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8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Switch & Windows

Platform : Windows, Nintendo Switch
4.5 out of 5 stars 3,970 ratings

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  • Compatible with Switch, Windows.
  • Supports ultimate software - customize button mapping and create macros
  • Dynamic button layout - button mapping changes with mode functionally and visually
  • Ultra-moddable arcade stick - Universal mounting plate supports Sanwa arcade sticks
  • Wireless bluetooth, 2.4G/ included wireless 2.4G receiver & wired support with included usb-c cable

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  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 30.3 x 11.1 x 20.3 cm; 2.1 kg
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ 8Bitdo
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GJC5WSS
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 6922621501350
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Customers like the quality, button feel, and build quality of the video game controller. They mention it's a pretty good arcade stick for the price, has a solid build, and is stable. Customers also appreciate the wireless connectivity, saying it works well and seamlessly connects to their Switch and PC. They also like the ease of replacement, customizability, and gaming experience.

27 customers mention "Button feel"20 positive7 negative

Customers like the button feel of the video game controller. They mention the buttons are good, responsive, and comfortable to use on a desktop or in their lap. Customers also say the stick and buttons are decent.

"...The joystick has a very satisfying click. The buttons feel good and according the 8Bitdo, can be customized easily (no soldering required) with..." Read more

"...This stick was great, fun, clicky and responsive while connect via bluetooth...." Read more

"...Controls are amazing buttons feel very clicky and the joystick has no drift...." Read more

"...Everything about it feels so high quality...though my A button is a little squeaky. Otherwise, it's a very good price for a pretty good arcade stick." Read more

27 customers mention "Quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the video game controller. They mention it's a pretty good arcade stick, works great for the price, and is a great fight stick for the entry level.

"...This stick was great, fun, clicky and responsive while connect via bluetooth...." Read more

"...Was able to pick it up at a great price just wished I bought a second. Controls are amazing buttons feel very clicky and the joystick has no drift...." Read more

"...Otherwise, it's a very good price for a pretty good arcade stick." Read more

"...Very cheap to buy and easy-ish to swap with the stock gate...." Read more

20 customers mention "Build quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers like the build quality of the video game controller. They mention it's solid, stable, and heavy.

"...However, the controller parts already put into this are definitely good quality anyways, so I wouldn't suggest being in any rush to immediately swap..." Read more

"...The build quality on this product is fantastic...." Read more

"...PROS Solid weight and base BT Wireless NES retro look CONS joystick requires soldering" Read more

"...Everything about it feels so high quality...though my A button is a little squeaky. Otherwise, it's a very good price for a pretty good arcade stick." Read more

19 customers mention "Wireless connectivity"17 positive2 negative

Customers like the wireless connectivity of the video game controller. They mention it works well, is responsive, and comes in handy when they want to lie down. Customers also appreciate the solid weight and base.

"...You can also connect it through a 2.4Ghz wireless connection. The dongle is neatly hidden away within the unit, which is a nice touch...." Read more

"...PROS Solid weight and base BT Wireless NES retro look CONS joystick requires soldering" Read more

"...Connected to my computer or my switch is a breeze and the wireless comes in handy when I want to lie down on my couch and play on the big TV...." Read more

"...The buttons and joystick are nice and responsive. It took me seconds to connect via bluetooth and start playing (and losing horribly)...." Read more

14 customers mention "Weight"11 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight of the video game controller. They mention it's stable and the base is really weighted, which is nice to keep it planted.

"...The build quality on this product is fantastic. It's heavier than expected, which is a good thing as it doesn't move around and I can even play..." Read more

"The joystick feels well made and robust while using. It has a weighted base making it comfortable to use on a desktop or in your lap...." Read more

"...It's build quality is fantastic. It has an excellent weight to it and it seamlessly connects to my Switch and PC...." Read more

"...It's big and bulky (a plus), this thing isn't going anywhere and could probably withstand nuclear fallout...." Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of replacement"13 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of replacement of the video game controller. They mention everything is super straightforward, modding is really easy, and it doesn't require installation or any privileges. Customers also say it's a great stick for beginners.

"...But, even that being said, it's still really easy to start throwing Shoryukens on Street Fighter without feeling like you're fluking it...." Read more

"...This is my first wireless stick and to be cord free with a clean setup was nice thing to see in this modern day...." Read more

"...It works well in both wired and wireless modes. It is easy to connect and use right out of the box...." Read more

"...Very cheap to buy and easy-ish to swap with the stock gate...." Read more

9 customers mention "Customizability"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the customizability of the video game controller. They mention it looks great, has a solid build, and feels good. They also say it's easy to customize.

