Tekken's renowned producer and director, Katsuhiro Harada, recently revealed his trusty fighting stick, a controller that's become an extension of himself. Discover the story behind this sentimental piece of gaming history.
Tekken's Mastermind Favors a Legacy Fightstick
Harada's "Fighting EDGE": More Than Just a Controller
Following the Olympic Games, where Harada observed an athlete using a custom arcade stick, fans inquired about his own preferred controller. Much to everyone's surprise, Harada confessed his unwavering loyalty to the Hori Fighting EDGE, a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 fightstick discontinued years ago.
The Hori Fighting EDGE itself isn't extraordinary; it's a twelve-year-old controller. However, its serial number, "00765," holds immense significance. This number, when pronounced in Japanese, sounds like "Namco," the very company behind the Tekken franchise.
Whether Harada specifically requested this serial number, received it as a gift, or it was a fortunate coincidence remains a mystery. Regardless, the number represents a deep-seated sentimental connection to Namco's heritage, a sentiment so strong that Harada even incorporates the numbers into his car's license plate.
Given the availability of modern, high-tech fighting sticks—including the Tekken 8 Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick, which Harada used during his EVO 2024 match against LilyPichu—his preference for the older model is intriguing. While lacking the advanced features of newer controllers, the Hori Fighting EDGE's long-standing companionship makes it irreplaceable for Harada.
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