{"id":136638,"date":"2026-03-28T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-198933"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:00:00","slug":"review-brook-fighter-starburst-arcade-controller-for-switch-1-2-form-and-function-combine-beautifully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/review-brook-fighter-starburst-arcade-controller-for-switch-1-2-form-and-function-combine-beautifully\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Brook Fighter Starburst Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 – Form And Function Combine Beautifully"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A lot of arcade controllers tend to lean more towards function over form, sacrificing attractive aesthetics for something that simply works as intended. But what if you could have both?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly what accessory manufacturer Brook has attempted to do with its Fighter Starburst<\/strong>, a leverless controller that\u2019s as nice to look at as it is to use. It\u2019s got a pretty hefty price tag to boot, but if you\u2019re after something that looks and feels premium, then this is the controller for you.<\/p>\n

Brook is pretty well known in the fighting game community at this point. Its Wingman adapters<\/a> have been instrumental in allowing unlicensed arcade controllers to work with the likes of the PS5. In fact, it\u2019s this exact same technology that allows other controllers, like the Hitbox Ultra<\/a> and Junkfood SWORL<\/a>, to work instantly with multiple platforms thanks to the internal Brook circuit boards.<\/p>\n

So it seemed inevitable that the company would launch an arcade controller of its very own, and the Starburst can proudly stand toe-to-toe with its competitors. Priced at $179.99<\/strong>, it works on not only Switch 1 and 2, but also PS4\/5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hold down a specific button (consult the instructions to see which one) while plugging the controller in to enable specific console layouts.<\/p>\n