Monoprice Arcade Fighting Stick Controller, Retro Gaming, Arcade Joystick, USB Port, Compatible with Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Android - Dark Matter Series

Neither of those is a great option, to be honest. That exact Mad Catz stick is sold by many other brands, like Monoprice and DRAGON SLAY. Also, Mad Catz of today is not Mad Catz of old. Mad Catz went bankrupt in 2017, and and a Chinese company bought the trademarks. As far as Nacon Daija goes, it's a solid stick, competing with stuff like the OG Razer Panthera, Razer Atrox, Hori Alpha, and the OG Mad Catz TE 2. The problem is that Nacon filed for solvency in February 2026. That's why the stick is so cheap, because the company is dying. If you don't mind the risks that come with that (e.g. if you need manufacturer warranties, it's probably not gonna be possible), then I would probably go for it. But if you were to choose between these 2, the Daija is without a doubt the much, much better stick.