NACON releases the DAIJA Arcade Stick for the latest generation of consoles.
NACON announces the launch of two DAIJA Arcade Sticks for the latest generation of consoles. For the development of the new products, which are officially licensed by PlayStation (for PS4 and PS5) and Xbox (for Xbox Series X|S and PC), the creative teams of NACON once again worked together with Marie-Laure “Kayane” Norindr – one French eSports champion specializing in the fighting game genre.
The upgraded version of the DAIJA Arcade Stick pushes the boundaries of performance and convenience to meet the demands of demanding gamers.
Yannick Allaert, Group Director Accessories Division at NACON, said: “Continuing the collaboration with Kayane for the new Arcade Sticks is a real win for NACON. She is an amazing gamer who really understands what gamers want in the fighting game genre. Their expert knowledge and expert feedback helped us to jointly develop a high-quality product that will ultimately improve the gaming experience tremendously.”
Optimized design for competitive gamers
The first DAIJA was developed in 2018 with input from Kayane. Thanks to their help and taking into account the community feedback, NACON has significantly improved the new version of the DAIJA Arcade Stick. Key layout, hand placement and overall ergonomics have all been carefully considered for maximum comfort.
In the adapted versions of the DAIJA Arcade Stick, the buttons were arranged to ensure that there is enough space for the left wrist. A side key lock system also ensures that the game is not accidentally interrupted. The PlayStation version has new Option, Create and PS buttons, while Xbox users will benefit from Menu, View, Share and Xbox buttons.
In addition to a profile selection option, the LED light for the player position in the PlayStation version and the arcade stick opening system integrated directly into the housing also increase the functionality of the gaming peripherals. A more flexible and grippy cover under the arcade stick and textured palm rest provide better stability.
Specifications of the DAIJA Arcade Stick:
- All classic PlayStation and Xbox controller buttons are integrated
- Platform Selection System:
- PS4 / PS5 / PC
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC
- Configure stick functionality (left/right or directional buttons) as needed
- Weight: about 3.5kg
- Dimensions: 159 x 435 x 295mm
High quality and fully customizable components
As with the previous version, NACON has used SANWA components, which are preferred by many professional fans for their quality and flexible customization options. The Arcade Stick is also fully compatible with Seimitsu parts, giving even more customization options.
The DAIJA Arcade Stick includes:
- Two interchangeable stick heads (ball and bat top)
- Three faceplate designs: You can also design your own motifs using the template on http://www.nacongaming.com can be downloaded
- Two tools for adjusting the arcade stick, as well as matching storage compartments
- Secure storage for the 3m detachable USB-C cable
A new app for more ease of use
As with NACON’s Pro Compact, Revolution and Revolution X controllers, it is possible to customize the button layout of the Arcade Stick using an app that can be downloaded free of charge. The app is available for both Xbox (PC compatible) and for PlayStation (PC and Mac compatible). http://www.nacongaming.com available.
The app offers regular updates, so the Arcade Stick is always up to date. In addition, the possibility of configuring key assignments ensures that the DAIJA Arcade Stick can be individualized down to the smallest detail.
Thanks to the app, up to four different profiles can also be created per platform (Xbox, PlayStation and PC), which means that a separate profile can be created for each fighting game.