HORI Fighting Commander 4 Controller for PlayStation 4/3

First let me preface that this is not a budget controller as it's missing a lot of features from the standard PS4 controller such as the touch pad, rumble, led light, audio jack, motion controls and 2 thumbsticks. What this controller is very useful for is retro and fighting games as it's very ergonomic for those two genre of games.So who is this controller for? Let's run down the list while describing the list of features for the controller. I'm going to describe the controller with intent that you'll being using it for fighting games since that's what I assume most will buy this controller for.-Those who can't afford a joystick arcade stickArcade sticks can run you $100+ (for a decent one) and if you are not able to afford one or not sure if you want to make the investment this is a good middle ground as it has the same button layout, but without the the actual stick. With the right side having a shorter handle, you can lay it on your thigh and use the same finger position as if you're using a arcade stick. The buttons may not feel as great pressing down on them, but you get the same motion and reactions without it being very loud (which is an advantage since sound can signal to your opponent what you're doing if they sit next to you).Even if you use the claw method (griping both sides while like a standard controller), you are still able to get a better response time as oppose to a standard PS4 controller since the buttons are larger making for better hit confirms. Also the shoulder buttons are click buttons, so they are very responsive during play.-For those who do not like the over-sensitivity of the joystick of the arcade stickThere's less travel time using a D-pad for double tap (dash) and charge attacks (hold/press back forward) in my opinion over arcade sticks which can be advantageous for use of charge type characters in 2D fighting games, or side stepping in 3d fighting games.Disadvantages for use of D-pad is doing quarter-circle or half-circle motions. It's way easier on an arcade stick in my opinion. Either way, whatever one you choose; one is not superior over the other, rather it comes down to muscle memory in the end and how familiar are with with using the motions. Having one over the other will not magically make you a better fighting game player, rather it's all about practice, patience, how well you take your losses and learn from them, and time investment.Now on to the D-pad itself. Very ergonomic, you wont' get splinters on your thumbs after doing a few dozen fireballs and/or shoryuken motions (quarter circle motions) after hours of extensive gameplay as oppose to the stock PS4 controller. I like how the D-pad is customizable as you are able to make sensitivity and angle adjustment.The sensitivity adjustment is on the back. You can change it via twisting the gauge with a quarter or coin. I personally set it as it's default position since I'm already used to it on a standard controller.You can angle the D-pad up to 20 degrees so that it's more comfortable for you to dish out button presses. I personally find the right fit around 10 degrees off the default position.-Portability/ other features that I have not mentioned:Way more portable than an arcade stick as it does not take up much room and is also significantly lighter.The cord is of very decent length (around 10 feet). Great for if you have a TV in your bedroom. If you have a large living room with your couch and TV on opposite ends, you may want to pull up a chair. Also being not wireless makes for no input lagSetup is pretty easy. You just plug and play even on the PC without having to install additional drivers.The turbo button is an option if you need it. Great for platform shooters and SMUPS (Shoot 'em up) games in my opinion.Overall best game pad I've ever used for a fighting game. Great if you want to get into fighting games without having to pay the high price tag of an arcade stick.

Speaking as someone that actually plays fighting games regularly, this pad is great. I absolutely love it.Here's whyPros:- It's comfortable- PS3/PS4 compatibility, which is huge because many tournaments are starting to make the switch to use PS4 consoles over PS3 ones. This is great if you don't happen to have a controller that's compatible with the PS4 or don't like the dualshock 4 for fighting games.-The pad can be adjusted for higher or less sensitivity, and can be rotated as well-R/L toggle switch, 6-button layout and turbo functions-Works great on PC, just plug in and play. Usually there's no issue unless the game doesn't support directinput (looking at SFV)-It's wired and the cable is very long-The buttons feel nice, they're also big.I really like this because it makes using macros like square+triangle a lot easier in comparison to something else like the dualshock 3-The price is great!The BIGGEST issue is that the quality of dpad itself is questionable. I've had to purchase two of these now and they work great for the first few months or so months, then once it starts to wear out the dpad becomes unusable. The first one I owned would occasionally stick in the 3 input when I would want to do something like crouch block and switch to stand blocking with 6. I purchased another one in January and I'm starting to get the same issue; but now it's with the 1 input. Genuinely disappointed because I assumed the first time was just a fluke, I would mess around with the adjustable sensitivity dial in the back a lot; but with the one I most recently purchased I barely touched the dial in the back and stuck to the default sensitivity since I liked it the most. I'm already having issues with it four months later.I really like this controller; but if you plan to use it A LOT for fighters I would honestly recommend buying something else. For lighter stuff like platformers and such I'm sure it would last a lot longer. (for the record I play anime-styled fighters like Guilty Gear which is very fast-paced so that may also have to do with why the pad wears out fast)I am probably going to have to buy a third one of this Hori pad soon just so I have something to use at EVO and then I'm done buying these controllers.

