliExpress who sell high quality cases for arcade controllers without the electronic parts, which allow for better looking builds.

[@maxrexdinaco]

I really like how easy it is to make an arcade stick/fight stick with pretty much any box

[@neroforte6183]

You can even use a shoebox

[@kyoushuu_]

@@neroforte6183 I even saw someone use their Xbox 360 to make one lol

[@experimento6262]

That's if you have the tools

[@DingoOnMy40]

Few tips: if you use a brook pcb make sure to always upgrade the firmware sometimes you might get the timeout issue on the PS4 also there board are fully compatible with ps5 and series s/x also on switch turn ON Pro Controller Wired Communication then hold 1k before plug-in the usb if you want to use the stick on the switch. All info and software are available on there site.

[@NihongoGamer]

Good tips! Thanks

[@NewGabeOrder]

I did this multiple times to make homemade arcade sticks for N64, PS2, Wii and GameCube, along with loose controller boards and my soldering skills.

[@Roalfa28]

I've made my hitbox at home too, but I used some plywood to make the box, but it works so damn well! I wish I could've bought the Brook's board, but here in Brazil it's 5x the price because of currency, so I got a cheaper board online! I'm also learning how to play on this gem! It's awesome!

[@mugenxiii4006]

You sir are GOATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was having trouble putting my stick togetherand I was having difficulties with the wiring but this has helped a lot. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WatteTv]

Well this was an unexpected surprise. Super cool.

[@semja]

Definitely not a cheap option but being able to easily customize your own is really interesting. Cool video 😎

[@tylerschannel1560]

Thank you for being a great wiring guide. Didn't have to follow the weird diagrams, just listened to you be like 'orange, blue' etc. Take a like comment and subscribe.

[@simonlussier4308]

Actually a comprehensive building guide! Only wish Gamerfingers could ship to Canada so that I can build a hitstick (hitbox/fightstick hybrid)

[@johnsonvillebratz7427]

great video man! i was struggling to find videos on how to assemble one of these things but you got me through it

[@2099mau]

This is not a guide, not a tutorial this is simply I Having free time, a plastic box and LOTS OF MONEY for the material. But a cheap 2 dolar box, and a lot of MONEY ;) Love ur vids thou and I apreciate the honest of not putting cheap on the title!

[@KusanagiMotoko100]

welcome to the world of DIY controllers, I made my own hitbox as well.

[@cleangoblin2021]

Cheaper alternative/tips. *You can use a circle compass plastic cutter. *Brooks are too expensive if you're only gonna use it for PC. Checkout Zero Delay USB encoder. It's just 5 bucks for the kit with wires

[@escuenof7981]

Let’s grind? Nah, let’s D R I L L .

[@cloud4876]

imagine showing up on a tournament with that. youll be the king ngl

[@isaacaa]

Regardless of countless people saying to use right thumb to jump, when i got my Hitbox it just doesn’t feel right to use right thumb to jump, left thumb is superior lol

[@pshiloh2753]

Hitbox is local and I talk to the guys a bit, apparently you're supposed to jump with your right thumb, it feels way more comfortable tbh.

[@SleepyVampArt]

Thanks for this video, theres really no other modern ufb hitbox button videos out there. Modding my hitbox was a breeze adding in a new board and buttons thanks to this and I had that same "IT WORKS?!" moment. Love your content used to watch you for drawing videos and now I watch you for fighting game videos as a new player!

[@olbaze]

6:15: The screw-in buttons are recommended for THICKER panels (like wood) where the snap-in mechanism won't work due to the thickness.

