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@ten606ixx7 ай бұрын
I needed a new fight stick and this stream made me buy the Drone 2. Super good stick, thanks for the recommendation!
@varkoesgaming4958 ай бұрын
Cool. Have you modified your drone2?
@Ugo2sleep7 ай бұрын
Had the drone 1 and swapped out for Sanwa parts. Good starter stick! Idk what parts the drone 2 has but I would recommend swapping out the stick if it is a little iffy. And it’s super easy to do!
@bebop3067 ай бұрын
@@bebop306 I think drone2 had the same parts I modded it to beyond ridiculous though, with sanwa parts, now it's perfect. Steel cored lever, 2lb spring. Silent sanwa buttons with washers omg I love this thing and it wa so easy to mod everything.
@Ugo2sleep7 ай бұрын
Hmm. How did you get the stick so quickly after watching the stream? The stick is not sold in stores, so I'm very skeptical that you actually have one.
@SilverJoystix7 ай бұрын
@@SilverJoystix except it is sold in their online store since August?
@bebop3067 ай бұрын
Another amazing part about the Titan having more space between the stick and buttons is that it feels great for big guys like me. It's far more comfortable when resting my hands on it
@metallicwind7 ай бұрын
Max has been recommending these sticks for so long, glad they're finally an official sponsor
@doctorix78007 ай бұрын
I love the space between the stick and buttons. I wish all sticks were like that.
@aryudsoh7 ай бұрын
I love how easy these things are to modify. One of the cheapest simplest upgrades is the tension spring. For anyone who grabs one and feels like the stick feels too loose, or you want more accuracy with your inputs I would throw a 3-4 lb tension spring in there. It's like $1.50 and takes 5 mins to replace.
@jonathonflaman24407 ай бұрын
The PS3-PS4 version also has the cable slot and its a great option if you're into retro consoles, combining it with a brooke adapter allows it to work with every plasytation console, I've tested it. ( for ps1, ps2 and psvita tv the stick has to be on PS3 mode + brooke adapter) and PS5 (PS5 accepts PS4 controllers ).
@HAGZ04838 ай бұрын
I just got a Qanba Drone 2 so it was very exciting to see my favorite youtuber covered it! Shine on dudes! 🕹
@spookycalzoner8 ай бұрын
Great choice. I recommend replacing buttons and stick with sanwa parts.
@Ugo2sleep7 ай бұрын
@@Ugo2sleep what parts would you recommend?
@HassanNur7 ай бұрын
@@HassanNurcan never go wrong with Sanwa JLF
@joeymaps7 ай бұрын
"I want to see the different betweenthe mid range and the super high range" I feel like as much as I love the Drone, Titan and Obsidian names... there was a missed opportunity to market the three sticks in this vid as Light, Medium and Heavy.
@Saxdude268 ай бұрын
I JUST bought a Drone 2 to pair with my original Drone so me and my friends can play fighting games on PC using fight sticks! Love these arcade sticks. The original Drone has held up well.
@CaptainLizard27 ай бұрын
I went with the Titan during the evo sale and added in the gravity KS buttons and gravity (Omron) lever. I really would like if Qanba made their premium sticks using their own parts similar to the Q8 with PS5 support. Edit: The Drone is a great option in the interim minus the KS silent buttons and lever.
@aureuval8 ай бұрын
I did the exact same thing. Great setup.
@liquidpaper13497 ай бұрын
What really surprised me about qanba was the buttons (they make their own) very similar to sanwa but I've never liked sanwa (i prefer the extra travel of crown buttons) but the qanba actually feels really good right out the box that I've never changed them.
@julianmorgan797 ай бұрын
I picked up the Drone 2 back during your talk about fight sticks in one of the Evo streams and have been using it for my sessions. It’s a really nice stick, and I’m actually moving to build my own soon.
@obamiumprime1737 ай бұрын
This arcade sticks looks incredibly sleek!
@theinsanerng8 ай бұрын
Hori needs to start producing a few different sticks like they did the last generation. Just having the Hori stick Alpha is so boring.
@rlam9058 ай бұрын
Dude ...... How many f ucking Controller Platforms do you need that do literally the same thing with the same parts? Have the Corporations of the world really beaten you over the head with Products that you get upset if you don't have something to waste money on? 😂😂😂😂
@cMARVEL3608 ай бұрын
For newcomers looking to get into fightstick, drone 2. Then if you want, get into modding and all that. Good budget starter move.
@joeymaps7 ай бұрын
I first looked into getting an arcade stick for the first time back when DBFZ was going to launch. The Qanba Drone was actually going to be my first choice because it was like $45 on sale but stupid me didn't realize EVO was going on so all manner of arcade sticks were selling out super fast. My other option I was looking at was the Hori RAP 4 but I ended up getting a Razer Panthera even though at was one of the most premium priced sticks at the time I had a ton of credit at GameStop and ended up paying like $50 out of pocket lol. Thing is built like a tank and super easy to work on. Haven't used it in a while because the buttons finally started behaving wonky and I gotta swap them out but it lasted me the better part of near a decade before doing so. Now I mainly use a little custom keyboard layout board similar to the fightboard MX
@NightFoxZero8 ай бұрын
I got a titan on release and i love the space between the stick and buttons as well as the weight of it. the perfect midrange stick
@zkc74898 ай бұрын
I got a Titan SPECIFICALLY for that extra room between teh stick and buttons. The pearl just kinda felt cramped with how close they were.
@KraftLawrence18 ай бұрын
How much does the Titan cost?
@kenhughes-pt9tb8 ай бұрын
@@kenhughes-pt9tbaround 250 msrp
@life647 ай бұрын
I wanna buy the titan, but idk if qanba ships to Canada.
