I'm imagining 2 of these lined up on a desk Infront on a huge TV screen with street fighter running in Vs mode... Oh I miss those competitions in trocadero at picadilly circus.
:D I used to hang out in Namcoworld on Great Windmill St (I think?) in the late 90's and watch the 'pro's battle each other on the big screen arcades. I miss that too.
As a kid I used the NES Advantage over the regular gamepad for pretty much everything. This really takes me back and I can't wait to snag one! Thanks for the video!
It's funny because back when the NES came out the only thing I couldn't stand were gamepads since I grew up with joysticks and the arcades. This stick does resemble the Advantage but this thing is built like a tank. I couldn't believe how heavy and durable it was. I was able to connect it to everything from my PC to my emulator frontend on my Android TV box. It's really good quality that really surprised me.
I respect 8Bitdo more than any first party controller at this point. Quite a different reality than 20ish years ago, when all we had were the likes of MadCatz and Super Pad 64.
As a heads up, it's actually not compatible with most Seimitsu sticks without potentially modifying the case to make them fit, do your research before you buy.
I was very impressed and happy with this product. It might look like the NES Advantage with far more buttons but it's not built cheap like those were. The buttons and the controller are very 90's SNK/Neo-Geo like. Clicky, clicky. It's heavy duty and super durable. Feels like a tank. I got this for travel since I can't haul my my home built arcade around. I got it to connect to Emuelec frontend on my Android TV box by treating it as a PC and making it recognize it as an XBOX 360 controller. Very impressive piece of hardware. Far better quality than I expected. I was going to go with the Sony quanda drone but went with this instead because it's wireless option. So glad I did.
Seems like a really nice quality controller. The fact that they made the effort to have it be compatible with as many different device types as possible just shows where it is better in value to most controllers at that price. One thing I am curious about is whether it is compatible with the other 2.4 Ghz adaptors that 8bit Do have released. If so, then you would be able to use it also with systems like original consoles if you also had the adaptors for those systems.
I would install a sanwa JLF lever with either a ball-top or a bat-top on it, an eight-way restrictor plate and hayabusa buttons into the 8BitDo PC/Switch arcade stick controller.
I was just looking at these. Being a huge fan of their SN30 controllers for PC and my RPi4 I think I’ll pick up one of these when they’re available! Awesome video as always!
There's really no need to show it on a Pi, he showed it working easily on windows and it's an Xinput device, so it'll work just like an Xbox controller does on any system running RetroPie (easily).
That looks like an awesome controller. The aesthetics remind me of my NES Advantage I had way back when. $90 bucks doesn't seem so bad either, given a PS5 controller runs $70 these days. Might have to pick one up!
Hey ETA, can you do a roundup video of all your BT/2.4gHz gamepad style controllers? It would be great to see a comparison and find out which ones are your personal favorites. I just bought a XBone controller during the recent black Friday sales, but I've also been interested in the 8bitdo ones, the Steel Series Stratos Duo, and a new one called the Bionik Vulkan I've seen on Best Buy.
I don't see a point to this, you can get a Brook ultimate fight board, and any joystick setup, and it will run on PC/PS3/PS4/PS5/Xbox 360/Xbox one/Xbox X/Switch. it can also be wireless and it has audio support to plug headphones into the fight stick. and supports touchpad...
Hey ETA, could we get a revisited 3400G Emulation test video? It's almost been 1 and a half year since the last one and not only have emulators gotten better, you also got better at testing and showcasing different games, with better monitoring tools.
I don't know about this one...I've seen a lot of feedback from people saying the switches are subpar and has above the expected amount of lag. Maybe good for very casual users.
I own two if these arcade sticks and they rock. If 8bitdo released a track ball controller I would buy that in a second. I would love to play Golden Tee or Simpsons Bowling!
Hello, I'm from Bulgaria and I've watched most of your videos, they are very interesting and educational, I have a little difficulty how exactly to drive a 3.5 display for retro pie, I tried different methods and it doesn't work. Thank you.
