8BitDo Ultimate Controller review: A pro-level gamepad with a convenient charging...
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. 8BitDo is best known for its retro-inspired gamepads, usually styled like old Nintendo and Sega controllers. But its premium offering, the Ultimate Controller, is actually a full-sized gamepad with a modern design. It's built for use with the Nintendo Switch in…
8BitDo makes the Mac great for retro games—iPhone? Not so much
Enlarge / The 8BitDo SN30 Pro is now supported on Apple platforms. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro has repeatedly been called one of the best controllers for playing retro console games, particularly those originally made for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)—which makes sense, since its design is based on the SNES controller. Now that controller…
The tiniest controller we’ve ever tested is a lot better than...
Enlarge / At 73mm long, the 8Bitdo Zero 2 controller, like its predecessor, is shorter than a standard Amiibo figurine. The reason we're reviewing it? It turned out to be serviceable in a pinch.Sam Machkovech Over the years, we've become frequent users of 8BitDo game controllers, particularly the company's "legacy" line. You won't find a…
