8BitDo Micro controller: where to buy the Switch and Android controller

The latest creation from 8BitDo is the Micro controller, and it’s now available to pre-order from Amazon ahead of its Aug. 24 launch date. It is available in powder blue, lime green or a combination of both. The controller weighs just 24.8 grams and costs $24.99. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket, and somehow, 8BitDo managed to squeeze 16 buttons onto the Micro’s tiny frame.

For comparison, the Micro Controller appears to be a more condensed version of the Lite 2, which is slightly bigger, allowing for joysticks and a slightly more ergonomically-friendly build. 8BitDo states that this controller will be used for 2D video games, with a battery life of up to ten hours.

Micro controllers can connect to Nintendo Switches, Android devices or Raspberry Pis via Bluetooth (2.4 GHz), USB-C or wired USB. It is possible to remap the controller with any keyboard key, which makes it ideal for using in apps that require creative input. This can be done by connecting the controller to 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software suite on Android or iOS devices.

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The Micro controller likely won’t replace anyone’s daily driver for playing their Switch, but it’s still an affordable, portable option if you need a controller in a pinch. 8BitDo’s track record is excellent for creating solid controllers such as the 8bitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. They have also just recently branched out into mechanical keyboards by releasing the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical keyboard.