Fightsticks provide an easy and accurate way to play certain games like fighting games and platformers, but keyboards may be better for more advanced genres as they allow for more keys and shortcuts. If you don’t need that extra accuracy but want a comfortable experience, fightsticks are the way to go. We dive into this deep in this handy guide.
Street Fighter V has been out for a while now but there are still plenty of players online, especially with the recent championship edition update. This new update has probably attracted plenty of newer players which is great. One problem, however, is that as a new player, you may find it difficult to pick a … Read more
The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro is the latest in SNK’s lineup of emulator products, with the previous one being the Neo Geo Mini. These products are essentially like plug-in consoles that emulate the original Neo Geo’s greatest games. The Arcade Stick Pro focuses more on fighting games which is no surprise considering what it … Read more
I’ve been playing a lot of Tekken 7 lately in the midst of the recent lockdown and I would say that I’ve gotten pretty good at it. I’m now slowly climbing the purple ranks (Divine Ruler) and hoping to reach TGP soon. It’s funny because I was only in the green ranks less than 2 … Read more
I’ve been playing fighting games for as long as I can remember, however, I only really starting taking it seriously after 2009 when Street Fighter IV was released. Since then, I’ve attended dozens of tournaments, made countless friends, learned how to play stick and generally had a lot of fun. So I was slightly disheartened … Read more
I’m firmly a fightstick player and have been for many years. However, recently I came across an interesting video of Justin Wong using a Hitbox. Of course, I’ve heard of a hitbox and what it is, but I’ve never really got interested enough to buy one. After watching the video, and doing some research online, … Read more
Fightstick or Fightpad? It’s a question I struggled with many years ago when I wanted to switch from an Xbox 360 controller to play Street Fighter IV. They each have their advantages and disadvantages, but which one is better? It all depends on your personal choice and tactics, read on!
The first fighting game that I took seriously was Street Fighter IV. The year was 2009, and it’s fair to say that I was a bit of a scrub. I had played many fighting games before that, of course. I was a big fan of Tekken, and even though I was average at best at … Read more
Daigo, Infiltration, Justin Wong, JDCR, Knee, and Saint. These are some of the best professional players in the world in their respective games. And what do they have in common? They all use fightsticks. So what fightstick do pros use? The answer is they all use a variety of different fightsticks. Some have modded sticks, … Read more