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"Looks more like a Long Boi" - I accidentally created a Razer Game Boy using the 8Bitdo FlipPad, and its absurd length is actually great for TATE shmups

Turns out you can turn the Razer Edge into an absurdly long Game Boy using the new 8Bitdo FlipPad, and it's solid for both Nintendo classics and vertical shmups.

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8BitDo just turned your iPhone into a perfect retro handheld with this clever controller

Your phone is now a Game Boy.

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8Bitdo's FlipPad controller lands today, and for under $30, it could beat my go-to Game Boy controller

8Bitdo's Game Boy controller has landed, and while the FlipPad lacks the same wireless features as its Pocket Taco rival, it beats GameSir on sleakness.

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Limited Edition Gears of War: E-Day Xbox controllers have been revealed, and they're some of the sickest-designed Xbox gamepads I've seen in ages

To get players hyped up for Gears of War: E-Day more than they already are, Xbox has revealed new limited-edition Gears of War: E-Day-inspired Xbox controllers, which are now available for pre-ordering.

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After testing the Ultimate 3‑Mode, it’s clear 8BitDo built a controller that punches way above its price, but may not win over the couch console crowd

With a killer aesthetic, this 8BitDo pad is great for PC, but console players may want to wait for the official Xbox X25 controller.

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I’ve been gaming with 8BitDo's Xbox mobile controller grip and I’ve never used my Game Pass subscription more

The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller - Xbox Edition nails the cloud gaming experience but falls short in a few basic areas

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The retro flip controller that turns your phone into a Game Boy will finally be available to buy soon – and I'm thrilled by the price

The 8BitDo FlipPad will be available to pre-order in a matter of days, it's claimed

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I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49

The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 is an NES-inspired speaker with D-pad controls, and it boasts crisp treble and a refined midrange for $49. It has some flaws though.

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It's Sugar Whirl vs Lavender Dusk: GameSir and 8BitDo go head-to-head with colorful new Xbox controllers - but which is right for you?

Two of the biggest third-party controller brands have launched near-identical gamepads for Xbox, but which is going to be right for you?

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I’ve been testing controllers for half a decade, and not a single budget option has impressed me like the 8BitDo Pro 3

The 8BitDo Pro 3 took one look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller and said ‘hold my beer’.

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My favorite N64 controller in the color I actually want is weirdly hard to find at Amazon, but it does exist

Yes, the gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is still available at Amazon, so you can grab the most authentic colorway ahead of The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary.

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Analogue 3D gets a fresh batch of stock with these vibrant limited-edition colorways — but 'highly limited quantities' means you'll need to be quick to order one for yourself

Analogue 3D goes translucent with these limited edition variants of its modernized retro gaming console.

TechRadar

8BitDo's new Xbox pro controller looks like the Elite Series 3 we never got

8BitDo has unveiled its new officially licensed Xbox Series X controller, and it's the kind of gamepad that makes me think an Elite Series 3 is never coming.

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CES 2026: 8BitDo FlipPad Brings Retro Gaming Controls to Your Smartphone Emulator

8BitDo introduced the FlipPad at CES 2026, which offers a new emulator gaming experience for smartphones.

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The 8BitDo Pro 3 has so much nostalgic charm, but it brings back one of the cardinal sins of any gaming controller

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a highly stylish, nostalgic controller for modern gaming platforms, but it's hiding a lot of great potential behind its retro aesthetic.

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8BitDo's new "Ultimate 3E" controller for Xbox has it all — TMR joysticks, Hall-Effect triggers, and you can try it at CES 2026

During CES 2026, 8BitDo revealed the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E, a new upcoming Xbox controller coming soon in 2026 with TMR joysticks, customizable buttons, and much more.

Your iPhone is about to be turned into a flip phone for a great reason – to play retro games

Controller manufacturer 8BitDo teases the FlipPad for iPhone, which will also attach to Android devices

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8BitDo's FlipPad controller could be a great way to play retro games on your phone

The 8BitDo FlipPad is a retro controller for your phone, coming later this year.

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From controllers to screen protectors, here are the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to look out for this Black Friday

Want to spruce up your Switch 2 experience this Black Friday? Here are the accessories you should watch out for.

If the PS6 does this one thing, it'll make my day (or my year)

More buttons, please!

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8BitDo Pro 3 review

My new everyday controller, despite its flaws.

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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 saved me from the pins and needles the Switch 2's Joy-Cons give me

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 swaps the Hall effect sticks of its predecessor for some shiny new TMR alternatives, but its tedious Switch 2 setup leaves much to be desired.

PC Gamer

8BitDo Retro R8 review

A striking look, great charging stand, and even better price make for a great mouse. If a little niche.

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The 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a great introduction to leverless fighting game controllers

Leverless controllers for fighting games can be intimidating, but the 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a solid newcomer option.

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I’ve spent a year with this retro keyboard and it takes me back to my childhood (even if my colleagues hate it)

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect balance of modern capability, and retro look and feel. I've been using the C64 Edition for a year and it's my favorite keyboard!

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