MAYFLASH Arcade Fighting Stick F101 for Switch/Switch 2, PC Windows, PS3, Android, NeoGeo mini, SEGA MEGA Drive mini, GENESIS mini

I've had a lot of arcade controls over the years, including an X-Arcade Tankstick that still works perfectly after 20 years. Don't be dissuaded by all of the people who say it needs upgraded controls, new out of the box this is a very good arcade stick. For the price, it's an excellent arcade stick.This is weighted so it doesn't slide around during normal use. It's got great settings to change the USB protocol so it's compatible with a wide range of devices. I'm currently using it as a arcade stick for my Sega Genesis with a Brook adapter to use USB controls with original Genesis consoles. It even works great like that.

Great stick. Works perfect for MVC2 and I don't go gentle on it. You can fly refly, rim infinite with ease on switch/pc android flycast.Parts are easily accessible to change out. I was able to change the stick to a mass stick. Would buy again.

I bought this fight stick to use with my Nintendo Switch, mainly for shmups, with the plan of upgrading the joystick and the buttons. I considered buying the Mayflash 300 Elite with Sanwa parts, but I wanted a Seimitsu LS-40 joystick (shorter throw, smaller dead zone). I'm writing this review to help folks who are looking to make similar mods.This F101 stick doesn't get mentioned much when you research arcade sticks, but as far as I can tell it's just as easy to mod as the F300 and F500 sticks, it just doesn't have a few of the features like headphones jack, etc.In order to upgrade the buttons/joystick you just need to remove 6 screws and pop the back plate off. Inside you'll find eight 30mm snap-in style buttons, which I replaced with Seimitsu PS-14-G buttons. Remove the two wires from the old button by carefully pulling on the wiring clips/connectors--mine took a lot of force to come loose FYI, be smart/careful, these are delicate parts. Pop the new button in and push/snap the connectors on. I suggest doing one button at a time so you don't get the wiring confused. Pro tip, take a picture before you start so you have a reference of how things were configured in stock form, just in case you get confused along the way somehow.The joystick is a bit trickier than the buttons, but still very easy to do. I bought a Seimitsu LS-40-01 stick because of the shorter throw and small dead zone (very little slop), but you'll choose whichever suits you. Either way, you'll need a joystick with an SE mounting plate (flat plate). The only issue I ran into was that I forgot to buy the 5-pin to 5-pin wiring harness/cable. My joystick came with a 5-pin wiring harness, but that's not the same. The included wiring harness has a 5-pin connector on one end, and then 5 loose wires on the other end. What you need is a cable that has female 5-pin connectors/clips on both ends, and it plugs right into the PCB inside the joystick. You'll also need to consider which way is up/down on the joystick, so maybe test it before closing everything back up. For the LS-40 joystick I used, the 5-pin connector clip should be facing the 8 buttons, but your joystick may differ.As far as swapping the actual joystick, you'll need to clip the zip tie that bundles all of the wiring together, remove the 8-pin connector from the PCB (just pulls out with a tug), remove the joystick ball top using a flat screwdriver to keep the joystick from spinning while you unscrew the ball, then unscrew the 4 phillips screws from the mounting plate.The only issue I ran into is that my joystick was ever so slightly too deep/tall for the inside of the enclosure. When I put everything back together and screwed the metal bottom plate onto the enclosure, my joystick was not free to move--the bottom of the joystick was actually rubbing on the metal baseplate/bottom of the enclosure. If you end up with this same issue (depends on your joystick choice) you'll need to add a small washer to each of the 6 screws that hold the bottom plate onto the enclosure. This will give just a bit more spacing which allows the stick to move about without rubbing.A few more things- this stick worked perfectly with my Switch right out of the box. Just make sure you have the sliders in the correct positions per the instructions that come in the box. The stock buttons are not bad at all, but they are clicky/loud. The stock joystick is just ok. It has a large dead zone compared to my upgrade, but could be fine for casual players. Also worth mentioning, when used with Switch, the button labels are wrong. A and B are swapped, and so are X and Y. It didn't bother me at all but if you want to you can easily switch the wiring, or stick new labels on the joystick.

Came in on time and as advertised, well packaged which is important for the stick itself, easy to set up and ready to go.

I've been a fan of fighting games for 10+ years, and during all this time, I always played on controller. From Mortal Kombat to Street Fighter, and making a debut on Tekken 8 for the first time, the d-pad was never an issue. However, after watching some videos, you can't stop but wonder how the experience on arcade stick would be... and to get itch off, you should definitely get this one:1. Affordable: If you look at the big brands, you won't get a stick for less than $150.2. Quality: It feels sturdy, the built is solid and the buttons feel great. The only down sight is that is has a matte finish, so get ready to wipe those marks.3. Accessibility: Plug and play! (at least if you're on PC). The stick even comes with a type-c adaptor!If it's your first time getting a stick (like myself), there is going to be a small learning curve, especially when it comes to movement, but it's both fun and satisfactory to learn it.In short: a 10/10 product. Couldn't be happier!

I got this as an entry level first fighting stick as I've never owned or used one. It's very mod-able and easy to unscrew the bottom and take it apart with a normal Philips screwdriver. If you want to use it as is though it is very cheap and noisy with it's buttons creeking and joystick clicking. I was worried it would actually be too big as I have a small desk but it fits on it perfectly and I can also use it in my lap if I want.

My opinion rests on the fact that this stick is $45- it's a cheap and serviceable way to figure out whether you like arcade sticks. If you do, you can upgrade pretty much every part, which you'll basically have to do. As a stick, it's... fine, I guess? Maybe better for fighters, but I'm going through a whole phase with arcade shmups and run-and-guns. The stock stick is more enjoyable than any pad controller I've used, and it's been a lot of fun with Metal Slug and OutZone, but with Truxton or Raiden I'm slapping the bajeezus out of the stick trying to defeat its long throw in time to dodge incoming fire- with less than rewarding results.So, take this stick for what it is. It's cheap and it works consistently and reliably. If you like it, you can buy nicer buttons or a lever that suits you better. At this price, you can take your time and Lynyrd Skynyrd your way to a completely different stick while having fun the whole way. (That'd be replacing one part at a time until there aren't any original parts.)