[Fighting Games] Shops in Akihabara where you can buy arcade sticks! [Gaming Devices]

In Las Vegas, the world's largest fighting game festival,EVO" is being held! (August 2nd to 4th)
This time of year every year the fighting game community is very lively, and it is characterized by a huge increase in the number of people who want to start playing fighting games for the first time.

This time, I've researched stores in Akihabara where you can purchase arcade controllers, and I'd like to introduce them to you.

Here are some useful links for sightseeing in Akihabara:

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ABC Original Leverless Arcade Stick [Assembly and Initial Setup Instructions]

What is an arcade controller?

There is one item that is essential for playing fighting games.
yes,"アケコン』.
It's called an arcade controller or arcade stick, and it's the lever and buttons found on arcade cabinets that can be used at home.

PC Shop Ark

Recently, more and more PC shops are starting to carry arcade controllers.
Here at Ark, although the corner is small, they do sell arcade controllers.

HORI, Razer, QanbaCheck out these three manufacturers.
The store mainly sells high-end arcade sticks priced at around 2 to 3 yen for people who want to play fighting games seriously.

Mak Japan (arcade game specialty store)

Arcade game specialty storeMac Japan stocks a wide variety of arcade game related products, from game boards to arcade stick buttons.
Even arcade game specialty stores like these sell arcade sticks.

Qanba LimitedHowever, it is rare to find arcade controllers for sale in arcade game specialty stores.
The Drone shown on the right is small and easy to carry, and has almost no input lag, making it a popular product among people who modify their arcade sticks.
The price is reasonable and it's easy to purchase.

Razer ZONE (TSUKUMO eX. basement)

Arcade sticks are also available at Razer ZONE, which sells products from Razer, a major player in the gaming device industry.
However, since it is a Razer specialty store,Panthera Evo' will be the only product available.

The price is hard to tell from the image,As of August 3, 2019, the Panthera Evo can be purchased for 4000 yen off the regular price as a special offer..
It's only cheaper because the outer box is crushed and scratched, so there doesn't seem to be any problem with the arcade controller itself.
Hurry up as stock will be gone once it's gone!

Also, while many shops sell the Panthera Evo for around 30,000 yen, it can be purchased at the same list price of 27,800 yen as the official Razer online store.
If you're only looking for the Panthera Evo, we recommend the Razer ZONE.

Sofmap ② PC General Building

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Sofmap has a wide selection of gaming devices.
They carry a wide variety of arcade controllers, including the recently popular HitBOX.

There are many other devices that are essential for playing games, so not only arcade sticks butGaming DevicesThis is a shop that anyone interested in the above should definitely visit.

Yodobashi Camera Akiba (6th floor game corner)

If you're unsure about electronics in Akihabara, try YodobashiYodobashi Camera has such a wide selection of products that it's impossible not to find arcade controllers!
There is a PC peripherals section on the second floor, where some arcade sticks, which are considered gaming devices, are displayed (The demo station is Qanba, and the exhibit is RazerOnly...)

The favorite is6 floorIt's the game corner.

The lineup is orthodox, with HORI at the center.
If you'd like to try out an arcade controller for the first time, it might be a good idea to check out Yodobashi.

You can easily get an arcade stick anywhere

A while ago, arcade sticks were treated as gaming peripherals, and the only option was to purchase them at a game shop, and in some places it was difficult to even see the actual product, let alone purchase one.
However, as sales have shifted to gaming devices and online shopping sites such as Amazon and Rakuten have become more popular, anyone can easily purchase them.
However, there are also questions about whether it will fit, whether it will fit your hand, and how big it is, so if possible, it's best to check it out in a physical store before purchasing.

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Modify your arcade controller in Akihabara! There are plenty of button and stick parts shops

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Easy arcade controller modification! Even beginners can do it by looking at this! [Button replacement]

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ABC Original Leverless Arcade Stick [Assembly and Initial Setup Instructions]