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Haute42/Cosmox Hautepad P12 Review

The latest in Haute42’s (Cosmox?) line of budget leverless controllers, the confusingly branded Cosmox Hautepad P12 takes a back to basics approach, bucking the wild layouts and constant iteration of their main controller lines. Instead it offers the traditional 8 button leverless layout, housed in an injection molded plastic case--a first for the brand.

The case itself takes more than a few design cues from Razer’s Kitsune, with a stark black color scheme, pill shaped start and select buttons, with round auxiliary function buttons. Where it does differ is in the size and variety of functions. The P12 is definitely a miniature controller, reminding me of Hori’s Fighting Stick Mini line, though thankfully more functional.

It’s lightweight and shows its budget construction, but the smooth edges of the molded case, anti slip pads and good buttons give it a pleasant finish compared to other Haute42 offerings, which often have an almost DIY feel to them. The low profile switches and lack of a top plexi panel make customization limited, but that’s to be expected.

Like other Haute offerings, the P12 runs the open source GP2040ce firmware, giving it an edge over licensed controllers with multi system compatibility, including PC, Switch, PS3, PS4 and even limited Xbox and PS5 support with the purchase of a passthrough device. It takes some work to get it running, but all the software for configuration is right on the controller itself, allowing you remap your controls, set multiple profiles, and set up shortcuts from a web browser. I set mine up with profiles for fighting, action and rhythm games, with the turbo button remapped as a function key for easily swapping between them.

The size and lack of a WASD style up button makes the P12’s utility outside of fighting games limited, and feels quaint compared to the variety of experimental layouts found elsewhere, but as an entry level leverless, often found retailing at the 50USD range, it’s hard to argue with the value presented.

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