@will_see7 ай бұрын
I only have a Hori Hayabusa and an HRAP4 but i customized the sticks/buttons. They do a great job for a decent price point
@down-timegaming8 ай бұрын
3:54 great stash spot to put the wii
@SuperMasterJefe8 ай бұрын
Had it on my wishlist for a minute. I wanted to transfer to fight sticks from game pad and this will be it. Thanks for the heads up.
@BeastGamerKuma7 ай бұрын
I do have that light qanba, and I do indeed use it for fighting games, trying it on Metal Slug does bring me back.
@cherrygrabber71727 ай бұрын
Ayy I have that fightstick! Its great! While I may be upgrading to a leveless with a Snackbox Micro, that Drone 2 will be my favorite starting stick. I already customized it with a new lever and a bunch of new buttons as well.
@MasherSmasher-yc6vv7 ай бұрын
This looks really interesting and I’m happy to see sticks like these out there. I recently purchased a Razer Kitunse and it’s been a blast for me.
@williamdavidson2157 ай бұрын
I've been contemplating trying out a fight stick. Ahead of SF6, I got a 6-button pad, which I'm actually more familiar with due to playing console games back in the 90s with a Genesis 6-button controller all the time while only infrequently playing arcade machines. Still, may check out that Drone 2.
@Cysubtor_8vb7 ай бұрын
drone was my first stick a few years ago, I upgraded the buttons and lever eventually, then I built a BNB stick.
@demkon3 ай бұрын
Perfect advice Max regarding the fight sticks. Not only from qnba but madkat which ever brand you fancy. I've had my qnba for ps3/ps4 because at that time I was into UMVC. Overall its very satisfying and the craftsmanship is beautiful.
@joeMusashii7 ай бұрын
Qanba has made some great stuff in the past.
@consciouscnote8 ай бұрын
Qanba? Like what. I haven't heard of them before.
@mcknightmorgan20218 ай бұрын
@@mcknightmorgan2021 Where have you been? They've long been on the top 5 list of sticks for years on
@Valanway8 ай бұрын
@@Valanway What?! No I didn't mean to sound like that?! It was just a simple question. That's all I was asking?! Thanks for the heads up.
@mcknightmorgan20218 ай бұрын
I like the few instances Max talks about hardware.
@ulisesgutierrez95337 ай бұрын
Ive had my Qanba crystal all this time and its never failed me
@CamXXL8 ай бұрын
Personally bought my Obsidian 2 at Combo Breaker this year and customized my buttons at EVO. The weight and sturdiness of it is what sold me initially cuz I felt my HORI was always moving around. Only downside I have about it is that it doesn't fit most bookbags so keep that in mind
@diecrazyhard7 ай бұрын
I have a Qanba pearl and love it. Best stick I've had in my life. Glad to see them supporting Max now too.
@booseh76266 ай бұрын
Got the Drone 2 as soon as I could, and I cannot speak highly enough of its quality. The price range and size of it may fit the "budget" tag, but its quality is nothing short of fantastic and I'm so happy with it as my daily stick.
@TheOriginalStix7 ай бұрын
I keep hearing people modding it with Sanwa parts though. Is it good enough out of the box?
@Vespyr_3 ай бұрын
@@Vespyr_ I did actually put Sanwa parts in mine, but that's mainly because I wanted a white bat top and buttons and Sanwa quality is phenomenal. Out of the box it is still fantastic, you'll go really well with the standard parts.
@TheOriginalStix3 ай бұрын
I’ve never really been a fan of fighting games but I love watching your videos for these games. Thank you for the awesome content.
@MiNoRCrLs2377 ай бұрын
There’s no better time to start!
@ZephyrK.7 ай бұрын
Max im the guy that tagged you like 3 times on Twitter saying thanks for the Qanba suggestion, just by way of an update switching to Arcade Stick has literally leveled me up. From struggling in bronze to having 7 characters in Plat! The Drone 2 is amazing. Switched to Sanwa JLF and Qanba Gravity buttons too, so I got into the modding scene also 😁 can’t thank you enough max
@jer_gaming_7 ай бұрын
That’s dope! While I grew up playing MK with a controller, I first got a MadCatz TE arcade stick when I revisited fighting games much later in the form of PS3 + SF 4 and could never do fighting games without one again! It feels so balanced and intuitive……I know just what ya mean, grats on all the progress! 👍 Just got a PS5 Slim myself, setting it up tomorrow and downloading SF 6. I might go for an Obsidian or Titan stick. Found this video at just the right time. 😮💨
@TheSoulCrisis5 ай бұрын
@@TheSoulCrisis I’ve heard nothing but great things about both of those sticks! Genuinely hope you enjoy whichever you end up purchasing my friend! 🤝🏽
@jer_gaming_5 ай бұрын
Love my Qanba sticks. Got a Qanba Crystal first. Then won a Qanba Dragon. Just an amazing stick.
@JS047 ай бұрын
My first big boy stick was a Qanba Crystal... mostly because the Obsidian was sold out. Amazon's got basically nothing for fightsticks at a reasonable price these days, sadly :/
@Mcmacladdie7 ай бұрын
Man I just want a good fight pad.
@Shadar227 ай бұрын
My first ever fight stick was the Qanba Q1 for PS3. It served me well. One of the best budget sticks at the time.
@WafflesOWNz7 ай бұрын
I own the Qanba Obsidian 1 and i love it. the weight and quality makes up for the price
@BigAfroPower7 ай бұрын
I seen Qanba stick on temu. I thought about getting one of their models. Seems pretty good 👍
@SoFRESHandSoMJ7 ай бұрын
I go the titan just because of the large space between the buttons and stick. That shit is comfy
@Bigb6718 ай бұрын
I got to try the 2009 Desk Fight sticks both the 1P and 2P versions at EVO and it's a wonderful thing.
