Looks pretty good for under £20, an emergency controller if you will. I imagine it's handy for the kiddos with their smaller hands. Agree with you on the matt finish, looks much nicer than shinyshiny.
I'm interested in picking one of these up. recently bought a RG353V from Ambernic, and like the idea of it being able to be a TV console via the HDMI out. I don't wanna carry a bunch of full size controllers, but it'd be cool to play some casual retro stuff with friends and have one or two of these things on hand.
I think you can create a controller profile to make the D-Pad do the controls of the analogstick. I recently orderd another M30 after they showed off the white Saturn inspired version with the different colored buttons. Should arrive any day now. That will my 4th version of this controller lol
I have the old version 0f this, sadly I had to sell my entire collection in 2013... but the 8bitdo mini allowed me to hang it on my car interior mirror, have my entire collection on my phone and use the Bluetooth on the car stereo- plus all arcade games I wanted....my new gaming room!
3:02 Not really, i couldn't find this on the manual on the website but the FAQ says this: "Why doesn’t the D-pad work when connected to the device? To activate the D-pad functions, press and hold either one of the button combos for 5 seconds based on your preference: * Minus button + D-pad up = D-pad control * Minus button + D-pad left = Left stick control * Minus button + D-pad right = Right stick control" So you CAN at least use the Left Stick when needed ( dunno when you're gonna need the right stick though ) It's weird that it isn't on the manual (the one on the website doesn't mention anything about this, dunno about the physical one) and i guess DOOM and other 3D games are the exception since you do need both sticks but it is what it is, still, it's weird that 8bitdo sometimes doesn't mention features like this on the manual, ends up hurting the product
Well that sounds dumb of them, glad to hear that there is some way of using it properly but yeah the FPS games are still guna be a big nope. Thanks for the info buddy 🙂
@@isswilee2723 Probably not in my opinion, I can't think of any games that detect keyboard keys as gaming controllers on mobile games (besides emulators) but maybe you could try tweaking things around in the Ultimate software idk
I like to play Scott Pilgrim with my zero 2 on Switch, but the most inconvenient thing about it is that I don't have a home button, I would love to get my hands on this new micro controller, it's like a deluxe zero 2~ :o
It's not true that there are many games you can't play with this. Your issue is that by default the dpad emulates an analog stick because that's more common on the switch. But you can switch it to emulating a dpad with just a button combination. This IS in the documentation. I feel as if an error this big warrants re-doing this video.
If there is a butt9n combination to swap the dpad for the analog stick that would be useful. Their modkit for snes lets you do that and you can play smash as a result. If you need the right analog stick it also lets you do that.
There is, check the FAQ on the website "To activate the D-pad functions, press and hold either one of the button combos for 5 seconds based on your preference: * Minus button + D-pad up = D-pad control * Minus button + D-pad left = Left stick control * Minus button + D-pad right = Right stick control"
I’m hoping on this being a good donor controller to make a retro inspired controller that hides the extra buttons, think looking like a master system but has concealed shoulders for playing PSX on retropie maybe…
I hope that it was sent to you free, for purposes of review ...as opposed to you spending your own money on something (however well made) that is merely a novelty at best. Nice informative review all the same Tom.
That's not a wristband, I use it to cling on my belt holders on my jeans and either the controller hang out or hang in my pocket. You can hang it on your backpack or other such places to bring with you.
Well, they must've sold enough of the Zero to warrant what's basically a re-release. Just from the side by side, you can tell the d-pad is much better on the Micro...but I'm not sure I'd want to play any game on this controller.
This controller may be the same size as the zero but looks more like there other 2 controller the one with the dpads instead of sticks and the other one that looks almost identical to that. Maybe it's a branding thing. Make everything look more similar.
While your controller review videos are always so well done, I feel like you show off these teeny tiny hand-breakers just to torture me. It legit hurts seeing that in your hands...
There were people who looked at the Zero (let alone the Micro) and asked you, "Can I play the latest Zelda Tears of the Kingdom with it?" Im sorry but where is common sense... Thats like expecting these tiny, cheap controllers to also have gyro, and hd rumble, and can wash your dishes...
@@segahead660 Makes sense! It's the first review I've seen of yours I think?! I'm amazed how small it is. I thought at first maybe it's just a novelty like them mini Game Gears, but it actually looks usable!
th-cam.com/video/_7B6VNQoS0U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TtrGodeCtC1cg8Qz Almost a 95% match. If Konami decides to re-record dialogue for the upcoming the MGS3 remake, you'd be a pretty good fit for that character :)
It's my dream to do voice work for games, so this is a big compliment for me 😀 I have done voice work in one game, but I've yet to do a video on it cos I'm useless
Looks pretty good for under £20, an emergency controller if you will. I imagine it's handy for the kiddos with their smaller hands. Agree with you on the matt finish, looks much nicer than shinyshiny.
The zero 2 feels like a bar of soap in my hands, keeps trying to slip away 🙃
I'm interested in picking one of these up. recently bought a RG353V from Ambernic, and like the idea of it being able to be a TV console via the HDMI out. I don't wanna carry a bunch of full size controllers, but it'd be cool to play some casual retro stuff with friends and have one or two of these things on hand.
I think you can create a controller profile to make the D-Pad do the controls of the analogstick.
I recently orderd another M30 after they showed off the white Saturn inspired version with the different colored buttons.
Should arrive any day now. That will my 4th version of this controller lol
I have the old version 0f this, sadly I had to sell my entire collection in 2013... but the 8bitdo mini allowed me to hang it on my car interior mirror, have my entire collection on my phone and use the Bluetooth on the car stereo- plus all arcade games I wanted....my new gaming room!
