IT'S TIME TO SWITCH!【MPress】

[@Eggroll3s]

Wake up babe, there's a new JapanInteractiveVideomanWhoTalksAboutCoffee video

[@NeinBreaker]

It’s like watching the evolution of laptops. We’ve gone from the big, chunky bricks to the sleeker new performance models.

[@100Bucks]

Same with the evolution of cellphones. Started off as the size of a brick.

[@bitterblossom19]

Next thing you'll know people are going to try some absurd tests on this (bend, drop, and waterproof tests) like they do on phones.

[@armi0024]

@@bitterblossom19 we already ran over it with a car :)

[@VladQuake]

Except laptops are needlessly slim at the cost of battery life, thermal performance, and repairability.

[@Akaitoism]

@@VladQuake yup. They went against practicality. I think hitbox did as well. Arcade sticks are gigantic cause they house the joystick. No joystick, no need for giant box to house the insde of a keyboard

[@Mylksix]

"Wow this feels like a keyboard" My guy it's using keyboard switches lol

[@BoomA_gaming]

This is a really good option, I’ve been eyeing the snack box micro lately. Thanks

[@Chickenthoefvola]

Yea but they're always always out of stock.

[@tatoes2169]

I emailed them yesterday and they are currently in stock. That might change soon though because of this video. Maybe if you order one choose some non-default colors and switches to avoid low stock options.

[@mtgrell]

I got one and I love it

[@Kotal_]

Best purchase I ever made

[@feedmeenow192]

The micro is the way to go, the MPress just has weird buttons IMO they don’t feel like tactical presses. The micro has the true feel of button presses. The concave of the micro would be a turn off for people but they are actually working on making buttons for that purpose. Best 200 I spent IMO

[@tatoslab1502]

This shop is right near my apartment! I wish I'd known about this beautiful device earlier so I could have ordered one from em before they went out of stock! The brilliant and devoted folks at Paradise Arcade are nothing if not a pillar of the Minnesota FGC.

[@joeypizza2761]

Ayyy, MNFGC rep! I'm hoping they come back in stock, too

[@41tinman41]

I could see this being made into custom trophies for tournaments. It’ll have special artwork with your name engraved and all that.

[@ALWAYSTHINK4YOURSELF]

@techypathshaleYou called it. There's a Combo Breaker model. It looks great.

[@ashtonphoenyx]

Bro the MPress sold out not too long after your video dropped 🤣

[@armi0024]

And.... they cleared off the shelf in minutes lol, so we have put in a "notify me" button for restocks!

[@CashThulhu]

This one might make me finally give hitbox controllers a go. It's so pretty 🤤

[@marthisonyoutube737]

I remember toying around with this at a vendor's booth at evo 2019. So cool to see it again and your review of it. It's not for me over a traditional stick but I'm glad you like it

[@crestf4llen]

" Do you see how the light is reflecting?....Everytime you look at it from a slightly different angle you see the light reflecting AT A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SPEED and angle....." - Now I know why I will never be good in fighting games, you have to be able to see as fast as speed of light-.-

[@arrtttuurri]

Light actually moves slower in glass than in air, causing it to have a different angle in different volumes like glass

[@tatoes2169]

I’m glad I ordered mine Friday because I can see a large influx of orders coming in very soon

[@Demon09-_-]

Some padding on the bottom is recommended if your playing on your lap. The plexi is very slippery

[@benjaminmorales1474]

Out of stock at the moment. Hoping I can pick one up for guilty gear strive.

[@Jadedx_]

Really wanted the MPress but since they’ve been out of stock, I ended up getting the Hitbox. Hopefully I’ll be able to grab one eventually, they’re the best looking buttonbox on the market.

[@stanb1604]

I don't mind it being a bit thicker if I can fit an actual lever in it. But damn, this is really well-built. The buttons sound thocky, little to no hollow sound, good for posture too! Would be awesome if they include a non-slip sticker to optionally stick underneath.

[@armi0024]

Corner screw holes are perfect for 40mm feet... and we have a non slip mat we are working on... I honestly thought this would be more of an issue, and it had been for a few, but it's not as slippery as you would think.

[@waltermelon3800]

Yeah I want a lever version. Hopefully they release one

[@tawmifm]

@@waltermelon3800 There is a lever version, and it has non stick stuff on the bottom!