[@Insomnii95]

for those looking to make this for a bit cheaper. cause the 2$ clearly doesnt include cost of tools, bits, and boards you might not have. a step drill bit would cost you a bit more than a single bit, but should for the most part get you the sizes you want (though pay attention to what sizes it steps to). this saving you cost as you would most likely need only one bit. you can (if you have any arcade stick you dont really use) re use its components. mainly the buttons and the board. i made a hitbox with my old 50$ mayflash stick. only had to spend a few $ on extra buttons, which will vary in price depending on where you get it. dont really need anything fancy as far as drills, i use a 18$ drill i got from harbor freight. any extra wires/connectors you can get pretty cheap. all n all. including the re-used mayflash stick. and 5$ container for the box, bits, drill, extra buttons. i managed to make my own hitbox for just under 100$. i could have saved a bit more using my 3d printer.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

As someone who played Smash64 and Melee limited to a keyboard for a while, those things are great.

[@Yakobu90]

This was the mistake I made, I should probably have used thicker plastic because it warped slightly when I put my buttons in, however it's strong enough to hold its shape. I'll make a better one in the future perhaps.

[@DahakaGamer]

I remember see someone make hitbox out of pizza box, now I can see how it work, I'm might give it a shot to create it in someday with goof box I can think of.

[@escuenof7981]

This is now an Arts and Crafts channel.

[@NihongoGamer]

Arts and crafts and coffee channel

[@tams805]

@@NihongoGamer I'm alright with that

[@lilithhiddenvillain5086]

Honestly I might do this. Getting a Hitbox to the UK is almost £300 ($410) so like, a nice cigar box or something and decent parts on this would be a lot less. Edit: I play with a keyboard with this layout already, so I know the feeling on the up button, but try to think of it as less of the up button, and more of the "jump" button line youre in a sidescroller or an FPS and you learn faster.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Try using some random wooden box you can find, that would replicate the feeling of an old school arcade machine arcade stick really well

[@vrtlhvn]

i know you said this wasn't a tutorial but the way you went into detail about each part and where goes where + measurements with the holes and placements of all the parts made this feel alot easier than i thought it would be and i can't wait to build my own... although ima use a stronger box than plastic lmao

[@MilkyCao]

Gamer finger is still making buttons, but it kinda takes a few months for them to send them out, so BIG warning there

[@kottonstream9119]

Any wooden boxes I find I make arcade sticks out of . Did two already . Have a SF lay out and a MK 3 layout . I stain and finish them . It’s a lot of fun

[@CMTCallmetino]

I learn a lot about fight sticks from this channel. Love this content

[@Thomkid-iz2qo]

i like these diy videos on this channel

[@TiredHusbando]

I feel like a small wooden box wouldve created a few more aesthetic options but still really innovative!

[@NihongoGamer]

wood is probably a much better option but I wanted keep it as simple as possible since it was my first build ever for an arcade controller

[@muhamadiqbaltechchannel]

you can also create template with Coreldraw, save it to flashdisk, go to laser cutting service who also sale acrylic, wait, and voila, one hit box case ready to assemble. all you need to do next just acrylic glue, buttons, fighting board and begin assembling. No tool required... No need to buy drill or hole saw. You only need less than 15 bucks for case only. It strong, sturdy and look professional.

[@XDRoX619]

I always just pick up a cheap $10 corded controller and take the PCB board out and use it in my homemade controllers. Way cheaper than a $90 Brook one. in fact on my last homemade hitbox I put the analog sticks on th side of the box since the donor controller had them on it anyways. turned out great.

[@eternalstargazer7706]

yeah I'm too brook for that pcb board

[@RedRanger2001]

You can do that with the Retro Board too, if you wanted to use it on the NES, SNES, GameCube, Xbox, or Wii using the PS1/PS2 cord and PS1/PS2 to Wii controller adapter...

[@eugenefullstack7613]

Get a staged drill bit (the kind that looks like a stepped pyramid) for much easier and cleaner hole punching.

[@KermitTheBad]

The buttons give a Power Rangers look to it. Looks awesome!

[@doop6995]

nice video, good fun!

[@spearshaker7974]

Not sure about the directions being buttons to do a diagonal is a 2 button press but maybe lowers reaction time? Maybe it makes less mistakes during input. What’s the benefits?

