Which Mayflash Fightstick Is the Best? (Updated)

F500 Elite amzn.to/3whi3FO
F300 Elite amzn.to/35hf7NH
F500 amzn.to/35isyN6
F300 amzn.to/3pKp8MR
F700 amzn.to/410kZXN
F101 amzn.to/3Itrp7h
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0:00 Intro
1:32 F300 overview
6:20 F300 box
9:28 F300 vs. F300 Elite
14:01 F500 Elite overview
19:50 F300 dimensions
20:48 F300 Elite dimensions
21:18 F500 Elite dimensions
22:12 Weight
23:18 Steam Deck setup
24:41 F300 internals
28:30 F300 Elite internals
31:24 F500 Elite internals
36:06 Firmware updates
40:25 F300 testing
44:04 F300 Elite testing
46:48 F500 Elite testing
50:20 F300 gameplay
52:36 F300 Elite gameplay
54:10 F500 Elite gameplay
57:01 F300 pros & cons
1:06:40 F300 Elite pros & cons
1:09:49 F500 Elite pros & cons
1:13:31 F300 vs. 8BitDo
1:16:28 Conclusion
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[@TheArcadeStick]

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[@leandrocerencio]

For L3 and R3, I have macro on Steam Input. If I hold Select for 2 seconds, LB and LT become L3 and R3. It is really good for trainning mode sessions. If I hold again, it restores the default setup.

[@worgmaniashenanigans2702]

Any chance u could do some kind of tutorial on how to do that ? Sounds super helpful

[@leandrocerencio]

@@worgmaniashenanigans2702 It is only update from previous post. The firmware 1.16 of Mayflash F500 V2 has L3/R3 builtin. You should hold Turbo button and press Select or Start, for L3 and R3.

[@brunogarcia9386]

Awesome vid, man!!! Looking forward to buy the F500 Elite soon!! New sub :D

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 neat, thank you very much for the comparisons

[@Prescriptionwindscreens]

This was super helpful, thanks 👍

[@ringmasterblaze]

Great review!

[@Scorpion24]

Love my F300 it's one of the best entry level sticks I have ever used

[@Khinh-xq6lx]

f500 elite is the most recommended

[@andresfermin866]

I got my F300 yesterday and immediately upgraded it with silent buttons from Sanwa. I have nothing against the stock buttons, I just needed silent ones. I couldn't install the Sanwa JLF stick because my 5-pin connectors haven't arrived yet. I also ordered a freak mod. The factory stick and buttons were surprisingly good and very clicky (which I like), but I needed to upgrade them due to personal needs. The box, despite being small, was very comfy and I could tell one could play on this for hours without getting tired. The angular shape of the box makes it pleasurable for your hands and to have on your lap. It reminds me of my other fightstick the Quanba Dragon. These are just my 1st impressions, let's see how it goes over time.

[@ZefMan6]

how much is the silent buttons from sanwa ?

[@andresfermin866]

@@ZefMan6 I get my fight stick supplies from a store called ArcadeShock and they sell the Sanwa silent 30 mm this stick takes for 03.30 USD each. In the end I decided that I wanted the bumper/triggers to feel different than the regular A/B/X/Y buttons. So I went with Quanba Galaxy buttons for those and used the Sanwa Silent for the bumpers/triggers. The Galaxy sell in that site for 04.25 USD each.

[@benbelap]

​@@ZefMan6 just checked and they're 5$ per button.

[@KageMaru10g]

Great video! I just ordered the F500 Elite. Do you recommend keeping the 4-way or swapping out to the 8-way gate? Most of my experience with arcade sticks is from actual arcades and unless I'm wrong, most Japanese fighting games used 4-way I believe? Wasn't sure if this was purely a preference thing or if certain fighting games worked better with different gates.

[@Zevaeros]

Technically, both included gates are 8 way; MF includes the square gate (default) and an octo gate. A true 4 way gate (like what was used in Pac-Man games) restricts you to the four cardinal directions while most others allow movement in 8 directions (there are 2 way gates as well, e.g. for Galaga). Square is the default for modern/JPN style; if you're used to US sticks then octo will likely feel more comfortable.

[@KageMaru10g]

@@Zevaeros That's a good point, I worded it wrong. I guess what I'm wondering is which of the two most would recommend. My stick defaults to a square gate, but also includes the octo gate and am wondering which I should focus on or if there were any advantages to getting used to either?

[@Zevaeros]

@@KageMaru10g Mostly it's personal preference, though if you're new to stick I would go with the square gate.

