Looking like a bulkier Sega Saturn controller (also thicker than the Sat pat), this controller executes my moves in fighting games flawlessly. It even comes with interchangeable face plates which adds to the coolness factor, I stick mine to blue because that’s my favourite colour. You can even change dpad functionality for games that use the analog stick for movement which is perfect for overhead exploring games like roguelikes or run n’ guns . Excellent for arcade fighters and arcade shooters as well. Heck, it even works on my PS2, Saturn and Dreamcast courtesy of Brook who happens to make excellent peripherals that let me use my new controllers on old hardware (which are called adapters). It also comes with a wire which I have no reason to take out, it should have been hardwired to the controller if you ask me. The build quality is great. It’s an all-round excellent controller. Totally recommended.
From the manufacturer
Six-button layout
When dishing out the ultimate beatdown in your favorite fighting game, the six-button layout provides a full range of options and versatility to control every fight. It’s also inspired by the revered Sega Saturn gamepad design that allows you to dominate every battle or pull off a speed run in a classic arcade game. Never fight without it!
Key Features:
- Six-button, arcade-style layout with ALPS action buttons for precise control
- Highest quality floating D-pad design delivers responsive and smooth motion
- Toggle switches for D-pad and shoulder buttons enable customizable options
- Optimally weight balanced for a comfortable and solid feel in your hands
- Three swappable magnetic faceplates let you switch up your style and color preferences
- Inspired by the iconic Sega Saturn gamepad, revered by fighting game enthusiasts
- Officially licensed for PlayStation 4
- Optimally weight balanced for a comfortable and solid feel in your hands
Works with Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One
Customizable toggle switches
The FightPad becomes an even more dangerous weapon thanks to toggle switches that offer on-the-fly customization of the D-pad and shoulder buttons. The D-pad can be transformed into virtual thumbstick operation, while the left shoulder buttons can be assigned as thumbstick button clicks.
Swappable magnetic faceplates
Change your look to match your style with three removable faceplates. The FightPad comes with black, white, and blue faceplates that can be easily removed and interchanged.
Why wired?
Nearly half the cost of wireless
D-pad durability is a big problem
Controller functions extremely well. Very accurate with hardly any input errors. The problem is the durability. I’ve had the controller for roughly five months and have played lots of street fighter v. D-pad is now broken and detached from the controller lol. Can’t recommend because of this.
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- Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2021Verified Purchase
Controller functions extremely well. Very accurate with hardly any input errors.
The problem is the durability. I’ve had the controller for roughly five months and have played lots of street fighter v. D-pad is now broken and detached from the controller lol.
Can’t recommend because of this.
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Miguel G.Reviewed in Mexico on May 3, 2025
Mala calidad
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El producto es muy frágil se rompió la cruceta y quedó inservible.Miguel G.Mala calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on May 3, 2025
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- C. WilliamsReviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
Amazing D-pad and Face Buttons, Shoulders take some getting used to
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I play a lot of fighting games casually, and I've been using my Hori Fighting Commander for some time. Noticed that I had to put a lot of effort into consistently hitting certain corners on the D-pad (most notably down-left, an issue I have on the standard PlayStation 4 DS4 pad to an even greater extent), to the point where I had to take frequent breaks simply because the added pressure on my thumb was starting to hurt. Looked into something with a more Sega Saturn style pad, and came to this.C. WilliamsAmazing D-pad and Face Buttons, Shoulders take some getting used to
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
The pad itself is clean, has a nice heft to it without feeling bulky, and otherwise is rather comfortable. Supports the majority of the same features as the Hori Fighting Commander (minus the turbo, which I literally never used nor wanted) with one noticeable trade: the FC has a switch to toggle PS3, PS4, and PC support. The FusionA trades that for a headset jack akin to the standard DS4 controller. This isn't an issue for me since most fighting games I play are on PS4, or PC via steam, which has its own controller mapping.
The USB cable is quite long (approximately 10 feet), which works out great for me as my PC is connected to my living room TV. It reaches all the way back to the couch without floating or otherwise causing a major tripping hazard.
The D-pad is very responsive and comfortable. So far, I feel I can safely say any missed inputs are now down to my personal execution and not a pad issue. The face buttons have a nice feel and are decently clicky, and are the perfect size to allow you to use a single thumb to hit multiple buttons if you want to (such as hitting EX move inputs in SFV without using a shoulder button shortcut) without feeling overly large.
So far the one main gripe I have are the L1 and R1 buttons. They're EXTREMELY responsive, which, on one hand is a great thing. Very little travel distance between their neutral state and being active. The problem is the location/shape. Due to the way they curve around the top of the controller a bit, if you say, squeeze your controller a little while playing, there's a chance you trigger one or the other with the lower part of your pointer finger, depending on how you typically grip the pad. In the image, you see that the edge of the button travels around the far end, almost on the side of the pad. I don't necessarily think this is an issue, so much as something that has a bit of a learning curve.
All in all, I'm loving the feel of the controller, and while I've definitely not had the same amount of free time to hop into fighting games as I used to, I'm glad that I'm better able to enjoy said time by not feeling like I'm fighting the controller or hurting my thumb. I would highly recommend giving it a go. Only thing to do now is hope it holds up over time and update accordingly.
If you only play on PC/Xbox, it does seem the Xbox 1 version of the pad tends to be slightly cheaper, so I'd recommend that as they'll both work on PC (natively for the X1, through remapping software such as Xpadder/Joy2Key/Steam's Built in Controller Support).
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- Chris casteelReviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
A fighting game controller that doesnwork for fighting games.Because the d pad sucks...
Verified Purchase - THTB614Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
Longtime FG Player Approves (UPDATED 9/7/2020)
Verified Purchase - Jonathan E. KoontzReviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
Still a great controller after 2 years
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