The center column still has the central PS4 components. The share and options buttons are round and circular. There’s a touchpad, which looks small, but is actually about the same size as the original. Razer moved the PS button up to just below the touchpad because the Raion does not have an internal speaker. Below that, there are a pair of buttons – one mutes your mic, the other is one-button volume control. Press together, they also enable tournament mode, which turns off the menu or system-level buttons. HORI has been making controllers for fighting game enthusiasts for many years now. So they know what they are doing. And they know what fans want and do not want. Next, the Hitbox. We think it's a fantastic design that offers the best accuracy and precision possible, making it perfect for those aiming for the top. Ultimately, however, it's a strange design that isn't suited for every game. The more fast-paced your game or character is, the more likely you are to trip over your own fingers. We suggest you try out this controller once you're more well-versed in the medium and want to min-max your performance.

In fact, the Sega controllers are some of the best first party offerings for fighting games, so it makes sense why 8BitDo has their own Sega style controller (which was also a candidate for this list). So, we've made mention of three prominent styles of controllers for fighting games, but which should you choose?It is much less common, but still not uncommon to see gamers using a keyboard at tournaments. Some people have even won tournaments with old crusty keyboards. Some advanced level fighters still think of a mechanical keyboard as the best controllers for fighting games. Device Status will change from “OFFLINE” to “ONLINE” once the Fighting Commander OCTA has been recognized. (You may not release the MENU and VIEW buttons).Please refer to the image below: After having read about what most fight game fans are looking for, the main features of the Hori Fighting Commander series will start to make a lot of sense.

Once you get into the swing of things, your off-hand should be able to move as fast and as confident as your main hand when it comes to pulling off moves and combos. You won't need to worry about overshooting a quarter circle and inputting the wrong move entirely, as you'll be able to do down, diagonal, right and pull off a fireball without even thinking about it. And lastly… a wired controller will always be preferable over a bluetooth connection due to the possible tiny delay on input, which will make all the difference in an intense fight. And it makes sense… a lot of gamers play on PC and started with what they had… a mouse and a keyboard.I will admit I had a bit of an embarrassing moment as I didn’t realize the shoulder button layout was different until I was deep into a few matches of Mortal Kombat 11. I kept trying to execute a Fatal Blow by pressing L2 + R2 simultaneously with no success, and was certain that there was something wrong with the controller. It’s not until I realized the unique layout was intentional, allowing me to perform this ability with just my right hand. The buttons are also worth noting. They tend to be made with durability in mind and provide a nice tactile feel that makes each hit in the game feel extra satisfying to pull off. But what makes it special is that your directional buttons are actual keyboard buttons (Cherry MX Mechanical Key Switches to be exact), much like using the traditional ASDW keys for movement. Press and hold the MENU and VIEW buttons simultaneously and then connect the USB plug from the Fighting Commander OCTA to the USB port of your computer while continuing to hold the MENU and VIEW buttons.