The Hori Rap N Hayabusa, an excellent fight stick for those who prefers the Noir layout and hayabusa combo. Pack with Lots of features for the given price. And a heavy and solid body keep the stick in place. 🕹

Hori's naming scheme goes like this: FS = Fighting Stick = lower end sticks (Hori clone/generic parts) RAP = Real Arcade Pro = higher end sticks (arcade quality parts) RAP 3/EX = PS3/X360 (older small case/various layouts) SA = Special Addition = SAnwa parts SE = Special Edition = SEimitsu parts RAP V3/VX = PS3/X360 (newer wide case/Vewlix layout/also Kai variants) RAP 4/V Kai = Vewlix extended RAP V = Vewlix standard (JP import) RAP N = Noir Kuro = Hori's older buttons (shiney finish/Sanwa clone) Hyabusa = Hori's current buttons (matte textured), joystick goes by the same name Silent = has silent optical joystick I just got a HRAP 4 Kai and that's when I found out the "Kai" naming just means it's an extended Vewlix layout with more space between the stick and buttons. And the RAP V isn't a "RAP 5", the V just means standard Vewlix. Hopefully this random info is helpful to someone lol.

Best Arcade Stick reviewer on KZfaq!

I bought this stick about 2 years ago. It's phenomenal. Currently playing Guilty Gear Strive on PS5 with it. I have used many Joysticks in my 44 years of gaming and this is the best. Fantastic Review - thank-you good sir!

Just got this after being convinced by your video review. My 1st stick and prepping for KOF and project L, thanks so much!

Man I got interested in arcade sticks really recently and discovered your channel through my researches. Appart from all the knowledge you share Îm really touched by you as a person, that parenthesis on the smell of that brand new stick was so wholesome 💙 I wanted to share you some love please stay the way you are

This 2 year old review of yours plus Jasen Hicks Breaking down the stick featuring the same model from Hori together with the some information I gather around the web reg how this unit fairs with PS5, testimonies from fellow end users (comments below included), availability from where I live at and of course the price point all culminated for me to finally purchase the HORI RAP N as my first ever fight stick. Been using it for a couple of days I can't express how deeply impressed I am on how aesthetically classy it looks, has just the right weight and grip to stay on my lap via the large pads underneath, the wide enough space where I can rest my arms, in game performance (of course) down to how comfortable the Hayabusa part's feel both stick and buttons. Thank you so much JoyStickNY for making this review and making my first fight stick investment such a pleasant experience. Liked and Subscribed!

I bought this fight stick after seeing many reviews on YT. Your review is by far the best one in the universe.

Great video man. I wish it would start getting cold out here in the Midwest USA lol. I haven't heard anybody talk about layouts like this before, cool information to know!

Good video. Thanks for explaining the noir layout, and congrats on 1k subs.

Sup bro, I just got this one about two weeks ago at a great price. Nice job on the review. The button layout is the best. Heavy and substantial. Quality all around. Chose this over "custom" sticks because it has the PS4 touch pad and some other convenience features which you wont find there.

Got this stick 2 weeks ago, my first arcade stick and i love it, very premium looking and it’s got some weight on it, your review helped me decide, thanks!

I'm using this stick for about a year now. It's really excellent. Had the RAP 4 before, but I like the N much better, because the L3, R3, Share- and Turbo buttons are not positioned at the side but right above the lever, so you can reach them easily. Hori also increased the size of the padding on the bottom, so it's more comfortable on your lap and also gives the stick more grip on surfaces/your legs.

I got this as my first stick after watching your videos, and I love it! Your channel has really helped me out a lot. Definitely subbed and can't wait to see more content!

Just bought this stick and I love it. Great review! I had a MadCatz TE 2 for 10 years.

12:32 just wanna share my favorite part. Thanks for the review too, I needed this!

Your unboxing and info of this fight stick is the reason why I chose to order it lol great video

I just ordered one of these based on friend's recommendation because I wanted another stick, glad to hear it's good value. My first cheap stick I modified because of help you showed in old videos about how to do that, so thank you. Also making 2 mistakes in 3rd strike and still a perfect, lol, I make one mistake and I lose. I still have a lot to learn but I appreciate your videos.

