The Nintendo Switch Lite has been a surprise hit with gamers as a successful follow-up to the original Nintendo Switch (which itself was quite the blockbuster at launch). The Switch Lite is a more ...

Styled after Nintendo’s new Switch Lite, the 8BitDo Lite is a controller so ultra-portable that it’s got two directional pads instead of analog sticks to keep it as thin as possible. The 8BitDo Lite ...

Known for making some of the best third-party game controllers you can buy—including options for the Xbox—8BitDo is once again taking inspiration from Microsoft with a new compact gamepad designed to ...

8Bitdo has made a name for itself by producing quality controllers for a range of consoles, but few are as revered as its range for Nintendo Switch. Especially since the Nintendo Switch' default D-Pad ...

The latest controller from 8BitDo might pique your interest if you play a lot of 2D games on Nintendo Switch. The Lite for Switch peripheral has a striking look thanks to its dual D-pads. According to ...

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Third-party controller makers that have figured out how to wirelessly wake the Switch 2 from its standby mode are generally ...

8BitDo is expanding its lineup of Nintendo Switch controllers with a second-generation model of its budget Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, just like the ...

With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, players are looking to upgrade their configurations, but most current accessories still work with the new handheld. One of the best accessories already ...

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It feels like 8BitDo can barely let a month slip by without offering a new Nintendo Switch controller. This time around, it's putting its keychain-sized Zero 2 up for pre-order. The adorably tiny ...

Arguably one of the best third-party manufactures of gaming peripherals, the mighty 8BitDo, has a new pad to offer gamers with limited mobility. The story behind the Lite SE is a heart-warming one. As ...