@Donsanity7 ай бұрын
After getting the 1st drone back in the day, started to mess around swapping buttons and lever ... now I have hori RAP and Victrix pro. Down the hole way we go 😂
@GamingNightsNeoMasaki8 ай бұрын
What do you look for in a stick, Max? What do you personally prioritize in a purchase?
@HushMySweet18 ай бұрын
Clutch stash spot 🔥🔥
@Chillz-hq7 ай бұрын
I got the Hori Alpha for PS5 recently and have no regrets. Great size, customizable, not too expensive for what you get
@GoldAndGrey7 ай бұрын
Excellent stick. The qanba sticks never interested me. Awful design. The obsidian 2 is such a downgrade compared to the first version. Of course if your sponsor is q a unbiased view is not possible cough cough. ;) ☮️
@ninetendopesaitama21073 ай бұрын
I have a drone 2 on the way thanks max for the awesome review
@Handle36367 ай бұрын
i really want that Qanba fightstick desk they showed off at EVO
@danny_milk7 ай бұрын
I love my Drone 1, but the big issue for me is the weight. I fixed it with $10 in balance weights for car tires. Lined the underneath of it with the tire weights, and it's nice and heavy now. I bet you can do the same with the Drone 2, and save some money on getting the Titan.
@MightySquirrel7247 ай бұрын
Even though this is a sponsored spot, it is absolutely true that the Qanba sticks are really good at whatever price point you're looking at and will serve you just fine - definitely something anyone should look at as a starter.
@TheArdentPurple7 ай бұрын
This is Crazy, cause I was looking on Amazon on what Arcade Sticks they had and it came down to Qanba drone 2 if I was to order my first stick.
@gunX19988 ай бұрын
I've had the Drone 1 (still got it stored, too) when I got tired of losing controllers to stick drift since I played FPS games pretty heavily alongside fighting games. Recently got the Obsidian 2 at CEO 2023. They had a little sale on all three major sticks and I couldn't beat the pricing there. It would've been wayyyy more if I waited until I got home to order it and ship it. I'd recommend the Drone to anyone really wanting to give stick a try!
@Rikimarufang7 ай бұрын
For anyone curious; I've used the brook XB 2 (Xbox) and the brook NS (Nintendo) converters for over a year now. Never had a problem with them. Highly recommend instead of getting multiple arcade sticks for multiple platforms. Pricey hobby.
@methodsofmadness66007 ай бұрын
i hope quanba also does a leverless controller, with all socd options, that would be cool
@EliasVodka8 ай бұрын
Leverless? So a Hitbox?
@PathFinder14908 ай бұрын
If they used their ks gravity buttons I’d be down.
@starapton53748 ай бұрын
@@PathFinder1490 hitbox is the brand so people are calling it lever less now to be more specific
@EliasVodka8 ай бұрын
Just make your own doe it's more efficient
@reng.25888 ай бұрын
@@starapton5374 same, using standard arcade buttons would be the best choice for easy maintenance, customization and spare parts. I don’t like when they use some weird custom switch that would be annoying to change or repair
@EliasVodka8 ай бұрын
I have the version 1 from ps3 / 4 days, the black and yellow honeycomb design. I replaced the internals pretty quick with all sanwa parts but kept the colors matched.
@wrksless9717 ай бұрын
The gang sells out… Sunny music being played in background
@fibonacci378 ай бұрын
Got a Drone 2 because of Max after evo this year. Don’t regret it, hope they make a leverless some day
@Hingertflingert123 ай бұрын
Bought the drone 2 about a month ago as my first stick and its awesome.
@dimitrispapadimitriou93437 ай бұрын
Genuine honest dude.
@johndouglas34078 ай бұрын
honestly i was close to getting the drone for my 1st arcade stick. was brand new at very appealing price tbh, backed up by quite good reputation as well. tho i ended up getting a used gamesir c2 (basically the original madcatz ego i think?) that has all sanwa parts, is bigger and should be better for my lap, and the same price as brand new drone. also customizable artwork. if only i didn't encounter this stick i would've gone with drone. i'm thinking about getting the titan because i think the space between the joystick and the buttons will treat my wrists better than regular spacing. maybe in 2024 along with tekken 8
@pdaangsakti217 ай бұрын
How does it?
@DWN-Infinity3 ай бұрын
@@DWN-Infinity is it about my gamesir c2? currently works very fine, sir. no issues whatsoever especially after i put some personal touch (changed to battop and octagonal gate) for tekken 7 and 8
@pdaangsakti213 ай бұрын
I’m still using a Hori RAP4. Didn’t even feel the need to change it or modify it in any way. Love it
@murphyebass78377 ай бұрын
i remember having a Eightarc Qanba stick back in like 2012
@ssf4evo8 ай бұрын
wiii for candy, the drone 2 look quite nice for a first arcade stick.
@Moneygreen4087 ай бұрын
Qanba is smoking some of that good stuff, $320 MSRP for the Obsidian 2 that does the same thing as the PS4 Obsidian except it's natively compatible with PS5 whereas the Obsidian is PS5 fighting game compatible via Legacy Support. Same for the Titan, why there's no plexiglass designed for a $225 arcade stick is just ridiculous for a Drone 2 upgrade. Go for a Hori Fighting Stick Alpha for $200 new or a Nacon Daija for $250. Bold strategy for releasing 3 tiers of questionably priced arcade sticks when many other brands are cutting down to a single model or trying to get into the leverless market.
@sentakuselect8 ай бұрын
Lol let me know where theres a $250 nacon daija.