I would like to understand how to set it up in Recalbox (Raspberry Pi) On the Arcade Stick, how should I position the 2 "main" buttons (top left)? 1) switch mode: switch / off/ X-input? (obviously to switch off the stick, you must position this button on "off") 2) control stick switch: left-stick - d-pad - right-stick (I have absolutely no idea what this is all about) And in Recalbox, how do you configure this stick? (I know the "joysticks" and "configure a joystick" menu, but then?)
The bluetooth mode on the Android tablet seems horrendously laggy. We can literally see you doing a quarter circle motion for hadouken and it actually happening way, WAY later.
love watching your videos. Can you do a new one on octopi with usb camera and a usb monitor? Your last one is several years old and I just got a early Christmas present from my son and its an Ender 3 pro 3d printer. again thanks for all you do.
Will it connect to one of the 2.4ghz receivers that come with the 8bitdo n30 controller to make it compatible with an original nes or Analogue nt mini?
i don't like the design of this controller, and would have loved something like a X-Arcade with battery and wireless mode. but people end up saying all sort of stuff that wireless is bad for latency. I never experience issues with Playstation or Xbox controllers, so don't know what this fuzz is about. I ended up buying two of these controllers as they seems to have great features, and they are not even that expensive.
Will two of them work on a raspberry pi 4 with dongles? I know they are expensive but It would be cool to know for a store that is looking at buying a RPI hooked up to a tv with two of these on wireless.
Have you tried it on Retroarch on Nvidia Shield TV for arcade games? I paired it with my shield tv and realized that it is a pain to setup this controller in Retroarch. Retroarch pairs it as XBOX ONE controller and button layout are totally different, so I really have a difficult time to map those buttons for arcade buttons layout. Also I noticed that it has very major latency problem when playing arcade games with Retroarch in Nvidia Shield TV. I noticed it when pair with Bluetooth mode but haven't tried it with cable mode.
@@mr.b4490 Unfortunately, no... the Mag-Stik Plus does not fit in this particular enclosure. It looks like the enclosure itself is too shallow to accommodate it. Found that out last week when I cracked open the bottom of my Tankstick to take measurements on the Mag-Stik Plus. :(
I have an open HDMI input on my TV system. I'd like to play old Atari games and other old emulation games and use this controller. What is an easy/compatible/best thing to use as the computer? Is there a computer that has everything I'd need that works with this controller? Maybe Raspberry Pi or should I get something that has Windows 10? Also - Can two (2) of these controllers be used at the same time in multiplayer? I'd like to play the old Atari 2600 tank game multiplayer.
Hey man. There is a mistake in the description. This mistake was also present in the first video you uploaded on that topic earlier. It is said "In this video we take aloe at the all-new". Maybe you wanted to write "take a look at". Take care,
ETA Prime you are amazing...does your laptop handle Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite well? which model is that? I am hoping to build something for my man cave and not sure what my best option is
I was wondering if you know of or how to create a usb drive that can emulate a controller for sticks that need one to be plugged in to use for that console. Maybe like a one stick and have it for all. The stick I'm asking for impartially is the madcatz ego. Plays ps4, switch and Xbox one, but requires a 1st party controller, which was fine at first. But im sure there's a better solution.
I plan on getting one of these but I want the bat top style joystick like on some of the Capcom fighting arcade games what would you recommend that will work with this arcade stick?
Im planning on buying it. If I use X-input on PC are the buttons swapped as well? I know it lights up and switches the AB, XY but when your on PC does it do that in game? I don't want to press A when it's supposed to be B.
Does the 2.4GHZ adapter work with 8BITDO's other 2.4Ghz controllers such as SNES? (The 2.4GHZ SNES Controller that I have came with an SNES adapter.). Their 2.4GHZ is better than bluetooth due to less lag.
