After clearing out initial confusion the Podium V2 controller is all I could have hoped! Modular with capability of being taken apart piece by piece and replacing all component if wanting to :) With the customization options given during order this beats for sure any of the other big brands sticks. Best of all it is made all in USA! Pretty much nothing made in China which is huge bonus!
My fightstick looks exactly as I wanted, and it is fun to use! I am using a fightstick for the first time and am getting used to it, but it is fun to use! I plan on using it for a long time, and the buttons also feel satisfying to press! I would highly recommend TopStepGG for those who would like to try out fighting sticks for the first time, and I do appreciate the customer service as well! Customer service is excellent and answers questions as quickly as possible!
Great art, no damages on delivery, and quick to respond to request!
This controller is a work of art. I love the dimensions and weight to it, it's very light but also feels sturdy. It sits well in my lap and stays put on the desk, thanks to the rubber feet it has.
The art I uploaded came through extremely well, placed and sized identically to how I requested it. No blurriness or stretchiness or blockiness on the image itself.
The buttons and side panel colors are beautiful.
The customer service I received was top-notch. Not only was the response time almost scarily quick, Paul managed to pull through and get the controller in my hands right before my deployment.
From now on, I'll only buy through this site and I hope anyone reading this supports this business, they did a great job on all marks!
Better than I could have ever anticipated! Highly recommend TopStepGG. Incredible product and wonderful customer service.
really happy with the controller,really friendly highly recommend if i ever need anything related to box controllers will be purchasing from again
Fantastic controller, very responsive buttons, custom art turned out well enough. Didn’t expect it to be so light, which is a huge plus.
I placed an order for my son for his birthday. After 10 days, I sent a message as to why it hadn’t shipped. Frank was very patient with my impatience and never became angry with me even when I was angry. It was all my misunderstanding of what the product was and that they were handcrafted and personally made and yes it says that when ordering (I overlooked it). Frank’s patience and kindness is way more than I deserved and more than anyone gives in today’s society. He called me personally to explain the product and helped me find the best shipping (and fix my order) to get it out in time for my son’s birthday. The product arrived in perfect condition and my son couldn’t be happier with it. I recommend TopStepGG highly and will definitely look to this store in any future purchase of this type. Frank is not only an exceptional product producer and has a unique talent with these items, but he is also a kind, thoughtful and compassionate person which is so rare today. Thank you so very much
It was easy to customize and it plays great. My own gripe is that I would like some notches on my joystick to help distinguish what position my joystick is in.
The product works great and is exactly what i hoped for, great for gameplay and im very happy with the button sizes. I have been running into a problem with the custom print however, as it has shown marks as ive continued to play from the surface underneath the custom print sheet. It does feel like the custom print is quite cheaply produced, ESPECIALLY for the price that i have payed for it, and due to it being separated from the clear top over it, its been tracking dust and whatnot as well. Again, gameplay wise the product has been great, and the build itself is very comfortable and functional, but for the price i payed it would be an outright lie to say i wasnt quite disappointed with the way the and custom print was integrated.
Hi Drew,
Thank you for your feedback. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our products. Look out for a direct email from us. We'll provide support tips to help resolve the print imperfections you've noticed and get it sorted.
TopstepGG Podium V2 Controller customizations are hands down the best of the best just like their customer service and shipping speed, so now I plan on using this controller for practice and will be taking it also to major tournament events because of its high quality craftsmanship and durability that compliments the lightweight feel, and I will definitely put the word out in the fighting game communities if they inquire.
Being already a bunch of months into this controller it really continues to feel amazing. Light weight, great buttons & great customer service.
I absolutely love it! If youre into fighting games it is a game changer!
Art was printed in very high quality. The authentic Japanese parts feel great and the build quality is nice. Modding is also very easy if that's your thing. 5/5. Its one of my favorite controllers I own now.
Works flawlessly. The only negative thing with this product is the artwork was damaged due to how the 3d printed body presses up against the art paper when the plexi is locked in place. This causes indentions which eventually wears through the art paper causing white lines to appear. This could probably be resolved by printing out the art on thicker paper or putting some kind of barrier between the 3d printed body and the art paper. Thank you.
It is light and durable. The buttons are a little smaller than what some people might be use too, but I have smaller fingers then my friends. I may have customized it, but the way it feels and fits in my hands makes it feel like it was made for me.
I’m just getting back into fighting games and the leverless as well and this controller has made it an easy transition from controller. Great product
Arrived fast and built to spec. Noticeably has good build quality but is very light and not heavy like other button boxes. Has enough palm/wrist space to feel comfortable. Body is 3d printed but doesn't feel cheap or flimsy.
Would love if there were other button options (qanba) for customization when ordering but that is preference.
Overall very satisfied with purchase and would recommend.
Build and print quality was great, buttons feel very satisfying and worked with my PS5 out of the box.
Would have liked a printout for the button mapping as it took me a bit to get used to the top button mappings, but didn't take long to figure out.
Also would have really liked a slight chamfer to the top of the acrylic top as the corners can dig into my arms if I rest them on the edge. It isn't razor sharp but it is uncomfortable after a while and would be a nice touch to have that sharp corner knocked down a little
I've purchased an empty case but they helped me also purchasing all necessary parts as well as guided me through how to set things up. Definitely recommended.
