Arcade stick
For the fighting game enthusiast who wants that authentic arcade feel. This is surely the most unlikely suggestion on our list because joysticks are a rather complicated bit of equipment with a lot of nuances. However, the fascinating use of pulleys and rubber bands we’ve already seen suggests that complex mechanics can be achieved with a little bit of creativity. As for the buttons? They probably won’t be as receptive as hardcore fighting gamers may hope, leading to them smashing the Toy-Con in a furious rage. But that’s okay, because this peripheral is made of cardboard, and as such, it can be patched up or replaced without a lot of extra expenditure.
There hasn’t been anything that suggests that the Labo devices will transition to other games besides the ones included with the kits, but if they were to, beating your opponents on a contraption like this would make the win so much more satisfying. If you can combo Balrog’s headbutt into his ultra on a mere controller, then surely you can manage it on this marvelous (fake) creation.
