Currently, we are still working diligently to provide full PS5 compatibility.
At this time, we want to share a few options for current customers to help with limited compatibility on the PS5*:
- Compatibility Options
- Additional Info
PS4 Mode
The Hit Box and Cross|Up can be for these types of games on the PS5:
- PS4 games (physical or digital copies)
- PS4 mode of Digital PS5 games
To boot a Digital PS5 game into PS4 mode, when you have selected the game of your choice on your PS5, instead of selecting "Play Game" choose the "..." option next to it. There will then be an option stating "versions" or "PS4 boot mode" or something similar. Select that to find the PS4 version of the game. It will download, then you can play that game with your Hit Box or Cross|Up!
Wingman FGC Adapter
Brook has released an adapter for arcade controllers that will allow compatibility with PS5 games*.
This is a great solution for events as well as customers who do not want to mod their controllers.
- Hit Box and Cross|Up
- All Hit Box and Cross|Up versions are compatible with this adapter.
- Plug into the Wingman adapter and play!
- Provides PS5 compatibility for fighting games. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on specific compatibility.
- Cost: around $50 USD
- Installation level: Very, very easy.
- Product page: https://www.brookaccessory.com/products/wingmanfgc/index.html
Breakout Adapter Kit
[Currently out-of-stock]
The Breakout Adapter Kit is a swap-in mod that allows you to use third-party boards in order to have additional compatibility, including for PS5 games.*
We had a limited test release of this board last year that went really well with customers. This is a great option for people with little modding experience or for those that want compatibility with PS5, XBX, and other gaming platforms.
Orders for the Breakout Adapter Kit are starting right now! Shipping will start Monday and continue throughout next week. Link to the product page below.
- Hit Box only**
- Only certain versions of the Hit Box are compatible with this mod. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on Hit Box compatibility.
- Cross|Up users will need to use the Direct UP5 mod or Brook Wingman FGC options.
- Connects to third-party boards for additional compatibility
- A third-party board will be required to connect to the Breakout Adapter Kit to allow for additional compatibility. A list of compatible boards are included in the instructions on the Breakout Adapter Kit's product page.
- Connect a UP5 to a compatible Brook board for PS5 compatibility. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on specific compatibility.
- Cost: $24.99 USD
- Third-party boards (Brook UFB, Brook PS3/PS4 Fighting Board Plus, etc.) are not included with the Breakout Adapter Kit.
- Installation level: Medium.
- Product page: https://www.hitboxarcade.com/products/hb-breakout-adapter-kit
- Installation instructions, compatible boards, and other information can be found on Breakout Adapter Kit product page.
- Orders start right now. Shipping will start Monday and continue through next week.
Direct UP5 mod
The Hit Box and the Cross|Up are able to be modded with Brook's UP5 to provide additional compatibility.
- Plug-n-play Mod
- Provides PS5 compatibility for fighting games. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on specific compatibility.
- Only compatible with v3.3 board:
- Hit Boxes ordered from our website from July 31st, 2023 and on will have the v3.3 board.
- Hit Boxes purchased at EVO 2023 will have the v3.3 board.
- To determine if your Hit Box has v3.3 board, open the bottom of your Hit Box and look for "Hit Box Mainboard v3.3" on the PCB.
- Install guide: UP5 Install for v3.3.
- Cost: Price of UP5
- Solder Mod
- Provides PS5 compatibility for fighting games. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on specific compatibility.
- Compatible with all other PS4 Hit Boxes
- Modding Service by Arcade Shock
- Contact Arcade Shock to get this mod done for your Hit Box: https://arcadeshock.com/pages/contact-us
- They also have walk-in service at their physical location in Los Angeles, California. Contact them for availability.
- Cost: Price of UP5, labor, and shipping to-and-from Arcade Shock.
PS4 Cross|Up
- Solder Mod
- Provides PS5 compatibility for fighting games. Please refer to the disclaimer section at the bottom of this post for more info on specific compatibility.
- Compatible with all Cross|Up versions (including Alpha and Kickstarter versions)
- Modding Service by Arcade Shock
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- Contact Arcade Shock to get this mod done for your Cross|Up: https://arcadeshock.com/pages/contact-us
- They also have walk-in service at their physical location in Los Angeles, California. Contact them for availability.
- Cost: Price of UP5, labor, and shipping to-and-from Arcade Shock.
Disclaimers
* Limited Compatibility with PS5:
** Breakout Adapter Kit compatibility with Hit Box:
Warranty Info
All Hit Box, Smash Box, and Cross|Up controllers are covered under a 6 month warranty that covers normal use defects. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damages or damage caused through modifications to the controller.
For more info on our support, please read through our FAQ: https://www.hitboxarcade.com/faq
Please contact us at support@hitboxarcade.com if you need warranty assistance.