8BitDo has made a name for themselves in recent years, bucking the accepted 'truth' that third party controllers have to be low quality junk. Initially making what were essentially just very good, ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. 8BitDo is best known for its affordable retro controllers, but its latest product is quite a bit more ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Arcade sticks are usually reserved for hardcore, ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The 8Bitdo SN30 Pro takes the classic SNES gamepad design, ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

It costs $89.99 and can be preordered now It costs $89.99 and can be preordered now is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he ...

These days, there's only one controller that's always hooked up to my PC. It's not an Xbox pad, or a PlayStation controller either. No, it's the 8BitDo Pro 2, a premium third-party controller that ...

What’s the best all-around gamepad you can buy for most video games? You’d think in the year 2021, the answer would be simple. But between consoles, PCs, and smartphones, even the most comfortable, ...

All-button controllers promise greater precision, speed, and comfort, particularly for fighting games. Although its use cases have limits, the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is an affordable and, more ...

The 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ established itself two years ago as one of the most flexible, useful gamepads available. It worked with multiple platforms, including the PC and Nintendo Switch, had plenty of ...