HORI, and approved by PlayStation, announced a new controller and a Fight Stick intended for fighting video games. Both will be on sale soon and will be compatible for PS4, PS5 and PC. In this note we tell you more details.
PlayStationtogether with the company HORI, shared on their social networks the new controls or commands that are coming both for PS5 as for PS4 Y pc. Fighting Commander OCTA and Fighting Stick α they are intended for fans of fighting video games and may hit the market very soon. Below we tell you the characteristics of each one.
On the one hand, the Fighting Commander OCTA is “the ultimate controller for 2D fighting games and many other 2D software titles“, Meanwhile he Fighting Stick α It is a pampering to the soul for fans of arcade machines, since it will have its own joystick and buttons in the traditional position within the fighting genre. In addition, you will have the additional option to remove the front cover to customize it with different cases.
Introducing the HORI Fighting Commander OCTA and Fighting Stick α for PS5. Revolutionary gear to take you to championship gold, coming soon: https://t.co/gI84zfMohO pic.twitter.com/eMqZTHrYjl
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 17, 2022
For gamers who have always wanted controllers and gear specific to fighting games, these new game controllers PlayStation they can brighten your day. With the official license of Sony, the Fighting Commander OCTA and the Fighting Stick α They will provide greater responsiveness, flexibility and speed when playing.
The Fighting Commander OCTA has “Peak performance with the industry’s best D-Pad”, improved ergonomics and top-notch construction. The biggest difference from previous controllers is the change in the position of the R1 and R2 buttons, which will now be on the front side along with the other four action buttons on the right half.
Features also include Micro Switch buttons, an 8-way gated short-throw analog stick for accuracy and playing speed, headphone jack and onboard audio controls, adjustable D-Pad sensitivity, and customization options via the companion app. . The wired connection ensures fast and accurate response time so you never miss the perfect moment to strike.
While there’s no word on when pre-orders will go live, the price is $59.99.
The Fighting Stick α, on the other hand, is equipped with the HAYABUSA lever of HORI and eight action buttons and an additional one on top, all with HAYABUSA matte finish. Shaped like an arcade machine, this controller features a replaceable design, a chassis that opens to store your desired accessories and also for easy top panel customization and controller maintenance.
In addition to the built-in microphone and audio controls, you can also create four custom profiles (with a companion app) that you can swap on the fly with a dedicated button. The price is $199.99.
As we said above, neither of the two controllers can be reserved yet, but their prices are already announced on the official website of HORI. We remind you that both are compatible with PS5, P4 and PC, and they will arrive “very soon”. We will have to be aware of the news that they publish on their social networks so as not to miss any details.