The Obsidian 2 is more of a old schooler's preference
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SourceQanba Obsidian vs HORI Fighting Stick Alpha
Reddit head-to-head
10 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Qanba Obsidian, 3 toward HORI Fighting Stick Alpha, and 3 don't pick a side.
Qanba Obsidian · 4 Neutral · 3 HORI Fighting Stick Alpha · 3
Why Redditors pick the Qanba Obsidian
I like big arcade sticks and the Obsidian 2 falls into my preferred category
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Sourceeven the Qanba Obsidian 2
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SourceWhy Redditors pick the HORI Fighting Stick Alpha
probably the best value being the cheapest arcade stick in its class
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Sourcepretty wide comes with a clamshell design making cable management and swapping parts much easier
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Sourcesomething that should be relatively in good shape
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SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Qanba Obsidian
123 Reddit mentions
CA$254.53
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HORI Fighting Stick Alpha
61 Reddit mentions
CA$279.99
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Qanba Obsidian or HORI Fighting Stick Alpha?
10 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Qanba Obsidian, 3 toward HORI Fighting Stick Alpha, and 3 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit is fairly split — the better pick depends on your priorities.
How do Qanba Obsidian and HORI Fighting Stick Alpha compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Qanba Obsidian has 75% positive sentiment over 123 Reddit mentions, while HORI Fighting Stick Alpha has 80% positive sentiment over 61 mentions.
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