HORI PS5 Fighting Commander OCTA
HORI PS5 Fighting Commander OCTA
Microswitch actuation
Durable microswitch-actuated buttons, rated for up to 8 million presses.
Headset/Microphone Input
Just like a DualSense Wireless controller, you can connect a headset/microphone.
*Not supported on PC.
Customise your settings with the app
Through the dedicated app, you can customise and create custom profiles for your settings.
| Dimensions: | 14.9 x 18 x 7.8 cm; 401 Grams |
| Model: | SPF-023U |
| Dimensions: | 14.9 x 18 x 7.8 cm; 401 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
Got it for street fighter 6 and it is incredibly responsive. Control pad is made for fighting games and satisfying clicks similar to an arcade stick for the buttons. Great buy
Ive been using an older version of this for years now, and with Street Fighter 6 dropping recently i had to upgrade to a PS5 compatible pad. This controller is amazing with its very solid dpad, handy analog stick for full circle inputs, and amazingly clicky microswitch buttons. A must buy for any fighting game player who plays on gamepad
I have used this mainly for street fighter 6 so far, but have also tried it with Guilty Gear Strive. In short, this controller is an A+. It’s lightweight, but somehow feels sturdy, the buttons give good feedback, and it’s comfortable in my hands. It also works on both the ps4 and ps5 right out of the box, with just a toggle of the switch on the back. A+
I never buy aftermarket controllers because the quality is just never there. This however, being license by sony tells you how much they trust Hori in making a controller. The feel is good, the buttons are tactile and the logos are big so you can manage to know which button youre pressing even if youre a senior.
It’s a good pad, mechanical buttons, good action on the d-pad, works on PC and ps4 (and steam deck, if you have a hub) I like i
Adems de gustarme mucho, me he encontrado con streamers que tambin juegan al tekken y este pad es popular entre gente que prefiere pad a mando.
I bought this just to test it out and try it. It feels quality made and it’s nice and ergonomic in your hands. I like the short throw octo gate analog stick, and the pad feels nice as well. The action buttons have a nice clicky feel to them with those special switches in them. They are high quality feeling switches and activate quickly. The app you can get for it is kind of hard to find online, but once you get a hold of it it works and allows you to program the controller while it’s connected to your computer. I tried this out and personally I’m going to stick with my Hori VLX Hitbox mod, but this is a nice controller to have for my grandson to use when he comes through to play Street Fighter or another fighting game. I give it 5 stars.
Para un control de 60 dlls pues si se siente un poco barato por el plstico mate y su liguero peso, aun as los botones con micro switches se siente bien y se puede customizar varios aspectos, desde cambiar la asignacin de botones, a cambiarle la sensibilidad del stick, as q cumple bien su cometido.
Very good pad. Buttons are responsive and both D Pad and stick are very comfortable. Controller is lightweight.
When you first use the pad, it feels crisp. VERY crisp, almost too snappy. A few hours will get it nice and comfy, though, and during this period I absolutely loved the feel of it. The pad is shallow and precise. The buttons are stable, clicky, and take only a light press. It has a unique feel when compared to Hori’s older FC4 and Fighting Commander models, but still retains that lineage. I will also say that it’s definitely the lightest controller they’ve made, and not necessarily in a good way. It could stand to weigh a few more ounces for stabiltiy.
After many hours of use (maybe 200-300?) I noticed some directional input errors that didn’t feel right, so took a closer look. It turns out the thresholds were developing some looseness, so the slightest leftward pressure would make my down inputs flicker between down and down-left. Obviously no good for a fighting game.
This problem would be game over for any other controller, but Hori makes a companion app that allows you to tweak the sensitivity of every input, so I reduced the sensitivity of the diagonals by about 20% and the problem disappeared. It’s set and I can play Tekken completely normally again, no input errors. Pretty awesome, even if the app for the PS5 controller is a little strange: the Hori website links you to a Google drive, of all places. It’s the real app and it works, but it seems… weird. They host the Xbox version of the app on their own site.
