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An '''arcade controller''' — sometimes referred to as a '''fightstick''' or '''box controller''' — is a controller designed after an arcade cabinet's control deck, mainly designed for use with traditional fighting games. The rise of arcade controllers dates back to 1987 with the release of the original ''Street Fighter'' and has since been a staple in the fighting game community. Since 2014, with the advent of the Smash Box, multiple controllers have been produced with the aim of using them with [[Super Smash Bros.]] titles.  

Arcade controllers are traditionally characterised by their large joysticks and ergonomically aligned buttons, as well as a "box" base to place on a player's lap. Any arcade controller can technically be used for all games in the Smash series as long as they can connect to and are compatible with the system being played on. In arcade controllers made specifically for Smash, however, the joystick is often forgone in favour of more buttons. Arcade controllers are noticeably more durable than the average controller thanks to their size and materials, making them suitable for transport. Due to their drastically different control layouts, they are often considered to have higher learning curves compared to the average controller, making them harder to switch to from traditional ones. However, this layout has also been praised for making [[advanced technique]]s easier, as well as increasing the viability of execution-reliant characters like {{SSBU|Terry}}<ref>https://www.hitboxarcade.com/blogs/smash-box/terry-overview-on-smash-box</ref>. These button layouts — particularly the "home" layout — have also garnered praise for lessening stress on player's hands, allowing those with repetitive strain injury-related conditions such as carpal tunnel to compete with minimal hand pain.