Haute42 S16 Leverless Arcade Stick with Kailh Crystal Switches

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1. Luciano Tapia Verified Buyer – 29 September 2024

   It’s a great controller, bought to try leverless as I’ve been used to controller and arcade stick for awhile. After a day or 2 of practice you get used to it fast and it becomes intuitive, and it’s a lot harder to misinput specials.

   Only note is that this version of the s16 has a matt finish on the inside panel of the acrylic so the information on the board is ever so slightly frosty/blurred. This might effect people who want to put art underneath it. I do know that just the acrylic top is sold separately online if you want to purchase the clear glossy one or buy another version of the s16
   

2. jph55 Verified Buyer – 27 January 2025

   Taking my gaming to the next level has been a blast with this leverless arcade controller. The low-profile switches respond swiftly to every tap, making combos and special moves seamless. Hot-swapping between different consoles is a breeze, so I can jump from one game to another without any hassle. The ergonomic design fits perfectly in my hands, providing comfort during extended play sessions. It’s become an essential part of my setup, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
   

3. K.P.P. Verified Buyer – 19 April 2025

   Embarrassingly, I learned how to play arcade games during the early years of emulators using my keyboard. I never had access to hitboxes and the local arcade was too expensive for me to spend a lot of time at. As a consequence, I mastered the art of the button mashing and a joystick was a control that I never developed a muscle memory using. Sounds like other people might have had the same experience because I’m seeing these leverless controllers everywhere now. This is solidly built. Buttons feel so good that I fidget with it when it’s not even plugged in. The see-through acrylic does blur the printing a bit, but I love the internal clear case aesthetic. It’s TINY! and can fit in a non-woman-pants pocket if you really really tried. It’s a perfect companion for a Steam Deck. The only possible complaint I could have is the lack of bluetooth or wireless, but I imagine the input lag would be a nightmare. The box includes a few replacement parts and a keycap (buttoncap?) puller. I’m also including photos of the manual as a reference because I’m pretty sure I already lost it.