Genki has launched the Manta, a highly customizable gaming controller featuring an integrated 2.9-inch display and tailored button configurations via Kickstarter.
By Alex Mercer, Senior Gaming Tech Editor
On August 21, 2026, gaming accessory maker Genki unveiled the Genki Manta, its first independently designed customizable controller, via Kickstarter. The device features an unorthodox layout positioning its primary controls above an integrated 2.9-inch LCD screen, allowing gamers to adjust deep hardware settings, swap button profiles, and modify thumbstick responsiveness directly on the device.
Moving away from standard controller aesthetics, the Genki Manta adopts a chunkier footprint to accommodate its standout hardware feature: a prominent 2.9-inch LCD display located beneath the thumbsticks and action buttons. Rather than relying on external smartphone applications or PC software suites, players can view and modify real-time controller parameters directly on the physical unit .
Two years after collaborating with 8BitDo on a joint gamepad project, Genki's latest offering represents its first ground-up hardware build. The Manta focuses heavily on hardware-level adaptability, allowing users to fine-tune thumbstick tension, button mappings, and layout preferences tailored to individual playstyles .
According to coverage by The Verge on August 21, 2026, the Genki Manta reflects a growing trend toward standalone hardware customization. By embedding a high-utility display screen directly into the controller chassis, Genki eliminates software friction for competitive and casual players alike. The device is currently available for preorder through its official Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for early adopters.
The Genki Manta is a customizable gaming controller featuring a built-in 2.9-inch LCD display for on-the-fly hardware adjustments. It marks Genki's first fully in-house designed gamepad, launched via a Kickstarter campaign.
Unlike standard gamepads, the Manta places its thumbsticks and buttons above a large 2.9-inch LCD screen. This integrated display allows players to tweak settings, button profiles, and thumbstick preferences directly on the device.
The Genki Manta is currently available for preorder through its official Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for early backers. Broader retail availability details are expected after the campaign finishes.
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