Genki, a maker of Switch accessories, launched a Kickstarter for the Manta controller priced at $279, with an early‑bird tier of $189. The campaign, live as of the article date, has about 1,800 backers and has raised more than $400,000, exceeding its $100,000 goal.

The Manta includes a 2.79‑inch color IPS display, TMR joysticks with adjustable tension, Hall‑effect triggers offering digital, rapid and analog modes, analog pulse buttons that sense full travel, a 2,400 mAh user‑replaceable battery, and wireless options via USB‑C wired, 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth. It is compatible with Switch 1, Switch 2, PC, mobile devices and other Bluetooth platforms.

MantaOS runs on the controller’s display, providing on‑controller configuration of profiles, macros, input settings and RGB lighting. A button near the right stick activates an on‑the‑fly keyboard or gyro‑controlled mouse mode for Windows navigation. The OS records full analog stick and trigger trajectories for macro playback and offers customizable dashboards showing status information.

The hardware also features a nine‑axis IMU, six programmable buttons (two shoulder, two rear, two removable paddles), and a D‑pad that can switch between cardinal and satellite layouts. Internal storage of 16 MB can load external apps via a dual‑core Raspberry Pi RP2350.

Genki expects to begin shipping to backers in January 2027, with a delivery window through April 2027.