THE ALPHA【Hori】

Hori is first on the scene to make a stick for the next gen and Fighting Stick Alpha for PC/Xbox Series X|S is here! PS5 version is coming soon too!
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[@shrikelet]

Once again, thank you for covering how this sits in the lap! The placement of those nonslip pads looks like it might work on my legs better than my RAP sticks. I've never tried a noir layout stick, but I love Hayabusa components, so I may have to pick one of these up!

[@mathewstanfield9476]

Once I swapped to the noir layout, I have never gone back. I currently play on a qanba pearl and love it. My first noir stick was a fighting edge. I want this one for the easy button swaps.

[@KillahManjaro]

I have two of the Madcatz TE2 and one TE R2 from 2010. That's my favorite stick because it's build solid like a tank. Replacing the buttons and stick component is a breeze.

[@ChrisStoneinator]

Sticks haven’t gotten any better since then. They’re still using the same bog standard Sanwa parts and the only selling point is compatibility. Where’s the Seimitsus? Korean levers? Nobody actually competes to make a better arcade stick anymore. They just add more stupid button layouts and flashy lights.

[@orrionodyssey]

I hope they come out with more colors of this stick, looks like a fun stick to design for with the easy access to the artwork

[@playinsanity5133]

Love these vids! Just got into fighting games cuz of your videos and now I watch too mny arcade sticks vids

[@Roshea]

Asmr fight stick sounds

[@playinsanity5133]

@@Roshea yup thats a huge part of it haha

[@wahlawigi9572]

it's so exciting seeing peripherals for the new generation of consoles

[@steelstalker]

It's amazing because it's so light. Super comfortable on your lap.

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

Its 2.7kg. Light is something else. ^^ But you are right. Its the perfect weight for sitting stable on your lap without getting uncomfortable after a while.

[@virgilthemob1242]

I think it's a pretty neat stick, but after using the PS4 Fighting Edge for the last 3 years I'd never switch back to a plexiglass top stick. If they do make an aluminum edition, though, I'd be all over it.

[@ThxMiketsukami]

Great review! I also like the buttons all up the front. Fill the inside with something could make the stick sound less hollow and heavier, I would like to see somebody design a form with a compartment for weights or a updated version with something like this.

[@ninetendopesaitama2107]

Didnt feel hollow to me. You could put a cloth into it. If you want damp the noise. Its not too light imo. 2.7kg. Of course you can put weights into it easily.

[@playinsanity5133]

0:25 K.O. ... Hori Wins

[@suli1824]

You talk so much about the sound and feel of fightsticks, I feel like you will enjoy the world of custom mechanical keyboards.

[@ClaytonMathisVO]

That's so cool they allow you to change the art and buttons! I have a lot of fighting games on my Xbox and KOF XIII and Killer Instinct just doesn't feel right on a pad to me.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

I have the Mad Catz TE2 stick .... didn't realize it was "legendary" and no longer in production. I better treat it with velvet gloves from now on. :)

[@zynba4251]

I used to have the killer instinct mad catz stick and I sold it a long time ago 😭

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

@@zynba4251 (hurriedly places my TE2 into a fortified vault)

[@virgilthemob1242]

Mad Catz sticks were quite popular during the late PS3/early PS4 era because a bunch of pros were using them, until the company went bankrupt. Ever since, companies like Qanba, Hori and Razer have been filling the void. Although none of them have made something as cool as the good old MC VS Stick.

[@BasedSif]

It looks light. Or Nihingo gamer is just really strong in his wrists from reviewing sticks so much

[@Dreamerpunk]

2.7kg

[@goya07]

Man, was hype about this stick but when I saw the cable managing for the USB plug. Design wise its not that great and to close to the button cables.

[@Jermainskee]

That coco ichibanya shirt though! I need me one. So glad they have it here in korea.

[@Roshea]

Korea gang

[@davilasvas6178]

Thank you! I was waiting for your review! I can’t wait to see the PS5 version!