Great review. Quick question to anyone that may know. On the product page on Amazon, it says that it is compatible with Windows (Steam), will this arcade stick be compatible with games that only require an Xbox controller?
Yes. I own multiple 8bitdo controllers and in XInput mode they all work without issue on non-Steam games. And with the explicit mode selector on this model you won't have issues with forgetting the button combo to switch modes.
The s/x switch allow this controller to be recognized as a Nintendo Switch or XBOX controller for your PC/Android/PI devices. Of course you want it on the x switch and hit the pair button for 3 seconds. Worked for me on different devices.
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I'm imagining 2 of these lined up on a desk Infront on a huge TV screen with street fighter running in Vs mode... Oh I miss those competitions in trocadero at picadilly circus.
*Fightcade has entered the chat*
:D I used to hang out in Namcoworld on Great Windmill St (I think?) in the late 90's and watch the 'pro's battle each other on the big screen arcades. I miss that too.
@@fredrik241 Segaworld!
*in front of
"In front" is two words, not one.
Hell yeah!
As a kid I used the NES Advantage over the regular gamepad for pretty much everything. This really takes me back and I can't wait to snag one! Thanks for the video!
yup, my first impression is "NES Advantage"
Does it work with any Konami games?
Instablaster...
It's funny because back when the NES came out the only thing I couldn't stand were gamepads since I grew up with joysticks and the arcades.
This stick does resemble the Advantage but this thing is built like a tank.
I couldn't believe how heavy and durable it was.
I was able to connect it to everything from my PC to my emulator frontend on my Android TV box.
It's really good quality that really surprised me.
@@AngryCalvin Well that's good to hear because that's how I felt about my Advantage as a kid. It was heavy in my lap and felt indestructible.
I respect 8Bitdo more than any first party controller at this point. Quite a different reality than 20ish years ago, when all we had were the likes of MadCatz and Super Pad 64.
My goodness ETA my wallet can only handle so much, stop showing us so many devices ! :)))
@Vilfredo Pareto Pretty cheap compared to most sticks on the market, especially looking at the quality.
@@nielsklarenberg5871 cool I was thinking about using this on project diva sense project diva controllers only work on one game
That button highlight feature looks amazing. I will probably buy for that feature alone.
Yeah, I like that a lot too. I am waiting for a different color or style of it though, that nes look just doesn't work well for it at all.
That's a great device. Hoping they release one soon here.
Any chance for a testing on the Xbox, PlayStation and the mini consoles?
So we know what needs to be done to get it to work.
The Mini consoles are probably a matter of buying the 8bitdo SNES/NES Mini adapter.
Dunno about Xbox and PS4 though.
you gotta use an adapter called "ogx360" for it to work on the og xbox
As a heads up, it's actually not compatible with most Seimitsu sticks without potentially modifying the case to make them fit, do your research before you buy.
Would love to see this with Retropie!
going to test it tomorrow
I was very impressed and happy with this product. It might look like the NES Advantage with far more buttons but it's not built cheap like those were. The buttons and the controller are very 90's SNK/Neo-Geo like. Clicky, clicky. It's heavy duty and super durable. Feels like a tank.
I got this for travel since I can't haul my my home built arcade around. I got it to connect to Emuelec frontend on my Android TV box by treating it as a PC and making it recognize it as an XBOX 360 controller.
Very impressive piece of hardware. Far better quality than I expected. I was going to go with the Sony quanda drone but went with this instead because it's wireless option. So glad I did.
Seems like a really nice quality controller. The fact that they made the effort to have it be compatible with as many different device types as possible just shows where it is better in value to most controllers at that price. One thing I am curious about is whether it is compatible with the other 2.4 Ghz adaptors that 8bit Do have released. If so, then you would be able to use it also with systems like original consoles if you also had the adaptors for those systems.
I would install a sanwa JLF lever with either a ball-top or a bat-top on it, an eight-way restrictor plate and hayabusa buttons into the 8BitDo PC/Switch arcade stick controller.