I feel like $60 was worth the controller I got, even if it has had a few small issues. If you’ve bought fightpads before, you know they don’t last forever. It’s just plastic, and we do tend to punish them. The Hori Octa is an economical way to enjoy your favorite fighting games with a better-than-normal controller.
The controller feels pretty good in the hand, except that it’s so light that it feels hollow and low quality.
As how it performs in games, I don’t feel uncomfortable moving to this controller after playing on PS4 and PS5 controllers.
My intention of this purchase however was just to keep my dualsense controller from degrading further.
Overall, it’s pretty good; could have a lower price.
This ‘Satelite Dish’ (as I nicknamed it) Style D-Pad is the best for Street Fighter. I’m really not happy with the dual-sense d-pad or even the dualshock 4 I was using on PS4. This makes fireball rotation movement for shoto characters like Ryu or Ken and charge characters like Chun-Li so much easier to execute combos. The accuracy for execution is instantly noticeable. I only returned mine, because I needed the money back, but I will be purchasing another soon for street fighter content on YouTube. I love Street Fighter and this is my favourite controller. Having the 6 light, medium and heavy attack buttons on the front, make the game more fun also. I never liked using triggers on the back for fighting games.
The feel of the controller is nice. Very professionally made (if that makes sense), visually as well. Looks nice.
I can easily spend hours using this controller without my thumbs hurting and the material it’s made from is nice to hold on to. The buttons don’t take much effort to register a click, so you might not like this? I got used to it though. I suppose that’s for quick reactions during play, which makes sense. They 6 buttons, make clicky sounds like mouse clicks, for your info.
The only negative I can think of is the sound from the headphone port isn’t as clear and bassy as the dual-sense controller, and I like my bass. It’s not aweful and tinny, but it does lean towards a sharper, tinny sound. Anyway, it’s great, so give it a buy if you like fighting games!
Would’ve been a really good controller if it was a bit more solid built. Overall its a good controller.
Gros joueur Tekken 7 a fais un ans que je joue avec la manette de base xbox series x, une manette solide qui a su faire ses preuves mais depuis un moment cette hori me fais de l’oeil donc j’ai dcid de passer le cap, premier consta wouah elle est legere (trop) selon moi jai limpression d’avoir une coque en plastique dans les main sans rien dedans, deuxiement cest quoi ce vieux cable eclat ca pour moi cest un dfaut, certes il est long mais pas trss et du coup prend des vieux plis. Hormis a j’ai t agrablement surpris au bout d’une demie heure de jeu car ds la premire prise en main je vous cache pas que je sentis la dception arrive mais une fois qu’on se force un peu finalement c’est pas si mal, le pad est ok quand on joue au pouce et le fait d’avoir 6 boutons au lieu de 4 sur la face est un avantage certain ce qui nous permet de pouvoir bind jusqu’ trois touches supplmentaires compar une manette classique. PAR contre je vous le dis la qualit du plastique fait cheap et je pense qu’elle est fragile du moins c’est ce que je ressent quand je l’ai dans les mains donc a voir dans le temps
Es un buen control, lo tengo desde que sali y no me ha dado ningn problema, juego Tekken y Darkstalkers en el y nunca he tenido problemas con mis inputs, el problema de no reconocimiento de algunas diagonales se arregla por software, descargas el programa de Hori en PC y conectando el control se actualiza y todo perfecto, recomendable desde mi punto de vista
Buttons are really big and a bit too responsive, which is a matter of preference, spectacular dpad, which is expected of HORI, but a weird layout, so you’ll have to adjust or reconfigure settings. But a solid controller nonetheless.
Its a really good controller. Its much better than using a normal controller just on default settings. So if you want to upgrade from a normal pad. Do this!
Je l’utilise sur Guilty gear strive et j’adore. Le dpad est top!!