[@waltermelon3800]

@@tawmifm yeah I bought it and sold it. Wasn’t really a huge fan of how it felt. Kinda felt like a cheap toy :/

[@cvl2955]

Damn I been so out of the loop I hadn’t realized they finally brought this out. Looks like a must-cop...btw I really like the outro music on your vids now.

[@mattobotto]

That looks very, very cool. I just can't get into button boxes though. I like joysticks too much.

[@AresGod0fWar]

Just loaded up the video to get my AM fix. Haven’t even watched anything yet, and all I can say is CLEANNN!

[@Vermazing]

I was trying find someone to make me a 30mm all button and now I can get this! Thank you for reviewing this

[@ofat9082]

They do have hot swaps I have them on mine... I was waiting for you to get one glad you like it's insanely good controller

[@Demon09-_-]

They have a version with hot swappable switches? I got mine in like the second wave after release. But I was pretty sure all versions were soldered ones. Ooo nice just looked and they did add Hotswap as an option and alot of colors

[@starocean01]

omg there's a hotswap version!? mech keyboard nerds will love this!

[@benjaminmorales1474]

linear gang reporting to duty, too bad its out of stock right now.

[@armi0024]

@@benjaminmorales1474 And.... they cleared off the shelf in minutes lol, so we have put in a "notify me" button for restocks!

[@T16skyhopp]

this is whats tempting me XD got some extra lubed gateron yellows XD

[@shiwanmi]

I use a Hitbox modded Quanba Obsidian, and have been planning to build a custom button box for a while. This looks amazing! Would love to hear more about those "swivel extenders" (9:43) though, as the Obsidian has trained me to have somewhat of a wide stance while playing.

[@Dude_Seriously]

You already know but you won’t be disappointed... good choice

[@stormeagle]

my god what a beautiful controller

[@Yakobu90]

I'd like a hitbox with optional ( detachable) analog controls and possibly foot pedals. Basically a 360 pad with arcade style buttons I can use in conjunction with a mouse. Or analog keyboard and mouse with nice buttons that my clumsy hands can hit easily for use with every type of game not just one genre.

[@NihongoGamer]

What would the foot pedals be for?!

[@TwistedSoul2002]

@@NihongoGamer Your feet. 🙄 😂

[@suburbanflower]

I've always wanted one of these!! The low tone sound is making me want to try it. As a hitbox user though, I'm not a huge fan of the lack of wrist space

[@FranktheTank319]

Finally upgrading from your plastic container, huh? Nice

[@EduardoTyrannyth]

But he still looks like prefer the older buttons hahahaha

[@FranktheTank319]

@@EduardoTyrannyth I mean, you can't compare the paradise mx to the gamerfinger buttons. I wish I had some gamerfinger buttons, as well. Lol

[@EduardoTyrannyth]

@@FranktheTank319 I think you're right! But like everything... each has a taste. There is also sentimental value.

[@Walking_bandaid]

I love the homage to the original macbook air commercials in the beginning

[@linkganonmix]

If you can get your hands on a Snack Box Micro I would love to hear your thoughts on it!

[@Demon09-_-]

Ooo nihongo got the mpress. I got mine really early on and have enjoyed it

[@McLort]

I don't even play fighting games, but as a hardware nerd I really enjoy these videos!

[@PhuNguyen-ph6lx]

Ngl that stick looks like the acrylic electric scale that my aunt owns

[@aaagaming10]

Awesome video ! will you review the snack box micro? Maybe you can compare them?

[@ChuckieT266]

Imagine how much thinner these will be 5 years from now… and this vid will be on my recommendations down the line lol

[@mikecicciari845]

I just went an pre ordered a snackbox micro because now i have a mighty need

[@randumbcat5610]

your reviews are top notch

[@williamrivera7066]

Dang, I only wish ergonomic controllers like these can be made for the mixbox layout. You really dont see many mixbox type controllers out in the market right now and it's quite a shame. :/

[@NihongoGamer]

Mixbox layout will have its day you’ll see :) these niche enthusiast products take time but people discover their benefits eventually and the markets grow from there

[@Laughing_Individual]

Odin v2

[@MamaRallen]

You can find a stick you want and use a Odin to make it a mixbox it works pretty well

[@jackchapman1324]

I did not expect a River Runs Through It reference in this fighting game controller unboxing...

[@Filmproplus]

Beautifull. I love it

[@pandabearmadness6263]

I was finally able to order one. I can't wait to get mine.