"...They don't lie about how easy it is to customize, although I would recommend watching a video or two if you're new to the idea...." Read more

"...The buttons feel good and according the 8Bitdo, can be customized easily (no soldering required) with aftermarket buttons if you choose to do..." Read more

"...That said, I have no regrets, I have a sharp looking arcade stick in a nostalgic Nintendo colour scheme that has exactly the controls in the exact..." Read more

"The whole thing has a really pretty look...." Read more

9 customers mention "Gaming experience"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the gaming experience of the video game controller. They mention it's fun to play the games on offer through the Nintendo Switch Online, a retro gaming pleasure, and perfect for people that play on a PC and the Switch. Customers also say it feels well-built and comfortable to use.

"...It has been tremendously fun to play the games on offer through the Nintendo Switch Online service...." Read more

"...This stick was great, fun, clicky and responsive while connect via bluetooth...." Read more

"...But if you can pick this up on sale it makes the gaming experience much more fun!" Read more

"...It's pretty good for retro games and fight games. I've used it with my PC, my cell phone, my Steamdeck and my switch with no issues...." Read more

Very fun to use and explore my game library with.
5 out of 5 stars
Very fun to use and explore my game library with.
To preface, I am not a hardcore arcade or fighter game player. I understand that there is a market who demands the best quality when it comes to arcade sticks and I am not one who will be able to compare against other offerings on the market. That said, I do have a few of 8Bitdo's products and have been satisfied with all of them. I bought this arcade stick as a novelty item. Now that I've used it for a few days, it has surpassed my expectations. It has been tremendously fun to play the games on offer through the Nintendo Switch Online service. I also have copies of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection as well as the Sega Genesis Classics collection. The arcade stick makes it fun to revisit these games. As an added note, this will not make you better at Street Fighter; I am still horrible at it. The build quality on this product is fantastic. It's heavier than expected, which is a good thing as it doesn't move around and I can even play comfortably with it sitting on my lap. The joystick has a very satisfying click. The buttons feel good and according the 8Bitdo, can be customized easily (no soldering required) with aftermarket buttons if you choose to do that. It is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows and Apple computers. One neat feature is that when you switch the knob between Switch or X-Input, the button display will change to indicate that. It can be connected in three ways. You can connect it through bluetooth, which is what I have done when using it with my Switch. I don't notice any input delays, though I am not an expert at this either. You can also connect it through a 2.4Ghz wireless connection. The dongle is neatly hidden away within the unit, which is a nice touch. Or you can opt to connect it through a USB cable. The cable is really long too, which I'm sure will be appreciated by those who chose to use it as a wired arcade stick. The only downside to this arcade stick, is that it is currently limited to what it can be used for. I also have an Xbox with Gamepass, and it would have been nice to be able to use this arcade stick with all the fighting games available on that service. I cross my fingers, that a firmware update can fix this.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    This is amazing. Bought for my son to use with his reproach gamed. It's fantastic. Tge quality is excellent and you can use a dongke or Bluetooth to connect to pc
  • Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    To preface, I am not a hardcore arcade or fighter game player. I understand that there is a market who demands the best quality when it comes to arcade sticks and I am not one who will be able to compare against other offerings on the market.

    That said, I do have a few of 8Bitdo's products and have been satisfied with all of them. I bought this arcade stick as a novelty item. Now that I've used it for a few days, it has surpassed my expectations. It has been tremendously fun to play the games on offer through the Nintendo Switch Online service. I also have copies of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection as well as the Sega Genesis Classics collection. The arcade stick makes it fun to revisit these games. As an added note, this will not make you better at Street Fighter; I am still horrible at it.

    The build quality on this product is fantastic. It's heavier than expected, which is a good thing as it doesn't move around and I can even play comfortably with it sitting on my lap. The joystick has a very satisfying click. The buttons feel good and according the 8Bitdo, can be customized easily (no soldering required) with aftermarket buttons if you choose to do that.

    It is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows and Apple computers. One neat feature is that when you switch the knob between Switch or X-Input, the button display will change to indicate that.

    It can be connected in three ways. You can connect it through bluetooth, which is what I have done when using it with my Switch. I don't notice any input delays, though I am not an expert at this either. You can also connect it through a 2.4Ghz wireless connection. The dongle is neatly hidden away within the unit, which is a nice touch. Or you can opt to connect it through a USB cable. The cable is really long too, which I'm sure will be appreciated by those who chose to use it as a wired arcade stick.

