8BitDo’s new $24.99 Micro controller makes Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons look big

8BitDo is launching a brand new supersmall wi-fi gaming controller designed for Nintendo Swap and Android units that might actually match inside the palm of your hand. The corporate’s new Micro controller, which is available in blue and inexperienced, is out there to preorder on Amazon for $24.99 every and can begin transport subsequent week.

Followers of 8BitDo’s wonderful retro gaming controllers will in all probability bear in mind the corporate’s earlier hand-cramping and ultracompact wi-fi controller: the Zero 2. The Micro appears to be the Zero 2’s religious successor, rising its button depend from 12 to 16 whereas nonetheless staying keychain-sized and light-weight at 24.8 grams. (The Zero 2 is 20 grams, and Pleasure-Cons are round 50 grams comparatively.)

The Micro contains new L2, R2, House, and Star buttons, rising compatibility with extra Nintendo Swap video games. 8BitDo additionally put a correct USB-C port on the highest of the Micro, which not solely takes on the duty of charging the controller’s child 180mAh battery (good for 10 hours of playtime) but additionally permits a wired gaming choice, which the Zero 2 lacked. The Micro can’t precisely substitute a Pleasure-Con, although. The Micro’s guide factors out that it lacks gyro, rumble, IR, NFC, and participant LEDs — plus, it could possibly’t get up the Swap.

A change on the underside of the Micro helps you to soar between Nintendo Swap and Android units, plus there’s a mode that lets it masquerade as a pc keyboard. The controller will also be custom-made with particular layouts and extra utilizing 8BitDo’s Final Software program. Nonetheless, you might need issue enjoying 3D titles like Metroid Prime Remastered with out analog sticks, so anticipate to play solely 2D video games with the Micro.