Surprisingly Cheap Hitbox Style Controller - HautePad Plus G16 Review

This week I will be reviewing a new all button controller from Haute42. It's very inexpensive, but is it any good?
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[@lucianoaguero6795]

For PS5 compatibility you can use the magicboot dongle in the adapter port on the controller, that's what that port is for

[@alexandertorres5832]

r u sure?

[@mc-fine]

​@alexandertorres5832 yes he is correct.

[@anabolicfrenchtoast6014]

Can confirm. I have a T16 with a magicboots and it works on PS5.

[@zman2994]

They are also working on the support for xbox as well on the newer firmware. So I'll be testing with the Xbox One MagicBoot too.

[@docvad13g07]

magicboot dongle purchase link please....

[@alt5563]

Hey great review, just wanted to add @5:00 any 24mm cap that goes onto a cherry style stem should work, you can find replacement caps online for very cheap or if you have something like gamer finger buttons laying around the caps will work from that too

[@similaritiesendhere]

Great little "snackbox". When I got mine I regretted not getting the T16 but, if I had gotten the T16, I would've regretted not having a "snackbox" for travel. Here's my advice: If you don't have a full-sized "hitbox" already, you might be better off with one of their larger models (especially if you're just learning leverless). There are good reasons to own a smaller controller but, make sure that they apply to you.

[@-toadstoolicious-9851]

Got this while waiting for my Fightbox to arrive. It's cheap but doesn't feel like it. Actually very satisfied with it. The only problem I experienced are keycaps popping out. Maybe changing the keycaps fixes that. They also have a discord where you can ask help and software upgrades are available. Recommended for leverless newbies like me

[@bs000]

MX stems aren't perfectly symmetrical, meaning you can get a slightly tighter fit by just rotating any loose caps by 90 degrees. If that doesn't help, I messaged them on Aliexpress and they sent me a new set of caps for free that they said will fit better. I put them on and they do feel quite a bit tighter and I haven't had them pop out on their own so far.

[@-toadstoolicious-9851]

@bs000 thanks. Will try rotating the caps. Im also planning to order different color caps online

[@Phasmastic]

If you got basic version of FightBox, you will get 15ms input lag. This GP2040 PCBs are fastest on the market 0.76ms, even faster than Brook UFB. If you want to play on PS5 just get Brook Wingman FGC dongle.

[@-toadstoolicious-9851]

@Phasmastic I only play on pc. Its amazing for kbd on Tekken 8. Since getting the Haute I have acquired 2 more leverless and i find the mechanical switches better than Sanwa buttons.

[@Haute42Gaming]

OMG！！What a huge surprise to me！You did a super great review， thanks，man， appreciate it！！！🥰

[@thatguybwarch]

And thanks for making such a great budget leverless! 💪

[@Markustempest]

The USB A slot addons is for adapters. It works on PS5 with a mayflash adapter or you can use a wingman fgc adapter.

[@cmar601]

if only I saw this 2 days ago, I ended up getting the flatbox. This looks awesome, the extra up sold me. I'll try to get this in a few weeks. Trying to transition to hitbox for Tekken 8. Great video.

[@onizagru]

I bought this as a cheaper option, and was nervous about the price compared to quality. You cleared my worries. Thanks!

[@Phasmastic]

I have S16 and i got cuople of different Hitboxes and aracade sticks(Branded and custom ones). Tbh this is like super steal, you get option to put any mechanical switches inside, for refference any Arcade stick, or hitbox buttons cost like 60$ to 80$ for a set, likeCROWN Mechanical switches and Gamer Fingers that use mechanical ones and you can only swtich them on Gamer Finger with possibility of breaking them completely. Also GP2040 is the fastest PCB, you get 0.76ms of input lag compared to like Hori premium sticks that run 4,5ms at most. Downside is that you need dongle converter for consoles like PS5 and XbX/S.

[@yoitsmegabe]

I love this, I also got the larger T16 version but prefer the smaller G series because the switches feel better.

[@DizY_8]

Prefer the T16 version myself, you can get some cheap mini wrist rests designed for mouse usage, to make it super comfy. Amazon UK, I got two for £5, which is like a little over $6 , and stuff in the US tends to be cheaper anyway. Switches between the two feel identical for me, but I don't doubt there's going to be some variance for such a cheap product. Plan to replace the switches at some point with some spare G Pro Yellows I got lying around from an keyboard build.

[@yoitsmegabe]

@@DizY_8 T 16 only takes low profile kailh chock v2 switches. The pinout is different from the standard keyboard switch. The G16 uses standard keyboard switches.

