@@mcmonkey26 "We at 8bitdo have heard your concerns about our recent controller, and we've decided that the joysticks, buttons, and D-pad itself will all be D-pads on our newest model: The 8bitdo Lite Pro. That's right, 4 D-pads on a single controller the size of your palm. We hope you enjoy this newest invitation as we work on our next advancement, reversing joysticks to work as D-pads and buttons at the same time."
Blake Sinack honestly I want to see someone make a controller where the joysticks are replaced with directional buttons and the buttons are replaced with joysticks
While u scrubs are out here with a dual D-Pad controller, I have ascended to a higher level of gaming with only the use of the Ring Fit Circle. You will never be able to comprehend the raw power of this controller.
I haven't seen one like that, but this company did produce a newer version of this controller that now has joysticks on it, now it looks a lot like the control layout on the switch console itself.
I mean, it's spelled with a D and an O.. The same way the word "do" is spelled. Where is the confusion coming from? I'd be triggered too, if I were him. lol
A huge plus in getting one of these instead of a joycon for your switch lite is that you can charge this via usb whereas a joycon would need a joycon dock or switch to charge it.
im only getting these for my lite bc if i get joycons ($80) i will have to but the charging controller which is 40, when i can buy 2 of these for 50ish!
8bitdo just announced an enhanced version of this controller. Still pretty thin, but with analog sticks, triggers instead of just buttons on top, and slightly more ergonomic shaping on the back. That one is $35. I love the original for Dead Cells on my Android phone and iPad, as well as other 2D games on Switch.
X-input works fine in android and as far as I know in mac os, if only with an xinput plugin. The advantadge of the android mode (old d-input that also works with windows and mac) and mac mode (actually mimics a PS4 controller) is that you can have the same device paired with many systems. My 8bitdo controllers are typically connected to my phone in android mode, pc in xbox mode, and the 8bitdo receiver in mac mode, for use with steam link on my smart tv. Oh, and of course, to my switch in switch mode
Seems like everyone is missing that the 8bitdo M30 dpad can be set to left stick, right, stick, or dpad with a button combo. Been using that with Link's Awakening and it's awesome!
I got one of these for my regular switch and I'm loving it. It's genuinely great for Smash even if there are a few kinks to it, it's a great compromise between a regular controller with analogue controls and a smashbox. Just make sure to put tilts on the right stick/d-pad since you physically cannot do side tilts as with no delays between presses you get a smash attack and with any delay you get a dash attack. Speaking of, no walking which is another downside. But literally, no exaggeration, I've been playing better with it.
This seems super handy. Playing Risk of Rain with single joycons is a pretty miserable experience, and this seems like a great, affordable way to have a friend jump in and still have somewhat decent controls.
the best thing about the joycons was the fact that there wasn't a Dpad but just buttons. the Dpad is the only gripe i have with my pro controller, cause i really liked the change to seperate buttons instead of a Dpad, cause all to often Dpad still cdon't register correctly enough what direction you chose. i have wasted a shitton of food in the witcher 3 just becasue i wanted to get a blacde out but the dpad didn't register correctly. so, yaay no Dpad controllers
I finically got my hands on it today! Had some connection issues other than that I love it, very cute and portable and satisfying clicks on the d-pad! I have smaller hands so the triggers were not uncomfortable for me at all and it felt natural. I personally don’t like to play on my switch handheld for that reason alone ( my hands ) so now I can still have all the perks of portability with my switch because of this controller☺️
Well Mario is not an English name, so if its not an Italian, Spanish or Portuguese person saying it they are probably saying it wrong. For example i don't know a single native English speaking person that can say my last name " Ferreira" correctly.
The right stick should be be set tilt attacks in smash cause the tilt attacks are harder to do by default cause you have to lightly tilt the movement stick and press A OR just move the stick and u have easier access to alot more useful moves
At launch I tested connecting a controller if I wanted 2-player on Switch Lite. The Switch Lite recognizes the second controller as player 1, so you unfortunately need two controllers to play a game. However, it seems that player 1 can still use the Switch Lite controls instead of the first controller. If anyone has a work around for this, please let me know because I couldn't find one.
I would buy this if they had a version with circle pads similar to that of the 3DS instead of the d pads and an actual d pad in place of the directional buttons.
