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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High Quality
Works great and seems to be built well, highly recommended for people who don't like a 4-gate/square restrictor. Happy I bought this, makes doing quarter circle moves easier to do in my opinion. Isaac on May 10th 2019
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Works damn good
This octo gate helps make all those quarter circles way smoother. My fight stick feels like a brand new one with this one mod. Super easy to change out too. Unknown on May 7th 2019
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Exactly what I wanted
Pretty incredible how this instantaneously improved my ability to perform moves in SF and Tekken. Honestly not sure what the downside is compared to the square-gate that was originally installed in my Hori Fighting Edge. Absolutely no complaints. Oh, and this was my first time modding anything, and it was perfectly straightforward. Unknown on Feb 1st 2019
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Great
Its q great product I just wish shipping was cheaper for products to be honest Raziel Robinson on Jan 31st 2019
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Works well, thank you!
I got this to replace the square gate in my Hori RAP Pro V KAI joystick. It was a very quick and easy swap and made playing Street Fighter enjoyable again. Sorry, but square gates and fireball motions just don't go well together. Thank you for a great product, fast shipping, and good installation information! Stephen on Dec 31st 2018
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Good Stuff
I bought this as a replacement for this same gate because I’m picky (my other one was fine just a little worn down after a year of heavy use). It arrived extremely quickly. Merry Christmas to me. As for how it performs, you can’t really go wrong with this thing. Unknown on Dec 28th 2018
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Prefer this on the hayabusa over the sanwa jlf and their octogate.
I have sticks with both sanwa jlfs and hori hayabusa. I got the appropriate octogates for both and found I like the feel of the one piece octogate better. You'll notice on the jlf octogate there is a bit of wiggle between the insert and the main piece. Because the kowal is one piece it has no jiggle, and because it's screwed into place and not secured with clips I find it to be a bit more precise combo. Fyi.. you can find one piece octogates for the jlf also.. it feels better. Edward Lee on Sep 11th 2018
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Fit perfectly in my Hori Nintendo Switch RAP V Hayabusa Fighting Stick
I was nervous to mod my stick, especially since it's so expensive and I've never done anything like this before. I felt like It would be a more expensive experiment than modding a nerf gun. Anyhow, the part fit like it was original. On top of which, once I started playing SFV on steam with it, I was able to peform super and super cancels like it was no one's business. I was honestly surprised. I was using a Hori Mini fighting stick which broke when my daughter dropped it on the floor. I upgraded to RAP V Hayabusa and added this KOWAL Hayabusa Octopus Octagonal Restrictor Plate and it really improved how this stick worked for me. If you were a kid who grew up in U.S. arcades playing SF, then don't hesitate to buy this and mod your stick. Focusattack is a great company and their products are awesome! Get one today, it'll come fast in the mail and you won't regret it! Mike C on Sep 10th 2018
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Gets the job done.
Can't complain about this gate. Gets the job done and its easy to install. It's also your only option for the Hori Pro V. Unknown on Aug 26th 2018