Good video. This has helped my friend decide which stick to get. Thanks.

Nice review very informative and I like the little history lesson before the review 👍👍👍

Yay another top quality review. Exposure of the video seems to be improved too. To be honest, I mistakenly thought the Hori Rap N means "new edition" the entire time. Once you mentioned "Noir", I then thought it was referring to the color black (thanks to En/Fr bilingual product labels in Canada). Btw, 9:45, the front panel screws are just regular Hex screws (a.k.a allen screws), not octagon. Also these are not security screws- generally security screws are also called tamperproof screws which have center dot or something similar to make the screws extremely difficult to remove without the proper bit. I think it must be a slip on your end, but I still would like to point it out as your videos are at such high quality that near 100% accuracy is expected from viewers. Cheers,

This channel has potential, I would say get some acoustic foam around the studio to reduce echoing and a lapel mic as the comment below mentioned. I know it’s a lot of work but if you can remake some videos with the new equipments and I bet it’ll make your videos stand out than the other you tubers.

Best review on this arcade stick. You don't speak about the headphone feature. For me, it's a really good feature if you play with others people in the same room. I bought this stick 2 days ago. I really appreciate this Hori Rap N Hayabusa stick !

man, the more videos of yours I watch, the less I know which fight stick to get (in a good way)! learning so much and relaxing too. thanks so much for the great work. i'll let you know what I end up getting! 🙏

I've had this stick a while now, i really love it

8:06 that's where I would keep my snacks.

I have the XB1 version of this stick, the Tekken 7 fightstick. I modded the gate to a 8 way and changed out the buttons to sanwa and changed the color and I LOVE IT. I also got a Brook converter to use it on the PS4 and PS3 and it works GREAT. There is a shortcut/method to imitate the touch pad and it works fine. Love the headphone jack. I use a USB adapter to use headphones on the PS.

take a shot everytime JSNY says "at the time" LMAO love your content man!

First off, this mans channel is the top tier if you're curious about jumping into the pricey world of arcade sticks. Let's get that RIGHT. This video and his other ones helped me decide on the HORI RAP NOIR when i was doing research in Late 2020. I finally bought mine in Early 2022. I'm updating anyone who's here and on the fence about this stick. It is pricey but WORTH every cent. No one said Arcade Sticks and Hitbox controllers is a cheap hobby my friend. U get what u pay for with these things. Keep that in mind if ur tryna "SAVE an extra 25-50$" The stick works great, buttons and lever still very responsive 2yrs later and feels great to use. My Hori rap has been put through the ringer since Early 2022. 500+Hrs in SFV. 150+Hrs in SF6 100+Hrs Fightcade, emulation, PS4 arcade classics I Traveled with this thing. left it in the trunk of my car under the hot summer sun. Took it to parties etc Still works flawlessly. I'm probably going to buy the PS5 Hori sticks but the RAP N has been putting in the work. 5/5 would recommend if you prefer NOIR layout.

I don't play a lot of fighting games but your videos really help me with my anxiety! Your voice is calm! Thanks for helping me with it! Also, I'm seriously considering getting my first stick to learn how to play games on but I don't know what to choose yet. Any ideas on my first game or stick to get?

Great video thanks. Will you consider doing a retrospective review on the RAP 4 Kai?

14:40 "They know how to block." - They Die. hahaha I really like to see you play Urien in 3rd strike :D

I got my to day i saw u video many time n I decided for this JoyStick 🕹

I love to use the N. with Tekken 7 because the layout is precisely the same as on the Moves List in Tekken. I also like to color match the 4 buttons to those on the moves list.

that SFV sfa2 ref. cover is wicked!!

