I recently tested the Octopus Fight Stick, along with the Brawler64 and D6 from Retro Fighters…and before that, I’d tested 8Bitdo’s wireless Neo Geo CD style controller. While I have the ability to test lag and detect major flaws, I’m not a pro gamer and can’t push these to their limits. So, I sent them all to Beast, as he’s both a pro-level gamer and uses specific test methods to gauge how each perform against the originals, or other options. This is a podcast-style discussion about all four and I think Beast did an excellent job adding perspective for each, both as a pro gamer and just as someone who’s good at explaining some of the more technical stuff to the casual gamer. As usual, these long form talks are available everywhere podcasts are found – Just search your favorite app for “RetroRGB Beast”, or watch it as a video above.
Octopus Fight Stick: https://retrorgb.link/octopus
Console Adapter Cables: https://retrorgb.link/octopuscable
Alternative Plates: https://retrorgb.link/octopusplates
Kraken Spinner: https://retrorgb.link/octopuskraken
Brawler64 Gold: https://retrorgb.link/brawler64goldbt
Brawler64 (Other Colors): https://retrorgb.link/brawler64bt
Brawler64 (Other Colors, Amazon): https://amzn.to/4iIXolw
8Bitdo Neo Geo CD: https://amzn.to/3Nzvs62
D6 Controller: https://retrorgb.link/retrofightersd6
D6 (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3SevS4n
Sanwa JLX: https://focusattack.com/sanwa-jlx-tp-8yt-joystick/
Sanwa Pro Modding Kit: https://arcadeshock.com/products/sanwa-denshi-jlf-pro-modding-kit
Shin-Etsu Grease: https://focusattack.com/fa-dab-20-ounce-shin-etsu-silicone-grease-vial/
Octopus User Guide: https://trfightstick.com/so/ccPP9lG2a
You can find Beast everywhere at “beast1x5”:
https://www.twitch.tv/beast1x5
https://bsky.app/profile/beast1x5.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/beast1x5/
https://www.youtube.com/user/beast1x5
https://twitter.com/beast1x5
https://www.facebook.com/DJBeAsTNyC/
Also, if you’d like to hear more from Beast, check out a previous podcast we did and see him in action in the Neo Geo MVS-X Review.
