I really only see this being good for kids or if you are packing seriously light and want a couple extra controllers for the strangers on the plane next to you.
Okay, so everyone's saying it's cute and all, but is there an actual practical use for this, as a grown-ass adult? I mean, sure it's pocketable and all but if you're thinking of portability, that would require your phone/tablet case to have a stand of some sort, which may not be an option (especially if you're commuting). So either this thing has a very niche use case or I'm missing something...
Even for portability they have the 8bitdo Lite which is smaller than most modern phones. Wider surface area, fits in a small pocket. Works well with a tablet or laptop gaming setup.
This is good if you want even more portability, for a cheap $25 bluetooth controller with pretty great platform support. Some of my friends go to a lot of conventions and I can see them having a couple of these in a small pocket just to have something easy for multiplayer games.
For me, I'd likely use it like they show in one of their promotional images - keyboard shortcuts in art programs, etc.
They work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser
I think it’s mostly for the novelty of having a controller that you can keep with you all the time, even on a keychain.
That being said, the fact you can remap all the buttons opens up some interesting accessibility options for this, especially if you think about using it one-handed.
I just saw the article too, but I have a distinct feeling, that these controllers have existed for a long time. I am probably thinking of some other ones.
I have seen similar concepts from various yum-cha vendors, but usually with fewer buttons.
What's holding me back on this thing is that it does not appear to have any analog sticks, not even a pair of little slidey 3DS style ones. I'd buy it if it did. But otherwise, I'll stick with my little Gamesir pad.
You are probably thinking of the direct predecessor, the Zero2.
But this one sounds interesting. I mean sure it's diminutive, but it's also... cute? Plus it's USB-C with cute, not micro-USB like the previous one. I might need one.
Looks like it nice upgrade to it's predecessor. I have no use for it but 8bitdo always makes great stuff so for those interested it's probably worth it
Thank you! This was perfect timing as I was about to buy a zero2!
For those who aren't familiar with these, yes they work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser
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CaptainFlintlockFinn@lemmy.ca · 26 pts · 3y
My hands are cramping just thinking about using it.
CosmicSploogeDrizzle@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
I really only see this being good for kids or if you are packing seriously light and want a couple extra controllers for the strangers on the plane next to you.
turkalino@lemmy.yachts · 15 pts · 3y
i look at the nintendo joycons and the last thing i think is "you know, those would be so much more useful if they were smaller"... they are cute tho
d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz · 10 pts · 3y
Okay, so everyone's saying it's cute and all, but is there an actual practical use for this, as a grown-ass adult? I mean, sure it's pocketable and all but if you're thinking of portability, that would require your phone/tablet case to have a stand of some sort, which may not be an option (especially if you're commuting). So either this thing has a very niche use case or I'm missing something...
ieightpi@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Idk what they target demographics is for these things.
some_guy@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y
Wouldn’t be a bad remote replacement for an Nvidia shield or HTPC
spriteblood@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y
Even for portability they have the 8bitdo Lite which is smaller than most modern phones. Wider surface area, fits in a small pocket. Works well with a tablet or laptop gaming setup.
This is good if you want even more portability, for a cheap $25 bluetooth controller with pretty great platform support. Some of my friends go to a lot of conventions and I can see them having a couple of these in a small pocket just to have something easy for multiplayer games.
For me, I'd likely use it like they show in one of their promotional images - keyboard shortcuts in art programs, etc.
artichoke@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
They work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser
You could use it as a power point clicker etc.
irishbreakfast@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
I think it’s mostly for the novelty of having a controller that you can keep with you all the time, even on a keychain.
That being said, the fact you can remap all the buttons opens up some interesting accessibility options for this, especially if you think about using it one-handed.
moody@lemmings.world · 5 pts · 3y
I'm waiting for the nano model. This one's too big.
slimerancher@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
I just saw the article too, but I have a distinct feeling, that these controllers have existed for a long time. I am probably thinking of some other ones.
dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
I have seen similar concepts from various yum-cha vendors, but usually with fewer buttons.
What's holding me back on this thing is that it does not appear to have any analog sticks, not even a pair of little slidey 3DS style ones. I'd buy it if it did. But otherwise, I'll stick with my little Gamesir pad.
GTKashi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
This is where I am. Just waiting for a smaller version of the sn90 pro
Carighan@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
You are probably thinking of the direct predecessor, the Zero2.
But this one sounds interesting. I mean sure it's diminutive, but it's also... cute? Plus it's USB-C with cute, not micro-USB like the previous one. I might need one.
slimerancher@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Ah yes, thanks for the link!
And yes, I agree that they look cute, and can be useful for playing NES /SNES games.
KraeuterRoy@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
The only target audience I see is people, that just love the ergonomics of the joycons but need more ROUNDED EDGES to be fully satisfied.
Sentinian@lemmy.one · 4 pts · 3y
Looks like it nice upgrade to it's predecessor. I have no use for it but 8bitdo always makes great stuff so for those interested it's probably worth it
artichoke@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Thank you! This was perfect timing as I was about to buy a zero2!
For those who aren't familiar with these, yes they work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser
You could use it as a power point clicker etc.
craftyindividual@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
That's incredibly cute. I wonder if the portability factor would conflict with having joysticks sticking out, but a trackpad would be good.