I’m more of a fight stick player, for the last 12 years I’ve almost exclusively played fighting games on fight stick. I recently have tried to get into ultimate marvel 3. I noticed many of my inputs are weird and are especially slow when performing movement. I’m used to mad catz products so I didn’t know what you expect with the Hori pad but I just say I can tell a great deal of engineering and quality of life assurance went into this design. The dpad is probably my favorite of all time for fighters. I find many of the console controllers too small but this one is perfect. Apparently there is a way to adjust the sensitivity but I haven’t used it yet…. The buttons are designed to feel like arcade buttons but they feel kind of soft I wish they were more clicky however they are responsive and do the job. The analog stick has a short throw so it’s easy to use as well but I didn’t really use it much.
A feature I didn’t even know the controller had before buying is assigning buttons which can make for very interesting set ups on the fly. Although I’m still unsure if I’m going to play pad going forward but this particular one seems to highly meet my needs so far!!!
I replaced my HORI fighting commander for the PS3 for this. What can I say about it? It’s freaking awesome. D-pad feels good, the buttons are satisfying to press (I loove clicky buttons!), the analog stick, while stiff and not 360 degrees, still perfectly usable for fighting games and shmups. The shoulder buttons feel pretty good too. The controller is also all-round comfortable to hold in your hands which is just perfect. The only downside really is a lack of turbo and not being compatible with Brook super converters (hopefully get updates to get these controllers compatible) which I was really looking forward to using it on most. All in all, an S grade controller, just as good as the Razer Raion if not better. Well worth the purchase.
This controller is perfect for fighting games. Front facing buttons are the best part, keyboard style switches. Very accurate. D-pad is ok but not the best. Octagonal gate for the analog is a nice touch. Worth the purchase.
Once I changed the settings using the companion app on my PC (we’ll get to that in a bit) I found this controller quickly becoming an all time favorite. So much so that just today I purchased another for the Xbox console family, a very nearly identical pad with one extra button (again, we’ll get to that in a bit) and how found it plays brilliantly with current gems like Persona 5 Royal and Dead Cells.
The membrane D-Pad is an apparent dealbreaker for some who prefer the clicky clarity of a stick or Razer Raion or a fightstick.* Those are great options, of course. But when it comes to the PlayStation 5, those options have been greatly reduced and are now limited.
Your PS4 games will work with those previously mentioned accessories* but Sony has placed a frankly obtrusive gateway which has certainty effected accessibility for those who need it, and created an unnecessary annoyance for all involved. Will this be fixed in a future console update? One would hope. But considering it is a self imposed restriction, Don’t hold your breath.
Even with the above mentioned caveat, I find the Octa pad to be among my favorites. The Dpad in deep and small, reminding me of a less touchy Neo Geo Pocket. I do the moves, the moves happen, and I find it easier than a normal PS5 dpad. If that’s all you care about, there it is, it’s good! Binary shoulder triggers mean instant action, the buttons are hyper sensitive and large enough to be played with either thumbs or fingers , and the thumb pad and it’s eight way gate is just resistant enough to communicate direction.
But this combo of Dpad and stick returns to a form factor not seen since the Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn. And as someone who has a plethora of pro pads with four back buttons, I’ve become keenly aware of modern games which don’t really use the right stick, such as the above mentioned Persona 5, which uses fixed camera and quick resets, and plays naturally on the Octa, like a PSP throwback. Or if you play BloodStained, turning the stick control to Right Stick (more on that later) makes the game 100% playable. Using the stick for the gimmick puzzles and the Dpad for movement has been a ton of fun.
Again, having used pro controllers for years, I have become keenly aware of what games dont really use the right stick. It feels like a waste of real estate and giant buttons are fun. And if you want to play fighters made for PS5, this wired pad is the way to go, IMHO. Heck, I’d probably still take it on the PS4 for fighters. Folks may feels weird about membrane but I’ve had no issues. None. The controller is light, it’s wide, it’s responsive, and it’s wired with no vibrate. I love it!
