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Monoprice Arcade Fighting Stick Controller, Retro Gaming, Arcade Joystick, USB Port, Compatible with Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android - Dark Matter Series
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- Customizable Vewlix Style Button Layout: Classic and familiar layout using Sanwa switches.
- Customizable Control Stick: With a simple flip of a switch, swap between left or right analog stick and D-Pad navigation.
- Designed To Be Moddable: With the included hex screwdriver and standard component sizing, personalize your experience to match your play style.
- USB Connection: Standard USB connectivity provides a latency-free play experience across a broad range of platforms with no additional software required.
- Top Shelf Components: With Sanwa Denshi joystick and buttons built into an aluminum alloy frame, the Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick is a go-to choice for an authentic arcade experience.
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ASIN | B0BGLSW5SH |
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Release date | September 1, 2022 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,191 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #86 in GEM Box Microconsole #123 in Xbox One Controllers #206 in PC Game Controllers |
Package Dimensions | 17.87 x 11.73 x 6.42 inches; 7.58 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item Weight | 7.56 pounds |
Manufacturer | Monoprice |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | September 27, 2022 |
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The Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick controller brings your retro gaming experience to the next level. Featuring integrated Sanwa Denshi genuine ball-top arcade joystick and a Vewlix style button layout, you'll find a robust moddable arcade experience that can be adjusted to best fit your play style. The controller supports PS4, XBOX ONE, XBOX series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android. The Vewlix style eight button layout is customizable to each gamer's style and preference. The Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick controller lets a serious gamer personalize the console by swapping out panel artwork, arcade buttons, and joystick. The directional input toggle switches and buttons are designed for a quick adjustment.
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Dark Matter by Monoprice Arcade Fighting Stick
Compatible with Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android
The Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick controller brings your retro gaming experience to the next level. Featuring integrated Sanwa Denshi genuine ball-top arcade joystick and a Vewlix style button layout, you'll find a robust moddable arcade experience that can be adjusted to best fit your play style.
The controller supports PS4, XBOX ONE, XBOX series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android. The Vewlix style eight button layout is customizable to each gamer's style and preference. The Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick controller lets a serious gamer personalize the console by swapping out panel artwork, arcade buttons, and joystick. The directional input toggle switches and buttons are designed for a quick adjustment.
Dark Matter: Performance, Within Reach.
- Customizable Vewlix style button layout
- Directional input toggle switch
- Easy to manage lockout with the tournament lock switch
- Features a Turbo Mode option
- Show your personality with customizable panel artwork
- Direct USB connection provide a low latency arcade experience
- Supports Sony Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC's running Windows 7 or Later, and Android 4.0
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CUSTOMIZABLE VEWLIX STYLE BUTTON LAYOUTClassic and familiar layout using Sanwa switches. |
CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROL STICKWith a simple flip of a switch, swap between left or right analog stick and D-Pad navigation. |
DESIGNED TO BE MODDABLEWith the included hex screwdriver and standard component sizing, personalize your experience to match your play style. |
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USB CONNECTIONStandard USB connectivity provides a latency-free play experience across a broad range of platforms with no additional software required. |
TOP SHELF COMPONENTSWith Sanwa Denshi joystick and buttons built into an aluminum alloy frame, the Dark Matter Arcade Fight Stick is a go-to choice for an authentic arcade experience. |
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Customers like the ease of use, value, comfort, and quality of the video game controller. They mention that it's easy to mod, it comes with multiple cords, and that it feels premium. They appreciate the parts, movement, and noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the value of the video game controller. They mention that it provides the quality of a high-priced controller for less than half the price.
"...You get the quality of a high price controller for less than half the money.Highly recommend!" Read more
"...on an omni arcade stick or other expensive options this one is reasonably priced and you can always mod it later on with different color buttons or..." Read more
"Fantastic Ergonomics, Has all the modding ability, Pro Parts, Great Value...." Read more
"Best value for money..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game controller. They mention that it is a solid stick, feels quality, and is easy to mod. The body is primarily durable-feeling plastic, with a clear front and replaceable art on the face. The stick and buttons are high quality and very responsive. Overall, customers say it is one of the best fighting sticks around and is wonderful for PC players.
"...It looks good, feels good, and plays solidly. And it connects to PS4, Xbox systems, and PC, which is a huge plus. (Street Fighter 6 is coming out!)..." Read more
"...The body is primarily a durable-feeling plastic, with a clear front and replaceable art on the face...." Read more
"...you need to do this ....The console itself is Solid as a rock. The stick and buttons are high quality and very responsive...." Read more
"...But I 100% recommend this stick. Its solid, the weight is perfect (IMO), Feels good in lap and on desk." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the video game controller. They mention that it's very easy to mod, upgrade, and plug in play. Some say that replacing those parts was fairly easy.