I like my Beboncool controller as it feels like a Dualshock controller, and at half the price of a single replacement Joy-Con, it still has variable rumble (with three intensity settings), motion, and all the buttons. It doesn't have a capture button, but I never used that anyway.
I have been playing a ton of this awesome top down dungeon crawler, crawl, and have been in the market for a new controller for a while, this looks perfect.
When you turn on the 8bitdo bluetooth speakers they say the name out loud and it's very obviously "8bit-dough" and not "8bit-dew" Edit: i will never ever call it 8bitdew. Do you call Nintendo Nintendew? No! It sounds ridiculous. Edit: also you can swap the left d-pad function with the d-buttons via the latest firmware
I can see this being good for Retro games like the SNES games, Mario Maker, Indie games (Shovel Knight, Bloodstained), Mega Man, NSMBU, and the 2d sections in Mario odyssey. but if you're using it with a switch lite you're going to need a stand
looks like the ideal binding of isaac ocntroller, that game was made to be played with wasd and arrow keys but i like playing with a controller better, 2 d-pads would be more functional than any other layout
I love your videos because I'm always looking for accessories for my switch, my joycons are bad. So it was really helpful to find reviews for the controllers you liked. But also bad for my wallet, cause I want these super badly now.
I kind of wish the switch would have modular analog sticks. The 3ds sticks that didn't stick out were perfectly fine, now we have discreet sticks and they literally "stick out", get stuck in places, they have an under area where dust can get in, which is said to be the main reason for the drift, something people complain about a lot and it generally just ends up wearing down a lot when you throw the thing in your bag, like you're supposed to with a portable party console.
One of my new favorite controller. The d-pad is one of the bests I've felt. The size, the style, the click of all the buttons; this controller is amazing. The only way this controller could get any better is if they replaced the dual d-pads with dual circle pads (3ds circle pad). I can live without rumble but gyroscope/accelerometer would be very nice to have. Give to me a circle pad version and it will be my favorite controller. The toggle switch for different inputs is much better than a button combination. Keep the size and shape of everything and keep the click of the buttons and separated directional buttons. I have large hands and this controller fits perfectly. The shoulder buttons are great and everything is placed perfectly. I need more of this kind of controller. My favorite d-pad was originally the xbox one d-pad but this is right next to it on best d-pad.
Realized the other day that I own over 20 controllers and only play on pc and switch so it's not even like I own a ton of consoles. That said, I'll probably pick one of these up just because different controller options are always fun.
this might really come in handy for me. my thumbs have problem days [old sports injuries] and the fluid movement of the stick can hurt them. button presses are a lot easier
My understanding is they don't advertise Android support because Xinput controller support isn't a part of the standard Android feature set, even though Android devices from certain major manufacturers like Samsung add it in. So if you have an obscure Android device it may not work at all.
He says his own name with a heavy stereotypical Italian accent. Other people don’t adopt an accent to pronounce a pronoun. You might say Lawng Guyland, but the rest of the world still pronounces it correctly.
yknow what this would be great for? Wonderswan emulation and early 3d games that didn't have analog input. Mapping the weird shoulder button rotational controls of armored core to the right D-Pad seems perfect.
You said whatever you may want d-pads as analog... I actually think I am going to buy one and make an arcade stick for the Switch using that board. Been trying to think of a good option for analog using an arcade stick... this controller may provide exactly that.
My first smash game was Brawl. I played with a sideways wiimote because if I used the nunchuck (using an analogue stick for movement) I would accidentally jump all the time. Now, I don't play smash largely because of the same frustration. I miss my d-pad for movement so very much.
I like the joy cons aesthetically but as I’m more used to a controller (playstation dualshock) I don’t like when you take the joycons off the switch because it’s just so small and feels weird so this d pad seems a great compromise. I have tiny hands so maybe it won’t be quite as a squeeze. I’m a button masher anyway so now I can pretend that it’s because the buttons are close together
I grew up overusing the dpad on the ps2 for any game that would support it. I guess my child thumbs just didn't have the dexterity to control the analogue sticks. It works better than you'd think but I would get blister on my thumbs doing backflips in mx unleashed lol.
