The Thinnest Fightpad You've Ever Seen for Nintendo Switch

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Who needs a fightstick? The Snackbox Micro takes everything I love about keyboard-style controllers and jams it into a tiny, thin little package that works for Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4. You can check it out at their site (not affiliated): junkfoodarcades.com/
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[@hexachord4828]

I have arthritis in my thumbs and find it difficult to play anything action-oriented with thumbsticks, an all button controller like this might let me play stuff like Super Smash Brothers again. Thanks for showing this off, I didn't realize there were options like this out there.

[@WulffDen]

There's a TON. Also, consider checking out the Xbox Adaptive controller coupled with a Mayflash adapter, or the Hori Flex controller for Nintendo Switch.

[@dazeNB]

Specifically for Smash I would recommend looking into the Frame1 controller! It has buttons to emulate the right stick (and I believe it has a modifier button that allows you to angle the left stick in more than 8 directions).

[@Bakanineinstein]

There's also the "Smashbox" made by the same people who do the Hitbox... Like the Hitbox it's a little oversized being an all button arcade layout controller... But from the sound of it, it might be exactly what you are looking for...

[@Kblkike]

I love seing this comunity helping each other out and understanding others problems im proud of this comunity!

[@ThisisCitrus]

@@dazeNB Too bad the Frame1 has been sold out for over a year.

[@diegonoy7445]

11:33 Nice callback to the time Bob mentioned that he got destroyed playing smash bros in a coffee shop.

[@WulffDen]

it was a Moe's Southwest Grill, but who's counting, you know?

[@ZacFelts]

Me, who doesn't even have a desk: "hmm, yes, that desk mat would be a wise purchase"

[@powderdropzone]

I support your spending decisions. I have a desk that can you can store it on.

[@ZacFelts]

@@powderdropzone your support means a lot

[@WulffDen]

use it as a table setting. Get 4

[@ZacFelts]

@@WulffDen oh look at Mr "I have three friends"

[@Oretal]

Big enough to be a floor mat

[@SheKnives]

Oh, now that's a slick mouse mat.

[@Pnk117]

Love your content keep it up girl just do what you want do don't let others decide for you and have great day see ya around

[@angelgarcia6892]

Bob, you literally have the only ads I don't fast forward. That shit is always entertaining.

[@AdamAllen]

...literally

[@therealtoomuchdog116]

i feel the exact same way.

[@Martician]

Never had an urge to get a fighting pad. This one just looks so super sleek. Love the design, very clean. Edit: Yes, now I do have an urge to get one. Might save up or wait for a sale on them as they are still a bit pricey for my own taste.

[@brotankfrank_6158]

Same thoughts. This is smexy

[@calinguga]

so do you have the urge now or is it still not quite enough? (i got a fight stick and then made it into an arcade and now i have 3 arcades so be careful which slippery slopes you get on)

[@rustkitty]

I don't think you can expect any sales. They are using the Brook UFB mainboard which is a hundred bucks alone, then comes the bill of materials for the rest of the hardware, labor & administrative costs. Looks like they aren't working with a huge profit margin where they can afford discounts at all. Look at their older pads, if you order them with PCB included and pre-built they come up slightly more expensive.

[@SwirlEP]

$200 ($220 now due to part availability issues) is on the lower end compared to the full-size ones. It's definitely an investment and if you can find a way to try an all-button controller or a Hitbox (I actually tried a Snackbox Micro at a convention's Guilty Gear Strive tournament and am now onboard to saving for one). Just saying compared to other all-button controllers it's about the best you'll do price-wise. And I'd probably rather have one of these than a bulky Hitbox.

[@fightgeist5669]

The snackbox micro I bought out of curiosity but I use it nearly exclusively for fighting games now. It's actually really comfortable for lap use and I'm a fairly large dude.

[@midazct100]

Is it possible to get diagonal outputs out of it? He mentioned something briefly in the video but I couldn't make much of it.

[@fightgeist5669]

@@midazct100 absolutely, down+forward will give you diagonal forward as an example. I've played on controller and arcade stick for years and adapting wasn't really an issue. Most modern fighting games are fairly lenient on inputs as well.

[@l2barchives]

I just want to say I really appreciate your videos like these for accessibility. A lot of conventional controllers don't work well with my large hands and you have helped turn me onto to some very solid options.

[@ThePlanetarySkyline]

This is seriously one of the most fun Wulff Den videos he's made. I love the smash in the wild bit lol.

