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Genki Manta controller packs LCD, maglev haptics and advanced customization

Genki launched the Manta controller on Kickstarter and has raised $371,000 against a $100,000 goal, offering an early-bird price of $189 and a planned retail price of $279. The wireless controller features a 2.9-inch bottom-mounted LCD for changing profiles, inspecting input mapping, testing inputs and viewing connection, polling rate and battery details in real time. Hardware highlights include tristage adjustable triggers, drift-resistant adjustable sticks, maglev haptics, Pulse Buttons, a 2,600mAh battery and a keyboard-and-mouse mode. The Manta runs MantaOS on a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, stores profiles and macros on-device, and is compatible with PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

• Kickstarter campaign reached $371,000 versus a $100,000 goal; early-bird pledges are $189 and retail will be $279.
• 2.9-inch bottom LCD lets players change profiles, inspect input mapping, test inputs, confirm connections and view polling rate and battery while playing.
• Controller hardware includes tristage triggers for adjustable trigger travel, adjustable sticks with tunneling magnetoresistance to resist drift, two independent linear maglev haptic motors, Pulse Buttons that sense travel without electrical contact, a 2,600mAh battery, and a dedicated keyboard-and-mouse mode.
• MantaOS runs on a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller; the device stores profiles, tuning, connections and macros on-board and supports PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.