[@ashtar3876]

You can actually buy silent cherry MX switches with it too

[@Beecels]

that's a beautiful controller

[@beap-6]

they could so easily make it a couple inches less wide, i feel. snackbox micro seems to be more ergonomic because your wrists aren't resting on it. Plus you'd be able to fit it easier in a backpack.

[@your_virtuoso]

I grew up with sticks, in the arcade. These types are hard for my brain to wrap around If they could have a model with a stick, definitely

[@eyitsmarcus]

they’re working on it. they have some pics on their fb page.

[@your_virtuoso]

@@eyitsmarcus that's great. Thanks

[@LUKEKICK1]

Would love for you to try the snack box micro.

[@martianparadise]

Mines getting shipped late this month it'll be my first hitbox style controller. I'll try to remember this comment and say what i think about it when i get it lol

[@destroyermaker]

@@martianparadise How'd it go

[@martianparadise]

@@destroyermaker it's actually really good. You just have to get used to playing on that type of layout cause it is really different. Definitely recommend to anyone that already plays on hitbox or that type of setup and to anyone willing to spend the money to try it out like I did. I switched to it for all the times I leave the house to play friends and its really convenient.

[@kouichiban5390]

It looks very good in my opinion and now because he got a new hitbox im waiting and ready for a m press hitbox stream.

[@darkinertia2]

ive been getting into keyboard building, and i didnt getcwhy no ones done this yet, itd be so easy to make a simple pcb for a hitbox with hotswap sockets like they do with keyboards

[@stormeagle]

I think the higher frequency clicks that u experience on the keyboard is because of the keycaps being more hollow. The gamepad is more shallow

[@noahandrews820]

This would be really cool with some sort of removable joystick/more thickness for people who like joysticks more. Especially for people who travel frequently.

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

Acrylic is easy as heck to get all scratched up

[@redthalos]

Thats a mac unboxing parody right?

[@NihongoGamer]

Yep. Original MacBook Air ad from 2008

[@redthalos]

@@NihongoGamer whoa, it’s fitting

[@sendalnya]

Any plans on doing review for SnackBox Micro?

[@David_Onyx]

Gretat video as always. When are you reviewing the SnackBox Micro?

[@tikoytuks1479]

That intro gave you an immediate thumbs up!🤣🤣🤣

[@gungyeon6208]

I live because of this channel!

[@sunrisesunset1734]

That's one thing they didn't think about, the natural curvature of the hands and the lowering of the button for the little finger on the right hand. I'm a game-pad guy though, these hit-boxes are too much mental strain.

[@eseph9899]

I use the obsidian right now but I'm interested in getting into these flat button boxes since i play on a laptop and itd be sick if i had a fully portable setup with 2 of those types of controllers and my laptop that I can just pop up anywhere to throw hands with people.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

Use the keyboard?

[@eseph9899]

@@TwistedSoul2002 then one person is chained to the laptop and sitting right in front of the screen.

[@ashtar3876]

Looks like i'm not buying the hitbox, because this looks SO good!

[@N3groN3rdZ]

Yeah I just bought the hitbox... too late to cancel order 😒 It's still a bit cheaper than this but I can't deny the sexiness of this box.

[@ashtar3876]

@@N3groN3rdZ yeah it looks amazing, i hope the shipping will be cheaper than it is for the hitbox too

[@N3groN3rdZ]

@@ashtar3876 I'm actually trying to cancel my order atm 🙃 no shame in it. But this might be a superior product for a comparable price point.

[@ashtar3876]

@@N3groN3rdZ yeah, it definitely seems like the better product. Good luck cancelling it

[@N3groN3rdZ]

@@ashtar3876 welp nevermind 😕 Paradise Arcade has a bunch of stuff out of stock so I'm going with the Hit Box. Better to have a box that's not the best than no box at all. Maybe in the future.

[@nogoodchad4473]

Already got another one like this on order but I guess it doesn't matter cuz this one's sold out too 😭 clearly this is a popular idea

[@griftgfx]

Ooooooh... fantastic.

[@StarfrescoHD]

Nice review. Is it low profile enough to use it on a desk like a keyboard instead of on your lap? Thanks!

[@NihongoGamer]

Probably but that will depend on the height of your desk

[@phant0mdummy]

Me - looks neat *checks pricing* Me - picks up PS4 controller...

