“What is that this, a controller for ants?” you may ask your self when trying on the 8BitDo Micro. But it surely’s not a controller for ants. It’s 8BitDo‘s new pocketable Bluetooth gamepad and is the evolution of what was as soon as the 8BitDo Zero and Zero 2.
It’s deliberately small so it has that “go-anywhere, play-anywhere” aura about it. You possibly can stuff it in your pocket, toss it in a handbag, or cling it from a belt loop if you would like. Sure, it nonetheless has the identical lanyard loop within the backside nook so you possibly can connect a keychain for those who so want. The Micro can be suitable with Android, Nintendo Swap, and Raspberry Pi computer systems. And you may technically use it with units you possibly can plug a USB-C cable into. Although solely in “keyboard mode” which is extra limiting.
For its comically small measurement, the Micro is sort of considerably able to doing all the things an ordinary full-size controller would. Due to its 16 buttons which embody a d-pad, 4 motion buttons, 4 triggers, and even the Swap plus and minus buttons. It additionally is available in two colours, blue and inexperienced, and solely prices $25.
The 8BitDo Micro controller launches right now
If the small measurement doesn’t scare you off, you possibly can seize your very personal 8BitDo Micro for $25 beginning right now. It’s obtainable on Amazon or you will get it immediately from 8BitDo’s web site.
That being mentioned, you’ll want to needless to say this may not be the best choice for bigger arms. Particularly not for prolonged gaming periods. Take into consideration enjoying video games on the Nintendo Swap. Although it’s a beautiful system, the joy-Con controllers don’t provide numerous further grip. Making it a tad uncomfortable to carry for quite a lot of hours except your arms are fairly small.
It’s laborious to imagine the Micro shall be a lot totally different. As there’s simply not lots to seize onto. Nonetheless, that’s a small concession you’ll have to make for the tradeoff of getting a extremely moveable controller. And that is most likely as moveable as they arrive.