--- product_id: 121426966 title: "MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more" brand: "mayflash" price: "VT40427" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/121426966-mayflash-arcade-stick-f500-elite-with-sanwa-buttons-and-joysticks store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Multi-platform compatibility Mod-friendly design Premium Sanwa buttons & joystick MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more **Brand:** mayflash **Price:** VT40427 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Dominate every game with precision and style—your ultimate arcade upgrade awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more by mayflash - **How much does it cost?** VT40427 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/121426966-mayflash-arcade-stick-f500-elite-with-sanwa-buttons-and-joysticks) ## Best For - mayflash enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mayflash brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Turbo & Chat Ready:** Supports turbo functions and headset audio passthrough for immersive, competitive online play. - • **Pro-Grade Precision:** Equipped with authentic Sanwa 4-way joystick and 9 ultra-responsive buttons for flawless input every time. - • **Built to Last & Perform:** Heavy-duty metal plates and premium build ensure stability and durability for marathon gaming sessions. - • **Universal Gaming Powerhouse:** Seamlessly connects with Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, Android & more—one stick to rule them all. - • **Customizable to Your Playstyle:** Easily swap buttons, joystick, and artwork—tailor your arcade stick without soldering or hassle. ## Overview The MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite is a versatile, high-performance arcade controller featuring premium Sanwa components, broad multi-platform compatibility including Xbox Series X/S, PS4/PS3, Switch, PC, and more. Designed for serious gamers and modders, it offers easy customization, durable metal construction, turbo functions, and headset support, making it the go-to choice for competitive and casual players seeking precision and longevity. ## Description Buy MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more from desertcart.co.uk. Everyday low prices on a huge range of video game accessories. Review: Make sure you update the firmware when you get it!!! - Mine didn't work on Xbox, fortunately I'd previously visited the Mayflash website to see what it said and spotted a new firmware on there. Instructions are in the manual for how to update and it worked straight away when done (the update only took about 10 seconds). It's good to know that Mayflash keeps on top of these things. With my Android TV and PC it worked straight out of the box. I can't imagine I will ever use the arcade stick to browse netflix on the TV but it's good to know I can in case I have some sort of finger tip impediment one day that prevents me using a remote control. I felt the price of this was a bit high and I was inclined to go for a cheaper model (of Mayflash) but went with this due to reviews of the others not being as good. I like the fact it supports every system around and hopefully the next gen consoles too with firmware updates. I'm happy with it. The build quality is good and it feels like something that will last a few years with metal plates top and bottom. The lead is nice and long and which gets stored in a section at the side. With the lead coming out of a compartment at the side it should prevent accidentally damaging it by pulling too hard on the cable (though it looks like spare cables can be bought). There is a wrist strap for rumble feature on there but I can't imagine who would want that. I've owned a few arcade sticks in the past going right back to the Dreamcast one and this feels the nicest I've had. I can't imagine I will feel the need to ever change buttons or stick as they feel pretty much perfect but it's good to know I can just in case anything ever wears out. It's also possible to customise the art work by taking off the top clear panel (held in place by magnets) but that would require removing all the buttons and stick so it's a bit of effort. I've already beaten all my high scores on shooters on MAME so the investment is paying off. I can't comment on the cheaper Mayflash sticks as to whether or not this is worth the extra but if you're a keen player of fighters or arcade style shooters and want something that feels sturdy then I recommend it. Review: PERFECT VICTORY! - TD:DR Look for sticks no further. I've been quite good at Street Fighter, Dodonpachi, and similar since they released last century. I could break into the top 100 scores globally, on occasion. But I just play for fun. I've tried lots of different machines. Many, many coin ops later, and later still, home consoles and PC, I own maybe 10 sticks and many, many lol, more controllers. I'm most impressed by this stick. It's super easy to mod but it has OG SANWA in anyway so I just changed to the octagonal gate included. It clips out so anyone with a screwdriver can do this. Multi platform connectable and by the flick of a switch. It's heavy. Heavier than the Dreamcast stick. It doesn't move about. SANWA parts don't really need recommendation. Better than Hori and even 8bitdo at their price point. The response is super delicate on stick and button. This is important to me. Im currently 8 weeks deep in physio for I chronic hand pain (not from games lol) I can still beat you with this stick. Indeed, that's why I picked this up for £90. A warehouse listing very good condition; there's absolutely minimal finger pain from use. It's my current go to controller, (with an 8bitdo elite pink 2.4ghz as backup fellow chronic pain gamers) No one needs