8BitDo's Zero 2 Is A Switch Controller That's Small Enough To Fit On Your Keychain

Actually, I wouldn't mind trying to use that for my phone.

Technically, very cool but I’m not sure why anyone would want to use that over regular controls unless your hands are so small you can only palm a golf ball. Lol.

I can see a lotta people getting this just because it’s cool, no sarcasm, I think it is but I’d never prefer using a controller that small.

Things that the world has no need for... Instead of making them smaller, make them bigger please... I talk about Xbox Duke level of big. I am tired of cramps on pretty much any controller nowadays. To be fair, the Switch controller is fine.

@Kalmaro I have the 1st gen and i love it! Finished SMW2: Yoshi's Island for the first time with it.

A nice well design kid-friendly controller for playing retro or retro inspired indie games on the Switch. Probably may pick one up for my 8-year old nephew as he just got a Switch and need a comfy controller to play Sonic Mania with.

These should be great for people with arthritis

Eesh, my hands cramp even using the Joy-Con grip, I don't think my sausage fingers could handle that.

You know... For a keychain isnt that bad.
I could buy one.

@CTmatic I hear what you're saying. That small size makes them so portable though, it's hard to pass up. At least Amazon has a decent return policy.

@lansyer Really? I'm interested in getting one.

This really makes no sense to me.

Kawaii!!!

Nintendolife: Hmm, is that it? Can you think of someting more to say?

Me:... No.

I wish instead of doing the mouse and this silly thing they'd focus on doing a retro receiver and mod kid for n64 and GC. Gamecube for sure because there is no good way to get a decent d-pad on GC.

I’m loving my 8bitdo lite.

This one is super cute too, but I don’t think I’d have much use for it.

It’s so cute!

IT’S SO CUTE!!

I have a soft spot for controllers and this looks cute! But they should make a Saturn controller with extra analog sticks.

I have the original 8bitdo Zero and I love it. The battery is great and the controller feels good in my larger hands. It works with my Android phone and Steam (getting it to work on the tablet is another issue altogether). I don't know if I'd pick this one up, but I wouldn't dissuade anyone either.

@Yorumi what games on GameCube even need the D pad for anything other than menus?

Soulcalibur 2? Even then, the button layout kind of ruins that port.

I have the original zero and it's surprisingly comfortable even with my giant hands

Perfect for getting hand cramps!

@Trajan gameboy player. Besides being nice to just play the games on a screen for once it's also a lot easier to take screenshots and things through the gamecube. Other than the dpad I'd love a mod kit for gamecube controllers. I like the regular controllers better than wavebirds because those are both expensive and don't come in nice colors. So it would be really nice to have wireless GC controllers.

@Yorumi Yeah I was just thinking of the GBP.

If you have a SNES classic laying around hacking it is nice. I don't even use my GBP anymore.

Not for me. I struggle using a single joy-con for much longer than 20 minutes at a time. Pro Controller all the way!

@Trajan I prefer original hardware for everything. I actually have a modified original wide GBA with a backlit screen that runs on AA batteries that I use regularly. I love it. I've got a whole game room with a wiiU, GC, n64, snes, nes, genesis, dreamcast, and ps3(which can play ps1), 3ds(also does ds), GBA(all gameboy) and a gamegear. The older systems are modified for RGB output and hooked up to a CRT monitor. I love it.

I even back most of the kickstarters that promise a real cart for the systems. Just got Tobu Tobu girl delux recently on a GBC cart and it looks great on that gba mentioned above.

I'm actually big into retro on original hardware, though that's really only the console I'm not above modifications or using things like 8bitdo controllers for input. My nes, snes, and genesis all use some form of an 8bitdo controller(the nes is a custom painted controller with a 8bitdo mod kit so they're half original half modern). So that's where I'm at with all this stuff.

What are the big differences between the old Zero and the Zero 2?

@Yorumi I still have all of my old hardware too. Even have the older systems hooked up to a CRT.

That being said I'm also big on convenience and taking it easy on non-replaceable vintage hardware. Same reason I want a N64 classic.

@Trajan the disc systems are what I worry about the most. That's actually why I tend to spend a lot more money on cartridge systems than disc ones. They're durable as normal use doesn't really destroy the hardware. Controllers would be the point where things wear out but there are all kinds of good replacements. Of my cartridge systems only the n64 is actually using original controllers and even those have all had their sticks replaced with much better ones.

The disc systems though, ugh. I've already had to open up the dreamcast and adjust the laser. Likewise the GC is doing better but not perfect. I've been replaying pokemon colosseum lately and while the disc has no sign at all of damage about the half the time it starts up there's a nasty reverb in the audio. That's not heard in the actual gamecube startup screen so it shouldn't be any problem with my HDMI attachment. That's the main reason I haven't picked up a ps2 or saturn. Sega cd is too expensive for the like 2 good games on it. I even hate to get a pc engine duo because it's expensive and who knows how well the disc drive will hold up.

@Yorumi If you do get a PS2, get a slim.

Also what sticks did you use in your N64? Every aftermarket stick I have used has been inferior.

@lansyer I have the original as well. This version doesn’t seem to be too different other than the color variations

Using a single joycon is too small for my hands, no way could I use this tiny thing D:

I've used the first version of these and they're actually pretty decent for NES stuff because you can just rock your thumb across the A and B button basically at the same time.

@sanderev from what I've been able to find, the Zero 2 may have some motion control, will have possible firmware updates, and possibly have wired connectivity as an option. And that's all in addition to whatever new firmware it has out of the box and it officially is marketed with Switch compatibility. The original Zero, which I have, is Bluetooth only, has no motion features, with its USB only for charging, and I don't think it has the ability to be updated, so those would be new features if the info I saw is correct.

I’m happy with my 8BitDo SF controller.

As if Joycons weren't bad enough, someone actually thought they could design a more terrible controller?!

I actually really like the look. Whether it will be too small for my hands is another thing though

I see it and I think "why?" but then I remember people praise the Mirco GBA, which I personally feel is too small for my hands and eyes.

I hope whoever buys this doesn't like to play a lot of games that use ZL and ZR.

Finally! Only been waiting for 18 months! http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/06/8bitdo_reveals_huge_range_of_bluetooth_controllers_all_compatible_with_nintendo_switch

@NINtendo242 the Wii U gamepad was the most comfortable, balanced, and evenly weighted controller I've ever used.

Maybe I'll get this one for my 3 year old. At least with this, he won't be able to take pictures of everything. I wish it had an analog option though.

@sdelfin Thanks for the info. The old one (I had one) indeed didn't have motion controls or USB-control options. You could however customise the buttons and there was some ability to update the firmware.

The 8 bit do is poo tooda la do. Very very very very unacceptable.to small for my hands. Maybe good for little peeps?

I think I have now, 14 8bitdo controllers including the n64 Retro-bit collaboration. I have too many now. Might offload some of them that I don't use. Incredible controllers though. Love the M30 for Saturn games.

Make a new GameCube controller. I have the new pro+, but, it just doesn't feel right for GameCube. And the Gbros adapter is, hmm, wired and heavy. I keep going back to the wavebird.

For $20 it might be worth it for me as I absolutely hate playing NES and SNES online because the digital buttons stink compared to the d-pad.

I just got the 8bitdo Lite which I've since been using like a fidget cube while I work, holding it in one hand and pressing random buttons just because it feels good. This will be even better for that.

It's almost as if we climbed to the top of the peak with the SN30 Pro+ :0