Return to EVO 2025 Storewide Sale, Plus Mini.FS Studio!

2025 has been wild! I'll explain further in this blog (especially at the end), but you're here for the goods. Let's get started!

When Does the EVO 2025 Sale Start?

The Attack on Wakeup Return to EVO Sale officially begins  Friday August 1 at midnight (12:00AM US EST).

What are the Discounts?

• 15% Off many brands such as Sanwa, Seimitsu, Crown and more. (Brook products excluded as requested by Brook)
• 10% Off all FA Plexworks services, including custom fightstick artwork, plexi and PX Pro. 
• $10 to $15 Off Fightstick Kits such as BNB or AFS panels
• 50% Off Toys and Collectibles

Will Products be Restocked?

Yes, many products will be restocked in time for the sale.

When does the Sale End?

Attack on Wakeup EVO sale ends at 11:59pm US PST Sunday, August 3 (3:00am EST August 4)

What's New At FA?

Over the years, many of you have submitted artwork for Plexworks print and cut services without using our templates. Others, who couldn't use the templates, often asked for a preview of their artwork—and that's totally understandable. Working with unfamiliar graphic design software can be challenging and take time. Maybe you don’t own a desktop or laptop, but you still want to put your favorite theme on your Fightstick or Flatbox. 

FA Plexworks Mini.FS is a free, simple to use web app that makes submitting artwork for print and cut quick and easy. Just place your graphic on a virtual canvas, and adjust it to fit your fightstick. You can even add overlays like console button labels or logos. Hit “Publish,” and it’s ready to add to your cart—exactly how you designed it. It comes to us ready to print.

This app works on desktop, tablet, and phone. Mini.FS Studio launches Friday, August 1, in BETA with support for select fightstick models starting with newest or most popular. Just look for the “Create in Mini.FS Studio” badge on eligible listings.

We’ll continue adding more models over time until all previous ones are supported. All future models will launch directly in the app as well.

Curious how to use Mini.FS Studio or want tips on getting the best results? Check out the detailed tutorial I wrote in our Support Portal.

Complete Overhaul to Custom Job Tracker

If you’re familiar with FA Plexworks, we’ve completely revamped the Custom Job Tracker! You no longer need to enter your order ID—just log in to your store account and visit the tracker site. From there, you can view your order status, read staff notes, and submit updates or corrections through our new interface.

If you placed your order using Mini.FS Studio, you can also submit updates directly within the app.

The new Custom Job Tracker launches Friday, August 1. Want to learn how it works? Check out the full guide in our Support Portal.

Check out other items recently added to FA by checking out this page:

» What's New?

FA.Rewards 3X Multiplier! Stack your points to redeem bigger discounts!

FA.Rewards is our FREE program that allows you to earn points for every dollar spent or activity. When you register for a store account, you're automatically enrolled and can start earning on your first purchase. Through the sale event, each dollar is worth 3x the points! Already a FA.R member? You can redeem your points to stack alongside the storewide discounts and save up to $20 more!

» Learn more about FA.Rewards

Free Domestic USA Shipping for Orders $40 and Up. International USPS Shipping 25% Off!

Now through the sale event, you can qualify for Free FA Economy shipping with orders $40 or more (does not include Fightstick kits). Just choose "FA Economy Free" as your shipping option at checkout. This includes Hawaii and Alaska, plus US territories such as Guam and Puerto Rico. 

If you live outside of domestic USA, orders over $40 will receive a 25% discount when you choose USPS. Note that this discount is pre-calculated at checkout, and will not show the original rate before the discount.  Not all countries qualify for USPS shipping carrier. 

»  Learn more about FA Economy Free Shipping

2025 Challenges

If you’ve made it this far, thank you—and let me be honest with you. 2025 has been one of the most challenging years in my 15 years of running this business. The U.S. economy is in uncertain territory, consumer confidence has dropped sharply since January, the dollar has weakened, and rising tariffs have made importing more costly.

On top of that, the FGC market has shifted. The rise of "Flatboxes"—affordable, portable all-button controllers inspired by the Snackbox Micro—has changed the landscape. These all-in-one devices are great for players but offer limited opportunities for mods or spare parts, which are essential for a retail store like ours.

But that doesn't mean the future is bleak. In fact, it’s opened new doors. Our FA Plexworks custom services—like artwork, plexi, foam, and other materials—have grown into a major part of our business. They don’t rely on imports, allowing us to keep prices fair and focus on quality. Even better, they let us support the evolving fightstick and flatbox scene in meaningful ways.

That’s why I’ve invested heavily in building new tools and apps—like Mini.FS and the updated Job Tracker—to help us grow alongside the community.

Thank you for continuing to support us. It means the world, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

Jaleel Beck
Final Boss