Fixed an issue where an instance of “no-input” was detected by the controller despite inputting commands on the D-Pad. If you need something that feels a bit beefier, they sell a metal plate for the bottom that will add the weight and make it feel more secure. 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.

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. 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.

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As more fighting games appear, new competitions launch, and new streamers start playing them. If you look at professional players and streamers, you'll notice they use different controllers than you have at home. So, you may ask yourself: which controllers work best for fighting games? Well, we have an excellent list of contenders for beginners and pros alike! So, the Fusion FightPad looks the part, but how does it actually perform? Can it really hold a candle to the Saturn controller, and does it supplant the 8BitDo M30 as the pad of choice for fighting game aficionados? Well, let's talk about that D-Pad first. Because it has a 'rolling' design it's well-suited for pulling off the smooth motions required for special moves in games like Street Fighter and King of Fighters, but, try as we might to shake the feeling, something doesn't feel quite right here. The bottom is a nonslip material to keep the controller from moving around too much in your lap or on your desktop. That said, I wouldn’t recommend playing claw with the Raion. The D-pad requires a lot of precision to navigate accurately. I’m not a claw player, so it’s possible you may not find it cumbersome, but it seems like the tradeoff isn’t worth it.

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. The six action buttons are perfect for fighting games, and the Sega Saturn style dpad is great for precision movement. So as far as traditional controllers for fighting games are concerned, the Hori Fighting Commander controllers are some of the best.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.