@muffinman23498 ай бұрын
@@muffinman2349 Amazon has their second wave of Daija (PS5 in white) and they also added the Xbox Series X|S version in black for $249.99 along with other electronics stores stocking them.
@sentakuselect8 ай бұрын
I still rock a MadCatz TE2 but honestly I really wanna try leverless.
@illadelph427 ай бұрын
I literally switch from a SFxT TE Stick. To the OG QANBA Obsidian a few Months ago. Really enjoy the premium feel and the Blue Lights on the sides whenever you press a button. now Im looking into getting a Hitbox. but only for the right Price lol
@shuny11r237 ай бұрын
I recently bought the drone 2. I never played on stick before. I find the drone 2 very nice to play with
@brk0193 ай бұрын
Sweet review of the Qanba brand arcade sticks! I decided to go for the premium Obsidian arcade stick, I love the weight, design, and form factor. I’m also not new to fight sticks, I first got a nice Mad Catz TE arcade stick back when I had a PS3 and SF 4. Fast forward to today and I just purchased a PS5 Slim, so I was in the market for a brand new sweet fight stick, I’ll be setting up my PS5 this weekend and downloading SF 6! I went the premium route since I already know I like using fight sticks and dig fighting games (SF and MK being my favorites). Thanks for this awesome review of Qanba arcade sticks dood and for being budget mindful as well in your recommendations for the casual audience along with the traditional hardcore faction. I swear I found this video at just the right time. 😃
@TheSoulCrisis5 ай бұрын
My wife got me the Obsidian 2 stick when we were at Combo Breaker earlier this year. I love it.
@StriderRyu7 ай бұрын
I just recently got back into Fighting Games. I picked up the Razer Kitsune just for MK1 and i dropped down a giant rabbit hole with that. I bought SF6 and GGS and will be getting the upcoming Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Suddenly Fighting Games provide me with a lot of fun which i haven't felt with other games besides Roguelites like Hades and Dead Cells.
@GodzillasTodespranke7 ай бұрын
wish i got the titan before i got the hori fighting stick. its great i just want more space between the buttons and stick
@jaealxndr8 ай бұрын
I still have my Drone 1. I'm moving over to the Haute42 but it's a great stick when I used it.
@megatron1111842 ай бұрын
If you have the drone or Obsidian 1, you have the better of the models. If you have to get a drone 2, Look at Mayflash or 8bitdo sticks instead. If you're looking at Obsidian 2, consider saving an extra $100 for a Vitrix. That's the impression the new Qanba sticks give me. Oh, and if you're looking at the titan...don't 😂
@pkphantomАй бұрын
There boxes in which they came in was badass. It wasn’t just a PlayStation typical box. I only have there crystal one (ps3 and ps4 one ) and a special edition of mk 9 stick.
@mattleach-bj3he7 ай бұрын
The Previous Drone had tthe Cord pocket also
@mastergodai7 ай бұрын
The drone was cool, I went the notch higher and got the Carbon. I swapped out all the parts with sanwa, years ago and its still my daily driver. Although iv been thinking of swapping to a bat top for the sick
@LowGodd3 ай бұрын
Yep the Drone is what I picked up way back when FighterZ came out, easily the best stick for the price.
@ian27147 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie, if I was into dropping over a hundred bucks on arcade sticks, I'd have jumped on this the moment I saw it, it looks *real* nice. But I don't play fighters enough to justify it, so I'm good on my controllers. ...Oh hell, that quick release function for messing with a funky stick is actually *REALLY* forward thinking.
@UltimaKeyMaster7 ай бұрын
New tools, new toys, same fun!
@Dracobyte8 ай бұрын
I wish more sticks had the Titan layout. All too often it seems like the sticks are right on top of the buttons.
@VodkaNSFW7 ай бұрын
I've had a TE2+ for years and it's starting to show its age. Which one of these is the most similar? I'm getting tempted to buy one lol
@doobbobdood7 ай бұрын
I researched sticks and pads for yearsssss like 8 years and I finally decided on the racer kitsune bc it was leverless and ps5 certified. $300 was hard to spend unless I knew I was certain. Can’t say I’m disappointed. I’ve played in arcades so I know what I stick entails. Playing with direction buttons is better for me bc of no accidental up input
@ballsackinater7 ай бұрын
Damn cuh so much research lol, just got a PS5 Slim myself. Setting it up tomorrow and downloading SF 6, in the market for a new arcade stick! 😎
@TheSoulCrisis5 ай бұрын
@@TheSoulCrisis it’s tough to decide bro. I’m just picky as hell
@ballsackinater5 ай бұрын
I have a Hori RAP Hayabusa that i have used for years. I love the stick but I do think it getting time to get something from this decade.
@OneStopBopShop7 ай бұрын
As someone who finds almost every arcade stick to have the buttons and joystick WAY too close to each other, the Titan is looking good. I just hope you can swap ot the stick-topper from the ball to the rod; I ain't no wineglass degen.
@SatoruMasamune7 ай бұрын
Got the premium one for sf6 on your recommandation and i dont regret it at all!! Very nice piece of hardware!!!!
@guillaumedemers28347 ай бұрын
Hows the bottom of it in terms of material? I've had many sticks over the years and most just glides around on my lap. Latest one I bought was Horis new Fighting Stick for the PC/PS5 and the best so far, but I fear it will be degrading over time in terms of the grip, seem high quality rubber isnt being used.
@Kaztrofy7 ай бұрын
I hope Qanba does leverless as well in the future. I like the form factor of the Razer Kitsune, but the fact that it's not PS4 compatible out of the box is a deal breaker for me.
@runbaa92857 ай бұрын
I think Max likes the matte finish.