[@KageMaru10g]

@@Zevaeros Awesome, thanks for the replies! I actually switched to the octo gate and even though I grew up in arcades in the states, it seemed harder to pull off certain moves in SF. Thanks again for the responses!

[@Speziization]

Is it possible to keep the housing open without screws? I switch between shooting games 1942, Xevoius(8-ways) and Pac Man, Mrs. Pac Man (4-ways)!

[@PongbyAtari]

I purchased the non xbox version pre-owned works great with my Analogue Pocket Dock makes playing arcade games a lot better and more fun than using a game pad. It feels nice to me and has definitely improved my gameplay I personally don't feel the need to update it but I am not using it for competitive gaming.

[@lordfyita2096]

Nice and informative.

[@mrcokez1]

the f300 is a great stick for the price, and to learn on. I paid $40 for mine several years ago on a black friday deal. they're also very easy to modify to make it a unique stick.

[@Bush_Fam]

Looking to buy an arcade stick for the nvidia shield through retro arch and hyperspin. Looking for a good and all encompassing one for the emulators. Which in if these would work for that market or the 8bitdo

[@Zevaeros]

I haven't tested on it myself, but given they support XInput they should all be compatible. 8BitDo doesn't seem to officially support it, FWIW. Given I have a bias toward the aesthetics and feel of the 8BitDo as I had a NES Advantage back in the day, that's my pick. The MayFlashes are more cross-system compatible though.

[@Carrothers23]

Have you got a link for which buttons and joystick you used on the 8bitdo arcade stick please.

[@Zevaeros]

For mine I currently have a Sanwa JLF lever (with 3lb spring, metal actuator, stainless steel pivot), Seimitsu PS-14KN 30mm buttons with .25N springs, and Seimitsu PS-14DN 24mm buttons for L3/R3 (macro) buttons. It's practically a finger/hand training stick with as much tension as everything has. 😆 For the US, you can shop Focus Attack, Paradise Arcade, and ArcadeShock.

[@luiscosta5709]

Hello, can you put buttons with LEDs on the Mayflash 500 elite?

[@Zevaeros]

These usually require an extra power lead that isn't present by default.

[@Saffo3]

Hello, I'm a master street fighter 6 player, controller player and want to try an arcade stick. Is F300 elite a good product or should I look for something else ? I don't want to be the best player in the world but at least have a pheripheral that allows me to do all stuff as well as hori, razer, etc. (I did not understand well your conclusions, I'm not very good with eng too)

[@TheArcadeStick]

Sure, it has a decent size and comes with Sanwa parts.

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Qanba, Hori, Etokki... Turning your palm all the way over on the wide platform feels WRONG when you've spent that many hours playing the way you do. My SFIV Tournament stick ended up in the closet because I'm also a controller player and I just couldn't do it. A giant platform on your lap is also going to be uncomfortable. Some people like Hayabusa components but they're slippery. I played with my friend's F300 Elite and for once was comfortable (Took third at the Nekocon Tekken tournament.) As someone transitioning from controller to stick, the short platform and Sanwa Pro components are going to feel best for you. Perhaps down the road you can look at playing with a wider platform stick but don't be a dummy like me and up with a stick in the closet because it reduced your performance from being uncomfortable. There's people out there that are going to be biased towards their Etokki or whatever because they're pretty. If they say it's because the components are better, that's just not true. Anyone worth their salt knows Sanwa Pro components are top of the line. What feels good is best and for controller players like us, F300 Elite feels best.

[@inksword6029]

As a beginner I was wondering if i could ask for an extra bit of help, i cant decide between the 8BitDo Stick, the Mayflash F300 Elite or the Qanba Drone 2, i play fighting games on PC and im looking for good out of the box experience (for the price) since i dont plan on modding at least for now, thanks! :]

[@TheArcadeStick]

The 8BitDo can be wireless. The Drone 2 has the rarer Qanba buttons. The F300 Elite has the popular Sanwa parts.

[@NoxvJD]

nice vid, will you be reviewing the new 8bitdo?

[@TheArcadeStick]

Hopefully

[@DaGreatBrandonie]

Is this something you would recommend for someone who is just looking to casually play on Fightcade?

[@TheArcadeStick]

Sure, especially because of the reasonable prices

[@SuperDifference]

So in the case of having only a console, can you still download firmware ? Or is it not necessary ?

[@Zevaeros]

There's no way to get firmware done with just a console that I know of.