[@3DMegaGamer]

I've only seen a special GG Strive edition of the stick for Playstation, but that's only JP only iirc

[@genuwine21]

I have my eye on this stick, the PS edition for Strive drops in Japan at the end of June, so only a matter of time till a US release. The cord storage looks bad but if there is enough clearance a couple of small hooks or posts could allow for storage without touching components. Also I like the large gap the cable comes out of.

[@bludika]

i just wish this stick was heavier and had more metal, ive read from reviews its got too much plastic so its too light :(

[@genuwine21]

@@bludika you could get the fighting Edge, but it won't work on Xbox.

[@andrewrounds1553]

Love the T-shirt. When I was stationed out in Okinawa in the Marine Corps, CoCos was always the best place to eat. I miss it daily.

[@JunJunMusume]

Love your videos. I would love to get more arcade sticks myself but man, the import taxes on my country are devastating. This looks like a nice stick, it's sad thought the cable compartment is a little messy.

[@FeiFongWang]

Why do you all always insist on breaking Tekken, jfc.

[@Jrock3891]

I'm loving my hori alpha fighting stick

[@takohma1056]

Hmm….not sure how I’m feeling about this one. Looks cool though. Edit: I ended up buying it lol. It was on sale for $164.99. The gripe about the plastic doesn’t bother me considering the TE2+ is and that retailed at $250.

[@kazemegaman]

Awesome stick but my mind is still set on getting a Hori fighting edge because it feels so solid

[@nitrohunter550]

When can we see the Dragon? Hahaha Very good video and looking forward to the future videoos.

[@kaporal890]

did buy first week on release , didn't customize anything ,full stock version , didn't failed med me so far , clean and responsive as day one. 200bucks well spend imo.

[@lbryantl6543]

Love my decked out Victrix but it'd be cool to have that customization for artwork 🤟🏻

[@_kqcper_332]

I was waiting for this video

[@yukitatsumi9703]

I like the stick alot it's really cool

[@KindOldRaven]

I've gone down the rabithole... I want to try a noir layout, saw the Fighting Edge on sale for 160, nabbed it. Will arrive friday. Thanks for making me lose more money Nihongo. You and your pushy videos. /s - looking forward to give the noir layout a try ;p

[@lionsborn]

How is it? I just ordered mine today.

[@genantamtam9364]

​@@lionsbornso how is the Edge stick bro?

[@BladeCuttervita]

Cool to see you play Tekken (my favorite fighter)

[@chroniicxtmx286]

I just wanted to add here that if you go into xbox accessories on the hori fight stick, configure then edit you have a choice to swap the triggers etc maybe this could be useful for fighting games but i will be honest i havent tested it yet. Hopefully this helps somebody.

[@lesterparedes8358]

Hey, Buddy, you okay? Are those bruises on your neck? Oh, that's just shadows. Boy, I'm dumb

[@thebigcor]

Mmmmm. The sweet sounds of a new hayabusa lever ❤

[@julinyas]

I remember wanting this stick when it was first revealed a few years ago but I already have like 30 sticks. I also don't like the shape of the plexi. Otherwise it looks great.

[@Phasmastic]

Daamn That Laugh on Electric :D

[@ancientplayercham4939]

This fightstick can be modded with sanwa lever? Or doesn't fit in the case?

[@OmnipotentO]

On r/fightsticks I seen pics of this stick modded with different levers and buttons so I'd say yes

[@justrok79]

18:40 Who needs a cross up now? I wonder if those are saved within the stick or if it's solely saved within the software on the console/pc you play on. Nihongo, do you know?