@mescaliiiiine7 ай бұрын
Thanks to Max’s recommendation a long time ago, I ended up going for a Qanba Obsidian Pearl for Street Fighter 6. I went a step further a purchased a custom version from Arcade Shock with the Astro City faceplate and green stick and buttons. Best stick I’ve ever owned! Still suck at Street Fighter though lol
@Zangan7 ай бұрын
I'm on Xbox, but I use American Bat Top. I have a MAS Classic from Scanline City that I haven't finished setting up. For my daily use I use a Street Fighter 15th Anniversary Arcade Stick. I swapped out the Buttons & Stick for Industrias Lorenzo, and I swapped the PCB for a Brook Xbox Fight Board.
@cMARVEL3607 ай бұрын
Max please review the Razer Kitsune! It's a hitbox style stick but with optical switches. People are saying it's quieter than sanwa silent buttons.
@trancefighter8 ай бұрын
Razer gave him one awhile back before it's launch, I. Surprised he hasn't talked about it yet
@5pydieman8 ай бұрын
He’s probably not going to if qanba are sponsoring him now
@frumiousgaming7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if Max isn't a fan of using Hitboxes. That joystick is part of his gaming DNA. All his muscle memory is for using those classic arcade sticks.
@justinmiller98657 ай бұрын
Lmfao that stash spot joke was good 😂
@Ambience317 ай бұрын
Me, who has no access to these sort of things, and I'm the casualest of casuals when it comes to Fighting Games. Could listen to Max talk about this for hours.
@RadArgie7 ай бұрын
Loved my Drone 1 and both of my Obsidians. Best manufacturer in the game right now
@ThePeachNehi7 ай бұрын
My old HORI is starting to drop inputs and sometimes my Brooks adapter just flat out stops working mid match so I night look into a new Qanba
@NeoErik284 ай бұрын
Do you guys remember the Qanba N1? The Drone is the follow up to that :D
@ArthurKannibal7 ай бұрын
I still got an original madcatz TE2 killer instinct stick with the original artwork still on it. Currently still using the FighterZ Razer Atrox
@cesarlavarello80604 ай бұрын
Something about using a stick for movement in fighting games just never meshed well with me. I should look into a giant d-pad arcade board
@Inhale_Burrito6 ай бұрын
Man EX3 is so nostalgic to me... That Bison theme still sounds so regal
@raheem76327 ай бұрын
Last fight stick I had was for Street Fighter 2 for Sega Genesis 😂😂😂 with MK 1 out and me being obsessed ……I’m sold! 😂
@_JRythmixx_3148 ай бұрын
I hear MK1 is designed around Pad play
@UltimateBallaPOM7 ай бұрын
@@UltimateBallaPOM that’s what I was thinking in the back of my head. It feels good already so how much better would a fight stick REALLY make me lmao!
Shoutout to Qanba for sponsoring Max he's such a great DOOD
I needed a new fight stick and this stream made me buy the Drone 2. Super good stick, thanks for the recommendation!
Cool. Have you modified your drone2?
Had the drone 1 and swapped out for Sanwa parts. Good starter stick! Idk what parts the drone 2 has but I would recommend swapping out the stick if it is a little iffy. And it’s super easy to do!
@@bebop306 I think drone2 had the same parts I modded it to beyond ridiculous though, with sanwa parts, now it's perfect. Steel cored lever, 2lb spring. Silent sanwa buttons with washers omg I love this thing and it wa so easy to mod everything.
Hmm. How did you get the stick so quickly after watching the stream? The stick is not sold in stores, so I'm very skeptical that you actually have one.
@@SilverJoystix except it is sold in their online store since August?
Another amazing part about the Titan having more space between the stick and buttons is that it feels great for big guys like me. It's far more comfortable when resting my hands on it
Max has been recommending these sticks for so long, glad they're finally an official sponsor
I love the space between the stick and buttons. I wish all sticks were like that.
I love how easy these things are to modify. One of the cheapest simplest upgrades is the tension spring. For anyone who grabs one and feels like the stick feels too loose, or you want more accuracy with your inputs I would throw a 3-4 lb tension spring in there. It's like $1.50 and takes 5 mins to replace.
The PS3-PS4 version also has the cable slot and its a great option if you're into retro consoles, combining it with a brooke adapter allows it to work with every plasytation console, I've tested it. ( for ps1, ps2 and psvita tv the stick has to be on PS3 mode + brooke adapter) and PS5 (PS5 accepts PS4 controllers ).
I just got a Qanba Drone 2 so it was very exciting to see my favorite youtuber covered it! Shine on dudes! 🕹
Great choice. I recommend replacing buttons and stick with sanwa parts.
@@Ugo2sleep what parts would you recommend?
@@HassanNurcan never go wrong with Sanwa JLF
"I want to see the different betweenthe mid range and the super high range" I feel like as much as I love the Drone, Titan and Obsidian names... there was a missed opportunity to market the three sticks in this vid as Light, Medium and Heavy.
I JUST bought a Drone 2 to pair with my original Drone so me and my friends can play fighting games on PC using fight sticks! Love these arcade sticks. The original Drone has held up well.
I went with the Titan during the evo sale and added in the gravity KS buttons and gravity (Omron) lever. I really would like if Qanba made their premium sticks using their own parts similar to the Q8 with PS5 support. Edit: The Drone is a great option in the interim minus the KS silent buttons and lever.
I did the exact same thing. Great setup.
What really surprised me about qanba was the buttons (they make their own) very similar to sanwa but I've never liked sanwa (i prefer the extra travel of crown buttons) but the qanba actually feels really good right out the box that I've never changed them.