a stick for over £100. You can get this stick and change any parts you like, even as a beginner. You'll not even need soldering. A few screws and a printout later and you've got something unrecognisable. Yes, you can easily pop out an inlay and replace with custom graphics. There's loads of templates online. Or just change the gate like me (hence no pics). So yeah, I hope I've made my point. It was the most satisfying stick to use in the last 40 years. Flawless victory. Okay, the back button really needs moved one space right but that's it lol, it's nbd GREAT! ## Features - Compatible with Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3,PC Windows, macOS, Raspberry pi, Steam Deck, Android, PS Classic,NEOGEO mini, SEGA MEGA DRIVE mini, SEGA GENESIS mini - By using premium quality Sanwa components—9 highly responsive buttons and a precision 4-way joystick,you can reliably strike instantly and surely, game after game, while maintaining peak performance. - Supports the headsets to output the background music and online chat on PS4, Xbox One. Supports the Turbo functions. - The F500 Elite was built for modding enthusiasts, so the inside of the platform is accessible for further customization,and the joystick as well as buttons can be switched to suit your playstyle. - F500Elite Fighting Stick is compatible with PS5 by using MAYFLASH Magic-S Ultimate adapter or MagicBoots for PS4 and PS5 Converter. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07QJ1JJ7J | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,476 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 11 in PC Joysticks | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,606) | | Item model number | F500 Elite | | Product Dimensions | 41.5 x 28.2 x 14.4 cm; 3 kg | | Rated | Unknown | ## Images ![MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P4qSDYN7L.jpg) ![MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FS+V7XH1L.jpg) ![MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tam-OhcnL.jpg) ![MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pp8u5vpIL.jpg) ![MAYFLASH Arcade Stick F500 Elite with Sanwa Buttons and Joysticks for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Switch/Switch 2, Android, Windows, macOS and more - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gGe6ll4rL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this come with a spare octagonal gate that can be installed in place of the square gate?** A: Can’t believe how many wrong answers there are to this question. The Mayflash f500 Elite comes with a square gate installed and an octagonal gate that you swap it with. Simple swap too. Just pull the tabs on the joystick in and pull off the gate, no tools needed. **Q: Doea this have the square gate that you can rotate to give a slotted 4 way gate for the retro stuff? Ideally wanting to order tonight** A: Yes confirmed it’s square gate. You can actually change the gate if you wish so if at some point you prefer to use a octagonal or circle gate. There’s quite a few YouTube videos that can talk you through it. **Q: Can I use for non fighting games if not any suggestions?** A: Yes. The stick can be used to play any game that uses either the left stick or the d-pad on a conventional controller. I bought this primarily to play retro and arcade games in my Xbox One and it works quite well. The only issue I’ve had is related to remapping the buttons - if a game doesn’t allow you to remap the buttons, you have to quite regularly cross from the first row to the second row and you can’t ‘rest’ your fingers on the two or three buttons you need to use regularly and have them mapped to the first row of buttons. **Q: Does this use x input on pc?** A: It can be set to use x input via a switch ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make sure you update the firmware when you get it!!! *by M***B on 26 April 2020* Mine didn't work on Xbox, fortunately I'd previously visited the Mayflash website to see what it said and spotted a new firmware on there. Instructions are in the manual for how to update and it worked straight away when done (the update only took about 10 seconds). It's good to know that Mayflash keeps on top of these things. With my Android TV and PC it worked straight out of the box. I can't imagine I will ever use the arcade stick to browse netflix on the TV but it's good to know I can in case I have some sort of finger tip impediment one day that prevents me using a remote control. I felt the price of this was a bit high and I was inclined to go for a cheaper model (of Mayflash) but went with this due to reviews of the others not being as good. I like the fact it supports every system around and hopefully the next gen consoles too with firmware updates. I'm happy with it. The build quality is good and it feels like something that will last a few years with metal plates top and bottom. The lead is nice and long and which gets stored in a section at the side. With the lead coming out of a compartment at the side it should prevent accidentally damaging it by pulling too hard on the cable (though it looks like spare cables can be bought). There is a wrist strap for rumble feature on there but I can't imagine who would want that. I've owned a few arcade sticks in the past going right back to the Dreamcast one and this feels the nicest I've had. I can't imagine I will feel the need to ever change buttons or stick as they feel pretty much perfect but it's good to know I can just in case anything ever wears out. It's also possible to customise the art work by taking off the top clear panel (held in place by magnets) but that would require removing all the buttons and stick so it's a bit of effort. I've already beaten all my high scores on shooters on MAME so the investment is paying off. I