Genki Manta: Controller Reimagined

Genki has launched its first in-house designed controller, the Manta, today through a Kickstarter campaign. This controller stands out with its unconventional design, featuring a prominent 2.9-inch LCD screen situated above its controls. Its core appeal lies in extensive customization options, accessible via the screen and adjustable physical inputs.

Early backers can secure the Manta for $189, with the full retail price projected at $279. Genki, known for successfully crowdfunding previous devices, aims to deliver this innovative product to its supporters. The controller's integrated interface, powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, allows for detailed profile management.

Key features include "tristage triggers" offering optimized press distances for various game types and analog face buttons with adjustable sensitivity. The Manta also incorporates linear magnetic ram motors for enhanced haptic feedback and drift-resistant TMR thumbsticks. Additional functionalities include six remappable rear buttons and a dedicated mode for keyboard and mouse use.