Drone 2

Diamond 1 on pad is already solid, so I wouldn’t assume you’re losing just because other people are on stick. A fight stick can be more fun and make motions feel more natural for some people, but there’s still a learning curve. For PS5 beginner options I’d mainly look at Qanba Drone 2 or Hori Fighti

A good first arcade stick would be something like a Qanba Drone or Qanba Drone 2. They're already very lightweight (about 1.25kg), which can be problematic to play at the highest level, so that Hori Mini would be even worse in that regard. And even if you just want to play casually, a Drone/Drone 2

For PS5, I’d say Qanba Drone 2 if you want a cheaper beginner option, or Hori Fighting Stick Alpha if you can spend a bit more and want something better long term. Both work on PS5 natively. I’d avoid stuff like 8BitDo for PS5 since it’s not supported, and Mayflash is more of an adapter/firmware rou

Stick is the way. Got a qanba drone 2 and it’s dope af playing fighting games

While the majority of pad players use the D Pad, there are actually a few top players that use the analog stick, so if that's what feels best for you, then it's totally fine. Controller type is pretty much down to preference and comfort. I personally prefer stick over everything else, because it's t

Yeah true, 8BitDo can work on PS5 with a Brook Wingman FGC, so it’s an option if they’re okay using an adapter. Brook’s support list does include the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, and Brook markets the Wingman FGC as a PS5 fighting-game converter. I just wouldn’t call it the best beginner PS5 recommendation

Would just strongly recommend using Amazon to buy a Qanba Drone 2, it’s a budget stick but it’s a legitimately great stick, has just enough room for upgrades if you ever wanna try different levers or buttons (I strongly recommend trying qanba gravity buttons or sitong buttons if you end up liking fi