The 8bitdo sn30pro+ that i purchased in the SNES style is the best wireless controller I have ever owned! Just because of this I will get a lite controller. I just wish they offered other colors instead of just the yellow and teal :/
I have no need for this controller but I have the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ and I´m very happy with it. After they sent me a replacement because the first controller was broken out of the box.
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Everyone: We want an actual D-pads on our switch.
8bitdo: puts a D-pad everywhere but where the D-pad is.
Yeah, that's unfortunately true
I mean yeah, but it would look so dumb if it had 3 d pads and only one set of buttons
@@mcmonkey26 "We at 8bitdo have heard your concerns about our recent controller, and we've decided that the joysticks, buttons, and D-pad itself will all be D-pads on our newest model: The 8bitdo Lite Pro. That's right, 4 D-pads on a single controller the size of your palm. We hope you enjoy this newest invitation as we work on our next advancement, reversing joysticks to work as D-pads and buttons at the same time."
Blake Sinack honestly I want to see someone make a controller where the joysticks are replaced with directional buttons and the buttons are replaced with joysticks
While u scrubs are out here with a dual D-Pad controller, I have ascended to a higher level of gaming with only the use of the Ring Fit Circle.
You will never be able to comprehend the raw power of this controller.
Let me guess you play as the Wii fit trainer when playing smash ultimate shes the easiest to control with that controller
@@77DC77 I mean, you're somewhat right, but I actually main Toon Link & Sonic.
@@BraxtonKovary same with toonlink
noob I play with the Wii balance board balanced on a pokeball plus balanced on a Wii mote
Bro I’m gaming on the Wii fit controller
8bitdo talking to you: “so bob what do you want on your signature controllers?”
Bob: “d-pad”
8bitdo: “How many?”
Bob: “yes”
TH-cam commenters: "Actually it's pronounced 'So Bob what dough you want on your signature controllers?'."
8bitdo just made the weirdest controller I’ve ever seen, yet it’s also the best portable controller I’ve seen for switch too. 8bitdo be acting crazy
I'd love to see the same kind of thin controller but with 3ds circle pads
That honestly sounds like a great concept idea especially since I can't really imagine a circle pad taking up too much space
I haven't seen one like that, but this company did produce a newer version of this controller that now has joysticks on it, now it looks a lot like the control layout on the switch console itself.
Bob being triggered by pronunciation is probably one of my favourite things ever
I mean, it's spelled with a D and an O.. The same way the word "do" is spelled. Where is the confusion coming from? I'd be triggered too, if I were him. lol
8:25 I just call him red Luigi 🤔
well i mean Luigi is the better brother
Waluigi
I thought he was red Wario
“Unfortunately It’s very tiny” *laughs in small hands*
A huge plus in getting one of these instead of a joycon for your switch lite is that you can charge this via usb whereas a joycon would need a joycon dock or switch to charge it.
im only getting these for my lite bc if i get joycons ($80) i will have to but the charging controller which is 40, when i can buy 2 of these for 50ish!
Bruh I didn’t know that glad I got this controller on a whim a few weeks ago
8bitdo just announced an enhanced version of this controller. Still pretty thin, but with analog sticks, triggers instead of just buttons on top, and slightly more ergonomic shaping on the back. That one is $35. I love the original for Dead Cells on my Android phone and iPad, as well as other 2D games on Switch.
latest version doesn't support Ipad no X input. what a bummer
That mario rant is my new favorite rant on the internet.
For me this is amazing. The size is fantastic and I have huge hands and I would consider this super comfortable. The shoulder buttons are great too.
It's weird that Mario would pronounce his own name wrong. They should really patch that.
8bitdo's next radical controller design looks perhaps like a single D-pad that has D-pads and buttons.
No it has a d-pad for each button. So A-button D-pad, B-button D-pad, etc.. the controller will in total have 18 d-pads on it.