[@terrellcole7633]

Looks great! I really want to get my hands on one, and im a lever user.

[@Jaxvex]

Whoa, that looks so cool!

[@a1ace1991]

I love the iPad air thing you did

[@Majojobigo]

Im so weak at the river runs through it/good will hunting bit

[@radfield6089]

you should checkout the snackbox micro

[@Bahjatalsabeh]

Im in love oh god this is beautiful

[@MakeYourOwnFun]

Great MacBook Air homage!

[@armi0024]

Literally the size we used for this

[@bingxu4852]

So nice.

[@drftr6073]

not quite a snack box micro but damn

[@Rwixen]

UFFFFFFF IS LOOKS SO PRETTY!!!

[@exec_rigveda8299]

I wish i could buy one of those here on brazil, it looks so nice and portable....

[@armi0024]

We ship to Brazil...

[@chronology556]

@@armi0024 the shipping is super expensive. It’s 50$ USD starting for any purchase on Paradisearcade for me in Philippines. That’s what he meant.

[@armi0024]

@@chronology556 yes unfortunately shipping has become a very expensive aspect of this business. The cost of shipping is purely based on provider rates, we do charge extra for shipping. We are working with DHL and others to reduce costs, but we have had a lot of problems with untracked international packages being lost or becoming fraud cases.

[@ashtonphoenyx]

I was just looking at this yesterday and then BOOM I see this video 🤣

[@phantasyonliine]

Be amazing if MPress made a Mixbox version!

[@griftgfx]

They posted CAD drawings for one. Seems likely to happen.

[@leog7one]

They do now. Just got my son one at their booth at Combo Breaker.

[@michaelmarroquin2619]

I wish they actually had it in stock lol

[@ashtonphoenyx]

It looks great but just looking at it I'm terrified of scratching it lol

[@alistairblaire6001]

This is really neat but I personally don't like button directionals. It would be neat if they could make a version using the Sanwa detachable joystick.

[@KidGhost23]

wowwww that MacBook homage took me back

[@mintmayo7574]

I'd rather have super clicky buttons than quiet buttons. I like to have a loud sound and a clicky feel. Maybe thats my smash background using gamecube controller.

[@troop3r_]

Significantly

[@omgdisfunny4852]

Nice chunithm shirt, have you seen the new gamo controller that let's you play at home

[@NihongoGamer]

Oooh no I didn’t know about that! I’m gonna look it up.

[@omgdisfunny4852]

@@NihongoGamer its on the Gamo2 store and called the taosoller, all their stuff is well-built, you use the emulator seaurchin for chun, but it can also play other games

[@NihongoGamer]

Ok I looked it up. I want one. Dammit!

[@jumpfold]

I cannot wait for them to restock I want one so bad.

[@condescending28]

I wish I was more interested in this a year ago so I could of had one now to play with. They are sold out at the moment. I really want one to try because this looks more of the size that I prefer since I can lay my hand down just a a bit on it compared to the Snack Box or whatever it’s called.

[@nivlheim09c97]

wow. an ad of KeyCade suddenly pops out. what a coincidence.

[@catnekokot]

Wow, on double tap slow-mo you can clearly see that button cap dosen't stable at all. It's very important for me so good to know, thanks for review!

[@shiwanmi]

What does that affect for you gameplay wise? Is it feel, or it actually affects the button press mechanically? Just curious.

[@catnekokot]

@@shiwanmi unstabilized buttons got 2 point to consider (can't call it "problems" bc it's very subjective) - 1) different force point on cap give you different timing and feedback (differ depends and probably very small, but if you can feel it than it may be a realy big problem), so if you move your hands over a lot it will give you range of outcome. Again, it's very subjective, for me it is not a big problem but it is annoying to get used to device ranges and if you need to switch you lose habits and start over again 2) my fingers short, heavy and strong (never got any problems with different force actuation on any switches, for me they are kinda the same bc my fingers just kill it :D), so if cap unstable I can easily rip it off button. Ofc it's more keyboard problem bc there is probably no way to rip it off on that hitbox, but kinda concerned if it can be jammed or smthg. Currently got keyboard with unstable af spacebar (HyperX Alloy Origins Core) - great keyboard but man, I just can't play DJMax with my favorite layout with red buttons on thumbs spacebar and right alt, space got jammed or even lose cap in intense beatmap :D Also got unstabilized buttons on my stick before moding it, RAP4 Kai, it's was (dunno how it now) main differents between sanwa and hori buttons - sanwa stabilized, hori not. The difference is much less than on the keyboard but sanwa just feel better IMHO, but not like it was a big change. But after that I moved to custom hitbox with 24 button and with smaller buttons I can't imagine if they weren't stabilized - hitting same spot on small buttons waaay harder, especially when arcade caps do not have a recess like keyboards. Anyway, that of course you need to test it yourself to say for sure, I'll just got some other queston about some solutions on this hitbox (Up is 30mm usually to use both hands thumbs and switch between, here all buttons same size; a bit strange layout too). Although of course this size captivates incredibly, and it's look awesome!