I picked up the Drone 2 back during your talk about fight sticks in one of the Evo streams and have been using it for my sessions. It’s a really nice stick, and I’m actually moving to build my own soon.
This arcade sticks looks incredibly sleek!
Hori needs to start producing a few different sticks like they did the last generation. Just having the Hori stick Alpha is so boring.
Dude ...... How many f ucking Controller Platforms do you need that do literally the same thing with the same parts? Have the Corporations of the world really beaten you over the head with Products that you get upset if you don't have something to waste money on? 😂😂😂😂
For newcomers looking to get into fightstick, drone 2. Then if you want, get into modding and all that. Good budget starter move.
I first looked into getting an arcade stick for the first time back when DBFZ was going to launch. The Qanba Drone was actually going to be my first choice because it was like $45 on sale but stupid me didn't realize EVO was going on so all manner of arcade sticks were selling out super fast. My other option I was looking at was the Hori RAP 4 but I ended up getting a Razer Panthera even though at was one of the most premium priced sticks at the time I had a ton of credit at GameStop and ended up paying like $50 out of pocket lol. Thing is built like a tank and super easy to work on. Haven't used it in a while because the buttons finally started behaving wonky and I gotta swap them out but it lasted me the better part of near a decade before doing so. Now I mainly use a little custom keyboard layout board similar to the fightboard MX
I got a titan on release and i love the space between the stick and buttons as well as the weight of it. the perfect midrange stick
I got a Titan SPECIFICALLY for that extra room between teh stick and buttons. The pearl just kinda felt cramped with how close they were.
How much does the Titan cost?
@@kenhughes-pt9tbaround 250 msrp
I wanna buy the titan, but idk if qanba ships to Canada.
I only have a Hori Hayabusa and an HRAP4 but i customized the sticks/buttons. They do a great job for a decent price point
3:54 great stash spot to put the wii
Had it on my wishlist for a minute. I wanted to transfer to fight sticks from game pad and this will be it. Thanks for the heads up.
I do have that light qanba, and I do indeed use it for fighting games, trying it on Metal Slug does bring me back.
Ayy I have that fightstick! Its great! While I may be upgrading to a leveless with a Snackbox Micro, that Drone 2 will be my favorite starting stick. I already customized it with a new lever and a bunch of new buttons as well.
This looks really interesting and I’m happy to see sticks like these out there. I recently purchased a Razer Kitunse and it’s been a blast for me.
I've been contemplating trying out a fight stick. Ahead of SF6, I got a 6-button pad, which I'm actually more familiar with due to playing console games back in the 90s with a Genesis 6-button controller all the time while only infrequently playing arcade machines. Still, may check out that Drone 2.
drone was my first stick a few years ago, I upgraded the buttons and lever eventually, then I built a BNB stick.
Perfect advice Max regarding the fight sticks. Not only from qnba but madkat which ever brand you fancy. I've had my qnba for ps3/ps4 because at that time I was into UMVC. Overall its very satisfying and the craftsmanship is beautiful.
Qanba has made some great stuff in the past.
Qanba? Like what. I haven't heard of them before.
@@mcknightmorgan2021 Where have you been? They've long been on the top 5 list of sticks for years on
@@Valanway What?! No I didn't mean to sound like that?! It was just a simple question. That's all I was asking?! Thanks for the heads up.
I like the few instances Max talks about hardware.
Ive had my Qanba crystal all this time and its never failed me
Personally bought my Obsidian 2 at Combo Breaker this year and customized my buttons at EVO. The weight and sturdiness of it is what sold me initially cuz I felt my HORI was always moving around. Only downside I have about it is that it doesn't fit most bookbags so keep that in mind
I have a Qanba pearl and love it. Best stick I've had in my life. Glad to see them supporting Max now too.
Got the Drone 2 as soon as I could, and I cannot speak highly enough of its quality. The price range and size of it may fit the "budget" tag, but its quality is nothing short of fantastic and I'm so happy with it as my daily stick.
I keep hearing people modding it with Sanwa parts though. Is it good enough out of the box?
@@Vespyr_ I did actually put Sanwa parts in mine, but that's mainly because I wanted a white bat top and buttons and Sanwa quality is phenomenal. Out of the box it is still fantastic, you'll go really well with the standard parts.
I’ve never really been a fan of fighting games but I love watching your videos for these games. Thank you for the awesome content.
There’s no better time to start!
Max im the guy that tagged you like 3 times on Twitter saying thanks for the Qanba suggestion, just by way of an update switching to Arcade Stick has literally leveled me up. From struggling in bronze to having 7 characters in Plat! The Drone 2 is amazing. Switched to Sanwa JLF and Qanba Gravity buttons too, so I got into the modding scene also 😁 can’t thank you enough max
That’s dope! While I grew up playing MK with a controller, I first got a MadCatz TE arcade stick when I revisited fighting games much later in the form of PS3 + SF 4 and could never do fighting games without one again! It feels so balanced and intuitive……I know just what ya mean, grats on all the progress! 👍 Just got a PS5 Slim myself, setting it up tomorrow and downloading SF 6. I might go for an Obsidian or Titan stick. Found this video at just the right time. 😮💨
@@TheSoulCrisis I’ve heard nothing but great things about both of those sticks! Genuinely hope you enjoy whichever you end up purchasing my friend! 🤝🏽
Love my Qanba sticks. Got a Qanba Crystal first. Then won a Qanba Dragon. Just an amazing stick.
My first big boy stick was a Qanba Crystal... mostly because the Obsidian was sold out. Amazon's got basically nothing for fightsticks at a reasonable price these days, sadly :/
Man I just want a good fight pad.
My first ever fight stick was the Qanba Q1 for PS3. It served me well. One of the best budget sticks at the time.