I wanna know how you can hook this up to an XSX and/or PS5.
Magic S Pro
I’m definitely going to play Starlink with this
That is one very nice arcade stick. Agree the lights under each button is cool.
I love that arcade sticks and controllers are usually left handed. Now wish left handed PC mice were as easy to get.
I was just looking at these. Being a huge fan of their SN30 controllers for PC and my RPi4 I think I’ll pick up one of these when they’re available! Awesome video as always!
I think the best feature aside from the obvious ones is the form factor not too bulky while not compromising build quality.
Looks like the ultimate coffee table accessory. With a projector of course
This is what I have been waiting for ! Woohoo
That’s circle around the joystick makes it look like the old NES advantage.
I had the NES Advantage growing up. I want this!
Mine is on the way, can't wait to check it out. Could you go over the way to use this guy on the Xbox/PS4? Don't recall see a vid on that
Wish you would have showed us this running with RetroPie. I currently have a wired Qanba that I’d like to replace.
There's really no need to show it on a Pi, he showed it working easily on windows and it's an Xinput device, so it'll work just like an Xbox controller does on any system running RetroPie (easily).
Great video thanks! What about the input lag?
Excited for my preorder to finally arrive. Import company said before Xmas, so fingers crossed.
That looks like an awesome controller. The aesthetics remind me of my NES Advantage I had way back when. $90 bucks doesn't seem so bad either, given a PS5 controller runs $70 these days. Might have to pick one up!
I like the looks and the functionality added to it but I still think they could put a little bit more for that price
That is pretty cool. I might just pick it up. Thanks for the review
My favorite product of 2020 was the raspberry pi by 400
Hey ETA, can you do a roundup video of all your BT/2.4gHz gamepad style controllers? It would be great to see a comparison and find out which ones are your personal favorites.
I just bought a XBone controller during the recent black Friday sales, but I've also been interested in the 8bitdo ones, the Steel Series Stratos Duo, and a new one called the Bionik Vulkan I've seen on Best Buy.
Finally something i want! I'll take 2.Very nice.
Bluetooth and a 2.4GHZ. I thought that was confusing marketing hype at first since BT is 2.4GHZ. The adapter is a nice touch!
Looks like a cool stick!!! Thanks for all the reviews!!!
I love beat em ups on this thing--I will try run and guns like Metal Slug.
Love the look of this thing, very classy
I don't see a point to this, you can get a Brook ultimate fight board, and any joystick setup, and it will run on PC/PS3/PS4/PS5/Xbox 360/Xbox one/Xbox X/Switch. it can also be wireless and it has audio support to plug headphones into the fight stick.
and supports touchpad...
learned so much.thanks 💪
How do you connect it to an Xbox?
Ld like to see it use on ps5 and series X
Looks great, I think this would be great for my A500mini and on arcade games.
Great video like always Prime!
Video idea?!
How to make a retro console/media center on the raspberry pie 4?
(TH-cam, Netflix, etc etc)
Love your content but you've got a smoke detector in the background with a low battery
Hey ETA, could we get a revisited 3400G Emulation test video? It's almost been 1 and a half year since the last one and not only have emulators gotten better, you also got better at testing and showcasing different games, with better monitoring tools.
Been looking for a good one lately
My favourite tech product of 2020 my edifier speakers!
I don't know about this one...I've seen a lot of feedback from people saying the switches are subpar and has above the expected amount of lag. Maybe good for very casual users.
I wish they would add a track ball & a paddle / steering control to it too.
@Toronto Rangers Your lack of imagination is only surpassed by your poor sarcasm.
I own two if these arcade sticks and they rock. If 8bitdo released a track ball controller I would buy that in a second. I would love to play Golden Tee or Simpsons Bowling!
What about out of the box compatibility with say RetroPie ?