    The only downside to this arcade stick, is that it is currently limited to what it can be used for. I also have an Xbox with Gamepass, and it would have been nice to be able to use this arcade stick with all the fighting games available on that service. I cross my fingers, that a firmware update can fix this.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Very fun to use and explore my game library with.

    Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2021
    To preface, I am not a hardcore arcade or fighter game player. I understand that there is a market who demands the best quality when it comes to arcade sticks and I am not one who will be able to compare against other offerings on the market.

    That said, I do have a few of 8Bitdo's products and have been satisfied with all of them. I bought this arcade stick as a novelty item. Now that I've used it for a few days, it has surpassed my expectations. It has been tremendously fun to play the games on offer through the Nintendo Switch Online service. I also have copies of Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection as well as the Sega Genesis Classics collection. The arcade stick makes it fun to revisit these games. As an added note, this will not make you better at Street Fighter; I am still horrible at it.

    The build quality on this product is fantastic. It's heavier than expected, which is a good thing as it doesn't move around and I can even play comfortably with it sitting on my lap. The joystick has a very satisfying click. The buttons feel good and according the 8Bitdo, can be customized easily (no soldering required) with aftermarket buttons if you choose to do that.

    It is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows and Apple computers. One neat feature is that when you switch the knob between Switch or X-Input, the button display will change to indicate that.

    It can be connected in three ways. You can connect it through bluetooth, which is what I have done when using it with my Switch. I don't notice any input delays, though I am not an expert at this either. You can also connect it through a 2.4Ghz wireless connection. The dongle is neatly hidden away within the unit, which is a nice touch. Or you can opt to connect it through a USB cable. The cable is really long too, which I'm sure will be appreciated by those who chose to use it as a wired arcade stick.

    The only downside to this arcade stick, is that it is currently limited to what it can be used for. I also have an Xbox with Gamepass, and it would have been nice to be able to use this arcade stick with all the fighting games available on that service. I cross my fingers, that a firmware update can fix this.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2024
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    I recently picked up this arcade controller, and I’m thoroughly impressed by its performance. The responsiveness of the buttons and joystick is good, even with the Bluetooth. It is great for using it on a TV where wires could get in the way, The build quality is solid it is small, but has a night weight to it and that's really my only issue, its size size—it's a bit small, which is great for portability. However, this slight inconvenience is a preference and outweighed by the overall quality this controller is
  • Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I spent a month trying to figure out if it was worth buying this. After several video reviews, I decided to, and don't have any reason to regret it.

    They don't lie about how easy it is to customize, although I would recommend watching a video or two if you're new to the idea. However, the controller parts already put into this are definitely good quality anyways, so I wouldn't suggest being in any rush to immediately swap out parts.

    I have had no problem playing on both my Nintendo Switch and PC in Wired, 2.4G Wireless with the included dongle, and even Bluetooth on both. If there is any input lag at all when it comes to Bluetooth, I honestly can't see it at all.

    The only thing I would maybe recommend replacing first is the stopper in the Joystick. It's a 4 way square style. But, even that being said, it's still really easy to start throwing Shoryukens on Street Fighter without feeling like you're fluking it.

    I feel like I could go into a massive essay regarding all of the really nice features about this thing, so I will leave it at that. If you want to know more information, I suggest going on YouTube and seeing what Wulfden has to say about it, since he's the one that basically sold me on this.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I've always wanted to own an Arcade/Fight stick and chose the 8BitDo stick based upon quality and 'mod'ability. I absolutely love this controller. It's build quality is fantastic. It has an excellent weight to it and it seamlessly connects to my Switch and PC. Street Fighter has never been more enjoyable.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great Fun!!

    Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2024
    I've always wanted to own an Arcade/Fight stick and chose the 8BitDo stick based upon quality and 'mod'ability. I absolutely love this controller. It's build quality is fantastic. It has an excellent weight to it and it seamlessly connects to my Switch and PC. Street Fighter has never been more enjoyable.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Waited out to buy this when the prices went down a bit. Was able to pick it up at a great price just wished I bought a second. Controls are amazing buttons feel very clicky and the joystick has no drift. Connected to my computer or my switch is a breeze and the wireless comes in handy when I want to lie down on my couch and play on the big TV. Amazing products will buy a second when I get good prices.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Stick will often hit opposite direction when released. The spring will need to be swapped out to fix it

    The plastic gate under the stick is square, meaning a circular movement will feel like a 4 cornered square. You might want to buy a circle or octagonal shaped gate to replace it. Very cheap to buy and easy-ish to swap with the stock gate.