[@theconsolekiller7113]

Looks solid. Ive been using the RAP4 for alot of old games on MAME and its super responsive. I switched out the buttons and changed the gate on the stick. I still dont understand why companies limit these sticks to certain platforms. Some of these sticks dont even support PC. Not sure why no one makes a quality universal stick for all platforms. Maybe its a licensing issue. It reminds me of the pain in the ass of trying to get good surround headphones but being limited to one system for each pair. Im a rare stick user but if this stick had macros or a way to map multiple button inputs into each button it would be tempting. I cant see any reason why Id upgrade to this version over the RAP 4. Maybe if I played alot of fighting games and wanted to play them with a stick on Series X. That seems to be the trick they use. This seems like a downgrade without rapid fire too.

[@theconsolekiller7113]

@@hollowhenry04 Appreciate the feedback. I will definately keep that in mind. I switch between a modded Hori RAP4 and modded mayflashf500 for different types of games (seimitsu joystick mainly for shooters and hayabusa stick for faster moving games, fighting games). I havent noticed the additional lag but I will definately keep that in mind. In order to get my RAP4 to work on Xbox or Switch requires an adapter anyway, so I may still get that extra input lag in the end, on those platforms. I use the RAP4 for alot more than PS4 and PC which is what it natively supports.

[@theconsolekiller7113]

@@hollowhenry04 Nice. Appreciate that. Hopefully. I have an old Hori Rap3 coming in soon, that I plan to mod, so in worst case I can jump between the RAP4 and RAP3 on PS4 and PC without using any adapters. For other platforms I may have to sacrifice some response time. So far the mayflash has felt great to me on Xbox but I havent tested it on the hardest games yet.

[@kiltropablinho79]

Its such a beauty that stick love the design

[@Siege614]

Came for the fight stick review, stayed for the coco ichiban shirt

[@smackygonerogue]

ayyyy im third i may consider getting a hori stick now to replace my qanba drone

[@enthusiasticgamer88]

I'm looking to buy this to use with my Wingman SD on my Saturn after realizing my 8BitDo sticks don't work with it lol. I do own a Series X with a ton of arcade games on it though so seems like a nice bonus!

[@jagtaggart936]

just preordered the PS version. Supposed to drop in a week or two! Hyped

[@genantamtam9364]

So what you think about it? Isit hollow? Isit steady or moving alot?

[@Eth3realwarrior]

I wish there was more surface area for the artwork. Also working in a cable disconnect would be a good idea.

[@vlagtr]

Had to come back to this video since they just announced a PS5 version today!

[@zachd9]

i just picked this up. i want to change out the buttons for different colored ones. what ones do you recommend that would fit this stick?

[@justrok79]

Any standard 30mm buttons will fit, but I'd go with snap ins over screw ins. The depth of the case isn't that deep. So if you don't like the Hayabusa buttons a sanwa or seimitsu will work.

[@JPWestmas]

Looks a lot better than the RAP. I liked the way the RAP played but I didn't like the small buttons on the side plus the lever's down direction stopped working and I had no idea how I could get inside the thing and fix it. So I just threw the thing away and got a more expensive stick controller that I could easily open and maintain.

[@Roosterrock]

I think this stick is really cool however I'm unsure which version to get, I'm gonna be playing on PC so I can get either but I'm an Xbox fan so I'd say the Xbox one seems like the obvious choice, but most of the fighting games I'm interested in are PS4/PS5 exclusive on console and I'm gonna be mostly using it on PC anyway so I was thinking I should get the PS5 one in case I ever go to tournaments or whatever, but realistically idk when I'd go to a tournament anytime soon so idk which seems like the better option

[@Yalbou]

Im thinking of buying this stick, basically so i can play killer instinct on the windows store on pc and perhaps get the latest xbox console. My main concerns are the cable. Do you have to always open up the stick to put in the cable, or does slide inside the hole? Would sliding the cable back in the hole danage the wiring inside? I also have the option of buying a second hand razer atrox but not sure how good a used stick is

[@ChrisStoneinator]

I own exclusively used sticks. No issues at all. These buttons and levers are called “arcade parts” for a reason. They’re designed to withstand all sorts of abuse. I’d argue buying a used stick is a no brainer so long as you’re willing to clean it.