[@michaelswann7362]

I have one and can highly recommend it for fighting games and anything else that doesn’t need both sticks! You can also get an additional metal plate for the bottom to make it feel more substantial, and they have a ton of color options available for their buttons on their shop. (Rumor is they’re also making a smash box style controller with this thin form factor 👀)

[@zacksucks798]

"HEY! IS THAT WULFFDEN!?" *unwinds controller* I want that moment tattooed on me.

[@Shmuptopia]

Amazingly enough, I'm super stoked to play retro shmups with this and experiment/get used to controlling ship movement with buttons instead of a stick or dpad. This and the Mpress look fantastic. Now it's just a matter of waiting for fresh stock. Great video!!

[@Aranesque]

Nice music selection at the intro. Glad to see you appreciate old school KoF 😁

[@vdfritzz]

it really is very weird to adapt but DEFINITELY worth it, i started on some snes beat em ups and shooters to get used to this layout, took a week, it was a lot of fun because it felt like i was playing these games for the 1st time again (i used to play A LOT on keyboard up until like 2005, but i always used my right hand on the arrow keys, i was not used to wasd)

[@nicm9600]

I played Mario bros on an arcade cabinet and while the joy stick wasn’t optimal the jumping was incredible. I also have fond memories of my first time emulating and playing Mario on a keyboard. I think this video is telling me to take the plunge

[@JubalVoid]

Great video but can I just say, you've gotten fantastic at these 1-man bits, seamless and hilarious.

[@ryantwomey3463]

as someone who worked in construction holy crap i was able to identify you actually dub in a cinderblock being dragged specifically on concrete for the opening bit nice

[@thomasg7040]

Bro, I come by for the vids cause info's great and all, but holy crap the skits are some of the best content on youtube. you get me everytime man. "THAT A WULFF DEN?! *bag drop* " I nearly spit out my drink laughing man. Love the vids, you're killin it man

[@robertdanker6193]

Great video!! Love the KOF music in the background!!👌👌👍👍

[@Riddimensaur]

I come back and watch this video a lot not just because the snack box micro is a cool controller, but also for 11:32. It cracks me up every time.

[@okkinzo]

It's funny that I haven't even touched my Switch in over a year, nor am I into Nintendo stuff but I always catch myself coming back and watching every one of Bob's video anyway cuz they're THAT entertaining to watch 😅

[@nogoodchad4473]

If you can get used to this using it with platformers, I do urge you to try out some street fighter or something cuz these things are really blowing up in the fighting game scene

[@aaronsteers]

The mousepad looks gorgeous. I already have two XL mousepads and love them, swapping them out when they get dirty or I feel like a change. Excited to rotate this new WulffDen one into the roster. 💙

[@mitchelvivatson947]

Omg thank you for showing me how to change the directions to analog. I got this awhile back to play tekken but wanted to test out kazuya with it on smash. Thank you thank you thank you

[@cobyabbygayle]

Just got my XL Desk Pad today, love it! great job!

[@zeththedarkmage]

So glad you finally decided to check it out! I absolutely love mine.

[@iMelSchwolow]

9:44 "Hey! Could you shut up!?" triggered my Google Home and scared the shit out of me. LOL

[@emilyvanengen]

Can’t wait for my desk mat to get here! Now if only I could get some Wulff Den apparel… I came back to say the part where you bite the fight pad made me laugh entirely too hard

[@cuddlequeen3225]

The skits and you eating the controller got me. Hilarious. Thanks for the laughs.

[@staffie85]

That actually looks pretty cool and so does the desk matt, love the colour. Would love to try it but already wasted hundreds on keyboards and gamepad stuff, hoping I could find one that didn't set off my carpal tunnel or arthritis... but non ever did, so I'm stuck using Xbox Elite style controllers.

[@d4rkz3r011]

At 8:15 I want to clarify that the switches are Kailh red CHOC switches, and the ones Bob got are Kailh navy choc switches. These "choc" switches are low profile and not the normal sized kailh box switches. Great video regardless! I definitely got one of your deskpads

[@WulffDen]

well, I do mention that they're low profile at 8:26. I didn't know "BOX" was a distinction for fullsized. Now I do.

[@leoash9707]

I always adore the cinematography and quality of his videos, top notch content, appreciate alot!!!

[@SMEARGLEX75]

If I knew how to use this kind of Stick Box, I'd get this for how clean and small it looks.

