NOLVA Reactor

If you need native PS5 compatibility, the Hori Nolva Reactor is 1/3 to 1/2 the price of the Kitsune with slightly more features. Don't get the Kitsune unless it's 50% off or more, it's not worth the asking price in terms of what you get.

If you need/want native PS5 compatibility for potential offline tournaments, the Hori Nolva Reactor is among the cheapest options available

Well it looks like you answered your own question, by going Haute42 (excluding the high end series), you have the most cost effective entry into fighting game peripheral but at the same time, having a change of the internal circuitry, PCB or USB-C port damage due to case material flex may requiring

Right now I would say the most bang for you buck is either the Hori Nolva Reactor or the Quanba Sapphire. The Nolva is a bit cheaper but it has everything you need to play on PS5 or PC. It’s cool looking but what you see is what you get. The Quanba Sapphire is the Nolva with more knobs and whistles.

My copypasta: Right now I would say the most bang for you buck is either the Hori Nolva Reactor or the Quanba Sapphire. The Nolva is a bit cheaper but it has everything you need to play on PS5 or PC. It’s cool looking but what you see is what you get. The Quanba Sapphire is the Nolva with more knobs