[@shiwanmi]

@@catnekokot Thanks for satisfying my curiosity! Isn't it wild how seemingly tiny changes can affect how you play tremendously? I'm obsessive compulsive so I might really notice if there's a difference in stability (I really only use my Obsidian Hitbox and don't switch often). What do you think about the Shiokenstar hitbox layout (all 30mm buttons except directional buttons)?

[@catnekokot]

@@shiwanmi yeah, before I was think that things like this is minor, but I just didn't understand that even if I do not feel a problem, it still can hit strongly on the performance Never tried one, but I think for me it would be almost same bc I never had any problems with right hand on my RAP4, and also almost didn't use nor double tap (short fingers not fast enough with that, but instead I can just smack 2 times normaly with same speed or even faster :D ) nor right hand movement like jump with right (the only thing maybe 360, but after some training I can freely do it with full shortcut on left) I recently tried to play the stick after 3 days GG beta on hitbox and realized that I lost the last comfort on the stick, so the way back doesn't even entice anymore! qcf/qcb before was more comfort on stick, but now even this is gone

[@crashbandishoes]

considering I'd be having it exclusively on my desk when using it most likely since I don't go to tournaments or any event where I'm stuck using it on my lap I think I might want this one, if I end up being able to put money aside for a button box

[@JunJunMusume]

Really nice controller. How would you compare the hitbox to an usual arcade stick in terms of adaptability? I play with stick or pad, depending on the game, but I always thought about trying a hitbox.

[@scenemore]

thnx bro

[@fuhmab11]

Design looks clean

[@arthurtsgoev3166]

A wide compatibility is also à good point of this device

[@mikecicciari845]

well that sold out fast hahah hope those guys paid you well for the promo :P

[@ulfrinn8783]

I'm curious... if you want to play games with as little pain and best ergos as possible, have you ever considered a split hitbox controller? Put the left and right hand each at about a 30 degree angle off the desk? A big issue concerning ergonomics and long term damage to the hands and wrists is the pronation itself. Whenever you face your palms downwards, it causes the radius and ulna in the forearm to cross over each other compressing the nerves and tendons in between. While humans can do this motion, it's not natural, and we were never meant to do it for long periods. I know ergonomic split keyboards have been a hard sell up to this point because we're talking usually over 80 keys and a lot of muscle memory having to be relearned... but for a hitbox arcade controller, it may not be hard at all to transition to. Arcade sticks probably wouldn't work at an angle considering gravity would put more weight on one switch over the others, but for the hitbox layout, I cannot think of any downsides.

[@DaneMurdock]

It just needs rubber or non-slick bottom. I'd probably buy one of these if it had that.

[@HXMbamwam]

One negative is the price...$225? You can get a gaming mechanical keyboard, a gaming mouse, and a copy of Tekken, SF, UNIST, with all DLC on Steam for the same price.

[@simonp4832]

Went to buy one. Sold out😭

[@armi0024]

And.... they cleared off the shelf in minutes lol, so we have put in a "notify me" button for restocks!

[@noodohs]

Man, if they make this with WASD keys like a Mixbox, that would be amazing.

[@canejuice4798]

I'm hoping for WASD keys too on an mpress and a turbo button.. I ordered an mpress, but I'm thinking to get a Mixbox too.

[@canejuice4798]

Great review, it inspired me to buy one. :) Silent red mx, hot swap, and the new Ahi LED kit with clear buttons on white. I would like to hear how ergo you feel the press is after playing a couple of months. I do hope Paradise Arcade comes out with a WASD key version and adds a turbo button, I would buy another one :)

[@FGTutorials]

Man I wish they'd make an 18in variant. I hate feeling limited in how far I can spread my knees.

[@Roshea]

unique pad for sure