Discussing Controllers with Beast
RetroRGB6 Maj 2025

Discussing Controllers with Beast

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. Here's affiliate links to everything discussed:


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: https://youtu.be/xCBm9q73hhk / https://youtu.be/J8cWivOhYhAPlease consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.htmlT-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.htmlAll equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

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