You ever just look at a controller and think "damn there's not enough d pads here"
"damn there's not enough d pads here" - Chyngyz Sadykov
“It would definitely fit in your pocket!” *laughs in fake pockets*
X-input works fine in android and as far as I know in mac os, if only with an xinput plugin. The advantadge of the android mode (old d-input that also works with windows and mac) and mac mode (actually mimics a PS4 controller) is that you can have the same device paired with many systems. My 8bitdo controllers are typically connected to my phone in android mode, pc in xbox mode, and the 8bitdo receiver in mac mode, for use with steam link on my smart tv. Oh, and of course, to my switch in switch mode
"It's me, Mario!" 😂😂😂 i lost it, at that part
Seems like everyone is missing that the 8bitdo M30 dpad can be set to left stick, right, stick, or dpad with a button combo. Been using that with Link's Awakening and it's awesome!
I know this video was about the controller, but that mario pronunciation bit at the end had me laughing out loud.
when he said "what you might NOT expect..." i was expecting him to say 'is the spanish inquisition'
I've been watching so many of your controller and tech reviews lately, might have to order some merch as thanks!
you dont gotta do that your views are enough :3
I got one of these for my regular switch and I'm loving it. It's genuinely great for Smash even if there are a few kinks to it, it's a great compromise between a regular controller with analogue controls and a smashbox. Just make sure to put tilts on the right stick/d-pad since you physically cannot do side tilts as with no delays between presses you get a smash attack and with any delay you get a dash attack. Speaking of, no walking which is another downside.
But literally, no exaggeration, I've been playing better with it.
I really want to gut 2 of those, and make a controller with with 4 D-pads.
That poor case had so much to live for! xD
Nintendo switch: compromises a lot of features for portability
8bitdo: hold my beer 🍻
8:24 The moment you all came here for
This seems super handy. Playing Risk of Rain with single joycons is a pretty miserable experience, and this seems like a great, affordable way to have a friend jump in and still have somewhat decent controls.
the best thing about the joycons was the fact that there wasn't a Dpad but just buttons. the Dpad is the only gripe i have with my pro controller, cause i really liked the change to seperate buttons instead of a Dpad, cause all to often Dpad still cdon't register correctly enough what direction you chose. i have wasted a shitton of food in the witcher 3 just becasue i wanted to get a blacde out but the dpad didn't register correctly. so, yaay no Dpad controllers
Bob he’s saying “Mah-de-oh” not “Mow-Re-oh” 😂😂😂
Ma' Rio or Maury-O?
Aggressive Handshakes Idk man haha
DEMONIC voice behind u: it's me, mayro
It's a me, may-o
I finically got my hands on it today! Had some connection issues other than that I love it, very cute and portable and satisfying clicks on the d-pad! I have smaller hands so the triggers were not uncomfortable for me at all and it felt natural. I personally don’t like to play on my switch handheld for that reason alone ( my hands ) so now I can still have all the perks of portability with my switch because of this controller☺️
I'm so delusioned with reality and can't remember the days of the week sometimes, but when Bob has live videos I'm like oh it's Wednesday
why didnt they put 3ds styl circle pads? no drift, perfectly flat, seems durable
Not a bad idea
And find a way to add stick click
@@deromakesvideos You could probably just add a button for each stick click
@@ubercow6611 that's what I was thinking
The only people in my life that I have heard say Mario the way he does are my grandparents. Ok boomer
Well Mario is not an English name, so if its not an Italian, Spanish or Portuguese person saying it they are probably saying it wrong.
For example i don't know a single native English speaking person that can say my last name " Ferreira" correctly.
He says it like most New Yorkers I know. Which makes sense, as he is in New York. 🤷🏻♀️
This 8bitdo Lite is for me! I'm disabled and using a joystick sucks. This will make Let's Go Eevee way easier. I try forward and I go right
The right stick should be be set tilt attacks in smash cause the tilt attacks are harder to do by default cause you have to lightly tilt the movement stick and press A OR just move the stick and u have easier access to alot more useful moves
I could imagine one of these but swapping the Dpads for analogs similar to the PsP
In the course of 2 weeks ive got the zero 2, lite, sn30 pro, sn30 pro 2, i think the company is amazing.
8bitdo lite + my android phone = a kick ass portable emulation setup
dang, now i wish i had gotten the blue, it looks so nice!
Small brain - No d-pads
Medium Brain - This controller
Big brain - Only D-PADS (even the trigger button)
At launch I tested connecting a controller if I wanted 2-player on Switch Lite. The Switch Lite recognizes the second controller as player 1, so you unfortunately need two controllers to play a game. However, it seems that player 1 can still use the Switch Lite controls instead of the first controller. If anyone has a work around for this, please let me know because I couldn't find one.