3:02 Not really, i couldn't find this on the manual on the website but the FAQ says this:
"Why doesn’t the D-pad work when connected to the device?
To activate the D-pad functions, press and hold either one of the button combos for 5 seconds based on your preference:
* Minus button + D-pad up = D-pad control
* Minus button + D-pad left = Left stick control
* Minus button + D-pad right = Right stick control"
So you CAN at least use the Left Stick when needed ( dunno when you're gonna need the right stick though ) It's weird that it isn't on the manual (the one on the website doesn't mention anything about this, dunno about the physical one) and i guess DOOM and other 3D games are the exception since you do need both sticks but it is what it is, still, it's weird that 8bitdo sometimes doesn't mention features like this on the manual, ends up hurting the product
Well that sounds dumb of them, glad to hear that there is some way of using it properly but yeah the FPS games are still guna be a big nope.
Thanks for the info buddy 🙂
Does it work with iOS? I know it'll connected as another key shortcut, but can it be used for gaming?
@@isswilee2723 Probably not in my opinion, I can't think of any games that detect keyboard keys as gaming controllers on mobile games (besides emulators) but maybe you could try tweaking things around in the Ultimate software idk
I like to play Scott Pilgrim with my zero 2 on Switch, but the most inconvenient thing about it is that I don't have a home button, I would love to get my hands on this new micro controller, it's like a deluxe zero 2~ :o
I want this for android emulation on the go for my phone. And even more like RPGs and stuff.
It's not true that there are many games you can't play with this.
Your issue is that by default the dpad emulates an analog stick because that's more common on the switch. But you can switch it to emulating a dpad with just a button combination.
This IS in the documentation. I feel as if an error this big warrants re-doing this video.
I got one just as a key shortcut controller for drawing apps and works great
That's a great idea actually
That "charging lead" looks smaller than the one that came with the GBros adapter.
You're probably right, I think I'm destined to lose it
@@segahead660 use it then lose it
It sounds like there is some pc software for this. Is it just to map buttons or is there the ability to use it on a pc with xinput
It "might" be possible to use it on PC with the addition of an 8BitDo Bluetooth dongle so you could use it for gaming rather then just mapping
It has a "keyboard" mode so i'd assume you can
If there is a butt9n combination to swap the dpad for the analog stick that would be useful. Their modkit for snes lets you do that and you can play smash as a result. If you need the right analog stick it also lets you do that.
The controller is capable of "mapping" there doesn't seem to be a swap combo like the one you'd hope for 😞
There is, check the FAQ on the website
"To activate the D-pad functions, press and hold either one of the button combos for 5 seconds based on your preference:
* Minus button + D-pad up = D-pad control
* Minus button + D-pad left = Left stick control
* Minus button + D-pad right = Right stick control"
Will it work well with Merio Deluxe or Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze?
Has sega head gone full professional on us 😂
That would only happen if 8BitDo paid me from now on... (Looks at sky with praying hands)
I’m hoping on this being a good donor controller to make a retro inspired controller that hides the extra buttons, think looking like a master system but has concealed shoulders for playing PSX on retropie maybe…
You had me at Master System 😀
I hope that it was sent to you free, for purposes of review ...as opposed to you spending your own money on something (however well made) that is merely a novelty at best. Nice informative review all the same Tom.
That's not a wristband, I use it to cling on my belt holders on my jeans and either the controller hang out or hang in my pocket. You can hang it on your backpack or other such places to bring with you.
Gotta admit, a controller for a keychain sounds kinda cool
@@segahead660 indeed! Keychain, that's the word 👌 Entertaining review too.
Well, they must've sold enough of the Zero to warrant what's basically a re-release. Just from the side by side, you can tell the d-pad is much better on the Micro...but I'm not sure I'd want to play any game on this controller.
This controller may be the same size as the zero but looks more like there other 2 controller the one with the dpads instead of sticks and the other one that looks almost identical to that. Maybe it's a branding thing. Make everything look more similar.
I'm keeping the micro in the switch case just for the odd chance that my daughter may want to play 2 player streets of rage
This guy is a goofball
While your controller review videos are always so well done, I feel like you show off these teeny tiny hand-breakers just to torture me. It legit hurts seeing that in your hands...
There were people who looked at the Zero (let alone the Micro) and asked you, "Can I play the latest Zelda Tears of the Kingdom with it?" Im sorry but where is common sense... Thats like expecting these tiny, cheap controllers to also have gyro, and hd rumble, and can wash your dishes...
Don't use the rubber strap, it WILL get pulled out of your pocket accidentally and fall. I know from experience XD
Good advice 👍
@@segahead660 Yeah, I did my own testing and video on it and that was my main takeaway. XD Mine has little gravel marks on it now -_-
Was that a sponsored video? You didn't swear once! 😁😁😁
I wish lol, nah, when it comes to controller reviews, I tend to focus on the device rather than being an "entertainer" if that makes sense
@@segahead660
Makes sense!
It's the first review I've seen of yours I think?!
I'm amazed how small it is.
I thought at first maybe it's just a novelty like them mini Game Gears, but it actually looks usable!
You sound like Major Zero from MGS3.
Not played 3 but now I gotta Google it
th-cam.com/video/_7B6VNQoS0U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TtrGodeCtC1cg8Qz
Almost a 95% match. If Konami decides to re-record dialogue for the upcoming the MGS3 remake, you'd be a pretty good fit for that character :)
It's my dream to do voice work for games, so this is a big compliment for me 😀 I have done voice work in one game, but I've yet to do a video on it cos I'm useless
It's too small! I have big hands...NO! Admittedly even standard switch controllers are too small for me