    The buttons make a cheap springy noise and the plastic clacking is a bit obnoxious. I would suggest replacing the buttons.

    Replace every swappable part and it's good. I would recommend buying a higher quality one instead, something that will feel good without changing parts.

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  • 🎅 😺 LoloSasa 🎮 🎄
    5.0 out of 5 stars Qualitatif, polyvalent, avec ou sans fil, rechargeable, customisable
    Reviewed in France on December 18, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Bonjour 🖖,
    Voici un super stick arcade d'excellente qualité et fonctionnant en sans fil ou en filaire.

    Le contenu du packaging 📦 :
    ➡️ Le stick arcade
    ➡️ 1 adaptateur sans fil USB 2,4Ghz
    ➡️ 1 câble USB-A vers USB-C
    ➡️ 1 petite plaquette à mettre sur les boutons de fonctions
    ➡️ 1 notice multilingue

    Les ✅ du produit :
    ✔️ Comme souvent avec 8bitdo, on a ici un super stick arcade plein de qualité, que ce soit la qualité des matériaux, la taille, le poids, la réactivité...
    ✔️ Il fonctionne aussi bien en sans fil en 2,4Ghz avec le dongle fourni OU en bluetooth ce qui le rend très universel mais aussi en USB avec le long câble fourni, là encore ça le rend très universel. Difficile de faire mieux en terme de connectivité.
    ✔️ Quel que soit le mode de connexion utilisé, le stick se montre réactif, un vrai bonheur.
    ✔️ Large compatibilité : mode spécifique à la Switch, PC, linux, raspberry Pi/mini pc sous recalbox/batocera, box android et j'en passe... Là encore difficile de faire mieux.
    ✔️ J'aime beaucoup son design au service de l'ergonomie : bonne taille, bon poids qui surprend, larges patins dessous assurant un bon grip...
    ✔️ 8bitdo a fait le choix de boutons physiques pour choisir le mode : Switch, x-input, bluetooth ou 2,4Ghz... Très intelligent et bien plus pratique que les éternels combinaisons de touches type Start+Y par exemple qu'on trouve sur d'autres modèles.
    ✔️ Modèle avec batterie intégrée assurant environ 30 heures en bluetooth et 40 en 2,4Ghz avec le dongle fourni, de quoi jouer pendant des heures.
    ✔️ Bonne qualité et réactivité des boutons et du stick. A noter qu'ils peuvent être changés par des modèles plus haut de gamme type Sanwa ou Seimitsu pour les plus exigeants. Mais pour un modeste joueur comme moi c'est largement suffisant.
    ✔️ On peut ranger le dongle 2,4Ghz dans un espace prévu à cet effet, là où on peut venir connecter le câble USB-C.
    ✔️ Comme souvent avec 8bitdo, on a un suivi de firmware sur plusieurs années.
    ✔️ Un truc tout bête ais très bien pensé et conçu : quand on permute du mode Switch au mode x-input, on a un affichage en rouge qui indique alors à côté des boutons quel est le bouton réellement affecté (A, X,...), vraiment bien fait.
    ✔️ Avec un logiciel de chez 8bitdo, on peut paramétrer 2 touches P1 et P2 pour déclencher des macros préprogrammées, très pratique.
    ✔️ Fonction turbo toujours bienvenue pour certains jeux comme des shoot'em up.
    ✔️ Connectique USB-C, moderne et pratique.

    Les ⛔ du produit :
    ❌ A part l'absence de compatibilité avec PS4, Xbox, ce qui peut être comblé par un dongle d'une autre marque, rien à signaler.

    A noter :
    ⚠️ Il faudra pour certaines consoles, PS4 par exemple, un autre dongle d'une autre marque, attention à ce point important.

    💬 En conclusion : super stick arcade sous la barre des 100€ avec une bonne compatibilité grâce aux modes bluetooth/2,4Ghz avec le dongle/filaire. Difficile de faire mieux à mon avis, un must-have. Si vous hésitez, foncez, vous ne serez pas déçu. Il est le digne héritier de son grand frère dont il améliore tous les points, une réussite.

    💡 Produit commenté le 18/12/2022 📆 au prix de 72,24 € 💰.

