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Fighting games are by far my favorite competitive gaming genre. Although relatively niche compared to its MOBA and shooter peers, the best fighting games are no less rewarding.

If you’re considering getting into fighting games for the first time, you may also be considering investing in a bespoke controller – colloquially known as a fighting stick. The best fighting sticks come in all shapes and sizes; some offer an arcade-like experience with joysticks, while others are designed with competition in mind, offering “leverless” layouts that rely on responsive, tactile buttons for all inputs.

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As TechRadar Gaming’s Hardware Editor, I’m on the front lines bringing you the latest (and hopefully best) gaming tech. That includes controllers, headsets, must-have accessories, and of course the consoles themselves.

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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, Rhys strives to provide informative, easy-to-read coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. When it comes to the games themselves, Rhys is particularly interested in fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.