Anbernic RG P01 Review: Half-Price 8BitDo

[@RetroGameCorps]

I'm seeing a lot of great feedback about the price and shipping, as well as 8BitDo's various competing models. Let's break it down: - Anbernic RG P01: $18 MSRP + $12 avg shipping = $30. I agree that it's dumb they separated the shipping, and it is deceiving. This is why I framed the controller as being around $25-$30 in the video -- this kind of marketing (understandably) rubs customers the wrong way. The shipping also stacks, so $12 shipping for one controller, $24 shipping for two. They should have just marketed it as a $30 controller, and that will likely be its price when it hits Amazon in the next few weeks. - 8BitDo Ultimate BT = $70. This model is the closest to the Anbernic RG P01 in terms of functionality. X-input, 2.4GHz USB dongle, and Switch compatibility. This one has a larger battery, higher polling rates, and comes with a charging dock, so it's not a perfect 1:1 comparison, but it is also over twice the price of the Anbernic (even after their dumb shipping). - 8BitDo Ultimate 2C = $30. This is a USB dongle controller, that can work with BT in some circumstances (like with Android), but doesn't have the same wide X-input functionality and isn't compatible with Switch. This is a great controller if you are just looking for PC gaming, since you can use that USB dongle. - 8BitDo Ultimate C BT = $30. This is a Switch-only controller that has the Switch ABXY pattern, but isn't compatible with PC or Android -- it's still a nice option if you are looking for Switch only. - GameSir Nova Lite = $25. This one is very close to the Anbernic RG P01, with a hardshell case. It doesn't have full Switch compatibility (no gyro and no wake from sleep), but in all other respects it's very close to the RG P01, and a really great budget controller too. Of note, after giving my feedback to Anbernic from this review, they have already created a firmware update for the controller that will remember your RGB light setting. They shared the firmware file with me yesterday and it is working as expected, and they will have it up on their software repo soon.

[@holy-g2334]

Seems like the Anbernic is missing rumble/vibration compared to the others. Is that correct?

[@RetroGameCorps]

@ it has dual asynchronous rumble, I mention it in the video.

[@mettscientist]

Thanks for deleting some of the stupid comments. Sorry that i didn't provide you with a link.

[@yourtime]

In my rather small meaning opinion, it is sign of substandard and sadness, that manufactures are putting eye candy over quality/design. RGB lights do at best not add anything for the user experience, although being a perfect for any social media shots and at worst are an distraction. I would love to have RGB lights on my earbuds, while work out, pretty sure, it will give me a better experience overall.

[@kennethd4958]

@@RetroGameCorps the 8BitDo ultimate BT can very often be found for $50 on Amazon (even when it’s not Black Friday deals) which makes it the best deal of these IMO. I think what really rubbed people the wrong way was how much Anbernic marketed their controller for versus what you actually spend.

[@aymodaslacker8852]

gotta hand it to Anbernic, they definitely liven up Russ's upload schedule

[@pass-the-juice]

ross: "they're putting my kids through college!"

[@accountname-tu2om]

russ IS anbernic prove me wrong. ;)

[@bigrob029]

@@accountname-tu2om sounds like a good april fools day video idea.

[@yasec-life]

@@pass-the-juiceRuss meet Ross, Ross meet Russ.

[@nothin_gg]

@@accountname-tu2om The RG in Anbernic stands for Retro Game, like the channel, right? ;)

[@RafidW9]

Controller market is getting spicy. Hall effect sticks at this price point is so great to see.

[@shApYT]

Leaves zero excuses for the first party ones

[@77wolfblade]

@@shApYT Exactly hopefully next gen. they catch up.

[@washuai]

​@@shApYTunless their reasoning was Valve Steam Deck reasoning (they claimed they picked a longer wear not hall effect solution). It's pretty obvious with other controllers that's not the case. That they might charge Anbernic a different price than they do not not Chinese companies, too.

[@Bob_Smith19]

Hall effect does not mean they will last. I’ve had multiple aftermarket sets for Switch Joycons fail. And it’s always in the same manner. I have zero faith in any of them.

[@juniperpansy]

@@shApYT well one excuse, the 8hr battery life oof. Steam controller has 40hrs on a pair of AAs. But otherwise you are right. First party has been sandbagging it for a long time now!

[@friednoodle6582]

Already have an 8bitdo ultimate but it's nice to see more affordable competitions.

[@LenasSun]

Is it good? I'm thinking on buying one to myself for dragon ball PS2 games, racing, XenoVerse, android playing like Roblox casual and Minecraft. Is it good? Would you recommend me the bluetooth version or de 2.4ghz? People say the Bluetooth has hall effect in the analogs and the other buttons, the L2 R2... And the 2.4hz don't, is that true?

[@friednoodle6582]

@LenasSun yeah, the 8bitdo ultimate Bluetooth is way better than the 2.4g because of the hall effects and yes the 2.4g doesn't have those features. Plus side the ultimate edition comes with 2.4g as well. So you get the best of both if you use it on a desktop without bluetooth.

[@AngDawPac]

"not emulated, SHEESH!" may be my favorite easter egg of all time!!

[@markstephenson6744]

To save others googling: Shai Hulud is an American metalcore band formed in Pompano Beach, Florida, in 1995, and later based in Poughkeepsie, New York. The band is named after the giant sandworms in Frank Herbert's novel Dune

[@KookiBirb]

Great band! Seen them when I saw them with Bury Your Dead back in 08/09 when I first started going to Hardcore shows haha

[@natepetrie1216]

May his passing cleanse the world

[@fathead999]

Shipping for one pad $12 Shipping for two $24 That seems pretty preditory, shipping generally does not double if the volume of the order doubles. This is essentially the same price ase the 8bit do C

[@mejasiu]

@@fathead999 Tried on Aliexpress and get the same.

