Finally, a Street Fighter 6 arcade stick is on the way and it releases on launch day
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A new version of the Hori Fighting Alpha for PS5 featuring Street Fighter 6 branding is coming and looks to be a definitive way to play the upcoming competitive title.
TheStreet Fighter 6fight stick is slated to launch alongside the game itself on June 2 making it the perfect companion for playing on PS5, PS4, or PC. It’s set to retail for $229.99 / £229.99 (approximately AU$340), making it $30 / £30 (around $44) more expensive than the standard Hori Fighting Alpha from September 2022.
For that extra cash, you’re getting some truly stunning branding around the new art style ofStreet Fighter 6instead of the standard blue hue of the original stick. The decal on the front shows off the change of art style well, with new purple branding on the sides adorning the logo to further separate it from the stock version.
If you’re not sold on the base cover art that the new themed Hori Fighting Alpha forPS5andPS4comes with then that’s okay. That’s because this version comes with a link to download 18 different designs featuring the fullStreet Fighter 6roster that you can print out and use instead.
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Hori Fighting Alpha (Street Fighter 6 Edition) |$229.99 at AmazonIt’s the same stellar Fighting Alpha from last year but now decked out in a theme and color scheme that’s sure to please any dedicated Street Fighter veteran. It’s scheduled to release the game time as the game itself, so you won’t be missing anything on day one.
New look aside, this truly is one of thebest fight stickson the market right now in my opinion. I’ve had one in my possession since September and have found its build quality and versatility to be unmatched for the asking price. You’re getting the classic Hayabusa joystick and matte buttons here, with the added feature of being able to lift the lid and customize things to your heart’s desire.
That’s a major selling point of this fight stick. Open the latch and lift the top and you can swap out everything from the buttons to the artwork and even the stick, too. Personally, I’ve loved using the Hori Fighting Alpha despite not being particularly good at Street Fighter myself, here’s hoping that when the latest in the series drops in June that my luck will change.
We’ve long since argued thatarcade sticks won’t give you an advantage inStreet Fighter 6, but if you want the full experience then Hori’s got you covered. It comes down to preference at the end of the day. A fight stick like this gives you more real estate than thebest PS5 controllersorbest PS4 controllers, with a button placement that’s built with 6-button fighting games in mind. Learning on a stick may not give you a leg up in competition, but you’re sure to be more comfortable gaming for longer.
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Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn’t working, you’ll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.
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