The new age of consoles have arrived and that means new fighting games! It also means new arcade sticks! While most players will still be playing fighters from the previous generation for a while, soon everyone will be playing games on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. here is a list featuring all available arcade sticks for both platforms.

Being early into the generation, there are only a couple of sticks currently available. Once more games come out down the line, you will see more sticks in the market. To those who want to use their existing sticks, there are alternatives. Whatever your budget or preference is, here is the full scoop.

Mad Catz Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 ($199)



Mad Catz entered the new generation first with the TE2. Unlike the TE-S, an extension of the original TE stick, the TE2 is the true successor. This new model employs a new futuristic design while still retaining traits from its predecessor such as the colored side panel and the Viewlix arcade layout.

The TE2 also takes some of the best features found in other sticks and implements them in this model. The inside can be easily accessible with the press of a button allowing for modding opportunities, easy cable storage and more. Included is a multi-tool for swapping levers and artwork. The latter is bound under an unobtrusive panel that allows easy swapping without interfering with the buttons. Other features include a detachable USB cable and antislip foam padding.

Currently the TE2 is only available on the Xbox One. The Killer Instinct edition, featuring LED lighting, is discontinued while a model with Mad Catz branding is available. A version that's compatible with both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 will be available in preparation for the Japanese physical release of Ultra Street Fighter IV. Mad Catz has plans to release the model internationally in the near future.

Hori Real Arcade Pro V4 Hayabusa ($146-$189 + International Shipping)



While Mad Catz publicly released the first Xbox One stick, Hori released the first PS4 stick with the Real Arcade Pro V4 Hayabusa.

The stick uses the existing Real Arcade Pro V3/VX body with dual PS3 and PS4 compatibility at the flick of a switch. Carried over from the RAP V3 Hayabusa, this stick also includes both Hori's Hayabusa lever and Kuro buttons instead of parts from Sanwa Denshi or Seimitsu.

The RAP V4 Hayabusa is only available in Japan but can be imported from multiple online stores like Play-Asia and AmiAmi.

Other Sticks

At E3 2014, Hori featured prototype models of their new Real Arcade Pro for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The models look like they are a combination of the RAP V3/VX and the prototype RAP featured at E3 2013. Characteristics include a handle found on the rear and the control panel now only accessible on the right side handle.

Razer announced that they are currently developing peripherals for the Xbox One including an arcade stick. No further details were revealed since the initial declaration.

Alternative Solutions

For players who don't want or can't afford any current generation stick yet still want to be able to play on those systems, there are cheaper options. During the dawn of the previous generation, people were limited to gutting controller PCBs and hardwiring them to existing sticks. With the lack of all-in-one boards and converters for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the only option for players at this time is padhacking with the XB1's controller and PS4's Dual Shock 4.

Image of Phreak Mods' CrossboneOn the XB1 end, modder Clayton Knight of Phreak Mods has a special board called the Crossbone. The unit allows easier padhacking with the XB1 controller with little soldering required. The Crossbone also has support for the AkiShop Customs PS360+ multiplatform board for easy connectivity. There is also a TE2 variant of the Crossbone where owners of that stick can have it work on other consoles in conjunction with another board like the PS360+.

AkiShop Customs announced they had the PS360+ work on the PS4 and sent special firmware to various users. Stay tuned for updates.

The next edition of the guide will feature online stores for your arcade part needs.