[@fataldragon69]

Thanks for the review !! Quick question for you.....Is it possible to change the joystick handle to something longer instead of the tiny ball that comes with it ??

[@griftgfx]

I wonder if putting a foam layer in the bottom would be useful. I do really like the easy access.

[@genantamtam9364]

I was thinking metall plates. Or even clothes

[@DJDandyFresh]

Nihongo Gamer: "This stick opens up." Panthera, TE2, Pro FS, Dragon: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@chronology556]

They use the stupid Vewlix layout, once you try Noir, you never want to go back, and Sega 2P is even better than Noir.

[@geonmin]

Does anyone know a solution or how to reset the arcade stick when the function button doesn't work? I accidentally changed the profile with the function key without setting another profile, and the arcade stick immediately stopped working. When I press the PlayStation button and the share button together, the LED blinks and it works again, but the function key still doesn't work, and I have to press the PS button and share button together every time I connect it to make it work. Hori Device Manager on PC is still not compatible with arcade sticks, so I can't set keys on PC. Anyone know a solution?

[@daveunknown01]

Wish there were more stick options for Switch.

[@tidjane2001]

Could always use an adapter. Some thing like the Mayflash Magic S-Pro can be had for $30 and supports a wide range of arcade sticks and other peripherals.

[@OhGeeWhy]

This one or razer Panthera? Found them for similar prices and im mostly concerned about cables and construction of the sticks in general.

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

Maybe they should have used more aluminium components in the manufacture, or slightly thicker plastics to help with the hollowness?...looks like a pain to disassemble too...✌️

[@justrok79]

It's not. About as difficult as any other stick out minus the ease of access to the guts.

[@LodanZark]

It seems the inside goes not enough room for Korean levers :s

[@CarlosAfraka]

WE ARE SO BACK

[@MaverickHunterX]

Will they be releasing a PS5/PC version of this stick? It's probably less expensive because it's for the XBox.

[@gingataisen]

This should work on PC.

[@jerry5847]

Nice video regarding the new Hori fight stick. Any comments for a comparison of this stick versus the Victrix Pro FS? Thanks and I am wanting a new fight stick for my PS5.

[@mitch5253]

Good video thanks

[@toval6255]

Can you do a review with the Mayflash fighting sticks?

[@goshu7009]

How long is the cable to your device? Lets say if i use desktop PC? Is it confy to use in front of 27 inch monitor?

[@ricodimen8658]

Can you please make a review of the daija nacon arcade stick ♥

[@miroaisgames8261]

Hey there NihongoGamer-san. Do you have any bags suggestion for this stick?

[@thebigbossganggang]

I have one question how to make an arcade stick not corroded quickly, not jammed with analogue and long lasting pls answer I need your help

[@BabyBoyJr.]

for sweaty hands like me i prefer plastic since after some time my panel rusts at the area where my palm rests

[@debbiedowner161]

I'll wait for the clear red/blue case like the soul calibur versions.

[@yagithegoat1880]

i dunno why but my start botton on the right upper side doesn't work in tranning mode...anyone knows how to fix that?

[@xxblindchild]

has there been any word for a ps5 version? or a ps5 fighting pad??? want to know before i buy some ps4 arcade stick

[@wavesarered9436]

Awsome review ! Is this arcade stick still good for 2023 ? or is there a better option for PC ?

[@FinalBossKinsu]

does it work on pc with ps remote play? thats my main issue with razer panthera evo. it works on pc but remote play wont pick it up

[@francescodilecce7189]

I tried to put the sanwa jlf on my new brand hori alpha xbox arcade stick but it doesn't fit. I cannot close the case. Any solution? Thanks

[@fayelis]

you didnt put it on right

[@swarthybullxxx]

So changing parts doesn't void warranty? If the PCB goes out, can they still service it?

[@Sam-Lawry]

ps3,4,5,pc android..seimitsu LS 32,40 possible? Thanks The hayabusa noir seems great too and ps3,4,5,pc...