"...It uses official Sanwa parts and is far easier to mod than those old sticks were (everything is very clearly labeled)...." Read more
"...I *can* however say that replacing those parts was fairly easy - the bottom plate comes off with 7 hex screws, which can be removed using the hex..." Read more
"...has all the ergonomic needs of an arcade fight stick, it may lack convenience features but you still can do everything on it, even fully mod it and..." Read more
"I bought this for my Raspberry Pi 4 (Retropie).It converts easily from an 8 way to 4 way gate (restrictor) for classic arcade games. ....." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the video game controller. They mention that it feels great, has fantastic ergonomics, and is premium. Some say that they couldn't feel any deck flex.
"...With headphones on and no sound, you can no longer hear it, the feel is great!..." Read more
"...Everything else about the stick is excellent. It looks good, feels good, and plays solidly...." Read more
"...I couldn't feel any deck flex (bending of the face plate when buttons are pressed or hands rested on it) whatsoever...." Read more
"It feel premium and the buttons feel good to tap. The only issue I have is that I have to plug in a controller to play on my Xbox...." Read more
Customers find the Sanwa buttons very quiet, and the light clicking sound is fun feedback to use. They also say the stick is solidly made, and has a solid suite of function buttons, including a Key Lock button.
"...Other:Sound. The buttons are quieter than most keyboards and the stick has a nice click but won't disturb anyone. Pretty quiet overall!..." Read more
"...It feels solidly made, and the joystick/buttons are definitely Sanwa, comparing it to other Sanwa sticks that friends/family have...." Read more
"...I find the buttons on this stick to be significantly quieter than the old Madcatz TE sticks...." Read more
"...It has a solid suite of function buttons, including a Key Lock button so you don't accidentally pause and get DQ'd during tournaments, but the..." Read more
Customers like the movement of the video game controller. They mention that the buttons are quite fast, and the stick has a nice click. They also appreciate that there are no lags and that the controller feels premium.
"...Sound. The buttons are quieter than most keyboards and the stick has a nice click but won't disturb anyone. Pretty quiet overall!..." Read more
"...The stick also doesn't move around in your lap, which is good...." Read more
"It feel premium and the buttons feel good to tap. The only issue I have is that I have to plug in a controller to play on my Xbox...." Read more
"...FightStick, excellent chassis with Sanwa joystick and buttons, fast controller...." Read more
Customers appreciate the Sanwa parts of the video game controller. They say that the parts are legit and feel good.
"...It uses official Sanwa parts and is far easier to mod than those old sticks were (everything is very clearly labeled)...." Read more
"...It has the Morgan sprite of cases but parts are legit sanwa and feel good. Yes it works on the ps5 so save money and don't buy a converter...." Read more
"...Also very easy to mod and the sanwha parts are much appreciated" Read more
"Fantastic Ergonomics, Has all the modding ability, Pro Parts, Great Value...." Read more
Customers like that the video game controller comes with other cords to connect to other systems. They mention that it comes with 2 detachable cables so you can connect to a Xbox and PS4 controller, and multiple USB cords that stay in a small compartment.
"...It comes with multiple USB cords that stay in a small compartment, and the main USB cord that's hardwired into the stick is about 10 feet or so...." Read more
"...Comes with other cords to connect to other systems (is NOT compatible with PS5)...." Read more
"it comes with 2 detachable cable so you can connect to a xbox and ps4 controller" Read more
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I grew up on an arcade stick, but It took me so long to get one. Why? Mainly the price I guess, but Monoprice put up a sub $100 stick with all the features I need, so I decided to bite.
About this stick:
This is based on the OEM of MadCatz ego used in PRO fighting tournaments, so its been road tested.
The Sanwa JLF lever is amazing. For any premium arcade cabinet, these are standard out in the arcades.
Performing a difficult 360 degree Zangief pile-driver was done the first time and every time. i found this nearly impossible on the Sony d-pad, even harder on the analog sticks.
Jumping and diagonal downward Kamehameha fireball motion is so easy in one swift motion.
Outside of fighting games, I tested lots of 2d brawlers, the retro games I grew up with. The light clicking sound is actually fun feedback to use, and definitely not loud. With headphones on and no sound, you can no longer hear it, the feel is great! The gate is a 4 way, which I thought would be harder for 360 movements but I find this thing so easy as mentioned I don't know If I want to switch to an 8 way.
One thing about me is I have oily, not sweaty hands and the ball can get slippery, but thats something I can fix, more below.
As for the buttons
These are Sanwa, in the Viewlix layout, which is similar but slightly different than the Namco design. Overall you adjust to this layout fine and is far superior than a straight layout (unless you re a robot).
At first I bottomed out the buttons, which I thought were long action and fatiguing, but later realized that the actuation is actually halfway down or level with the button rings. I'm like why don't these click with feedback like the stick?