[@Kof2002dz]

i have f300 elite with sanwa components is solid and premium

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

Kind of curious. Does anybody make a arcade stick similar to the F300/500 where the turbo is a potentiometer knob (adjustable) instead of just a mode A/B/Off. Think like the old NES Advantage controller on the OG NES. I'm more interested in playing games like Mega Man, Aero Fighters, TMNT Shredders Revenge, etc ... Not tournament fighting games, and a tunable turbo would be a feature I'd pay a "little" bit more for.

[@Zevaeros]

I haven't seen that for a long, long time... The closest thing for adjustable turbo that I'm aware of is GP2040-based setups being able to set shot rate in the back end.

[@yonipalmato6741]

I recommend buying it if you have a small hand. Mayflash F500lite?

[@TheArcadeStick]

It is unclear if that is a statement, question, or both, but for those with smaller hands, the Mayflash F300 series is probably better. 😊

[@yonipalmato6741]

​@@TheArcadeStickThe first comment I sent you was written using Google Translate, so my question was misinterpreted. Thank you very much for the recommendation. (:

[@Silverset_]

Just picked up a F500 Elite and I cannot get it to work on my Switch OLED. Anyone know what I can do?? I have tried what it said in the instructions and I have even updated it to the most recent version. Any help would be great. Hoping I didn’t just buy a large paperweight.

[@Zevaeros]

Sanity check: Have you flipped the USB-C end of the connection? Sometimes these 2.0 adapters are not reversible.

[@ImLiterally.Him.]

@@Zevaerosdid you ever get it to work?

[@Zevaeros]

@@ImLiterally.Him. Don't know if they did or not.

[@redentscicluna2031]

Is the MAYFLASH ARCADE STICK F500 Elite compatible with the PC ??

[@TheArcadeStick]

Yes, in fact, most current arcade sticks probably are.

[@smokegames1179]

bought a use 8bitDo Arcade stick with sanwa JLF and Sanwa Buttons for $60 used a steal

[@theraymunator]

Good news, bub, the newest firmware update for the F300 added L3 and R3 support. You gotta press Turbo and then Select or Start, after updating, of course.

[@Zevaeros]

Yeah, I noticed that release recently pretty soon after doing the F500 V2 video. It's a little inconvenient, but at least it's something.

[@steezydeity7463]

Can I put a Korean lever in the 500 elite?

[@Zevaeros]

Hypothetically, it might be possible -- however, the issue is clearance. The K-Levers I've seen are way bigger in the main body than the JLF and likely won't fit. An alternative is to look into the Otto v2 mod. Apparently (according to /r/fightsticks) the Crown 309mj is supposed to fit but you'll also need a 5 pin to K-Lever harness.

[@kellvinmonato5228]

Does the metal bottom rust?

[@Zevaeros]

Not something I've really been able to test. Worst case is sand it off, and perhaps apply spray primer, paint, and sealant if that happens.

[@Chill_Tanuki]

would you recommend the f101??

[@TheArcadeStick]

It is made of quality plastic, has a decent weight, and comes with rubber feet.

[@Chill_Tanuki]

thank you i'm about to order one and was hoping you had a good opinion on it@@TheArcadeStick

[@andrewlopez7143]

They just announced the 700 and it's ps5 compatible

[@Mumaakil]

Why not review the f500? I think the f300 is better tho 70$ cheaper for more or roughly the same thing

[@Zevaeros]

Mostly because they didn't send me one.

[@TheArcadeStick]

We have an F500 video in the works.

[@Mumaakil]

@@Zevaeros well its just odd that the title is Best mayflash stick and 2 of the most popular mayflash sticks (101 n 500) are not on the list at all

[@TheArcadeStick]

@@Mumaakil For now, you can read about the F101 and F500 on our site.

[@worgmaniashenanigans2702]

@@TheArcadeStick ehm.. its been 9 month and i cant find the video :'D

[@sodapopinksi667]

Got a used f300 elite. Buttons feel good. Was thinking of getting an f500 and swapping the buttons, but button distance looks the same between the two. Just the base is different. Using the Street Fighter layout feels decent, but using the leftmost buttons makes me flex my titties.

[@fernandocasillasjr]

You're right about the button distance. The F500's extra space to the left of the stick is because of the cable storage void.

[@sodapopinksi667]

@@fernandocasillasjr thinking about it, having a bigger and heavy base is good if you are playing at home. There is another fight stick with a wider button layout which is pretty appealing to me.

[@Omerta2times]

F300 not for ps5? Well damn lol

[@TheArcadeStick]

It _should_ be compatible with the PS5 by using the Mayflash Magic-S Ultimate USB!

[@iminka7891]

Please gift it to me