I own the Qanba Obsidian 1 and i love it. the weight and quality makes up for the price
I seen Qanba stick on temu. I thought about getting one of their models. Seems pretty good 👍
I go the titan just because of the large space between the buttons and stick. That shit is comfy
I got to try the 2009 Desk Fight sticks both the 1P and 2P versions at EVO and it's a wonderful thing.
After getting the 1st drone back in the day, started to mess around swapping buttons and lever ... now I have hori RAP and Victrix pro. Down the hole way we go 😂
What do you look for in a stick, Max? What do you personally prioritize in a purchase?
Clutch stash spot 🔥🔥
I got the Hori Alpha for PS5 recently and have no regrets. Great size, customizable, not too expensive for what you get
Excellent stick. The qanba sticks never interested me. Awful design. The obsidian 2 is such a downgrade compared to the first version. Of course if your sponsor is q a unbiased view is not possible cough cough. ;) ☮️
I have a drone 2 on the way thanks max for the awesome review
i really want that Qanba fightstick desk they showed off at EVO
I love my Drone 1, but the big issue for me is the weight. I fixed it with $10 in balance weights for car tires. Lined the underneath of it with the tire weights, and it's nice and heavy now. I bet you can do the same with the Drone 2, and save some money on getting the Titan.
Even though this is a sponsored spot, it is absolutely true that the Qanba sticks are really good at whatever price point you're looking at and will serve you just fine - definitely something anyone should look at as a starter.
This is Crazy, cause I was looking on Amazon on what Arcade Sticks they had and it came down to Qanba drone 2 if I was to order my first stick.
I've had the Drone 1 (still got it stored, too) when I got tired of losing controllers to stick drift since I played FPS games pretty heavily alongside fighting games. Recently got the Obsidian 2 at CEO 2023. They had a little sale on all three major sticks and I couldn't beat the pricing there. It would've been wayyyy more if I waited until I got home to order it and ship it. I'd recommend the Drone to anyone really wanting to give stick a try!
For anyone curious; I've used the brook XB 2 (Xbox) and the brook NS (Nintendo) converters for over a year now. Never had a problem with them. Highly recommend instead of getting multiple arcade sticks for multiple platforms. Pricey hobby.
i hope quanba also does a leverless controller, with all socd options, that would be cool
Leverless? So a Hitbox?
If they used their ks gravity buttons I’d be down.
@@PathFinder1490 hitbox is the brand so people are calling it lever less now to be more specific
Just make your own doe it's more efficient
@@starapton5374 same, using standard arcade buttons would be the best choice for easy maintenance, customization and spare parts. I don’t like when they use some weird custom switch that would be annoying to change or repair
I have the version 1 from ps3 / 4 days, the black and yellow honeycomb design. I replaced the internals pretty quick with all sanwa parts but kept the colors matched.
The gang sells out… Sunny music being played in background
Got a Drone 2 because of Max after evo this year. Don’t regret it, hope they make a leverless some day
Bought the drone 2 about a month ago as my first stick and its awesome.
Genuine honest dude.
honestly i was close to getting the drone for my 1st arcade stick. was brand new at very appealing price tbh, backed up by quite good reputation as well. tho i ended up getting a used gamesir c2 (basically the original madcatz ego i think?) that has all sanwa parts, is bigger and should be better for my lap, and the same price as brand new drone. also customizable artwork. if only i didn't encounter this stick i would've gone with drone. i'm thinking about getting the titan because i think the space between the joystick and the buttons will treat my wrists better than regular spacing. maybe in 2024 along with tekken 8
How does it?
@@DWN-Infinity is it about my gamesir c2? currently works very fine, sir. no issues whatsoever especially after i put some personal touch (changed to battop and octagonal gate) for tekken 7 and 8
I’m still using a Hori RAP4. Didn’t even feel the need to change it or modify it in any way. Love it
i remember having a Eightarc Qanba stick back in like 2012
wiii for candy, the drone 2 look quite nice for a first arcade stick.
Qanba is smoking some of that good stuff, $320 MSRP for the Obsidian 2 that does the same thing as the PS4 Obsidian except it's natively compatible with PS5 whereas the Obsidian is PS5 fighting game compatible via Legacy Support. Same for the Titan, why there's no plexiglass designed for a $225 arcade stick is just ridiculous for a Drone 2 upgrade. Go for a Hori Fighting Stick Alpha for $200 new or a Nacon Daija for $250. Bold strategy for releasing 3 tiers of questionably priced arcade sticks when many other brands are cutting down to a single model or trying to get into the leverless market.
Lol let me know where theres a $250 nacon daija.
@@muffinman2349 Amazon has their second wave of Daija (PS5 in white) and they also added the Xbox Series X|S version in black for $249.99 along with other electronics stores stocking them.
I still rock a MadCatz TE2 but honestly I really wanna try leverless.
I literally switch from a SFxT TE Stick. To the OG QANBA Obsidian a few Months ago. Really enjoy the premium feel and the Blue Lights on the sides whenever you press a button. now Im looking into getting a Hitbox. but only for the right Price lol
I recently bought the drone 2. I never played on stick before. I find the drone 2 very nice to play with
Sweet review of the Qanba brand arcade sticks! I decided to go for the premium Obsidian arcade stick, I love the weight, design, and form factor. I’m also not new to fight sticks, I first got a nice Mad Catz TE arcade stick back when I had a PS3 and SF 4. Fast forward to today and I just purchased a PS5 Slim, so I was in the market for a brand new sweet fight stick, I’ll be setting up my PS5 this weekend and downloading SF 6! I went the premium route since I already know I like using fight sticks and dig fighting games (SF and MK being my favorites). Thanks for this awesome review of Qanba arcade sticks dood and for being budget mindful as well in your recommendations for the casual audience along with the traditional hardcore faction. I swear I found this video at just the right time. 😃
My wife got me the Obsidian 2 stick when we were at Combo Breaker earlier this year. I love it.
