Smash Box
Hit Box Arcade
Smash Box
Overview
The Smash Box is a leverless controller released in 2017 by Hit Box Arcade. The retail price was $249.99 USD. The Smash Box is no longer available to purchase.
Development
Release History
The Smash Box was released in 2017 by Hit Box Arcade.
The Smash Box uses a steel case construction with an acrylic top panel.
Technical Specifications
Materials
Case: Steel with acrylic top panel.
Buttons: Sanwa OBSF-24 arcade buttons (24mm diameter).
Compatibility: The 24mm snap-in buttons mount in metal or wooden control panels up to 3.7mm thick using 24mm mounting holes.
Button Configuration
The Smash Box uses Sanwa OBSF-24 buttons throughout.
Stock Switch: Sanwa SW-68 microswitch
Layout
The Smash Box uses a 19-button layout for FGC (Fighting Game Community) compatibility. The layout includes:
- Directional buttons
- Action buttons
- Modifier buttons
- Profile switch toggle
USB Interface
Port: USB-B (detachable cable system).
Cable: Detachable GameCube cable included.
Compatibility: Native GameCube and Wii compatibility. Wii U, Switch, and PC compatibility via adapter.
Software
Smash Box Designer
Hit Box Arcade provides the Smash Box Designer software for Windows. The software enables:
- Button remapping across three profiles
- Tilt modifier value adjustment
- SOCD (Simultaneously Opposing Cardinal Directions) cleaning configuration
- Analog angle customization
- Layout import and export
- Nunchuk configuration for analog stick emulation
Built-in Profiles
The controller ships with three pre-configured profiles:
- Default: Ultimate
- Profile 2: Melee
- Profile 3: Rivals of Aether
Profile switching is done via hardware toggle without software connection.
Retail Package
The Smash Box was sold with the controller, detachable GameCube cable, and USB adapter for PC/Switch compatibility.
Optional Accessories
Available from Hit Box Arcade: Clear acrylic cover replacements, carrying cases, and Smash Box shirts.
Version History
2017 - Initial Release
- Price: $249.99 USD
- Buttons: Sanwa OBSF-24 (24mm)
- Case: Steel with acrylic top
- Layout: 19-button design
- Built-in profiles: Smash Ultimate, Melee, Rivals of Aether.
~2021 - Discontinued
- Production ceased.