[@jakestyles002]

That cut scene where you throw something at yourself is great!

[@IMNME45]

I never thought I'd hear a KOF song in a Wulff Den video ♥

[@SnapeVader]

I have 2 SnackBox Micros and they are super fun. I like mine with the heavy metal bottom plate

[@Trippy_Space_Bunny]

At least for this particular video I’m here more for the ads and the skits than the actual product review lol 😆 your desk mat on the other hand is absolutely ggorgeous I lovethose colors Also what do I think? I think we need some bloopers lol

[@dairygodmother]

The aesthetically pleasing lights on this are almost enough to make me want a fight pad even though I never play games that would be good with one.

[@GoodTalkHQ]

you have such an awesome channel man and you are def the best controller reviewer on youtube much love man!

[@bregowine]

Lighting improving in the studio as time passes. Blue was a bit excessive prior honestly. The apartment light gave you a more natural and pleasant environment. You are getting there, keep it up

[@kennethteoh1645]

the little skit at the end deserves a like

[@drftr6073]

Love the video! So well put together, amusing and informative, and it's also about an interesting product.

[@epicshelterstudio2986]

These skits are Top Tier. Keep up the good work

[@mikekazz5353]

Wait this whole time I thought fight stick buttons used keyboard switches inside, this kinda feels like how someone in their 30s learning that pickles are pickled cucumbers for the first time.

[@robotoboy30]

I ordered one of these guys, though I won't get it until August I think? I'm excited to have it. I like having a bajillion controller options around my house as it kind of makes games a lot of fun to play especially when you wanna change stuff up. Your review highlighted something I haven't seen a lot of people talk about... the keyboard style switches. I'm interested in if I'm going to have to order some new switches, because the ones it comes with sound like they feel REALLY soft.

[@chronology556]

Awesome song in the intro. It’s from KOF’98. “In Spite of One’s Age.”

[@lit_wick]

I like the etsy all button you had a video on before. I bought one and it works well on switch with the mayflash adapter. It along with an sn30 are my travel companions

[@OtakuSam96]

Sick video. Nice reenactment of the kid who challenged you to smash.

[@thesuperknot_]

Thank you for another installment of Bob vs Bob.

[@JeskidoYT]

Love Hipster bob and regular bob sponsor segments

[@TearingX]

Finally thank you I’ve been hard decision making of which desk pad I want but God your looks beautiful ima get your instead

[@TheVirtualMantis]

Getting the controller ready for battle killed me

[@i__cutiejay__l3915]

Thank you so very much for talking about how to change the direction to left stick. I was losing my mind.😅

[@JackOusley]

Your mat looks great man, good job

[@tihroflan]

You're falling deeper in the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole by the minute, Bob 😁

[@MaybeAnnatar]

I'd still love to see you cover the B0XX or the Frame1 controllers. They're really well laid out to prevent ulnar deviation. I've been using a B0XX for Smash for about a month now and love it!

[@Yore89]

Ok, I'm starting to think Bob has a secret twin and he is introducing him to us via ads so we are comfortable with the scenario, because I cannot believe the level of detail on editing two Bobs for ads and silly comedy bits.

[@ethel72]

FINALLY! Someone makes a mousepad that is also apparel so I can wear it out and about!

[@WulffDen]

like a shawl!!!!

[@Rathori]

9:39 - hey, I have the same wallpaper as you've got on the far right monitor!

[@thrillhouse198x]

Deskmat ordered, digging the vibes of the spooky crt in the background.

[@cloudcultdev]

Way to mix the Boxy Pixel joy-cons with the OLED! It's looking bling bling, Bob! 👍

[@MitchCairns]

10:40 -- "perpetually out of stock" Nah... they only do preorders. This is not representative of the actual situation at all

[@PolDlokay]

It would be interesting to see a comparison of this controller with the Boxx controller. The Boxx has been out for a while and I believe that Hax$, a pro SSBM player, used and promoted the Boxx controller for a long time.

[@jamesmith1048]

I really don't need this but I was looking for a hitbox like switch fightstick. Thank you

[@DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords]

it wouldve been cool if it had an port or hole so to speak where a traditional arcade stick could fit on left side ofcourse and could be screwed out like 1 of those portable retro arcade boxs,would def be worth the price

[@TheBlueArcher]

been waiting forever for layer shift's loki. already have their odin... but i just discovered golden lever has a version which is a combination of an odin and loki... Now it's just a race either whenever layer shift releases the odin, or whenever shipping to my country resumes from japan/korea to determine which i buy.