Very informative, was worried after I impulse bought this arcade stick as my first stick for tekken 7 😅 but after watching this I feel pretty relieved lol

Mad 3rd strike skills here my dude

I rly hope HORI redesigns their Vewlix sticks to be like this: accident proof options button, art swap functionality, extra buttons on top of stick instead of side panel, etc. I prefer the Vewlix layout, but the RAPN is just such a better designed stick.

Before I bought this stick I watch this video like more than 5 times. I gotta say you're right, this looks a lot better holding than looking at it on pictures.

I love your content! I think a lapel microphone would improve the experience of watching them

Great review... no lo necesito, pero me lo merezco! haha

Excellent review!

Amazing Arcade Hori!

just bought a week ago and i love it ;)

I buy the SCVI edition on sale around 6 months ago and really is a great stick

2:56 Most Namco Noir Tekken 7 cabinets use the 6 button layout with the last 2 buttons equipped with button hole plugs. Just because those cabinets can later be converted to a 6 button game without ordering a new panel. A standard Namco Noir cab has 6 buttons but there is a 4 button only variant but I saw those only a few times on Noir cabs with Tekken 7. Most Tekken 7 cabinets use standard Noir cabs and even the official Tekken 7 cabinet that has the grey and gold Tekken specific coloring uses the 6 button layout with the last 2 plugged. I'm also pretty sure the gold coloring on the Hori N. is inspired by the gold design on the official Tekken cabinet.

Oooooo that was some cleaaaan Urien play

Waiting for this in the mail. I'm very curious abt the Hayabusa parts and the Noir layout. Got it for a steal price too

Great reviews. After watching numerous reviews from u, it comes down to this one and mayflash f500 elite. Any recommendations? This is going to be my first stick. Thanks

It looks real nice. Was debating between this and the Obsidian and managed to find a used Obsidian for 100 US so I picked it up. Nice review. The compartment seemed much easier to open than the Obsidian's.

The same than the Old Hori SCV on 360 but with Hayabusa/Kuro parts against Sanwa for SCV. I use my SCV on my One with cronusmax !

thank for the good review do you think its comfort to put your hands over it on a table ? especially it does not have a curved armrest like the hori rap 4 i like the stick but i am not using the stick on my lap, usually over a table like u .

Great videos man! What do you think is the best arcadle stick under 200?

Thats a great fighting stick!

Thanks, I bought a Hori RAP N, based on your review! Unfortunately, I decided to mod it a week ago and I stripped the screws holding the back panel. Do you have any idea what size those screws are?

Hi there , i enjoy your channel and your review very much , great job keep it up , Quick question, i want to make the transition form pad to arcade stick and i have 3 in mind , the panthera , the quanba obsidian and this one , use for sfv , ps4 mainly , which one do you recommend?

I just ordered mines yesterday and looking forward to using it. Great review!!

nice video bro !!!

I keep debating on whether to just grab this stick, or keep waiting for HORI to finally bring out that "teased prototype" that was shown back in 2018. This video really helped with giving me more information on what decisions to make. Currently using a RAP 4 Kai with Sanwa silent buttons, and it's been great to me since I got it back at launch. (Changed the original buttons to Sanwa silent in June 2017) But I still feel like it's time for a new stick, soon.

One thing you didnt mention about the noir layout is that compared to the vewlix, the distance between the stick and buttons is greater on the noir layout. Also I feel like no one mentions how close this stick feels to playing on an actual arcade cab.

I bought it to use it mainly for PC. It works perfect with Guily gear Strive but with other games there are issues because of the Directinput, why they need to make it more complicated? Xbox360ce found the setting and then it prompted an error 😖😩 Edit: it was Steam, just exit Steam and there will be no conflict between the joystick and games that are not from Steam. Can you adjust the Balltop? i don't like that it rotates so much.