[@olimar8313]

What kind of standoff would you recommend for the board? Currently building a case out of wood.

[@kaitokz374]

Very cool! Planning to build a cheap hitbox myself but that pcb price is kinda too steep for me rn, currently the brook zero pi seems to be a good budget alternative but still wondering if theres any other cheaper ones

[@rovidelarosa]

Brook zero pi is already pretty cheap and it's tournament legal. But if you really want cheap, you'll need an arduino pro micro. They say the input lag is lesser than the Brook boards. Search for daemobite arcade encoder.

[@kaitokz374]

@@rovidelarosa Never thought of making my own! I had a quick look at the code and it seems to have socd cleaner written too. Been a few years since i played around with arduinos but i'll try to spend some time on it. Thank you so much your suggestion!

[@Kng__Wzrd]

Nice I just made my first stick today, on a Pokémon collectors chest (lunch tin) it’s really cool. It’s kinda small but I love it

[@linvega671]

Wow that controller is indeed pretty epic

[@Hadouken561]

I enjoyed this video! Good idea for a DIY 👍

[@Nomdro]

Nihongo in vid - "This is NOT a guide" Nihongo in thumbnail - "BUILD THIS NOW!!"

[@jesuszamora6949]

Fun little project, innit? I've done this a couple of times, as it's the only way to get a stick with Happ/IL parts.

[@ballerificnumb914]

do you know if its possible to convert a traditional fight stick to a hitbox? basically replace the lever with buttons?

[@jesuszamora6949]

@@ballerificnumb914 Not sure. The hole for the joystick is a different size than for the buttons.

[@frankiex99_2ndchannel]

Imma come back to this video when I can afford to make my own box

[@avoidthevo1d]

I also got an idea of building a Mixbox myself,since its so freakin expensive.Dont know if i would be happy with a Hitbox

[@NihongoGamer]

one way to find out is to build one! also, u can try the layout on a standard computer keyboard to see if you can get used to it

[@trilddmitriy]

Nice! One year ago, I did the same (almost) thing. I have made a wooden case for my first arcade stick. (Sorry for my terrible English).

[@nullzero3455]

May I ask where you got the photo for the hitbox layout and what size of paper you used? Thanks a lot!

[@ManoShu]

Case = $2 Internal parts = ~$120 EDIT: Buttons = ~$70 (Same model used, current price on their site) He doesn't do only "clickbait" videos, but this one is. Thought he would use one of the way simpler (and cheaper) boards. I get it, it doesn't work in many devices as the brook pcb, but c'mon, at least put something like "EPIC(huh) controller for ~$100!"

[@SirCharles.]

Brook sells a $25 board for PC only (also has SOCD cleaning built-in) called the ZeroPi board. And you can get Seimitsu/Sanwa buttons instead for about $30-40 total. In the US check out ArcadeShock or FocusAttack for arcade parts.

[@jinkazama7587]

Now time to invent the Nihongobox... kinda like the Gafrobox

[@telsnt]

I made a beautiful hitbox using one airsoft acrylic suitcase. It's my main FG controller today.

[@SirCharles.]

So a single button costs more than the enclosure... Lol. Good work!

[@greatestgamer00]

why do i feel a surge of hitbox players growing now

[@AkibanaZero]

Dat Brook user experience though

[@dawn3257]

Thank you so much, super helpful

[@sarupk]

Amazing thanks!!!!

[@Ryan-jl1el]

just wired mine seems to be correct, but my down button isnt working... tried it with a different button amd didnt work either .... could it be faulty wiring? or did i plug in wires incorrectly? one side of each button is black and then the color corresponding to the directions. but yes my down button doesnt work. Im lost

[@jarnowit5146]

where did you get the button layout?

[@Disvoidal]

Where did you find the layout for the button placement?

[@HS-mw6vm]

Gonna have to try this project. Been wanting a hit box for the longest. To cheap to buy one. Lol

[@TreshToons]

would be cool to see you build a normal fightstick now since i'd guess the board would be cheaper. it would also be nice to see it made of a wooden box for example good video, gj!