    🎅 😺 LoloSasa 🎮 🎄
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  • clickr
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ultra-moddable?
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on February 21, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    This stick is really decent out of the box but it could use some improvements on the modding side of things. I want to mod my stick but modding this stick for beginner is no easy task since it requires soldering and experience. The joystick feels quite mushy and one of buttons is quite messed up it keeps itself inside the hole .
    I recommend it for beginners but it won’t have a premium feel.
  • SaschaM76
    5.0 out of 5 stars Preis/Leistung Top, Design MEGA!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on July 28, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Schon die Box, die sichere Verpackung und der erste Anblick steigerte die Vorfreude und der Inhalt enttäuscht nicht im Geringsten.

    Der 8BitPro Arcade Stick ist designtechnisch eine Wucht, von der Konnektivität (egal ob wireless über Bluetooth, 2,4g mittels mitgeliefertem Transmitter-USB-A Stick, der auf der Rückseite in seinem kleinen Geheimfach verstaut werden kann, oder via mitgeliefertem 3m USB-C auf USB-A Kabel) echt vielseitig und top. Verbindungen sind sehr stabil, keinerlei spürbare Latenzen und genau so hatte ich mir das als Einsteiger gewünscht. Ich nutze den Arcade Stick vorrangig mit meiner Switch OLED, aber auch eine BT-Verbindung mit meinem iPad Pro 12,9“ verlief problemlos. Man kann den 8BitDo Arcade Stick also nicht nur mit der Switch, dem PC, Steam und Raspberry Pi nutzen, sondern wie andere Käufer hier bereits richtiger Weise berichteten, auch mit Android, Apple MacOS, iPadOS und iOS. Zu letzterem muss ich allerdings berichten, dass eine BT-Verbindung zu meinem iPhone (14 Pro Max, aktuell gerade mit iOS16.6) zwar problemlos klappte, genau wie das Spielen, aber das iPhone komischerweise währenddessen alle anderen bis dato laufenden BT-Verbindungen (z.B. zur Apple Watch) ausschaltete/pausierte. Das sollte man bedenken. Warum das so ist, ich weiß es nicht.

    Zum Thema Langzeitqualität und Modden kann ich noch nichts sagen. Bislang bin ich als Einsteiger und Casual Gamer sehr zufrieden mit dem Stick und den Buttons. Aber das eine relativ einfach Möglichkeit des Joystick- und Button-Austausches besteht, beruhigt und lässt den eigenen Bedürfnissen und Wünschen gern gesehene Freiheiten.

    Fazit: Zum ungefähren Preis eines sehr guten Controllers bekommt man mit dem 8BitDo Arcade Stick einen wirklich schönen, guten und auf Wunsch leicht modifizierbaren Arcade Stick, der für Einsteiger ideal und selbst für Dauerzocker optisch und preislich interessant sein dürfte.

    PPS: Eins noch - für Xbox X/S Zocker gibt es eine andere spezielle, aber auch teurere Version des 8BitDo Arcade Sticks!

    PlayStations werden wohl bislang nur bis zur PS4 und nur mittels eines Drittanbieter-Transmitters unterstützt, aber eben nicht offiziell und Näheres müssen sich Interessenten bitte selbst via Google und YouTube raussuchen!
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    SaschaM76
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Preis/Leistung Top, Design MEGA!!!

    Reviewed in Germany on July 28, 2023
    Schon die Box, die sichere Verpackung und der erste Anblick steigerte die Vorfreude und der Inhalt enttäuscht nicht im Geringsten.

    Der 8BitPro Arcade Stick ist designtechnisch eine Wucht, von der Konnektivität (egal ob wireless über Bluetooth, 2,4g mittels mitgeliefertem Transmitter-USB-A Stick, der auf der Rückseite in seinem kleinen Geheimfach verstaut werden kann, oder via mitgeliefertem 3m USB-C auf USB-A Kabel) echt vielseitig und top. Verbindungen sind sehr stabil, keinerlei spürbare Latenzen und genau so hatte ich mir das als Einsteiger gewünscht. Ich nutze den Arcade Stick vorrangig mit meiner Switch OLED, aber auch eine BT-Verbindung mit meinem iPad Pro 12,9“ verlief problemlos. Man kann den 8BitDo Arcade Stick also nicht nur mit der Switch, dem PC, Steam und Raspberry Pi nutzen, sondern wie andere Käufer hier bereits richtiger Weise berichteten, auch mit Android, Apple MacOS, iPadOS und iOS. Zu letzterem muss ich allerdings berichten, dass eine BT-Verbindung zu meinem iPhone (14 Pro Max, aktuell gerade mit iOS16.6) zwar problemlos klappte, genau wie das Spielen, aber das iPhone komischerweise währenddessen alle anderen bis dato laufenden BT-Verbindungen (z.B. zur Apple Watch) ausschaltete/pausierte. Das sollte man bedenken. Warum das so ist, ich weiß es nicht.