Hello, I'm from Bulgaria and I've watched most of your videos, they are very interesting and educational, I have a little difficulty how exactly to drive a 3.5 display for retro pie, I tried different methods and it doesn't work. Thank you.
fab review.
is there enough room inside to mod in a Raspberry Pie?
I would like to understand how to set it up in Recalbox (Raspberry Pi)
On the Arcade Stick, how should I position the 2 "main" buttons (top left)?
1) switch mode: switch / off/ X-input? (obviously to switch off the stick, you must position this button on "off")
2) control stick switch: left-stick - d-pad - right-stick (I have absolutely no idea what this is all about)
And in Recalbox, how do you configure this stick? (I know the "joysticks" and "configure a joystick" menu, but then?)
Just got myself 2 of them and 2 8btido pro 2 controllers. Can't wait to try them out once I got time.
this is the only fight stick micro center carries..but i think i wanna build my own custom
The bluetooth mode on the Android tablet seems horrendously laggy. We can literally see you doing a quarter circle motion for hadouken and it actually happening way, WAY later.
Great video, would you do a game emulator video on the m1 Apple mini pc?? And yes, I did say "apple" i hope people on the comments can for give me.
love watching your videos. Can you do a new one on octopi with usb camera and a usb monitor? Your last one is several years old and I just got a early Christmas present from my son and its an Ender 3 pro 3d printer. again thanks for all you do.
I want to be your friend, you have the coolest toys on the block. : D
Will it connect to one of the 2.4ghz receivers that come with the 8bitdo n30 controller to make it compatible with an original nes or Analogue nt mini?
Anyone?
Sweet it looks like a NES Advantage
i don't like the design of this controller, and would have loved something like a X-Arcade with battery and wireless mode. but people end up saying all sort of stuff that wireless is bad for latency. I never experience issues with Playstation or Xbox controllers, so don't know what this fuzz is about. I ended up buying two of these controllers as they seems to have great features, and they are not even that expensive.
Will two of them work on a raspberry pi 4 with dongles? I know they are expensive but It would be cool to know for a store that is looking at buying a RPI hooked up to a tv with two of these on wireless.
I have been loving mine but my only complaint is the glossy black part under the buttons. Hate seeing fingerprints after using it
Really,really love the minimalist design.Their pads are the best for retro,outside of official Xbox/PlayStation.
Have you tried it on Retroarch on Nvidia Shield TV for arcade games? I paired it with my shield tv and realized that it is a pain to setup this controller in Retroarch. Retroarch pairs it as XBOX ONE controller and button layout are totally different, so I really have a difficult time to map those buttons for arcade buttons layout. Also I noticed that it has very major latency problem when playing arcade games with Retroarch in Nvidia Shield TV. I noticed it when pair with Bluetooth mode but haven't tried it with cable mode.
I'd like to see the restrictor gate changed to an octagonal shaped one.
That’s like a 5$ switch. I put a sanwa jlf, sanwa buttons and an octagonal plate in mine open box from Amazon for like $40.
Great review and teardown. Does it work with MiSTer FPGA computer?
Fantastic deal but I'll hold out for an updated version with more palm room
Here's a tip, there's a workaround to use this on other consoles.
That's like me telling you I have one finger up, without specifying which one.
@@TheDorianTube yeah, real mature dude.
@@Alton4000 Why? It was my thumb, lmao. Real mature, dude.
@@TheDorianTube oh, my bad
Hey @ETA Prime any chance you will be picking up either X-Men Vs. Street Fighter or Marvel Vs. Capcom Arcade 1Up cabs when they release?
Looks cool. Where can you buy the adapters?
Thanks.
Hey hello, you should show all your collection
Would be cool if they made one with space for a PI, even a zero
Bought one of these last week. Looking to replace the stick with a 4-way/8-way stick that can be switched from the top.
Never heard of that, can you recommend one?
@@mr.b4490 I have a Mag-Stik Plus in my Tankstick and it works great.