[@mrch33sehed93]

I'd like to see you do this with a frosted flakes box 😁👍

[@kj61768]

Wait so do I need both the fighting board cable and hitbox cable or I just get the hitbo cable

[@NihongoGamer]

I think you need both. The hitbox cable plugs into the fighting board cable but technically you don’t need either cable at all if u just want to plug the individual cables into the PCB by yourself

[@lologamingworld]

Incredible you are a master of diy and very skill to do that I m fan you new sub 👍🏾

[@kurokoguy9489]

After watching this I might try making my own, if I can make one with a $2 box

[@GH-nf6pc]

Me too

[@tl9893]

Yea

[@Palestine-first]

you can use a "raspberry pi pico" for $4 instead of the $100 but there is a catch you need to write a software to work with it

[@mortman2952]

Already done, and have software written. If any one wants the software?

[@vuaiore]

@@mortman2952 yo

[@mortman2952]

@@vuaiore sup?

[@JuKe6]

7:33 nice hypoglycemic sticker.

[@kumaSOevl]

This was so entertaining to watch

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I've been thinking of turning a spare guitar pedal flight case into a controller. It looks cool, its rugged, has latches for easy access to the internals with secure closing and is super easy to carry around thanks to the handle.

[@NihongoGamer]

If u get some hole saw bits for a drill this should work on pretty much anything :)

[@x.a.n.a.9397]

I know your not a smash player but can you do a diy kind of video for a smash box

[@NihongoGamer]

Tempting!

[@smooglymcgee655]

always look forward to your videos!

[@MiniPinho098]

thats a great a idea loved this vod

[@hockey1973]

Where did you get the layout template?

[@kumite1984]

Hi there, I'm not into fighting games at all, but love your channel. Is this setup aloowed on tournaments? Where can I get info about this? oooor... do you plan to do a video on tournament rules for people like me? :)

[@TTEREVE]

all i think about when i used a hitbox layout was wasd when you play fps on a pc

[@EliasVodka]

It's been a while since the last arcade video mod, I love watching these

[@ramos0710]

Would the brook hitbox converter work with wasd keys

[@falk0rgaming]

"hey can i play too?" "yeah you can use this controller"

[@freestyil]

Good stuff

[@sethusk]

This is a really fun video! So, if that one plug was in the wrong connector, why did it all work? Anyway, great stuff!

[@NihongoGamer]

I tried plugging in different wires and stuff during the video but didn't record it properly so had to edit in a photo later :)

[@sethusk]

@@NihongoGamer Oh, I see. It worked out so well! This just confirms that Daiso has everything a person could ever need, lol.

[@LtdResources]

Great video you are ace dude

[@frakeyjones1336]

How's the input delay on it?

[@ZN-rp4bh]

Nice work!

[@VitulaJoy]

I’m having a tough time finding a correctly sized layout that’s printable. Any tips/ link would be a big help. Thank you anyone in advance

[@spazworrier]

In lieu of waiting for preorders for a hitbox and forking out almost 270 dollars (before the chance of duties being applied to the cost) I've mapped a makeshift hitbox layout on my keyboard. But seeing you do this (and yeah I know its not a guide haha), you've definitely given me some ideas. :P

[@tokyohanamura]

Incredibly stupid question, but would it be possible to connect a DS4 analog stick or a 3DS circle pad? I’m so used to those & wanted to try my luck with it. If so, I might pick up some not expensive or rare stick to use the casing for (maybe one that has that clear panel to put artwork under it)

[@jabawakiebot]

whats that silver arcade stick? looks dope

[@NihongoGamer]

Hori fighting edge. I’ve got a video about it in my arcade sticks playlist :)

[@vladventura1928]

I would love to try a hitbox for karin's tenko > orochi, i think it would be easier on box (when compared to what I use, stick)