A few quick turns and they’ll pop out, making it easy to swap out the top panel artwork. On the inside is a color-coded diagram that shows the button/cable layout, plastic holders to wrap the controller’s USB cord around when not in use, and access to the top panel’s screws. Of course, how you feel about its size and shape will be up to individual preference, but personally, I felt that it was perfect for competitive scenes. With its length, width, and height sitting at 18.9, 14.37, and 6.5 inches respectively, the Alpha is large and heavy enough for tabletop play but small and light enough to sit comfortably on your lap on the couch. As for its size, the Alpha’s chassis is a bit bulky, but not overly cumbersome. And the hinges, which allow the chassis to be opened for maintenance with a simple release lever, are capable of holding in place regardless of angle. Its 7.5lb frame is sturdy enough to endure reasonable bangs and bumps while in transport, and all but the glass that covers the main panel is resistant to fingerprints. ![]() The Fighting Stick Alpha’s chassis is just as durable. That’s as opposed to the plastic, tightly housed buttons found on other sticks that sometimes struggle to move freely after some time has passed. The matte finish and breathable spacing around the buttons, for instance, act as preventative measures against button sticking. Neither seem as though they were cheaply made on the contrary, they seem to be designed to resist wear and tear. The coolness of the metal joystick complements the softness of the matte finished buttons. Like the joystick, they also sit low for quick inputs.Fast, reliable, and feeling great to the touch, Hori’s Hayabusa joystick and buttons are known for being responsive. Housed in rows of four with a slight curve, their ergonomic design is familiar most fighting game fans will be comfortable with their placement. The buttons for punching and kicking are a little louder, though. Light clicks inform you that your inputs are being read. The Alpha’s eight-directional joystick sits low, quickly registering the slightest of movements. That’s a feat that’s achieved thanks partially to the Hayabusa line of levers, buttons, and switches. ![]() Hori Fighting Stick Alpha – Design and FeaturesThe Fighting Stick Alpha is a tournament-grade fighting stick – meaning that it’s designed with durable components that allow for precise inputs without succumbing to the abuse associated with continuous, high-level play.
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