Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 on MiSTer, A Strong Case for D-Pad-Centric GamePlay

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad feels like a controller that knows exactly who it is for. It leans heavily into versatility and retro sensibilities while still offering enough modern features to justify its place next to first party pads. Build quality is immediately reassuring, the shell feels solid without being heavy, the buttons have […]

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8BitDo Reveals Limited Edition 8BitDo 64 Controllers for Analogue 3D

We literally just published an article about Analogue announcing their own Funtastic colorways for the Analogue 3D, and only minutes later 8BitDo followed up with a surprise of their own. The company has revealed a full line of limited edition 8BitDo 64 controllers designed specifically for the Analogue 3D, all styled after the classic Funtastic […]

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8BitDo Celebrates 40 Years of the NES with Retro-Inspired Peripherals

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System, 8BitDo has unveiled a limited-edition “NES40” collection featuring three premium devices: a wireless controller, a mechanical keyboard, and a compact Bluetooth speaker — all styled after Nintendo’s iconic grey-and-red aesthetic. The highlight is the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – NES 40th Edition, limited to just […]

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Retro Fighters Brawler64 NSO vs. 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth – Controller Comparison

The Brawler64 NSO Edition by Retro Fighters and the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller both aim to bring the Nintendo 64 controller experience into the modern era. While each takes a different design approach, they offer similar functionality and are especially well-suited for platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PC, and MiSTer FPGA. Design & Shape Comfort […]

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