"read as analog"..
everyone: Oh ❗
Dude, do you have a podcast? You're so informative, and your voice has a lot of personality. ✨
can't tell if you're serious or sarcastic
lol def sarcasm
Yvonne Kuivenhoven ✨ sparkle sparkle baby.
SLAM that bell
I would buy this if they had a version with circle pads similar to that of the 3DS instead of the d pads and an actual d pad in place of the directional buttons.
I like my Beboncool controller as it feels like a Dualshock controller, and at half the price of a single replacement Joy-Con, it still has variable rumble (with three intensity settings), motion, and all the buttons. It doesn't have a capture button, but I never used that anyway.
The first controller I’ve seen with 2 d pads since the virtual boy controller
I have been playing a ton of this awesome top down dungeon crawler, crawl, and have been in the market for a new controller for a while, this looks perfect.
Did I just witnessed a murder at 1:49? RIP SL case
This controller seems great for sidescrollers and retro games. That's what my use my primarily for. I'm a bit of a controller addict. I have tons.
When you turn on the 8bitdo bluetooth speakers they say the name out loud and it's very obviously "8bit-dough" and not "8bit-dew"
Edit: i will never ever call it 8bitdew. Do you call Nintendo Nintendew? No! It sounds ridiculous.
Edit: also you can swap the left d-pad function with the d-buttons via the latest firmware
The company said that it is pronounced this way and i quote: "8BitDo like scooby doo!".
Why do we need the instructions if we have your videos Bob? 😆 -AgeMonarch
I'm still waiting on the Zero 2 controller they announced a while back. The smallest functional controllers are just funny to me.
right, they are just so cute, i have to have one. 😅
OMG I needed this for Link's Awakening! I still can't believe Nintendo made that game not playable with the d-pad!
Today I learned you are supposed to use the right stick in Smash Bros.
I can see this being good for Retro games like the SNES games, Mario Maker, Indie games (Shovel Knight, Bloodstained), Mega Man, NSMBU, and the 2d sections in Mario odyssey.
but if you're using it with a switch lite you're going to need a stand
looks like the ideal binding of isaac ocntroller,
that game was made to be played with wasd and arrow keys but i like playing with a controller better,
2 d-pads would be more functional than any other layout
The x stands for xinput, which is a controller api that is available on all major operating systems
Glad you settled that score. I can show it to my friends who argue it's 8bit(homer)DOH! and also to the ones who say MAWrio 🙄
The answer is no! I need the 8 other buttons to be a dpad as well.
It fits kind of perfect in the bionick bag
- Switch Lite fits in his pocket -
- cries in girl pockets -
Why did you dash through your comment. It doesn't make it funnier.
@@BiggieCheeto Oh it wasn't supposed to be a dash lol. TH-cam turned it into that.
I like that contorller
I love your videos because I'm always looking for accessories for my switch, my joycons are bad. So it was really helpful to find reviews for the controllers you liked. But also bad for my wallet, cause I want these super badly now.
I kind of wish the switch would have modular analog sticks. The 3ds sticks that didn't stick out were perfectly fine, now we have discreet sticks and they literally "stick out", get stuck in places, they have an under area where dust can get in, which is said to be the main reason for the drift, something people complain about a lot and it generally just ends up wearing down a lot when you throw the thing in your bag, like you're supposed to with a portable party console.
Been waiting for your review on this!
I haven't
8bitdo needs to release this in gray, coral, and blue...
This seems like a great option! Always appreciate your opinion
1:18 did he just pull a whole switch lie from his pocket??? Like I only have the normal switch so I don’t have an accurate size comparison but still
I use grip mode like a peasant : )
One of my new favorite controller. The d-pad is one of the bests I've felt. The size, the style, the click of all the buttons; this controller is amazing.
The only way this controller could get any better is if they replaced the dual d-pads with dual circle pads (3ds circle pad).
I can live without rumble but gyroscope/accelerometer would be very nice to have. Give to me a circle pad version and it will be my favorite controller.
