Razer Kitsune All-Button Arcade Controller: For PS5 / PlayStation 5 & PC - Low-Profile Optical Switches - Slim Form Factor - Removable Top Plate - Chroma RGB Lighting - USB Type C - Black

Are you a person that comes from playing a lot of high-precision games on keyboard and mouse (like FPS games)? This will be a revolution for your fighting game playing. It's so so so much easier to execute commands quickly and consistently on this. My only gripe at all is I do wish there was an option to swap the down (middle finger) and up/jump (thumb) buttons via the hardware itself, but this is just because my brain is so hardwired to WASD from PC games that it frequently wants to use my middle finger to move "up" or "away from me" on-screen. Otherwise, this is everything I hoped for. It's well made, lightweight, responsive, nice-looking, easy-to-use, and worth every penny.

Really love this thing. Probably not the cheapest option out there, but is close to my perfect out of the box. The button quality and spacing is terrific and the entire unit is ludicrously light. Doesn't need much setup whatsoever, so if you're looking for something that runs great out of the box this is your best option.

I got this as an alternative to my Hitbox and I actually like it more. + Slim and easy to carry around + Near silent buttons so you're not annoying everyone + Great Leverless - Price - Finish is that matte black that picks up oil and dust really easily. I've included a picture of the Kitsune vs. the Hitbox vs. an Xbox controller for a size comparison.

I have had nothing but a good experience from this controller, the lights are functional and aesthetic but non-distracting, and the buttons feel nice and silent when pressed but still respond quickly on the screen. The only thing to keep in mind that the high quality means a high price point. If you're willing to pay more or save up in order to buy this then you should go for it, but there are cheaper alternatives to consider if this is too high of a price point for you.

Great-feeling leverless controller. Pros: Light weight, thin body that's easy to throw in the laptop pocket of a backpack Detachable USB-C cable with a locking clasp that holds it in place Native PS5 support with a switch to toggle xinput for windows PC use Easy to swap switches and keycaps Grippy textured surface on the bottom PlayStation touchpad on the controller, in PC mode the touchpad doubles as a mouse RGB has a few controls accessible through shortcuts on-board, most importantly off Factory-installed switches feel very responsive and are very quiet Cons: The factory keycaps are oil and grime magnets. At home it's easy to just wash your hands like an adult human being but if you're at an event, especially a local where you're probably sharing a table with two pizzas and some chipotle, it can be difficult to keep the buttons clean The factory keycaps have a little side-to-side play that can increase their felt travel distance a bit The factory keycaps don't always sit perfectly on aftermarket switches from other brands, so if you replace your switches you might want to be prepared to replace the caps too The factory switches themselves feel like they have a little more travel than some top tier arcade buttons you might have used in the past The board's SOCD cleaning is compliant with Capcom Cup rules but at the time of posting there is no way to change the SOCD mode so if you play a game that allows different SOCD settings you will be forced into complying with the more strict Capcom rules (though if your character has a 22/down down special input you're eating good here) The cable lock probably won't work with aftermarket cables Unless you buy a special edition one getting stick art currently means basically having a big sticker made because there's currently no option for transparent faceplates. The kitsune does look great in solid black though Maybe?: The kitsune's body is larger than some micro leverless controllers but smaller than a full-sized one, so keep that in mind if you have really particular size requirements. I personally think it's the perfect size but I have friends who prefer larger stick bodies that feel more stable in a lap Amazon shipped mine in the OEM box which is really sturdy and well-packed but also broadcasts your 300 dollar PS5 controller to anyone watching

Here is the deal: Yes there is cheaper alternatives, with more customization options, and ability for modding your leverless with more buttons , etc. However, the other options are not as readily available, and take forever to ship. I.E the snack box you pretty much have to join their discord to know when the next batch is available. Plus it isn’t that much cheaper. If you just save up another 50ish dollars, you can get this one. The buttons feel great, personally I like the texture feeling. They’re super responsive, and combos on sf6 never felt easier. I went from using a fight stick to this, and I’ll never switch back. It’s also really quiet so you can have late game sessions and not annoying anyone with the loud clicks. Super light and thin, makes it really portable. Comfortable and great for long sessions. Yes as others have mentioned, it is a finger print magnet, but that doesn’t really bother me as I’m not really looking at my controller unless I’m not playing, and can just easily wipe it down after every session. Some are saying the SOCD settings are only set for sf6, but Razer has stated they will be releasing a firmware update to allow you to change this. Customization is also becoming easier and more options, as well as individual parts for replacements are in the works. Razer said they wanted to release this product for the main fighting game releases this year, and everything else they couldn’t add in time will be available later. I highly recommend this controller

Quality build justifying price although still a bit pricey. The buttons are the best I have seen. I have tried them all and the closest in comparison are the kail buttons. These buttons are so nice and quiet during travel and very satisfying in use. A great controller but should be priced no more than $250 considering the massive cheaper competition now available.

I want to start out by saying that I like Razer. They make phenomenal gaming mice and some solid peripherals. Not everything in their lineup is great though (like their audio gear), but in general they’re pretty good for the price. As their first dip into the fighting game hitbox space, the Kitsune is a very attractive package. It almost all the functionality of a standard PS5 controller and all the important buttons. It has a solid aluminum chassis, comes with a nice braided usb cable, and works great out of the box. I will gladly say that it is well engineered. So it might make sense why the fighting game community has praised this guy as the second coming of Christ (in what I imagine were many sponsored and unsponsored posts). But the fighting game community isn’t exactly a high bar or taste thanks to their obsession with the awful Street Fighter 5 and their abandonment of showers and deodorant. Here’s the bottom line: The kitsune isn’t 300 dollars good. Hell, it’s not even 150 dollars good in today’s market. The bizarre pricing on these “pro gaming” peripherals is just exploiting the nerds desperate to get a one-up on their competition. The immediate sensation I had when pressing down on the X button for the first time on the Kitsune was sheer horror. These buttons are awful. They feel like a membrane keyboard from 2009. I’ve got Hall effect switches on my keyboard and even they feel more clicky than these “cherry” reds. They’re silent in the same way that a car crash is silent before the collision. Once you’re tapping on the buttons frantically in a match, they’re extremely audible to the entire room. Maybe fighting game influencers are always playing loud crappy music in the background of their mom’s basement, so maybe they are 90% deaf anyway. Also, yeah, these are the only buttons you “need”, but almost all the fighting game pros use more than the basic surface buttons in their custom hitboxes. For 300 bucks, it would be nice to half at least as many options as the much cheaper models from Paradise Arcade, Haute, etc. Great build quality and RGB cant redeem every product, Razer. Especially for 5 times the price of a Haute U16.