HORI's budget compact arcade stick for PS5, PS4 and PC (SPF-038U), pairing a proprietary miniature V-cut-housing lever with an 8-button layout in a lightweight sealed case aimed at newcomers.
Technical data
Maintenance and customization
Sealed budget case in HORI's mini format; neither the lever nor the buttons follow standard arcade part sizes, and no artwork or plexi ecosystem exists for this model. The flags reflect physically captive parts, not merely missing vendor documentation.
Official media
Product images in this section come from official product pages, store listings, manuals, or manufacturer-provided media.
Mod references
Community photos are for modding reference: custom skins, button colors, lever swaps, dust washers, cable routing, panel changes, and other real-world builds. Entries link back to the original creator/source.
Future entries can include custom artwork, alternate buttons, lever swaps, dust washers, cable mods, panel replacements, and other real builds for this exact controller.
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Manual: SPF-038U instruction manual
Verification
Source records explain where each claim came from and when this entry was last revised.
Official North American store listing used for the $69.99 price, the SPF-038U model number, the 8-button layout, HORI's original V-cut-housing joystick, the roughly 8 x 6 inch footprint, the 8 ft cable, the Sony licensing statement, and the note that no touchpad is included.
Official Japanese product page used for the 210 x 150 x 87 mm dimensions, the ~500 g weight including cable, the 2.5 m USB Type-A cable, the January 2024 release, the ¥7,480 domestic price, the XInput-only PC support (no DirectInput), and the absence of vibration, touchpad, and motion sensors.
Official manual index for the SPF-038U.
Manual mirror corroborating the 2.5 m (8.2 ft) USB-A cable, the 8.3 x 5.9 x 3.4 in / 1.1 lb figures, and the hardware PS5/PS4/PC mode toggle that must be set before connecting.
Retailer listing confirming that a white colorway of the SPF-038U is sold alongside the black one.