The toggle switch for different inputs is much better than a button combination. Keep the size and shape of everything and keep the click of the buttons and separated directional buttons.
I have large hands and this controller fits perfectly. The shoulder buttons are great and everything is placed perfectly. I need more of this kind of controller.
My favorite d-pad was originally the xbox one d-pad but this is right next to it on best d-pad.
Realized the other day that I own over 20 controllers and only play on pc and switch so it's not even like I own a ton of consoles. That said, I'll probably pick one of these up just because different controller options are always fun.
this might really come in handy for me. my thumbs have problem days [old sports injuries] and the fluid movement of the stick can hurt them. button presses are a lot easier
My understanding is they don't advertise Android support because Xinput controller support isn't a part of the standard Android feature set, even though Android devices from certain major manufacturers like Samsung add it in. So if you have an obscure Android device it may not work at all.
The snes controller:"im free finally free"
Bob be saying Mario like a New Yorker, all the internets go crazy
He says his own name with a heavy stereotypical Italian accent. Other people don’t adopt an accent to pronounce a pronoun. You might say Lawng Guyland, but the rest of the world still pronounces it correctly.
My sn30pro + should be here today along with Luigi's Mansion 3 thanks to your channel.
yknow what this would be great for? Wonderswan emulation and early 3d games that didn't have analog input. Mapping the weird shoulder button rotational controls of armored core to the right D-Pad seems perfect.
This thing would be perfect if the d-pads were circle pads, and the direction buttons were a d-pad.
8:20 i'm still hearing mar-e-oh, Its a soft mar, but its definitely not mair.
Of course it's Mar-e-oh. It just doesn't matter because this nonsense is the video game equivalent of GIF vs. JIF.
@@CyberDragon10K well we all know its Gif so theres no argument really
@@indievariety how is it even debatable how it's pronounced when Mario himself and Luigi (Charles Martinet) both say it ma-rio
@@indievariety I was asking how is it even debatable how it's pronounced, sorry if my reply came off the wrong way
Bought my SN30Pro + because of your vids! Wanna get the SF30 Pro for on the go next and a few other bits!
You said whatever you may want d-pads as analog... I actually think I am going to buy one and make an arcade stick for the Switch using that board. Been trying to think of a good option for analog using an arcade stick... this controller may provide exactly that.
Getting my first console (on Christmas) of my adult life since my last one uhhhhh Nintendo 64. Found your channel - funny stuff dude - enjoying.
My first smash game was Brawl. I played with a sideways wiimote because if I used the nunchuck (using an analogue stick for movement) I would accidentally jump all the time. Now, I don't play smash largely because of the same frustration. I miss my d-pad for movement so very much.
Why couldn't they put 3ds sticks instead of dpads?
8bitdo should make a gamecube controller and keep improving it alongside the SN30 line
I love this thing! It is the best NES games controller. Switch online seems so fun now.
I like the joy cons aesthetically but as I’m more used to a controller (playstation dualshock) I don’t like when you take the joycons off the switch because it’s just so small and feels weird so this d pad seems a great compromise. I have tiny hands so maybe it won’t be quite as a squeeze. I’m a button masher anyway so now I can pretend that it’s because the buttons are close together
I grew up overusing the dpad on the ps2 for any game that would support it. I guess my child thumbs just didn't have the dexterity to control the analogue sticks. It works better than you'd think but I would get blister on my thumbs doing backflips in mx unleashed lol.
Just bought my SN30PRO using your affiliate link. Love love my controller.
Your thumbnails are always so good
thanks man :3
that's technically THREE WHOLE D-PADS!!!!! (counting those little joy con button thingies lol)
The 8bitdo sn30pro+ that i purchased in the SNES style is the best wireless controller I have ever owned! Just because of this I will get a lite controller. I just wish they offered other colors instead of just the yellow and teal :/
It can "fit in your pocket". My sisters pockets can't even fit three water bottle caps
No drift solution
A controller without sticks is always much more portable that a similar one with.
You can put 4 dpads maybe 5 for the shoulder buttons
I use this controller in smash it dose not drift so I always win so I really recommend this
I have no need for this controller but I have the 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ and I´m very happy with it.
After they sent me a replacement because the first controller was broken out of the box.