[@SynergyGamingTV]

Dude!! What software are you using to get those cool camera transitions, moving around and such!?

[@NihongoGamer]

It’s a free plugin for OBS. I think it’s just called “move transition”

[@NihongoGamer]

Any sources in that exist in both the origin and destination scene will automatically slide into the size and position of the destination.

[@james9564]

Just got one and I love it

[@brianhooper2556]

I hope you don't mind me asking on here. Do you know of any arcade supply companies in Japan who would ship to the UK? I want to buy spare Hori Hayabusa joysticks and it doesn't seem like there are any in Europe. Thanks!

[@prairietan]

"For artwork." Say less.

[@thenerodotnet]

You should try a Etokki Omni!

[@JKelly756]

I didnt realizr the wire was like that, it seems janky. Can it be replaced?

[@Maver1ck101]

Please review the new 8BitDo arcade stick.

[@mazuiface]

Sega layouts! YES.

[@harryweeden5841]

What would you recommend for PC in the same price range or slightly more?

[@guilhermearaujo2243]

i loved this review..buy now !!!

[@ellguaposavage1061]

Too bad they don’t make a lot of Xbox series x fight sticks I wish they did make more

[@frankbevi2230]

Doesnt have Turbo mode like the previous RAPs?

[@brianhooper2556]

Just got this stick. My second ever, first in nearly 20 years. I have a question I hope you may be able to answer. When I press a direction on the controller it registers the movement with a click - if I then press harder the joystick moves further in that direction and kind of clunks slightly (it's almost like another click - but after the move has already been registered). Is this normal? Or does it sound like a problem with the joystick?

[@NihongoGamer]

Sounds normal. You only need to push far enough to register an input. Pushing further brings you to the “gate” which you can use to get a better idea of which position the lever is in without having to look down at it. “Riding the gate” isn’t necessary though and you can choose when and whether you do.

[@genantamtam9364]

​@@NihongoGamerhi man, thanks for tbe review. You mention the edge of tbe stick might hhrt your palm, how is that feeling compared to the Hori Edge stick?

[@abovebelow4061]

Would you say this is as heavy as the Obsidian? Does it move much on the lap?

[@snowf6307]

I really hate Hayabusa buttons--so sensitive that I had trouble doing grabs in Tekken 7...might just go with the Etokki. Thanks for the review

[@justrok79]

Spending a pretty penny on something you can get locally more affordably.

[@jarnbjorn4522]

still rocking my fighting edge but i gotta admit the size is a bit too big.

[@slinbob8082]

Considering getting this stick. However the mayflash f500 elite is only £100 and looks really decent. Anyone here know why the mayflash is bad? Or breaks?

[@NihongoGamer]

I don’t have a mayflash myself but I’d make sure the model u get doesn’t require an extra controller to be plugged in to make it work with ur console. That can be a bit of an inconvenience

[@T1BillionX]

I tested a prototype version stick out EVO 2018 or 2019.

[@AlexisCastilloMontie]

What game is in the minute 14:38?

[@NihongoGamer]

Under night In-Birth: CLR :)

[@AlexisCastilloMontie]

@@NihongoGamer TY❤️

[@mjmonjure]

If this stick is the medium tier, which sticks are in the highest tier?

[@MightyMammoth]

I have the te2+ modded love it but I do want to get a fighting edge

[@jasp2003]

Will it work with the older 360? Can anyone recommend a good stick for the 360?

[@ZeChef9000]

They actually knew there were fighting game players on Xbox

[@kickass2733]

Anyone know if it’ll fit a Korean lever? It looks kinda thin

[@ZombieOfun]

Will you be doing any more on the Octa? I quite like those videos

[@NihongoGamer]

not sure but I am tempted. I may try dedicating one game I play totally to pad again since I have the Octa now

[@ZombieOfun]

@@NihongoGamer That could be a very interesting experiment! Any ideas on what type of fighter you'd be interested in switching to pad for?