I just recently got back into Fighting Games. I picked up the Razer Kitsune just for MK1 and i dropped down a giant rabbit hole with that. I bought SF6 and GGS and will be getting the upcoming Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Suddenly Fighting Games provide me with a lot of fun which i haven't felt with other games besides Roguelites like Hades and Dead Cells.
wish i got the titan before i got the hori fighting stick. its great i just want more space between the buttons and stick
I still have my Drone 1. I'm moving over to the Haute42 but it's a great stick when I used it.
If you have the drone or Obsidian 1, you have the better of the models. If you have to get a drone 2, Look at Mayflash or 8bitdo sticks instead. If you're looking at Obsidian 2, consider saving an extra $100 for a Vitrix. That's the impression the new Qanba sticks give me. Oh, and if you're looking at the titan...don't 😂
There boxes in which they came in was badass. It wasn’t just a PlayStation typical box. I only have there crystal one (ps3 and ps4 one ) and a special edition of mk 9 stick.
The Previous Drone had tthe Cord pocket also
The drone was cool, I went the notch higher and got the Carbon. I swapped out all the parts with sanwa, years ago and its still my daily driver. Although iv been thinking of swapping to a bat top for the sick
Yep the Drone is what I picked up way back when FighterZ came out, easily the best stick for the price.
Not gonna lie, if I was into dropping over a hundred bucks on arcade sticks, I'd have jumped on this the moment I saw it, it looks *real* nice. But I don't play fighters enough to justify it, so I'm good on my controllers. ...Oh hell, that quick release function for messing with a funky stick is actually *REALLY* forward thinking.
New tools, new toys, same fun!
I wish more sticks had the Titan layout. All too often it seems like the sticks are right on top of the buttons.
I've had a TE2+ for years and it's starting to show its age. Which one of these is the most similar? I'm getting tempted to buy one lol
I researched sticks and pads for yearsssss like 8 years and I finally decided on the racer kitsune bc it was leverless and ps5 certified. $300 was hard to spend unless I knew I was certain. Can’t say I’m disappointed. I’ve played in arcades so I know what I stick entails. Playing with direction buttons is better for me bc of no accidental up input
Damn cuh so much research lol, just got a PS5 Slim myself. Setting it up tomorrow and downloading SF 6, in the market for a new arcade stick! 😎
@@TheSoulCrisis it’s tough to decide bro. I’m just picky as hell
I have a Hori RAP Hayabusa that i have used for years. I love the stick but I do think it getting time to get something from this decade.
As someone who finds almost every arcade stick to have the buttons and joystick WAY too close to each other, the Titan is looking good. I just hope you can swap ot the stick-topper from the ball to the rod; I ain't no wineglass degen.
Got the premium one for sf6 on your recommandation and i dont regret it at all!! Very nice piece of hardware!!!!
Hows the bottom of it in terms of material? I've had many sticks over the years and most just glides around on my lap. Latest one I bought was Horis new Fighting Stick for the PC/PS5 and the best so far, but I fear it will be degrading over time in terms of the grip, seem high quality rubber isnt being used.
I hope Qanba does leverless as well in the future. I like the form factor of the Razer Kitsune, but the fact that it's not PS4 compatible out of the box is a deal breaker for me.
I think Max likes the matte finish.
Thanks to Max’s recommendation a long time ago, I ended up going for a Qanba Obsidian Pearl for Street Fighter 6. I went a step further a purchased a custom version from Arcade Shock with the Astro City faceplate and green stick and buttons. Best stick I’ve ever owned! Still suck at Street Fighter though lol
I'm on Xbox, but I use American Bat Top. I have a MAS Classic from Scanline City that I haven't finished setting up. For my daily use I use a Street Fighter 15th Anniversary Arcade Stick. I swapped out the Buttons & Stick for Industrias Lorenzo, and I swapped the PCB for a Brook Xbox Fight Board.
Max please review the Razer Kitsune! It's a hitbox style stick but with optical switches. People are saying it's quieter than sanwa silent buttons.
Razer gave him one awhile back before it's launch, I. Surprised he hasn't talked about it yet
He’s probably not going to if qanba are sponsoring him now
I wouldn't be surprised if Max isn't a fan of using Hitboxes. That joystick is part of his gaming DNA. All his muscle memory is for using those classic arcade sticks.
Lmfao that stash spot joke was good 😂
Me, who has no access to these sort of things, and I'm the casualest of casuals when it comes to Fighting Games. Could listen to Max talk about this for hours.
Loved my Drone 1 and both of my Obsidians. Best manufacturer in the game right now
My old HORI is starting to drop inputs and sometimes my Brooks adapter just flat out stops working mid match so I night look into a new Qanba
Do you guys remember the Qanba N1? The Drone is the follow up to that :D
I still got an original madcatz TE2 killer instinct stick with the original artwork still on it. Currently still using the FighterZ Razer Atrox
Something about using a stick for movement in fighting games just never meshed well with me. I should look into a giant d-pad arcade board
Man EX3 is so nostalgic to me... That Bison theme still sounds so regal
Last fight stick I had was for Street Fighter 2 for Sega Genesis 😂😂😂 with MK 1 out and me being obsessed ……I’m sold! 😂
I hear MK1 is designed around Pad play
@@UltimateBallaPOM that’s what I was thinking in the back of my head. It feels good already so how much better would a fight stick REALLY make me lmao!