[@under-ratedidiot4584]

The left is like using a keyboard with A-left, S-down, D-Right, and Space-Jump.

[@CptnFuzzySocks]

Man who needs Will when we have Bobs twin Rob

[@yurriaanvanduyn]

The eShop is getting more Guitar Hero-style games, like the Frederic series, and this looks quite applicable for that.

[@jeff15]

This video was the funniest 🤣 😂. Love your new mouse pad. Hey, that hit box is super expensive, maybe $99 would be awesome. Excellent video, love the edit. Thanks 😊👍😎

[@KyleLockhart]

I got this a little while ago and yeah, its my favorite portable controller! 10/10 would recommend.

[@spacewzrd]

What is the stand you are using at the start of the video? Looks really nice

[@moti07]

Your skits are so well edited i sometimes think you have a twin brother

[@nitrodudezoom]

I think for playing by myself at a desk, I'd probably use the keyboard...but for with friends, if we're sat around a TV I think it would be kind of a pain in the butt to have in my lap. Everything's situational I guess

[@akira_ariga]

I am in no way a fighting game person, but I AM a rhythm game fanatic, so this is still appealing to me ....even though I have a separate controller for rhythm games on the switch I kind of really want this haha

[@sleepingtubes]

Snack box? Give me a box of snacks instead, am I right folks

[@apollolux]

That desk mat ad got me. XD

[@SilverZetaMan]

Maybe Bob can look into the Frame1 in the future, since that thing is an all buttons controller designed specifically for smash

[@melarch]

I couldn't resist, I bought the mouse mat before finishing video, but now I'm back😂

[@antonioprado4815]

That last skit at the end of the video had me weak

[@guardian4452]

Very nice choose of using some kof music

[@TailwindZ]

I copped up that desk mat as soon as I saw the colors. DAMN THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!

[@TailwindZ]

Def gonna make a video of my desk setup with it once it arrives

[@soulwalker7688]

The group that sells this thing goes to fighting game tournaments and make stock for the event. They sell out literally in the first half of the first day every time.

[@rustkitty]

The use of key switches is a good idea. I'd love to see something similar, but about half the size, with just 8 keyboard sized main buttons for the complete NES/PCE input scheme. I mean this is probably great for Mario, but any of the more complex games that expect you to reach start/select relatively easily as on a NES pad are harder with this and most other fighting sticks too. Anyone knows if there is something similar open source that I could adjust for myself?

[@MattDorsett300]

Really enjoyed your unique perspective on this kind of device. Want to get one for fighting games but also wondering whether it would work well with Mega Man 11?

[@Evobunbunbun]

I have a confession… In only watch your videos for the skits… Forgive me… They’re hilarious!🤓😂

[@GeoffreySorensen]

Your mouse mat looks amazing, and I've long admired the one you use. I'm just not sure I can justify spending $40 for one with the shipping. I hope they do well!

[@ricioly]

This is the most Bob video ever

[@AllineedisKIMI]

-Bob, how many stick pad do you really need? -YES

[@slamshift6927]

That moment when your old emulator days on keyboard are suddenly validated 20 years later.

[@SHADOWKNUX1]

That intro was some pretty good ASMR, not gonna lie

[@theredexez8533]

thats cool that someone made one of those but so much smaller than usuall

[@lost0thech4]

The sound effects were great and funny love it

[@lost0thech4]

I don't have desk or a PC but I want that Pad

[@Zx30]

I personally like that my one thumb controls up/down/left/right. Switching that to four fingers instead sounds exhausting lol

[@darkmaer]

I know probably no one will see this, just what stand/dock is he using in this? It little like a metal foldable charging stand of some sort.

[@SCORP1ONF1RE]

There should be a clip that you can use to connect your switch screen to this or any joystick... Just like the clips that connect your phone to your controller, only bigger.

[@terra232]

Hey i have a question. Is i plug my switch lite in the charger does it preform better like when you dock the normal switch?

[@ifloresvill579]

Sigue siendo mi fuente de noticias/información mas entretenida al momento de cualquier cachibache curioso que sale, saludos!

[@MarioVillatoro]

All this fightpad look super cool and very interesting, but the price is always insane.

[@marlanjn.baptiste8715]

I like the style of that desk pad