Even the generic-looking Killer Instinct art can be changed out with ease, thanks to a removable top bezel and unscrewable clear panel. That said, having such easy access to the stick’s interior makes it great for modders, as the button wirings are easily accessible and conveniently color-coded. This reveals storage for not only the USB cable, but for an included screwdriver with an interchangeable head, and anything else you can fit in.Ĭool as it is, disconnecting the USB cable and popping open your stick to stow it seems like a much bigger to-do than just stuffing it into an external compartment. Where old TE’s had a rear compartment for the cable to fold into, the one on the TE 2 is completely detachable, and gets stowed within the stick’s body, which opens easily with the press of a button on the front face. The lock switch for the guide and start buttons works the same as it ever has to prevent accidental pauses and disqualifications during tournament play, but the detachable USB wire is anything but typical. The tourney-proven Sanwa JLF stick shaft sits in a standard square gate, providing the smooth, predictable feel that Mad Catz stick owners have come to expect. Don’t worry if you prefer to stay low-key, as they’re easily toggled off with the flick of a switch, so you don’t have to worry about keeping anyone up with those late night lab sessions. Backlit Sanwa-30 translucent buttons are laid out in a familiar Vewlix configuration, marking the first time a Mad Catz stick has come stock with illuminated hardware. Thankfully, the stick is otherwise pretty loaded. The TE 2 has hooks for it, but the strap itself is sold separately, which seems odd when you’re ponying up $200 bucks. While the added weight may not seem like an issue with it resting on a flat surface, I’d imagine that holding it under your arm while walking a tournament hall all day could get tiring, which is where the new shoulder strap comes in handy.
Combined with the foam padding along its underside, the TE2 sits unmovably on laps and tabletops alike. In terms of build quality, the TE2’s metal base doesn’t make it too ungainly, but its black, angular body feels notably sturdier and more substantial for its inclusion.
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