Whilst revisiting Street Fighter on PC and Nintendo Switch I wanted to get a joystick. Hori make 2 joysticks, the Real Arcade Pro V (aka RAP V) or the Fighting Stick Mini, that meet this need but which is most suitable?First for the headline - this is what the two Hori sticks look like and the size difference is very noticable. This is not intended to be an indepth review since both these sticks have been available for some time and there's better resources for that.
Fighting Stick Mini
For an adult, this is small. It's still usable but I feel only for short periods as you will find that your hands are squeezed quite close together in a rather unnatural position. The button spacing is obviously more compact but not overly annoying. Resting this on your lap is troublesome as it only has rubber feet in the corners of the underside which results in you having to press you legs together and having to fight the underside sliding around your lap.
The USB cable is fixed and not detachable.The hardware is reported non-branded but the feel of the stick and the buttons aren't too bad.
RAP
Not owned other more expensive arcade sticks before, this thing feels like a monster but in a good way.The stick and button layout is much more comfortable and the spacing of the buttons is much more natural. The ball top is a little larger but not noticable taller than the Fighting Stick Mini. Using this on your lap is fine since there is rubber matts that will sit on most people's legs.
The USB cable is fixed and not detachable although it can be hidden away in a compartment when the stick is not in use.
The hardware is Hayabusa branded (Hori's own brand) and can be replaced for Sanwa parts, like their JLF stick. The buttons are "soft touch" and require little for activation which seems useful for fighting games.
In the end, I much prefer the RAP for its size and layout but then again it is 2.5-3x the price of the price of the Fighting Stick Mini.
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