@@ZenTrippin did it for in this one?
@@mr.b4490 Unfortunately, no... the Mag-Stik Plus does not fit in this particular enclosure. It looks like the enclosure itself is too shallow to accommodate it. Found that out last week when I cracked open the bottom of my Tankstick to take measurements on the Mag-Stik Plus. :(
I have an open HDMI input on my TV system. I'd like to play old Atari games and other old emulation games and use this controller. What is an easy/compatible/best thing to use as the computer? Is there a computer that has everything I'd need that works with this controller? Maybe Raspberry Pi or should I get something that has Windows 10? Also - Can two (2) of these controllers be used at the same time in multiplayer? I'd like to play the old Atari 2600 tank game multiplayer.
Hello brother why u have deleted your previous video.. With same title
Hey man. There is a mistake in the description. This mistake was also present in the first video you uploaded on that topic earlier.
It is said "In this video we take aloe at the all-new". Maybe you wanted to write "take a look at".
Take care,
Now THAT is good stuff
Why do I subscribe to you? You just tempt me with nifty electronics I really shouldn't be buying. :p
ETA Prime you are amazing...does your laptop handle Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite well? which model is that? I am hoping to build something for my man cave and not sure what my best option is
Do you have any recommendations for a portable system that can emulate or handle visual novels?
This would be perfect to play killer Instint on my Tab s7 plus
It does really work on android?
great Vid as usual , would this work on a nvidea shield
I was wondering if you know of or how to create a usb drive that can emulate a controller for sticks that need one to be plugged in to use for that console. Maybe like a one stick and have it for all. The stick I'm asking for impartially is the madcatz ego. Plays ps4, switch and Xbox one, but requires a 1st party controller, which was fine at first. But im sure there's a better solution.
sir, what tablet do you use ?
I plan on getting one of these but I want the bat top style joystick like on some of the Capcom fighting arcade games what would you recommend that will work with this arcade stick?
Hi, have you tried emulation on xbox series x|s? I've seen other youtuber tested it, maybe you'd be interested..
Im planning on buying it. If I use X-input on PC are the buttons swapped as well? I know it lights up and switches the AB, XY but when your on PC does it do that in game? I don't want to press A when it's supposed to be B.
What I cant figure out is how to remap the buttons to the keyboard. Especially the two program buttons.
Does the 2.4GHZ adapter work with 8BITDO's other 2.4Ghz controllers such as SNES? (The 2.4GHZ SNES Controller that I have came with an SNES adapter.). Their 2.4GHZ is better than bluetooth due to less lag.
Anyone try?
How about a video working the 8bit do with raspberry pi.
Did not work with my Pi on RecalBox
@@pugmonkeycards good to know.
Would I be able to connect 2 of these at the same time for 2 player games?
Wow this is really looks a cool controller. A bit expensive.
Not really when you look at what comparable fight sticks cost.
It's not too bad. Treat yourself.
Great review.
Quick question to anyone that may know.
On the product page on Amazon, it says that it is compatible with Windows (Steam), will this arcade stick be compatible with games that only require an Xbox controller?
Yes. I own multiple 8bitdo controllers and in XInput mode they all work without issue on non-Steam games. And with the explicit mode selector on this model you won't have issues with forgetting the button combo to switch modes.
The s/x switch allow this controller to be recognized as a Nintendo Switch or XBOX controller for your PC/Android/PI devices. Of course you want it on the x switch and hit the pair button for 3 seconds. Worked for me on different devices.
Once again, iOS is left out. Is that an Apple thing (like the Apple tax) or is this a manufacturer thing?
It does work on iOS devices
Show how to use with Dreamcast 👍🏾
holas
se puede usar en celulares ? android?
o solo pc y consolas?
Celulares también. Lo estaba probando con android
What is the weight of added metal plates ?
What is the tablet model?
Will this hook up to my Analogue Pocket Dock?