But…there’s one key flaw, and I dont think it’s Hori’s fault given it’s exist in it’s near identical Xbox version. You CAN NOT change your profile without a PC. Repeat, CAN NOT set profiles without a PC. Which means the left shoulders will be L3 and R3 (the buttons when you click the left or right stick in) the right shoulders will be L1 and L2, and the extra two face buttons will be R1 and R2. Weird? Yes, but it’s perfectly tuned settings for fighters. It’s a very logical default setting given the primary audience. Do you want a controller for Street Fighter? Here you go, out of the box gem.
But again, you can not change the default profile without a PC. Please be aware of this, it makes every bit of difference. If you’re buying this controller for PC, I still recommend the Xbox version because it’s an extra button to freely switch what the stick, shoulders, and extra buttons do. Sony has been weird about accessories this generation, I’m not blaming Hori for this. But given the reality of the situation, regardless of blame, it keeps it from 5 stars.
HOWEVER, there is a work around! Going into the PlayStation 5 settings, it is possible to use the Accessibility options to create a unique profile. With the flick of a setting, you can switch the left stick to a right stick, and change the location of every button. Everything I enjoy from the PC App, and then some, is possible through this solution. However, you wont be able to change the DPad sensitivity like you can in the app. That’s something I dont use because I cant tell the difference! Still, it’s a feature that should be available to all users, but unlike the Xbox version, there’s isn’t a console app. That’s pretty lame, and the solutions are inelegant to say the least. But at least there is a solution.
I hope this has helped you better understand if the Octa controller is right for you. Personally speaking, I love this thing. I have already explained the issues, but the durability and general feel is excellent. I’m very happy the Octa’s unique form factor exists and that a quality company like Hori has stuck with it enough to have made it multiplatform. I’d like to see other hardware manufactures try something similar or for an updated version in the future with mechanical dpads. But for right now, it’s a great pad.
J’ai achet cette manette pour sa croix directionnelle et je suis la fois content et du.
Pour faire des demi cercles, quart de cercle, et 360, la croix est fiable et a fait plaisir.
Mais pour des gestes simple comme se baisser, sauter vers l’avant, l c’est problmatique.
La croix a deux souci pour moi. Elle est tres petite (on ne s’en rend pas compte en photo) et elle est dur manipuler. Il faut appuyer fortement pour enregistrer.
C’est frustrant car dans un jeu de combat, ou il faut etre reactif, on met vite la faute sur la manette si on a pas mis la garde temps.
Et comme la croix est petite, c’est difficile de faire les diagonale.
Pour rgler le souci on peut rendre les autres directions moins sensible mais ce n’est pas une bonne solution. Pour moi la croix aurait du etre plus grande. dommage pour un produit qui vient de sortir.
Je garde quand meme la manette en esprant qu’avec le temps un patch sorte ou que la croix devienne plus souple
Testato sul picchiaduro per eccellenza: Tekken7. Ribadisco che la precisione chirurgica e sembra quasi di avere una marcia in pi durante l’esecuzione.
Il cambio dal pad di default a questo non l’ho accusato minimamente. La foto mostra anche i 2 pad affiancati per eventuale paragone in termini di dimensioni. Voto 10+.
p.s. essendo nel giro dei tornei, garantisco che il non dover pi ricaricarlo, n portarsi dietro il cavetto fa la grande differenza. Testato su Ps4 e su PC (Jack audio funzionante se lo si mette impostato su Ps5 in questo caso) compatibilit assoluta. Un controller Ottimo!
The buttons. They are nice feeling indeed, and the microswitch clicky buttons make it one of my fave pads, with the Power A Saturn copy pad just a tick better overall IMO. This has a touch pad, and it has a lockout to disable the touch pad, PS button, or even options and share which is a great feature to have. Audio 3.5mm jack is there ( only for console) and the cord is a USB A one that’s ten feet long. The only thing is the plastic does feel a bit thinner than I expected. It received a scratch from another DS4 that fell onto it which again was surprising. Overall, it’s a good pad and a decent one to try out.