HORI Fighting Stick Mini 4 for PlayStation 4 and 3

Immense fun in a compact and convenient package! The HORI Fighting Stick Mini 4 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 features a full 8-button layout and a proper micro switch activated joystick yet is small enough to easily store and transport (product is approximately 8” x 6”). Despite its small size, the Fighting Stick Mini 4 is surprisingly comfortable with ample room to rest your wrists, and the rubberized feet grip firmly to smooth surfaces for stability. This wired controller features a long cable, Share button, and other convenient functions. Perfect for fighting games, arcade style games, and much more! Officially Licensed by SCEA.

User Experience :
I recently purchased a Hori RAP4 which has been fantastic. I've mainly been using it with my iMac. The downside is my desk is relatively small and the RAP4 takes up a lot of space. The Fighting Stick Mini, however, fits easily on my desk along with my keyboard and any other items.

The ease of use is welcome when I want to put in a quick game of DoDonPachi or whatever. The stick is loud, as expected, but feels great. The buttons are a step down from the RAP4 but work fine for my purposes. I also appreciate the all-black look in comparison to the older models. I haven't tested it on my PS3 or PS4 yet but I don't expect any issues there. Overall I'm very satisfied. Very compact and fun to use.

Yes it is too small and too light, but when the only other options for a PS4 Fightstick are $200 and up, I think $40 for this stick is a darn good value. I tried it out of a few days, and the stick and buttons all operated and registered just fine. I noticed no button lag or anything like that. However, I did have difficultly keeping it sitting on my lap because it is so light, and I did have some difficulty executing moves in Ultra SFIV because of the small size and proximity of the stick to the buttons. I ended up returning it because I did some more research and found the "Brook Super Converter Xbox 360 to PS4", which will allow you to use an Xbox 360 stick on a PS4. (This product is currently selling for $50 on Amazon, only $10 more than this stick. If you already have a 360 stick, I highly recommend spending the extra $10 for the Brook Super Converter instead. It has worked flawlessly for me so far.)

A note on modding: The parts in this controller appear to be all custom made for it. You can forget about swapping out the stick, buttons, or even the gate for Sanwa parts or the like. The buttons are soldered directly to the circuit board, and the joystick base is only about half as large as a Sanwa stick base. Additionally, the gate is molded directly to the stick. In short, nothing in here is swappable. Maybe if you REALLY know what you are doing you might be able to figure out a way to mod this, but it is certainly beyond my capability. 

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