Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons

Genki has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a customizable pro controller named the Manta, which features an integrated touchscreen running its own operating system, TMR sticks, an 8K polling rate, mouse and keyboard functionality, and TriStage triggers. GamesRadar+ notes that the company describes the device as the most ambitious product it has ever built, while other outlets focus on the hardware specifications like the adjustable buttons and the built-in display.

Coverage across outlets highlights the hardware design and the inclusion of advanced features typically unseen in standard controllers, positioning the device as a competitor to existing pro controllers. However, reporting provides limited details regarding the software ecosystem of the custom operating system and how third-party application support will function on the built-in screen.

Future updates will depend on the progression of the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign and subsequent manufacturer announcements. Coverage does not yet specify the final retail release timeline or availability outside of the current crowdfunding launch.