Este control es excelente ya que permite gran nivel de personalización las cuales son extremadamente útiles dependiendo del juego, personaje y estilo de juego de cada quién, sin embargo mi aspecto favorito es la calidad de los materiales.Queriendo jugar con personajes de carga (Guile, Alex, etc.) en Street Fighter V encontre que el reverso del control se incrustaba en los costados de la palma izquierda haciendo que las sesiones de juego prolongadas causaran BASTANTE dolor, así que me decidí por lo impensable, CON UNA LIJA DE AGUA reduje el reverso del control y haciéndolo mucho mas cómodo, también procedí a lijar el pad discrecional pues me parecía un poco grueso y después aplique un esmalte para plástico transparente para que quedara como nuevo, CUALQUIER CONTROL QUE SOBREVIVA ESA TORTURA TIENE UN 10 EN MI LISTA, aún si deciden no modificarlo es EXTREMADAMENTE cómodo para la mayoría de los juegos de pelea y si bien el control no hace al jugador, SI AYUDA BASTANTE, ALTAMENTE RECOMENDADO.

Amazing controller! I love that I can use 8 action buttons with just my right hand so that my left hand solely focuses on executing motions. The keys are very nice and have a good size and click to them. The overall material and feel are solid and the d-pad is smooth.The one downside to this controller is that it's not very ergonomic and feels a little big and awkward in your hands compared to the exceptionally comfortable and ergonomic DS4, even though I have medium-sized hands with long guitarist fingers. It's not that big of a deal though, it's still comfortable enough and I can play on the Fighting Commander for hours on end with no problem.One other gripe: too bad we didn't get it for $30 like in the U.S.Very highly recommended! Especially, if like me, you want to use your right hand for action buttons so that your left hand is free just for thumb motion.I got one-day shipping and it arrived as expected; fast like a Raijuu Hadoken. HADO!!

It is a good product.. I musing it on ps4, recently i m playing mkx by this... All over worthy. D pad quiet nice.. Diagonal inputs also easy to execute. No chances for malfunctioning.. Go for it.

Es la mejor opción para los juegos de pelea, nunca me acostumbre al Fightstick (y tenía la HORI RAP4), es tán responsivo en todos los botones, el D-Pad ajustable, el poder usarlo en PS3 & 4, el cambiar L1-L2 a R1-R2 y el Turbo es demasiado para tan poco precio y de mucha calidad, Hori nunca falla.Mis habilidades aumentarón demasiado (en SFV en específico).En cuánto el envío fue rápido como siempre en menos de 3 días, gracias de nuevo Amazon y DHL.100% recomendado para todos los Fighters Players.

Functionally good option for ps3/4 fighting games. The manufacturing quality is good but not great. However, it's really the extra features included that makes the commander 4 more than just another 3rd party controller. You can configure the set up so that you're right hand has easy access to 8 unique input buttons, allowing your left hand to focus solely on directional input. The ability to configure the sensitivity of the d-pad is also particularly handy- making the switch to or from street fighter like games(quarter-circle input) to mortal kombat(directional input) less jarring. The d-pad itself is miles above the standard Sony controller. The Fc4's buttons are also closer together and feel generally more responsive when compared to a Dual shock 4. The only possible downside to the Fc4 is the adjustable d-pad- although it functions properly when turned on its side, and the locking mechanism keeps it from moving unintentionally, I can't help but feel that the added movable parts will make the d-pad degrade at a faster rate than If it was simply a standard, stationary d-pad.