An arcade controller is a necessity when playing fighting games.
MAD CATZ regrettably went bankrupt in 2017, even though it continued to produce masterpiece arcade controllers that can be said to be representative of the industry.
Many people must have spent their days in sorrow.
However, in 2018, Mad Catz Global Limited is back! And in August 2020, the long-awaited new arcade controller " EGO Arcade Stick " was announced!
Nash Tajima, Infrastructure Engineer at Saiga NAK (and Abigail user), will not miss out on the long-awaited "EGO Arcade Stick" for Mad Catz fans!
Here is Nash Tajima's exciting review of the "EGO Arcade Stick"!
The EGO Arcade Stick is here!
A package arrived from Amazon to Nash Tajima.
Nash Tajima had been waiting for this day. He tried to act nonchalant, but he was still smiling when he heard, "What's that package? It's mine! He came to pick up the package with great vigor.
Nash Tajima immediately begins to open the package.
"I don't even want to damage the outer box. I'm going to proceed carefully..."
"Okay, good boy... Come on out..."
Nash Tajima gently but forcefully pulls out the outer box as if escorting it.
Gentle in words, but with an overflowing fighting instinct bared on his face.
This is the magic of MADCATZ...!
Nash Tajima holding the "EGO Arcade Stick. He is smiling.
Nash Tajima is very happy after removing the protective vinyl.
He has a nice smile.
The front, back, and sides of the outer box look like this. Nash Tajima's favorite is...
"It looks great from all angles, but this one with the MADCATZ logo is my favorite! "
And finally, the outer box is opened! Again, Nash Tajima is very careful here.
"It would be disrespectful to the MADCATZ gods if I opened it in a messy way..."
Nash Tajima carefully removing the sleeve.
Finally, the "unveiling" is here!
The EGO Arcade Stick is finally revealed.
Carefully removing the cushioning material and plastic...
My new gear... "
Nash Tajima is thrilled to have the MADCATS EGO Arcade Stick in his hands.
"The fact that it comes with a stick er tickles my fancy."
"I'm going to read the manual carefully and set it up! "
Here's the box and contents side by side. There are three items inside: the main unit, stickers, and the instruction manual.
On the back is a storage space for the cable, screwdriver, and spare buttons.
"I'm sure I'll bump it and break it when I'm carrying it around, so I appreciate this."
Maintenance is done by opening the bottom cover.
Nash Tajima later tried opening the lid at home and found that the panel is easily accessible, and the cables connected to each button are color-coded, making maintenance easy even for first-time Aceocon purchasers.
"I think it will also help those who say, 'I want to install an Aceocon, but I don't know which Aceocon to use!' "
We put them side by side with the FightStick TE2+ Tournament Edition.
"I'm glad that the EGO Arcade Stick is as compact as this, because it's less tiring for players who use it on their lap."
Nash Tajima carefully checks the manual as he begins to set up the device.
"In both games and work, I read the manuals and instructions carefully before starting work," he said.
He emphasizes the importance of reading the manual.
"I need to pair it with a genuine PS4 controller. I wouldn't have understood if I hadn't read the manual."
I suppressed my impatience and carefully checked the manual. He is the epitome of an infrastructure engineer, as he proceeds with his work after carefully checking the specifications, without making assumptions or speculations.
"I've read through everything! Let's get on with the work! "
"The distance between the levers and buttons is perfect! It's so easy to use."
"I can feel the firm press of the button, but the operation is very quiet, so I can use it at night or in an apartment complex without hesitation.
There is also an on/off key lock function to prevent accidental operation, so you don't have to worry if you touch the option button or home button during a game.
"I'm pretty careful about it...! Not having to worry about it is a big help! "
"L3 and R3 are here. I often use them in Tremo (training mode), and this position is very convenient. It's easy to press."
"It was a good decision to buy this...I'm going to go fight a little! "
Nash Tajima was also quite pleased.
He was very pleased with the attention to detail and the ease of use!
It's also playing an active role in Saiga NAK' game distribution!
Nash Tajima also distributes games at Saiga NAK, and on days when he distributes fighting games, he brings the "EGO Arcade Stick" to the office to play.
He sometimes shows his hand on the screen, so whether you are curious about the controls or not, you are welcome to watch Saiga NAK' game delivery.
We look forward to hearing your comments about "EGO Arcade Stick," questions about Nash Tajima, and comments about how you'd like to play against him !
For more information about "EGO Arcade Stick," please visit the official MAD CATZ page.