I'm finally getting one of these HRAP N's this year! I figure it might be one of my last opportunities to get one in NEW condition! I tried the Hori Fighting Edge but I just did not like that joystick and returned it. The case plastic feels very cheap to me, the cable compartment door arrived popped off like on every HRAP V, and other than the brushed metal faceplate I didn't see the big deal about it; the joystick's not worth it for a "lower latency" you can't see and less functionality than the HRAP V. It's sad that we get charged $50 more for a joystick that lacks Turbo function AND backwards compatibility. You're perfectly free to enjoy the Fighting Edge or any other joystick -- I'm not gonna criticize you for that but I know where I'm spending my money!!! The Hori pushbuttons as far as I'm concerned are just good as the Sanwa OBSF-30's; very little to choose between them. Both very responsive. The reason the Sanwas are still more convenient is because A) they have more colors available and have transparent ones for custom art button art and B) it's a lot easier to find Sanwas in stock at most parts vendors. There's a very limited supply of Hori Hayabusa pushbuttons out there and they sell out quickly when arcade parts shops can get them. The base of the HRAP N I know well since I have its ancestor, the first release of this case style, the Hori Soul Calibur V joystick. I know I'm going to like the HRAP N because A) I got it cheaper than my SC V(!) and B) I'm finally getting a joystick base that has all Hayabusa parts. I so like buying a joystick where I DON'T have to swap out the control lever. I prefer the Hayabusa lever already; it's been my favorite control lever for 7 years now. It's possible I might buy a Hori Hayabusa optical joystick and install that in the HRAP N. The HRAP N is compatible out of the box with the optical joystick. It has a 6-pin attachment for the optical harness on the PCB. If I like the optical joystick, I'll probably install the spare Hayabusa in my old Diamond VLX. Waste not with arcade parts. If you don't like something, maybe you can trade or sell it online to someone who can use it!

I have this same fight stick with the Tekken 7 version. I really like it. I changed the buttons to sanwa just for a small project and I have a seimitsu 56 joystick coming in the next few days. Again just to see what the change does.

I was about to test this arcade stick out but then I had problems with the picture (it wasn’t the monitor, not to sure what’s the problem, I’m troubleshooting the pc tomorrow, and the display turned off before I could plug it in), I just wanted to ask if I were to just plug this into the pc with the switch as PS4, will it recognise it as a xinput controller? I couldn’t find the switch for PC Edit: found out why the picture wasn’t showing, just wanted to ask if I follow the driver install how-to on the Hori USA website I will be able to use the arcade stick with XInput? Edit 2 I got the arcade stick working, all I had to do was update the drivers like it says on the Hori USA website and keep the switches as they were and it worked! The first game I tried was Asteroids on Atari Vault because I knew that it wouldn't take long to install, may try out a fighting game later on

informative, would love to see some practice tips for beginners

You’ve been my go to person for info on FightStick’s. I just got the MayFlash f500 v2 and having trouble keeping it connected. Is there something I’m doing wrong? Does it need a firmware upgrade that you know of? Also I found one of these online for $110 and really liking this FighStick. I just ordered 2 MagicBoots for the FightSticks I currently have.

You made me buy this arcade stick XD

Quality video

a quick question : I 'm used to the 2player Sega configuration .. Is this HRAP "N" a good deal for me .. or do I need to continue my search ??

does noir layout feel good if you dont tend to move fingers much. I mainly play 4 and 5 button fgs, without ever using the circle button, and dont really move fingers much.

Great Channel bro.. Which one do you recommend for Dragon Ball FigjterZ?

Hay is the hori fighting edge just as good as the hori rap or what's your thoughts on the qanba dragon vs the hori edge ? Dude your videos rock

Can anyone tell me if the Rap N is worth getting anymore? I initially wanted to get an Etokki Omni but the shipping is $80 for where I live so I can't afford it

what do u think about the hori fighting edge compared to this one? considering the premium paid for edge, not sure if its worth it.

So far only Hori makes Noir. This is priced $169, sometimes drops to $129. I think people can spend $30 for a fancier FIght Edge. RAP Noir is good and beautiful, all buttons are on the top, very clear to see, a cover for Option buttons, preventing accidental touch. Fighting edge has a clean top, just move Option button further away to prevent accidental touch. I use RAP 4 Kai, after I set L1 and L2 as VS and VT's hotkeys, I had no longer press Option by accident. Hayabusa parts perform well, I just don't like their high pitch noise compared to Sanwa.

