Victrix Akuma Limited Edition Pro Fs Arcade Fight Stick - PlayStation 5

Victrix has stepped up to make things right, and the problems have been resolved. As soon as I get my cable, I'll write a review. br>br>In the meantime, as someone who has been using sticks since the NES Advantage days (actually, I still own a brand new, never out of the box NES Advantage stick, thanks to my stick obsession), and currently owns a Qanba Dragon, Hori RAP IV Premium Kuro, Mad Catz TE2, and about 8 other sticks, including some entirely custom built to spec, the Victrix Pro FS is not only the best looking stick I have ever owned, I'm looking forward to getting started with it and putting it through its paces. br>br>**UPDATE*
br>So, after receiving my cable and putting in some serious game time with the Victrix Pro FS, I'm completely sold! As I previously stated, I have a stick obsession, thanks to NES Advantage, and I own a plethora of them, ranging from low-cost models to high-end, custom-built sticks. For me, the Victrix Pro FS is the whole shebang. Everything is well thought out and engineered, including the aesthetic and feel of the stick in my lap. I liken it to a BMW, where German engineering considers everything and comes up with a solution. The side handles come in handy. As a current owner of a Dragon, which is a large, unwieldy beast of a stick, these handles are extremely useful. It is, in fact, the most portable and easiest to pick up and use stick I own, thanks to those handles, which none of my other sticks have. Victrix has cleaned up the wiring by using purple braided nylon wire sleeves, and it looks incredibly good. Every other stick I own has a bunch of loose cables floating around inside the case, but Victrix has cleaned up the wiring by using purple braided nylon wire sleeves, and it looks incredibly good. br>br>To me, the appearance of this stick is otherworldly. I couldn't be happier with the color scheme, which is exactly what I would have chosen myself. The RGB lighting is a fantastic addition to the game. The Dragon's only light option is red, which is cool, but red isn't one of my favorite colors, and I've always wished I could change it, which I can now with the Victrix. br>br>Modding is a term that refers to the process of making changes to a game. I dabble in modding, but not to the point where you'll see me soldering a PCB on one of my sticks. I've installed a couple of Brook UFBs using Jasen's EZ Mods, but I still haven't worked up the courage to cut the cables on my TE2, despite having the necessary equipment. I only mention this because I have no plans to mod the Victrix at that level at the moment, but after looking inside this stick, it appears that things are a little tight for that anyway. I installed an Otto DIY V5 kit with a Buttercade stainless pivot and a Phreakmods Groove EX Link in order to use my custom balltop from CreativeCircuits (if you are not familiar with the custom Balltops by CreativeCircuits, I suggest you look them up, simply the best in the industry, "The Hulk" top looks absolutely stunning on my green Cammy SF SE). br>br>After interacting with SeeJay from Victrix Support, as well as Trevor, and putting this stick through its paces, I've decided that the Victrix Pro FS is my new all-around stick. Stick of all time. I'm very pleased with my purchase and am looking forward to seeing what Victrix and their future products have in store. After so many bad experiences with other companies' customer service, it was refreshing to find someone who actually stands behind their products and cares about providing a positive product experience to the end user! br>br>**UPDATE 2*
br>Sorry, I forgot to mention the most important aspect of this stick's performance in my excitement to describe it. The Victrix Pro FS is extremely fast and has virtually no latency. I've played a number of fighting games in which combos are executed instantly, as well as arcade games and shoot 'em ups in which the actions are performed on screen as soon as you move the stick or press a button. I have some sticks with so much latency that it can cost you a game if you're playing competitively. I also have a few sticks that have almost no latency, and the Victrix is one of them. When using the Victrix, everything is silky smooth and feels completely natural. The palm rest is large enough that you can sit with this stick in your lap and actively play for hours without experiencing "stick fatigue," as I like to call it. If you've ever played stick, you'll understand what I'm talking about. Your arm may become tired from holding it up the entire time due to a lack of a wrist rest, or your hands may become cramped or fatigued due to lever or button placement, depending on the stick you're using. With the Victrix Pro FS, you won't get any of that. You can play as long as you want, which is a huge plus in my book!.

Brooklynn Noble

| Aug 10, 2021

For comparison, I have the Qanba Dragon, and this feels so much better.

Joy Kent

| Apr 15, 2021

Excellent stick that arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect condition. This is the best stick I've ever owned.

Callan Dunlap

| Oct 22, 2021

In addition to the Qanba Dragon, I also own the Madcatz TE2, Madcatz TES, Hori RapV, and a stickless box. Before I got this one, my TE2 was my favorite. It fits in your lap, your hands, and under your wrists like a glove. I've never had a build like this before. I haven't yet messed around with all of the options. I've had it since it was first released, long before Amazon started selling it. It is pricey, but it is well worth the money. This is something I could see myself passing down to my daughter.

Mavis O'Brien

| Jan 11, 2021