Forget the joystick and discard the de-pad. 8bitdo introduced one All-button arcade controller With an ultra-slim profile which is designed for competitive fighting games. The company is known for a wide range of inexpensive handheld controllers, but it is more venture in a fight pad after its arcade stick release. The latest arcade controller comes in two versions: a black-out variation that is officially licensed by Xbox and a retro-style equivalent compatible with PC and Nintendo switch.
To fight the game fans, the Arcade Controller offers a ton of features to provide a more competitive edge. The latest fight pad of 8bitdo has a 20 -hour wireless battery life, but also supports a wired mode for better delayed performance. For quick adjustment mid-game, the arcade controller has a control room on the top-left that allows you to turn the volume, switch to the standard version between PC and switch mode, and even activates a tournament lock that prevents contingent misclies that can distract or disable you during high-set matches.
The 8bitdo added four programmable kidney -shaped buttons and facilitated you to heat the mechanical switch of each button for additional adaptation. If you prefer RGB lighting, the 8bitdo included it only on the Xbox version. All these elements are jammed in a controller that is 1.6 cm thick, which is thick compared to the MacBook Pro that measures 1.55 cm.
The standard version is for pre-order Heroic While for $ 89.99, while Xbox version It is also available for $ 99.99. The 8bitdo stated that the first arcade controller will ship in North America starting on July 15, while European customers will start from August 15. It is worth noting that 8bitdo website It was earlier said that it would stop the orders to American customers coming from its warehouse in China, but since then shipping in the US has started again, just saying that “the shipping fee may be different due to the tariff.”
