Mad Catz Announces New Community-Designed Arcade Controller

With its ergonomic architecture and flexible layout designed in collaboration with the Japanese fighting game community, Mad Catz brings an FGC-inspired design to life for a competitive edge in battle.

KOWLOON, Hong Kong--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mad Catz Global Limited, a leading innovator in gaming hardware, is pleased to announce the N.E.K.O. all-button arcade controller. N.E.K.O. is the first Mad Catz arcade controller designed in collaboration with FGC pro gamers and our core fans in the Japanese fighting game community. Incorporating professional and community-driven input at every stage of development, the N.E.K.O. offers players an arcade controller that delivers a competitive advantage.

Design Architecture & Advanced Ergonomics

In close consultation and collaboration with FGC professional and casual gamers in Japan, the N.E.K.O. was designed to deliver superior comfort and performance through an ergonomically positioned faceplate, additional and optimally placed programmable inputs, precisely calibrated weight and dimensions, an enhanced non-slip base, and precision-engineered buttons that allow for smooth transitions from button to button—ensuring combos hit effortlessly every time.

Dual Firmware — Competition Ready

The N.E.K.O. can be easily configured with standard or competition-ready firmware. Standard firmware is meant for casual players and enables turbo, macro programming, and command remapping. Competition ready firmware has been configured to ensure easy compliance with international FGC competition standards.

Customization

Switches, art, and inputs are customizable on the N.E.K.O. Get the right feel and extend device longevity with swappable low-profile Kailh mechanical switches. Easily customize panel artwork for a personalized aesthetic. Reassign commands to optimally positioned programmable buttons or assign up to 16 commands in custom macros for an elevated gaming experience. Three SOCD modes allow for additional customization and flexibility.

The N.E.K.O. is compatible with PC, PS4, and Switch. For further information regarding pricing and regional availability, please reach out to Mad Catz at the contacts below.

The N.E.K.O. is scheduled to be exhibited and will be available for sale at the Mad Catz booth at EVO Japan 2025, which is being held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, May 9th.