A mod-friendly 2020-era Mad Catz arcade stick with a genuine Sanwa Denshi joystick and eight action buttons in a Vewlix-style layout. Plays natively on PC and Nintendo Switch, while PS4 and Xbox One require pairing a first-party controller each session for platform authentication; PS5 and Xbox Series consoles are not supported. Discontinued as of 2026.
Technical data
Maintenance and customization
Button and artwork replacement is a documented official procedure (7 bottom + 6 top screws, 2-pin quick-disconnect button wiring, replaceable artwork paper). No separate clear plexi overlay is mentioned in any sourced material.
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.
Browse completed custom sticksAvailability references
Links are kept so readers can verify availability, regional listings, and price source context. They are intentionally not presented as calls to buy.
Manual: EGO Arcade Stick Quick Start Guide (multi-language PDF)
Verification
Source records explain where each claim came from and when this entry was last revised.
Official product page confirms PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC compatibility, genuine Sanwa Denshi joystick and 8 action buttons, Vewlix-style spacing, mod-friendly design, metal base with non-slip foam, 400x250x80mm dimensions, 2.76kg weight.
Official multi-language quick start guide detailing package contents, button/switch layout, PC/PS4/XB1/Switch pairing procedures (incl. the micro-USB native-controller pass-through method required for PS4/XB1), Turbo and Stick Mode switches, Key Lock, and the button/artwork replacement disassembly procedure.
Official Mad Catz storefront lists the product as discontinued/sold out, sale price $148.88 against $209.99 regular MSRP, a 6-month defect-only warranty, an all-sales-final policy, and a note that a native controller must be paired for PS4/Xbox One play.
Independent review measuring ~400x250x80mm, describing the micro-USB PS4/Xbox One controller pass-through pairing method, explicitly stating PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are NOT compatible, detailing the Sanwa square-gate joystick, Vewlix layout, hex-key disassembly for button/artwork swaps, and ~5-degree forward tilt.