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Hit Box Firmware v1.06

The latest Hit Box 1.06 firmware adds new SOCD Modes: Last Input Priority, First Input Priority, and No Resolution.

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    Hit Box Version Compatibility

    WARNING: Updating an incompatible Hit Box with this firmware can result in your controller being unusable.

    • Compatible with: PS4/PC Hit Box
      • If your Hit Box has 4 auxiliary buttons on the top, then it will be compatible.
        • If your Hit Box was ordered before June 2016 your Hit Box may not be compatible. Please contact support@hitboxarcade.com if you suspect your Hit Box was ordered within that time-frame.
      • If your Hit Box only has 3 auxiliary buttons on the top, it is not compatible - do not update to this firmware.
      • If your Hit Box has 6 auxiliary buttons on the top, it is not compatible - do not update to this firmware.
    • Please contact support@hitboxarcade.com if you do not know your Hit Box version and compatibility, or if you are having any issues with the firmware update. 

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    SOCD Modes

    SOCD Modes are chosen while plugging in the controller and holding a specific button. 

    The controller will keep that SOCD setting in memory indefinitely until manually changed again.  The default SOCD Mode after updating is the traditional Hit Box SOCD mode. 

     

    Full SOCD Modes guide: SOCD Modes on Hit Box. 

     

    SOCD Modes from v1.05 

    • Hit Box SOCD Mode (default setting)
      • Up + Down = Up
      • Left + Right = Neutral
      • Hold K1 (Cross / X / Light Kick) while plugging in.

    • True Neutral SOCD Mode (CPT ruleset compliant)
      • Up + Down = Neutral (SOCD Stand)
      • Left + Right = Neutral
      • Hold K2 (Circle / O / Medium Kick) while plugging in.

    New SOCD Modes for v1.06

    • Last Input Priority Mode
      • Holding Up then pressing Down = Down
      • Holding Down then pressing Up = Up
      • Holding Left then pressing Right = Right
      • Holding Right then pressing Left = Left
      • Hold K3 (R2 / Heavy Kick) while plugging in.
    • First Input Priority Mode
      • Holding Up then pressing Down = Up
      • Holding Down then pressing Up = Down
      • Holding Left then pressing Right = Left
      • Holding Right then pressing Left = Right
      • Hold K4 (L2 / 3K) while plugging in.
    • No Resolution (CPT ruleset compliant)
      • Up + Down = Up AND Down
      • Left + Right = Left AND Right
      • Hold Up while plugging in.

      NOTE:  Remember, you do not need to select your SOCD mode every time you plug your controller in.  The controller setting stays in memory as the new default SOCD for the next time you play. 

      Additional Notes

      • Directional Output Modes (DPad / Left Stick / Right Stick) are intact but with a slight change:
        • Left Stick Mode:  Hold Left + Options for 5 seconds.
        • DPad Mode (default):  Hold Down + Options for 5 seconds.
        • Right Stick Mode:  Hold Right + Options for 5 seconds.

      • Forced compatibility modes are intact with all settings:
        • Holding P1 on plug-in = PS3
        • Holding P2 on plug-in = PS4
        • Holding P3 on plug-in = XInput
        • Holding P4 on plug-in = Switch 

      • View all Hit Box firmware features in our blog section: Hit Box Features.

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      Download Firmware v1.06

      How to update firmware: Updating Firmware on Hit Box
      [instructions for updating firmware are also included with the firmware download]

       

      For any questions, concerns, or to report any issues with the firmware, post in the #tech-support channel in our Discord or contact support@hitboxarcade.com.

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