8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue)

This product is a lot smaller than I anticipated, and takes up no room at all. I can totally see myself carrying this controller along my travels and not have to worry about the space it takes.The hardest part for me is to think of what shortcuts I want to set up with the app. There is so much potential, but in my excitement, I didn't really think ahead of what I wanted to set it up for.+ Great feel/quality+ Great size+ Software works just right+ No issues connecting with Bluetooth, was seamless+ Charging was not an issue+ Quality of packaging

I got this controller for a trip where I was going to be taking multiple flights. I planned on playing retro games on my phone using RetroArch. Despite the product pictures, I was still surprised how small it was when I opened it up: it's adorable!Though it is tiny in the hand, it's still comfortable to play most games for long periods of time, and I didn't feel like I was ever at risk of pressing the wrong button due to the size. The D-pad "feels" about the same size as the d-pad on my old Gameboy Pocket - which I like.The shoulder buttons are noisier than the face buttons, which could an issue if you're trying to play quietly. They make a distinct 'click' sound when pressed down and when released. Though on an airplane, the clicking noise didn't seem that noticeable.The controller has 3 modes which are selected by a small switch on the bottom (the side that faces towards you when holding the controller during a game): Nintendo Switch mode, gamepad mode, and keyboard mode.Gamepad mode is just that: When the controller is connected to a phone or computer it registers as a gamepad.In Keyboard mode, the gamepad registers as a keyboard - which means that you can map just about any of the buttons (including the D-pad directions) to any key (or combination of keys) you want. This means that the 8bitdo can be used as a "macropad" of sorts for other applications - which was an unexpected, added value.You can create multiple button layouts for the 8bitdo using the free"8bitdo Ultimate Software" mobile app. Despite the bizarre choice of name, it's a fine little app. It would be nice if thereWhile connecting the controller via Bluetooth was easy, I noticed a good amount of input latency in retroarch games. I'm using a Galaxy S22 Ultra and playing Super Nintendo games, it was impossible to do wall-jumps in Super Metroid with any kind of consistency. When the controller was connected by USB-C, there was virtually no latency. In my research, it seems that Bluetooth controller support is just... not that great on Android - which was a disappointment but not a deal breaker. I just play action games with the controller connected by USB-C.Battery life on the controller is very good to excellent for its size. Though I did sometimes accidentally have the controller activate in my pocket when the power button was inadvertently pressed. Never resulted in a dead controller, but something I had to be careful of.Overall this is a great *little* controller, and is now part of my essential travel kit.

Fantastic little controller with easy connect, setup, and use. Has all the needed buttons and fits comfortably into a jeans coin pocket. Definitely portable and a nice go to controller for a quick game or two on a phone or laptop. I carry this with me everywhere in case I have a minute of free time!

I used this controller for its advertised "Multitasking" capabilities as a shortcut device for Procreate on my iPad. Setting up the controller is extremely easy with the 8BitDo app to remap controller buttons to keyboard keystrokes and the only learning curve is developing your muscle memory to your programmed keystrokes.The only complaints I would have is that this controller is great for one handed use, handling it the same way you would hold a Nintendo Switch Joycon for programs like Procreate/ Clip Studio Paint/ Photoshop, but it's way too small for average sized hands to use two handed for things like games. The other problem I had with the controller was that I purchased this controller on November 23, 2023, and it lasted me up til April 10, 2025, which was fine, but not great.My controller died from the soft plastic membrane under the face buttons degrading over time through wear and tear, causing the face buttons to no longer have a springy response and eventually becoming permanently unintentionally pressed when not pressing the button itself. Although I had a great experience using this controller while it lasted, a 1.5~ year lifespan is relatively short for a controller.Using the 8BitDo as a shortcut device that works wirelessly over bluetooth is a cheaper but not lesser alternative to other devices that aim to do the same thing. I really liked the consistency and reliability of it and ordered another one because it's become such a integral part of my workflow.

I got this cute little controller to use as a page-turning remote for my Kobo Libra Color. I haven't tried it as an actual controller, but for my purposes it's absolutely perfect!Pros- The buttons are easily mappable in the app so you can fully customize how you'd like to how you'd like to hold the remote.- Small enough that it's easy to throw in my ereader bag to have with me at all times.- Very sturdy and has already survived a few accidental drops- Battery life seems great for my purposes- Prevents arm/wrist fatigue when reading for extended periods of time (on a flight, etc).Cons- Was a little bit of a process to fully set up, but not too bad thanks to some great tutorials over on Reddit.