I still prefer and miss the HRAP 3 design/build. I so miss my PS3 SA.

Great review! Anyway, do you have any comment on Nacon Daija arcade stick?

There are so few options for Noir layouts in the stick market... and the one I want I can't find to purchase anywhere. How the hell do you buy an Etokki Omni?

This compatible with pc?just plug n play?ty

And saving the best for last....Showing footage of the test drive😎

Been watching some of your videos now that I'm getting more into fighting games. I picked up a Qanba Drone as a starter stick. I definitely am loving playing with a stick but definitely looking to upgrade to a higher quality. Might go with this rather than the RAP 4. Great review.

I've heard that hayabusa levers are very loose and give u opposite inputs when let go to neutral is that true?

I've owned this stick for a few years and i only have one complaint and its definitely just a personal thing but the buttons hori buttons that come in it feel very sensative which may just be caused by me not holding my fingers far enough off the buttons but this isn't a hard thing to fix, just be warned if you are a bit heavy handed that the buttons offer little resistance but with that your hands definitely don't feel as worn out at the end of long sessions

Would you recommend the rap 4 or rap n as a first fight stick?

So I bought this stick not to long ago but I don’t use it because I don’t like square gate an play on octo gate. Don’t know what octo gate to order for the hayabusa since I have never owned a hori stick until now. An recommendations on which one to get?

could someone recommend any videos on how to install the shaft it litteraly just popped out while playing 2 days after i modded the gate and the spring but was sure everything was in right. i have a hori rap n its my first stick and ik the parts to the shaft go under the plate and microswithes but have no idea on how to assembly them any tips would be great

hi on this arcade stick i am comfuse with this , when i push X button it number 1 on control panel PC and L2 buton it same at X number 1 i dont understen plz help

My HORI rap pad won't seem to connect to my ps4, the stick is clearly on when the usb is inserted but my ps4 can't connect it. It used to work when I first got the stick, any possible solutions for a fix or should I go for a repair shop or just get a new one?

I got big hands and play a lot of tekken i bought the pro N just yesterday and is my very first arcade litteraly having to learn to walk again however I love it already and i can play longer and can do more precise inputs already

That just might be my next purchase 🤔🕹😃🕹

i wanted to know if i should buy this Arcade Stick and now i feel educated Thanks for that

Is the Rap N taller than Panthera Evo?

Howdy. Would you recommend either this or the HRAP Kai. cheapest I can get some sticks for is HRAP 4 Kai - $205AUD (Amazon) HRAP N - $250AUD (Amazon) HRAP N in stores - $350 (EB Games) Qanba Drone- $125 (just for reference) (Amazon) I play on PC and PS4. I'm not sure if the extra $50 is worth it for the N. Sticks are just expensive here it seems. Also with Sony saying PS4 controllers with work on PS5 I'm happy to get one now. Thanks. Love your videos.

You can buy replacement panels for this to fit 35mm full collar Korean levers and work with hitbox layouts. It also works well swapping the PCB to Brook UFB

I actually have this RAP N. Granted it came in as the SOULCALIBUR VI edition, but the same fight stick nonetheless. The one thing I like about the RAP N is the ability to remove the top panel to access the buttons and joystick lever without removing the warranty label.

Ps3, Ps4 and actuality PC) I found just one problem, audio jack 3.5 mm can't hear the sound when I'm on PC. Who knows how it works? However great stick.

Great review! Do you happen to know if the Soulcalibur vi Hori stick is identical to the Rap N? They seem identical but I haven't seen anybody do a comparison! Thanks and great job on the vid! Subscribed!

What do you think is better, This stick or The Qanba Obsidian?

Hori Rap N vs Hori Rap 4 which is better? and which do you prefer? (Asking your own opinion)

Is the Noir layout too different ????? I want the RAP 4 but it doesn’t have headphone jack, this one has headphone jack but im not sure if the Noir layout its going to throw me off.