    Zum Thema Langzeitqualität und Modden kann ich noch nichts sagen. Bislang bin ich als Einsteiger und Casual Gamer sehr zufrieden mit dem Stick und den Buttons. Aber das eine relativ einfach Möglichkeit des Joystick- und Button-Austausches besteht, beruhigt und lässt den eigenen Bedürfnissen und Wünschen gern gesehene Freiheiten.

    Fazit: Zum ungefähren Preis eines sehr guten Controllers bekommt man mit dem 8BitDo Arcade Stick einen wirklich schönen, guten und auf Wunsch leicht modifizierbaren Arcade Stick, der für Einsteiger ideal und selbst für Dauerzocker optisch und preislich interessant sein dürfte.

    PPS: Eins noch - für Xbox X/S Zocker gibt es eine andere spezielle, aber auch teurere Version des 8BitDo Arcade Sticks!

    PlayStations werden wohl bislang nur bis zur PS4 und nur mittels eines Drittanbieter-Transmitters unterstützt, aber eben nicht offiziell und Näheres müssen sich Interessenten bitte selbst via Google und YouTube raussuchen!
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  • Emily Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry-level arcade stick.
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 31, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I wanted something to play arcade games with, as well as rhythm games and some fighting games. This thing works great on switch and pc, wireless or wired.

    Buttons and stick aren't top-tier but feel really good for the price, and the whole assembly feels extremely rigid. Connecting it to any of my devices has been extremely easy and, though bluetooth is nice, sometimes you dont want to deal with the hassle. The 2.4g option is a great feature as a result, as is the dongle holder.

    It also comes with a giant cable, which was a nice surprise.

    Fair warning: The button legends only swap between two modes, for xbox and switch. They don't change based on your custom assignments in the software.

    As for modding, the buttons are easy to swap out with anything you want. They swapped the torx bits on older models to regular philips head screws, which is a great sign for customer feedback. The joystick has little room heightwise because of the slim profile, so don't expect to put in any korean-made sticks. If you want a sanwa or something, though, you can do it fairly easily with a simple 5 pin adapter cable, though it requires you sand down a piece of plastic on the end of the cable. Not hard to do, but I wish they included a proper header for it on the board like the mayflash f300.

    If you want a stick that functions on playstation consoles, I'd recommend looking at mayflash's offerings, either for their arcade sticks or their controller adapters.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best stick for the price
    Reviewed in India on May 8, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    If you are a casual then there is nothing to talk about you play anything on Android/PC or Switch and it really does a good job.

    If you are planning to play fighting games then this is a very good starting point and don't think about console compatibility as you can use fightcade to play all the retro SNK NeoGeo Capcom games like King of fighters and Street Fighter series and many more with a basic intel i3 PC. Fightcade has training mode as well so get your dp's going. If you see improvement in your skills and want to upgrade start looking for Sanwa or Seimitsu just swap parts in the same box instead of buying something more expensive.

    If you are hard on playing on console only look for Brooks universal fight board from 鶹.com or if you know someone's travelling back from USA then ask them to get it for you and just modify the same box.

    It's has a good build, the size is good to place on your lap and doesn't move around, Button travel is nice, it has square gate and small ball top compared to traditional ball tops you would see in arcades(when they existed)

    Thanks 8bitdo.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Best stick for the price

    Reviewed in India on May 8, 2022
    If you are a casual then there is nothing to talk about you play anything on Android/PC or Switch and it really does a good job.

    If you are planning to play fighting games then this is a very good starting point and don't think about console compatibility as you can use fightcade to play all the retro SNK NeoGeo Capcom games like King of fighters and Street Fighter series and many more with a basic intel i3 PC. Fightcade has training mode as well so get your dp's going. If you see improvement in your skills and want to upgrade start looking for Sanwa or Seimitsu just swap parts in the same box instead of buying something more expensive.

    If you are hard on playing on console only look for Brooks universal fight board from 鶹.com or if you know someone's travelling back from USA then ask them to get it for you and just modify the same box.

    It's has a good build, the size is good to place on your lap and doesn't move around, Button travel is nice, it has square gate and small ball top compared to traditional ball tops you would see in arcades(when they existed)

    Thanks 8bitdo.
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