Controller:HORI Fighting Stick V
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| XInput support | |
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| Connection method | |
| USB-A | |
| Predecessor | |
| HORI Fighting Stick (Generation 4) | |
| Successor | |
| HORI Fighting Stick N3-SA HORI Fighting Stick Mini |
The HORI Fighting Stick V are a series of arcade game controller released by Hori since October 29, 2009.
The Fighting Stick V have a redesigned outer casing, and has Hori-made joystick and buttons. As its name suggest, it has the Vewlix arcade layout. It also has turbo function, with individual speed adjustment on the 6 face buttons.
The Fighting Stick V is available in two models: The PlayStation-3-compatible Fighting Stick V3 and the Xbox-360-compatible Fighting Stick VX. The Fighting Stick V3 was released on October 29, 2009, while the Fighting Stick VX was released on July 1, 2010.
While both models can connect to the PC via a USB Type-A connector, only the Fighting Stick VX is a native XInput device, while the Fighting Stick V3 is a generic DirectInput device. The Fighting Stick VX also has a 3.5mm audio jack for audio passthrough.
General information
Fighting Stick V3 inputs
- 1 × digital joystick on the main panel: ↑, ↓, ←, →
- 6 × digital face buttons on the main panel: △ ᴛʀɪᴀɴɢʟᴇ, ○ ᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ, × ᴄʀᴏss, □ sᴏ̨ᴜᴀʀᴇ, R1, R2
- 2 × digital face buttons on the sub panel: L1, L2
- 3 × digital functional buttons on the sub panel: ʜᴏᴍᴇ, sᴛᴀʀᴛ, sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ
- 7 × 3-step slider switches on the sub panel: ᴅᴘ - ʟꜱ - ʀꜱ, 1 - 2- 3 × 6
Fighting Stick VX inputs
- 1 × digital joystick on the main panel: ↑, ↓, ←, →
- 6 × digital face buttons on the main panel: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, LT, RT
- 2 × digital face buttons on the sub panel: LB, RB
- 3 × digital functional buttons on the sub panel: ▶ sᴛᴀʀᴛ, ◀ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ɢᴜɪᴅᴇ
- 6 × 3-step slider switches on the sub panel: 1 - 2- 3 × 6
Controller variations
- The Fighting Stick V3 is a PlayStation-3-compatible model. It has a slider switch to allow the joystick to emulate as either a D-pads, left stick or right stick.
- The Fighting Stick VX is a Xbox-360-compatible model. It has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Use with PC platforms
- Only the Fighting Stick VX is a XInput device.
Windows
- The Fighting Stick V3 act as a generic DirectInput device.
- The Fighting Stick VX should be automatically detected on Windows Vista and later. If it is not detected or encountering compatibility issues on Windows XP, install the Xbox 360 Accessories Software for it.
XInput wrapping
- The Fighting Stick V3 acts as native DirectInput controller, so it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.
reWASD
- Supports the Fighting Stick models, does not require manual driver installment.
- Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games. Including gyro and accelerometer control.
- Can emulate the Xbox 360 controller to play XInput-compatible games.
- Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
- Custom configs can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.
Gamepad Phoenix
- Gamepad Phoenix supports communication with the Fighting Stick. Joystick and buttons can be mapped
- Also has support for XInput and DirectInput controllers.
- Emulates XInput, DirectInput (any version) and WinMM APIs.
- No emulation of Windows Raw Input API.
Steam
- For the Fighting Stick VX, Steam will recognize it as a Xbox 360 Controller.
- For the Fighting Stick V3, Steam may recognize the it as a generic DirectInput device, thus requiring manual button mappings via Steam Input.
Support in games
- The Fighting Stick VX is a native XInput device, and is supported in games that use the XInput API.
- Games with generic DirectInput support are supported by the Fighting Stick V3, however button placements may be out of place and need to be rebound. Refer to game-specific articles for rebinding support.
Games with DualShock button prompts
- List of games with Sony button prompts
- For Fighting Stick V3 only
Games with XInput button prompts
- List of games with Xbox button prompts
- For Fighting Stick VX only