Real game play on PC! How to choose a discerning "Akekon" 2021 [Part 2] (1/3 page)

　In the first part of the article, starting in March 2020, ``Creating a self-made PC that can comfortably play Street Fighter V (hereinafter referred to as SF 5) at as low a cost as possible'' (hereinafter referred to as 50,000 yen 5PC) and how to choose the arcade controller (Akekon) necessary for playing games on a PC.

In this second part, we will introduce recommended high-end models and full-scale models that are also used by professional gamers. Please refer to this page for the notation of type A / type B that appears in the text.

Convenient for serious game play on a PC

The "Real Arcade HAYABUSA" series and "Fighting Edge Blade" series from HORI, a long-established manufacturer of game peripherals is the standard, and I own several.

The HAYABUSA series is type A in terms of button placement, and the fighting edge series is type B.

The HAYABUSA series has a wide variety of models compatible with home game consoles, and the current consoles are compatible with PS4 / PS5 / PC and Switch / PC compatible machines are available. In addition, collaboration models are regularly released in conjunction with the release of famous game titles, and in such limited models, the graphic design of the top board is often the image (character) illustration of the game. . Recently, a collaboration model with "R-TYPE FINAL 2" was released.

It's selling point is that it's multi-functional and highly functional, such as intentionally setting the button stroke to be shallow to reduce input delay and installing a full-fledged rapid-fire function. There is also a silent model setting that suppresses the noise of button and lever input.

　Prices range from around 15,000 yen to around 25,000 yen, depending on the model.

　The Fighting Edge series is a professional-oriented model with a heavy body weight of about 3.5 kg to reduce "positional deviation" during use. Become. The top plate is spacious and has a good sense of stability. The front part of the body has a gentle slope, and the "hit" on the forearms and wrists is mild. Even if the lever/button operation is rough, I'm glad that the Akecon itself hardly floats. I own the Xbox 360 version. The price is around 20,000 yen.

Next, let's take a look at the foreign-made Akecon.

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