[@thygrrr]

The hardware boot button is only for situations when you accidentally brick your configurable buttons and you can no longer select the boot mode with the software defined keys at the front. I really like this stick (pad). I'm not sure about latency but it feels decent. I'd love there to be 1cm to 1 inch between the directional buttons and the other buttons (I have large hands)

[@steveelpro]

If I am going to be playing on a PS4 super ocassionally, will it work to simply turn off and on the controller to avoid the time out?

[@AdversaryOne]

I appreciate this review. I was looking at this controller specifically for it's layout and possible PS5 compatibility for my local that uses PS5s. I have a generic Chinese all button pad (FightBox) with my own custom layout they made for me at extra cost, so I'll have to figure out what Brooks converter I need in order to use it with PS5. You just saved me from buying this because I was almost ready to pull the trigger.

[@1fareast14]

like other 2040ce sticks, ps5 is achieved with a 30 dollar dongle in the extension port

[@AdversaryOne]

@@1fareast14 Ok. Maybe I can try that.

[@garethburleigh]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I have the 13 button version of this and the larger T13 on the way to me right now. Very much looking forward to getting hold of them.

[@ChuckTownRC51]

Holy crap dude, I used to listen to your destiny podcast. Was just researching this controller and saw this.

[@brandonbrooks8534]

Great review. Very thorough. Your surprise, and joy in the product was clear.😊

[@RevolverOce]

Great that you covered this man!

[@django008]

For such a small form factor i was surprised by the weight of this, fits perfect when i am on the go with my laptop and get that inch to play here and there

[@kalark]

Great review! I just bought a Haute42 S16 based on your review! Seems like an incredible value honestly. Really hoping that this lets me cut my teeth on a leverless controller

[@ChrisStriker]

It is worth highlighting something about the PS4 mode Normally, the control would stop working after 8 minutes, it is possible to overcome this problem by inserting some required files with the GP2040-CE web configurator (Of course, no one close to that project will pass those files, you must have it or a user must pass them)

[@Rauzwel]

People really sleep on the B16 from Haute42, the keyboard style stickless. The directionals are much more intuitive and ergonomic than the typical hitbox layout, especially if you're primarily a PC gamer (I use the equivalent of W in WASD for up instead of my thumb). The other action buttons are also closer together and slightly less easy to accidentally actuate, but that's all taste. It still beats the hell out of the M16 I just bought and half the price.

[@47KRoman]

So does it work with PS5 MK11 after uploading DS4 verification files? Because I have old Hori stick Mini and I've finished native PS5 MK11 with it in PS4 mode without issues. Also if there's way to download those verification files from you own DS4 then it's safer way than downloading it from Internet.

[@roninstormYT]

​for the ps5 you need a brook super converter for the ps5 it dont work for the ps5 normaly i mean just but the ps5 version off the brook super converter it white and pink converter

[@lucianoaguero6795]

You can use the PS5 magicboot dongle in the adapter port as well

[@roninstormYT]

@@lucianoaguero6795 i never heard of magic boot i dont know if there legit like brook super converter

[@lucianoaguero6795]

@@roninstormYT they're the same as a brook converter, just a USB dongle instead of a passthrough thing, and at like 25-30 if you can find it at retail price

[@docvad13g07]

​@@lucianoaguero6795 magicboot dongle purchase link please

[@FightingFoxTK]

Brook Wingman FGC or Mayflash Magic Boots v1.1

[@Atomic-Punk]

Good stuff, man! Just a quick question; how does the button next to the screen feel? I prefer WASD for 3D games like Tekken, but with the screen pushing the button over to the right, I'm curious if it's uncomfortable?

[@chungo72]

is there anyway for this controller to be connected to a handheld switch?

[@strikelight]

Got this, great for sf6 on pc. Very impressed with the value.

[@thatguybwarch]

With the top of this lil' guy being acrylic, does it get fingerprinted really easily? Love the video, appreciate the review!

[@halofan6635]

can you please make a tutorial how too install the firmware i am confused i just got my g16 stick . i need help people just talk about the stick but dont go over the product and how too install the updates

[@roninstormYT]

he should do more videos on this on how too do a tutorial on how too update it .

[@U.S.Outpost31]

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[@steillanims2342]

Really great video, very informative, I have been using the gp2040 , and It work on PS4 out of the box, with games that support legacy mode, also as mentioned by someone else in the reviews, the Brooks fgc converter will allow you to use it on PS5,

[@ScorpionF1RE_USA]

just get 2 stiff 1/2" thick sheets of foam, both about the size of a piece of paper... cut out a hitbox sized hole in one, glue them together, and cram the hitbox in it.

[@stevencote2012]

Nice review. Adding this to my "honey, I need this" list 😂

[@nice_sloth]

Is it possible to play Smash Ultimate with it? I mean, can you map the extra buttons to be the stick tilt modifier thing?

