The Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick meets
the 8BitDo Arcade Stick
A one-piece aluminum stick with Sanwa Denshi parts, and the best arcade stick Tom's Guide's reviewer has ever tested. We tested it head-to-head against the 8BitDo Arcade Stick across 6 key dimensions.
Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick
“A one-piece aluminum stick with Sanwa Denshi parts, and the best arcade stick Tom's Guide's reviewer has ever tested”
8BitDo Arcade Stick
“The stick TechRadar suggests for most beginners, with wireless play and room for Sanwa upgrades”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick
- Tom's Guide and TechRadar both gave it 4.5 out of 5, and Dexerto measured average input latency of about 4ms
- A one-piece aluminum case with a 6.28-degree wrist slope, which Stuff credits for cutting fatigue in long sessions
- Genuine Sanwa Denshi lever and buttons behind a back panel that opens with the included tool for swaps
- $399.99 list price, which Tom's Guide compares to the cost of a console
- Large and wired only, with no Xbox or Switch support
- Dexerto noticed a creaky hinge and missed dedicated L3 and R3 buttons
8BitDo Arcade Stick
- Recommended by every publication in our research, and TechRadar scored it 4.5 out of 5
- Plays wirelessly over Bluetooth or 2.4G, and TechRadar still found responsiveness pin-sharp
- Opens up for Sanwa-style lever and button upgrades, with two macro buttons and swappable faceplate art
- No PlayStation support, and the Xbox version is a separate $119.99 model
- Stuff's reviewer had trouble landing double quarter-circle motions with the stock lever
- TechRadar warns that at 4.6 lbs it might be too weighty for some players
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
Stuff calls the Victrix Pro FS "hands-down my favourite fight stick," and the other hands-on reviews agree. Tom's Guide and TechRadar both rated it 4.5 out of 5, and Dexerto gave it 9 out of 10. TechRadar's September 2026 guide names it the best premium fight stick, and Tom's Guide gives it the same title on its own list.
Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick
Stuff calls the Victrix Pro FS "hands-down my favourite fight stick," and the other hands-on reviews agree. Tom's Guide and TechRadar both rated it 4.5 out of 5, and Dexerto gave it 9 out of 10. TechRadar's September 2026 guide names it the best premium fight stick, and Tom's Guide gives it the same title on its own list.
- You play on PS5 or PC and want Sanwa Denshi parts without fitting them yourself
- You put in long sessions and want the wrist slope Stuff credits for reducing fatigue
- You take your stick to locals and want carry handles and a lever that detaches for travel
- You want a metal case that will survive years of heavy use
- You'd rather buy the stick reviewers rate highest once than upgrade a cheaper one later
8BitDo Arcade Stick
Every publication in our research recommends the 8BitDo Arcade Stick somewhere in its buying guide. TechRadar's hardware editor calls it "the one I would suggest for most beginners," Stuff calls it "a perfect entry-level stick," and Tom's Guide and PCGamesN list it as their pick for retro fans and Switch owners. TechRadar's full review gave it 4.5 out of 5.
- You're buying your first fight stick and want to find out if sticks suit you
- You play on Switch, Switch 2 or PC
- You want to play wirelessly from the couch
- You like the idea of fitting Sanwa parts yourself later
- You want to keep your spend under $100