After I went with a lighter touch, all was good. So I was doing it wrong!the buttons are quite fast if you press them lightly, rapidly and halfway down. I still think I'll buy some aftermarket mechanical buttons for the feedback click, but only if they are quiet. The Sanwa buttons are very quiet which unlike other sticks won't disturb everyone in the house. Because this is Sanwa, I know they will stand the abuse, the mashing for many years so its not something I'm eager to change out of necessity, more for preference.. Speaking of which
Modding:
The great thing about this stick is that its a modding platform. As I mentioned, Sanwa lever might get slippery for some but a new ball top with more grip can be screwed out and those are cheap. The buttons are standard size 30mm and can be swapped out for whatever concave, convex, mechanical, long throw, short throw , click feedback or color that you want. There's something I crave for the clicky buttons so I may swap in the future.
. The top part you can change out art and there's a good standard site for it called "focus attack" , google that, it happens to share the OEM with Madcatz EGO. I'll surely get a couple inserts and store them in a portfolio for my stick.
Weight and base:
Not too heavy not too light. Perfect size. With other sticks in the same tier or lower u will get a smaller base that doesn't have the ability to stay upright on your lap and may get flipped on your desk , depending how light it is. There's also a couple of sticks out there that have no business being so heavy.
This isn't a problem with this stick and is just right for weight and size.
Other:
Sound. The buttons are quieter than most keyboards and the stick has a nice click but won't disturb anyone. Pretty quiet overall!
PS5 compatibility can be added through an add on stick for $50 at Monoprice.
Overall play-ability:
If you grew up in the arcades, this is a no brainer. If you never used a stick before, well try to go through the learning curve before tossing it. Be sure to pay attention to how many days you have on your refund policy if it isn't for you. I did a lot of different tests for reaction time and despite the stick looking like it has a longer travel time than a d pad,.I found it just as fast when doing blocks compared to a D pad. The buttons you will need to get used to using all 4 of your main fingers and thumb, you will be too slow if you rely onl you index finger and try to travel all the way to the right side buttons. For me, this is an advantage, not a handicap.
Conclusions and comparisons
I think its difficult to fault this stick for anything at this price point.
Can't say there's much cons for the money. I mean i could list what features it doesn't,
but not right when those sticks cost 3x as much.
For example yea it doesn't have the quick hinge to open the whole unit like Hori Alpha, but that is 250 usd. Hori buttons and lever are
rivals to Sanwa and Hayabusa. For the same price, we can compare this to the 8bitDo stick, the Monoprice Dark Matter doesn't have wireless capability and 100% compatibility like 8bitDO which I considered, but that stick sacrifices going for generic and cheaper sticks and buttons, which don't have the feel and control of the 3 big dogs. You also are getting a small base and much lighter, which has its pros and cons. The moddability is much more difficult and very few levers are compatible with some buttons too big and long for it.
The final point is that this stick has all the ergonomic needs of an arcade fight stick, it may lack convenience features but you still can do everything on it, even fully mod it and decorate the artwork, and get it to be compatible. I think if you end up not enjoying it, then sticks aren't for you. I have used MONOPRICE since 20 years now, they have become my favorite brand.
Games tested
Dragonball Fighterz
Tekken 7
Soul Calibur
River City Girls
Under Night IN Birth
the Punisher arcade
the Simpsons arcade
TMNT the arcade game
Final Fight
Street Fighter vs X-men
Street Fighter 3
Marvel Vs. Capcom
Mortal Kombat 3
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
I grew up on an arcade stick, but It took me so long to get one. Why? Mainly the price I guess, but Monoprice put up a sub $100 stick with all the features I need, so I decided to bite.
About this stick:
This is based on the OEM of MadCatz ego used in PRO fighting tournaments, so its been road tested.
The Sanwa JLF lever is amazing. For any premium arcade cabinet, these are standard out in the arcades.
Performing a difficult 360 degree Zangief pile-driver was done the first time and every time. i found this nearly impossible on the Sony d-pad, even harder on the analog sticks.
Jumping and diagonal downward Kamehameha fireball motion is so easy in one swift motion.
Outside of fighting games, I tested lots of 2d brawlers, the retro games I grew up with. The light clicking sound is actually fun feedback to use, and definitely not loud. With headphones on and no sound, you can no longer hear it, the feel is great! The gate is a 4 way, which I thought would be harder for 360 movements but I find this thing so easy as mentioned I don't know If I want to switch to an 8 way.
One thing about me is I have oily, not sweaty hands and the ball can get slippery, but thats something I can fix, more below.
As for the buttons
These are Sanwa, in the Viewlix layout, which is similar but slightly different than the Namco design. Overall you adjust to this layout fine and is far superior than a straight layout (unless you re a robot).
