PLEASE NOTE: The KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus is not compatible with the Hayabusa Silent Optical joystick, as it is constructed differently. The KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus is not designed for the Sanwa JLF, Seimitsu LS, Crown, Suzo Happ, IL, or other joystick - it is designed specifically for the original Hori Hayabusa joystick.
At the moment, Hori - manufacturers of the popular Hori Hayabusa Joystick - have not indicated plans to offer an octagonal restrictor plate. Kowal, well known for the Kowal 1mm Oversize Actuator for Sanwa JLF Series Joystick, Flat Plate Converter and Japan S Plate Converter, took the challenge to design an integrated solution that could be manufactured and installed easily, called the "Hayabusa Octopus".
As KOWAL First Envisioned
In late 2015, an acrylic version of the Hayabusa Octopus was released to the public. These gates were designed in-house as part of our FA Plexworks initiative, and served as a global test for durability and appeal. After over 2000pcs sold, high praise, and useful feedback given to Kowal's unique hybrid octagonal and circular design, we were confident to move forward with a mold, designed exactly as Kowal originally wanted it.
New Features, Same Economical Price
- The new KOWAL Octopus is made of a durable nylon plastic. It is molded into an attractive shape that greatly compliments the Hayabusa's construction.
- Octopus' internal gate is several millimeters deeper than the acrylic model. Most importantly, it is beveled inward to best accomodate the tilt of your joystick shaft. For those to like to ride the gate hard, this approach greatly reduces wear and tear of the actuator over the previous model.
- The underside of the gate is recessed around the center. This was designed specifically to fit the Kowal 1mm Oversize Actuator for Sanwa JLF Series Joystick, which is also compatible with the Hayabusa.
Even as improvements exist over the original model, the price hasn't changed. You can still purchase the Kowal Octopus under three dollars.
Smooth Around the Corners
Inspired by the Seimitsu LS 56 Octagonal Restrictor Plate, the KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus factors both rotation and diagonal range that is lost in the Sanwa GTY's Octagonal gate. This standard creates two contact points on each corner of the gate, creating a small gap between actuator and the gate. The actuator never fully rests on the corner of the GTY. The Octopus is instead designed to have a large, single contact point on the rounded corner - the actuator rests directly in this corner. Not only does this design provide you with a smoother rotation when performing circluar motions, but also provides a greater diagonal range.
Add KOWAL 1mm Oversize Actuator for Shorter Throw
One of the benefits of the Hori Hayabusa joystick lever is its ability to accept mods normally compatible with Sanwa JLF. Many have installed the Kowal 1mm Oversize Actuator for Sanwa JLF Series Joystick to their stock Hayabusa gate, though rounding on the wide edge of the actuator is required to use properly with that gate.
With the 1mm oversize actuator and Octopus installed together, you can actually retain the diagonal and rotational benefits of the Octopus while shortening your throw, and without needing to round the actuator's edge.
KOWAL Origins
Kowal is the name of a well-respected member on Shoryuken.com forums and elsewhere in the arcade community. He has extensive knowledge of the inner workings of many control devices. With his permission, we introduce the KOWAL™ brand of performance solutions that highlight accuracy and compatibility above all else.
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Installing the KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus is fairly straightforward:
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KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus Octagonal Restrictor Plate (2016 Model)
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it’s good
does what it does, makes the travel on the stick a bit longer, but that’s alright if you’re more used to a more circular gate get it if you think this’ll help you with quarter circles Unknown on Feb 25th 2020
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Perfect! simply perfect
Perfect fit and great quality. I thought of using a Sanwa gate but kind of messed it up trying, so I am glad I got this from FA so fast! Unknown on Dec 24th 2019
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Just what I needed
Needed an 8way for a Hayabusa stick and this was the only one I could find. Super easy to install, works great with or without an oversized actuator. If you have a Hayabusa this is the one to get, simple and perfect. Unknown on Dec 4th 2019
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If you prefer an 8 way...
Perfect fit and looks stock on a Hori Hyabusa stick. If you prefer an 8 way this is the way to go. I use this gate with a Kowal oversized actuator and a 2lb spring for the best feel I could get out of a Hyabusa. Unknown on Nov 20th 2019
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Excellent shipping
Dunno about the product yet but shipping was perfect. I could track it and it came here to Poland in perfect shape Unknown on Nov 1st 2019
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Good product and fast shipping!
I bought this product for my Nintendo Switch Hori RAP 5. Now it is easier for me to do Ryu’s hadoukens and attacks that require circle motions. FocusAttack shipped out this item to me fast and I’d buy from this website again. Mike on Oct 22nd 2019
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Perfect for old school players
Installed on a Hayabusa stick, fill perfectly and no modification is needed, for an old school player like me what come from HAPP/IL is perfect. Carlos on Aug 29th 2019
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Gamplay Changing!!
This totally made the Hayabusa much more better and more fluid. It give crisp inputs, and it does what you put your mind into. I recommend buying it 100% JustOTGFrames on Aug 9th 2019
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Fits Hori rap 4 perfectly
Fits Hori rap 4 perfectly (I have the blue version). JJ on Aug 1st 2019