can't comment on the cheaper Mayflash sticks as to whether or not this is worth the extra but if you're a keen player of fighters or arcade style shooters and want something that feels sturdy then I recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT VICTORY! *by A***A on 3 March 2024* TD:DR Look for sticks no further. I've been quite good at Street Fighter, Dodonpachi, and similar since they released last century. I could break into the top 100 scores globally, on occasion. But I just play for fun. I've tried lots of different machines. Many, many coin ops later, and later still, home consoles and PC, I own maybe 10 sticks and many, many lol, more controllers. I'm most impressed by this stick. It's super easy to mod but it has OG SANWA in anyway so I just changed to the octagonal gate included. It clips out so anyone with a screwdriver can do this. Multi platform connectable and by the flick of a switch. It's heavy. Heavier than the Dreamcast stick. It doesn't move about. SANWA parts don't really need recommendation. Better than Hori and even 8bitdo at their price point. The response is super delicate on stick and button. This is important to me. Im currently 8 weeks deep in physio for I chronic hand pain (not from games lol) I can still beat you with this stick. Indeed, that's why I picked this up for £90. A warehouse listing very good condition; there's absolutely minimal finger pain from use. It's my current go to controller, (with an 8bitdo elite pink 2.4ghz as backup fellow chronic pain gamers) No one needs a stick for over £100. You can get this stick and change any parts you like, even as a beginner. You'll not even need soldering. A few screws and a printout later and you've got something unrecognisable. Yes, you can easily pop out an inlay and replace with custom graphics. There's loads of templates online. Or just change the gate like me (hence no pics). So yeah, I hope I've made my point. It was the most satisfying stick to use in the last 40 years. Flawless victory. Okay, the back button really needs moved one space right but that's it lol, it's nbd GREAT! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A no-brainer for retro gaming *by B***G on 6 September 2023* Setting up the arcade stick was a bit tricky because the supplied USB cable wasn't type C so it doesn't actually fit into the current generation of XBox controllers (ones that have the third (share) button) and the unit refused to work with a type C cable that I used to charge the battery with. In the end I used an old Afterglow pad and that worked fine. Having to do it this way also confirms that you don't necessarily need an official controller to get the device to work correctly. I also tried it with an X360 Elite using an unofficial controller and the only minor problem I encountered was having to change to "LS" mode for the joystick to work. The arcade stick itself is very, very good and as of yet I haven't encountered any compatibility problems playing the games I purchased it for. It's also quite big (14" x 9" in old money) and heavy, which means that if (like me) you're planning on buying it to use on your knee in front of the TV then it's more than sturdy enough to find a comfortable position to do so. One other positive is that there's plenty of space around the joystick, so your hand will never encroach the edges of the unit during useage The joystick itself is highly responsive and comes with both a 4 and 8 way restrictor which can be easily swopped to suit your own personal taste. The 4 way (square) one also has 45 degree rotation so you can position it in a diamond shape to better suit U-D-L-R movement. Buttons are equally as responsive and require the merest of touches to register an input. There's also a 'turbo' (autofire) option that's dead easy to implement on any of the 8 buttons. My only real negative is that a high level of dismantling is required if you want to add some custom artwork under the transparent face-plate. Also (less of a negative and more of a personal preference) it would have been nice to have a slightly wider sleeve included to reduce the joystick deadzone. All in all though, the F500 elite is a great entry level arcade stick and once I overcame the hurdle of adapting to a joystick I had absolutely no regrets about making the purchase. Yes, it did take me a while to convince myself that £97 (a "used, like new" purchase) was justifiable but once I'd used it a few times all doubts were completely removed. So much so that my A+B buttons do have a tendency to self-press (due to the level sensitivity) but I was reluctant to send it back because I won't get another one for the same price....so I'm just going to purchase x2 replacements and keep what I have. One final point. Apart from games that need both sticks (Smash TV, Robotron etc etc), the F500 Elite is fully compatible with Antstream. ## Frequently Bought Together - May Flash F500 Elite USB Video Game Controller, Compatible with Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, Switch, PlayStation 4, PC Windows - MAYFLASH Magic-S Ultimate Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter for PS4, Switch/Switch 2, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Compatible with Xbox Series X & S Controller, PS5 Controller and More - SANWA GT-Y Upgraded Version – Model GTN-Y, Designed for JLF-TP-8YT Original Joysticks, 4 & 8-Way Adjustable Arcade Restrictor Gate, GT-Y Octagonal Restrictor Plate for JLF Joysticks --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/121426966-mayflash-arcade-stick-f500-elite-with-sanwa-buttons-and-joysticks](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/121426966-mayflash-arcade-stick-f500-elite-with-sanwa-buttons-and-joysticks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*