At first I bottomed out the buttons, which I thought were long action and fatiguing, but later realized that the actuation is actually halfway down or level with the button rings. I'm like why don't these click with feedback like the stick?
After I went with a lighter touch, all was good. So I was doing it wrong!the buttons are quite fast if you press them lightly, rapidly and halfway down. I still think I'll buy some aftermarket mechanical buttons for the feedback click, but only if they are quiet. The Sanwa buttons are very quiet which unlike other sticks won't disturb everyone in the house. Because this is Sanwa, I know they will stand the abuse, the mashing for many years so its not something I'm eager to change out of necessity, more for preference.. Speaking of which
Modding:
The great thing about this stick is that its a modding platform. As I mentioned, Sanwa lever might get slippery for some but a new ball top with more grip can be screwed out and those are cheap. The buttons are standard size 30mm and can be swapped out for whatever concave, convex, mechanical, long throw, short throw , click feedback or color that you want. There's something I crave for the clicky buttons so I may swap in the future.
. The top part you can change out art and there's a good standard site for it called "focus attack" , google that, it happens to share the OEM with Madcatz EGO. I'll surely get a couple inserts and store them in a portfolio for my stick.
Weight and base:
Not too heavy not too light. Perfect size. With other sticks in the same tier or lower u will get a smaller base that doesn't have the ability to stay upright on your lap and may get flipped on your desk , depending how light it is. There's also a couple of sticks out there that have no business being so heavy.
This isn't a problem with this stick and is just right for weight and size.
Other:
Sound. The buttons are quieter than most keyboards and the stick has a nice click but won't disturb anyone. Pretty quiet overall!
PS5 compatibility can be added through an add on stick for $50 at Monoprice.
Overall play-ability:
If you grew up in the arcades, this is a no brainer. If you never used a stick before, well try to go through the learning curve before tossing it. Be sure to pay attention to how many days you have on your refund policy if it isn't for you. I did a lot of different tests for reaction time and despite the stick looking like it has a longer travel time than a d pad,.I found it just as fast when doing blocks compared to a D pad. The buttons you will need to get used to using all 4 of your main fingers and thumb, you will be too slow if you rely onl you index finger and try to travel all the way to the right side buttons. For me, this is an advantage, not a handicap.
Conclusions and comparisons
I think its difficult to fault this stick for anything at this price point.
Can't say there's much cons for the money. I mean i could list what features it doesn't,
but not right when those sticks cost 3x as much.
For example yea it doesn't have the quick hinge to open the whole unit like Hori Alpha, but that is 250 usd. Hori buttons and lever are
rivals to Sanwa and Hayabusa. For the same price, we can compare this to the 8bitDo stick, the Monoprice Dark Matter doesn't have wireless capability and 100% compatibility like 8bitDO which I considered, but that stick sacrifices going for generic and cheaper sticks and buttons, which don't have the feel and control of the 3 big dogs. You also are getting a small base and much lighter, which has its pros and cons. The moddability is much more difficult and very few levers are compatible with some buttons too big and long for it.
The final point is that this stick has all the ergonomic needs of an arcade fight stick, it may lack convenience features but you still can do everything on it, even fully mod it and decorate the artwork, and get it to be compatible. I think if you end up not enjoying it, then sticks aren't for you. I have used MONOPRICE since 20 years now, they have become my favorite brand.
Games tested
Dragonball Fighterz
Tekken 7
Soul Calibur
River City Girls
Under Night IN Birth
the Punisher arcade
the Simpsons arcade
TMNT the arcade game
Final Fight
Street Fighter vs X-men
Street Fighter 3
Marvel Vs. Capcom
Mortal Kombat 3
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
There will be many people who are either beginning their journey with fighting games or returning to the scene after stepping away for a few years. For those who want a quality fightstick without breaking the bank - look no further.
Construction of this stick is on par with the Madcatz TE/Hori RAP sticks that gained popularity in 2008-2012. It uses official Sanwa parts and is far easier to mod than those old sticks were (everything is very clearly labeled). The only minor difference I've noticed in build quality is that the old TE sticks had a metal baseplate which made them slightly heavier but also left rust residue on my sweaty gamer legs.
I find the buttons on this stick to be significantly quieter than the old Madcatz TE sticks. I'm not sure if this is due to an evolution of Sanwa parts over the years or if it has something to do with the metal baseplate/thickness of the plastic body. Regardless of the reason, it is a welcome change.
In terms of performance, this stick outperforms the old TE/RAP sticks as well as many of the newer entries. According to MiSTer MPGA input latency test, the Monoprice stick comes in at 1.674 ms response time. Compare this to 3.83 ms from the Madcatz TE2 and 4.318 ms from the Hori RAP4.
In conclusion, I feel confident in recommending this stick to both new and returning players who want to get an authentic arcade feel without spending a fortune.
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2023
Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2023