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Update [Kickstarter<\/a> for the Manta controller has already smashed its initial $100,000 funding goal, hitting a whopping $352,028 at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

There’s still 41 days to go, so if you’re keen to get your hands on this thing, then you’ve got plenty of time to get your pledge in. The controller on its own costs $189, but if you’re really<\/em> enthusiastic, you can pop down $349 for the Founder’s Edition, which is limited to 1,000 units and features an exclusive colour-way and packaging.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, we’ll hopefully be able to provide a review of the Manta around its scheduled launch in February 2027, so watch this space.<\/p>\n

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Original Story:<\/strong> Accessory manufacture Genki is getting into the controller space with the Manta, a premium pad that contains its own 2.79-inch screen and operating system for intuitive customisation without the need for a separate companion phone or desktop app.<\/p>\n

So you can switch profiles, remap buttons, tune controls, edit macros, manage connections, and more directly on the controller itself. You’ve also got haptic feedback, up to 8,000hz polling rate when wired (1,000 wireless) and, remarkably, a proper headphone jack.<\/p>\n

We can’t decide whether the actual design is nice or a little bit diabolical with that conspicuous screen down at the bottom. Anbernic<\/a> put out a similar controller recently, and though it was a fine idea, the execution was definitely lacking in several key areas. Hopefully Genki can do it better.<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at the key features:<\/p>\n