8BitDo’s new $24.99 Micro controller makes Nintendo Swap Pleasure-Cons look huge

8BitDo is launching a brand new supersmall wi-fi gaming controller designed for Nintendo Swap and Android units that would actually match inside the palm of your hand. The corporate’s new Micro controller, which is available in blue and inexperienced, is obtainable to preorder on Amazon for $24.99 every and can begin delivery subsequent week.

Followers of 8BitDo’s wonderful retro gaming controllers will most likely bear in mind the corporate’s earlier hand-cramping and ultracompact wi-fi controller: the Zero 2. The Micro appears to be the Zero 2’s religious successor, rising its button rely from 12 to 16 whereas nonetheless staying keychain-sized and light-weight at 24.8 grams. (The Zero 2 is 20 grams, and Pleasure-Cons are round 50 grams comparatively.)

The Micro consists of new L2, R2, Residence, and Star buttons, rising compatibility with extra Nintendo Swap video games. 8BitDo additionally put a correct USB-C port on the highest of the Micro, which not solely takes on the duty of charging the controller’s child 180mAh battery (good for 10 hours of playtime) but in addition permits a wired gaming choice, which the Zero 2 lacked. The Micro can’t precisely exchange a Pleasure-Con, although. The Micro’s guide factors out that it lacks gyro, rumble, IR, NFC, and participant LEDs — plus, it may well’t get up the Swap.

A change on the underside of the Micro allows you to bounce between Nintendo Swap and Android units, plus there’s a mode that lets it masquerade as a pc keyboard. The controller will also be custom-made with particular layouts and extra utilizing 8BitDo’s Final Software program. Nonetheless, you might need problem enjoying 3D titles like Metroid Prime Remastered with out analog sticks, so count on to play solely 2D video games with the Micro.