[@momo.ru-kun]

Just use Magic boots for PS5 and turn on the passthrough on the settings, disable PS4. You either chose if you want it for PS4 or PS5, it can't work simultaneously

[@KingUserTekken7]

normal hit box with an extra button for L3 R3 and 2 more for 1+3 and 2+4 would be great, plus also turbo button 🥶

[@zVxSolo]

I miss ya, briar

[@justinsondermann6196]

Good review but you need a Converter for ps4 and 5. It will respond much better and faster

[@Pihnes]

Ordered myself a T 16 some days ago.

[@jawuda]

How is it?

[@Pihnes]

@@jawuda gonna arrive in late january/february

[@darksamus8]

How i can get the little screen separately ?

[@DevilKing2138]

Would the Brook Wingman FGC converter work with this to make the ps4/ps5 compatibility easier????

[@rodrigovialerios]

On Amazon they are selling It with the Brook Wingman. So It should work.

[@DevilKing2138]

@rodrigovialerios yea I found out the brook wingman will work as will the mayflash magicboot which is what I went with cause it's sleeker haha

[@eatereater6312]

Does anyone know how to connect this to a Nintendo switch?

[@chillrobots]

Commenting to help the algo. Love ya Briar

[@Brysen617]

How do you get it to work for ps4 and ps5? I have the brooks wing converter. Will this work?

[@TheDwuetyloamid]

It works with brook wingman fgc

[@lioni8930]

Briar it's been a long time man, it's Robbie, I don't have X anymore, we should catch up soon. Hope you're doing good these days

[@jkdwarrior3]

Never bought something like this, Amazon doesnt show that this is xbox x/s compatible and does it work out of the box without any set up? I don't have a pc. Does anyone know if it is?

[@anabolicfrenchtoast6014]

You will need an additional dongle for Xbox Series X/S and probably a firmware update. The dongle you need is either a Mayflash Magicboots for Xbox or a Magic-X. Since you don't have a PC, it's probably not worth it because you need one to update the firmware as far as I'm aware.

[@jkdwarrior3]

@@anabolicfrenchtoast6014 ah ok this is what I was worried about, thank you!

[@Wasabs]

Yo iv done goofed up, i pressed the reset settings button thinking it would result back to default configs but i didnt think it would literally be factory default lol Can you (or anyone) give me a backup file for the G16 so i can get it back to how it was? ty

[@I9IIEIIYIIEIIS]

great for guitar hero, and awesome for tony hawk!

[@jkdwarrior3]

Would this controller work well with MK1 and Tekken 8?

[@bennymountain1]

Keep in mind that PS5 will have input delay on all 3rd party controllers (like this one). You'll have to buy some another USB gizmo to have no delay with this.

[@xooks3050]

i too am having a hard time finding these files. Can anyone explain this to me under the pretense that I am a toddler?

[@Shenhe-j8u]

Does this have socd?

[@WormyJester8]

Yes, you can select between Neutral, Last Priority or Up Priority

[@roninstormYT]

can you do a tutorial on how too update the fight stick i just got my before ya big youtubers get this too popular the it goes up later and plus youtubers that got this stick only do unboxing no tutorial there is one but hespeaks japanese only

[@justcallmesiv]

hey man if you happen to see this comment you should toss a link to the files into the description for anyone that finds your video

[@EternaLaw00]

In my country there is only the version with 16 button on amazon. But I dont understand if this is Turnament Legal or not for Street Fighter 6 Wasn't there a limit of 11 Attack button?

[@nec85]

I remember your voice from destiny videos man long time no see :) I'm happy to see you :)

[@GarydeBrown]

Sweeeeeeeet. I want one. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FarjanasTastyCooking]

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[@d4cheartbeam]

Glad destiny got put in the shitter and we’re onto some real games 💪

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[@gabrielst527]

More than too cheap to be good is too expensive and you are being scammed, for those people that bought 300$~ hitboxes or fightsticks the past years.

[@hazqier]

Yeah, I honestly don’t get how they’re so expensive.. It’s literally just a box with some buttons and a stick. It’s honestly not even that expensive to manufacture in the first place, if Haute42 can do it they can as well.

[@jamalallen8047]

Buy a converter to play ps4/5 games $25

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[@rowdyroo4808]

This may make me suck slightly less at Tekken 8😅🎉🙏

[@aspenshadow7920]

No way this thing is tournament legal

[@Trinioutsider34]

These leverless controllers have lost me completely.

[@c16621]

i have the original hautebox for $40. its great.

[@eatereater6312]

Does anyone know how to connect this to a switch?