Arcade sticks range from flimsy plastic toys to genuinely commercial-grade hardware, so I looked at X-Arcade's Tankstick MAX to see which side of that line it falls on.
The Tankstick MAX ships with the X-Arcade Tankstick unit itself, a new red LED button configured for mouse 3 function, and a free USB cable — built around X-Arcade's commercial arcade cabinet hardware rather than a consumer gaming peripheral.
X-Arcade has built commercial-grade arcade machines for over 20 years, and it shows in the durability of the joystick and button assembly compared to typical USB fight sticks aimed at home use.
This model currently holds 109 reviews on X-Arcade's site. Between the trackball integration and the brand's track record with commercial-grade hardware, it's built for people who want an actual arcade-quality control setup rather than a gaming peripheral.
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