[@RGSPro]

Yeah I would be interested if you could get it shipped for $18-20. As a ripoff of the 8bitdo controllers that would be a fair price, but because you can get the 2C with overnight shipping from Amazon for $29, the price is essentially a deal breaker.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I agree that it would have been better just to have the full cost upfront ($27) instead of marketing it as "$15 + $12 shipping". I think that in the Western world that type of tactic rubs us the wrong way.

[@RetroGameCorps]

@@RGSPro sure, but as I mentioned near the end of the video, while the 2C is 30 it has fewer features compared to the Anbernic (no BT/X-input or Switch compatibility). When looking at features, this Anbernic controller is closer to the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth controller, which retails for $70 (but is often on sale for $60) -- that's where I got the "half-price 8bitdo" phrase from.

[@haruhidaso]

⁠@@RetroGameCorpsI think closest comparison is actually 8bitdo C, which has 6 axis and Switch compatibility for 30$

[@renegadechic]

Your work ethic is genuinely so hard-core, I don't know how you maintain this release schedule! Mad props

[@mmpsp693]

I have a Gamesir Lite and it has been a great experience. No lag, no issues, long battery life.

[@washuai]

Yea you really need a round up of this P01, the cheaper 8bitdo, Gamesir Nova Lite and Aolion K10 with the more expensive ones to show why they are cheaper and help someone decide. It's giving that information so people can choose which is best for them, because it's not clear cut.

[@DirransRL]

I really love my GameSir G7

[@ShFred]

I’ve been wanting to get a SE7 forever, but also stopped playing Forza for a while. How does Ultimate 2C compare?

[@rafaelikenaga]

is that issue he mentions about nova lite only working on Switch mode after a firmware update resolved?

[@mmpsp693]

@@rafaelikenaga sorry, never used it on my Switch. I had a great time using it on Android though.

[@doratar76]

yes! had my google alert to all news related to this controller, happy my expectations are fulfilled!

[@SWPLGAMING]

I noticed the quality right away, this feels pretty comfortable, I was lucky enough to get the radiant purple. Awesome video hub 👍🏾

[@watchmejumpstart24]

I liked the price until I added the shipping which doubled the cost and made it pointless to buy

[@TheMysteryDriver]

Buy two and halve the shipping

[@oOROcKetguYOo]

In addition to that, the Controller wont ne available until 12.11.2024 ... Why is it not available right now ? I hate to wait.

[@imnea]

​@@TheMysteryDriverwhen you buy two it seems to double shipping cost for me

[@cyanmarine]

​@@TheMysteryDriver I've seen people in other comments saying that you pay shipping per controller So if, for example, you buy 4 controllers you need to pay 4 times the shipping (haven't checked myself tho)

[@mindbender50]

@@TheMysteryDriver buy two and the shipping doubles lol...

[@anaguma90]

Thanks Russ, I wouldn't have know about this without your video. I've been using an old PS4 controller but the battery doesn't charge anymore so have been using a very long cable. Might get one...

[@just_delightful]

Thank you, you're probably one of the most tender KZbinrs out there.

[@Tepig_V]

I have an 8bitdo in my cart waiting for the 11.11 sales, so I'm very excited to see this review!

[@TheMysteryDriver]

So did you cancel the 8bitdo?

[@Tepig_V]

@@TheMysteryDriver It's still in my cart on AliExpress. . .ironically this has gotten me to think about a different 8bitdo, I hadn't realized the ABXY buttons had a different arrangement between the different models, and I kind of prefer the Switch layout.

[@washuai]

I'd stick with 8bitdo whether getting the cheaper ultimate C or the other one. If you're really looking for cheapest, check some other value king reviews like game tech talk, if you haven't already.

[@blisphul8084]

I think a Dualshock 4 is worth getting instead because of the ability to use the touchpad, gyro, and analog triggers at the same time with steam input. 8bitdo and anbernic can only use the gyro in switch mode, meaning you lose the analog triggers. Also, ds4 controllers are around $40 now.

[@ayuchanayuko]

Here I am wishing these controllers were available in the Playstation layout instead of the XBox layout. Having a symmetrical layout for analog sticks is just essential for me and more comfortable.

[@MuzKasch]

I was originally going to buy this controller, but I chose the MANBA ONE. To be honest, I really like it, especially considering its big screen haha

[@MattStevens9824]

Holy shit! Thanks for covering this and that price! Imma order one just to test it! Also, you're one of the best at articulating what you mean to say in reviews. Always hitting the nail in the head and it's just so clear. Haptics, feedback, and latency is something that isn't always clearly described on some channels.

[@MikaelBCN]

I recently built an arcade cabinet for two players but I was planning on installing a couple normal controllers for 4 players games. The extra option I was considering was 4 controllers in case I wanted to switch the video output from the cabinet to my projector and play on the sofa. This controller seems a great opportunity to make it without breaking the bank.

[@hotchoclateguy]

Judging by your comment, don’t think budget is too much of your concern 😂😂

[@MikaelBCN]

@hotchoclateguy Woodworking is a hobby of mine. Spent slightly above a hundred euros in plywood and a whooping 20€ in a Diy Arcade controller kit. Recycled some old car speakers for the audio and a 15 year old LCD TV for the video, and an Optiplex computer they were throwing away at my job (that's how the idea started). All cables, lights and whatnot were another 50€. All in all it was around 210€ (and a bunch of hours working but that's another issue 😂😂😂) I can search for some second hand controllers but you never really know what you get. I wasn't a fan of spending pretty much as much as the whole cabinet just for 4 new controllers.

[@Dracossaint]

​@@hotchoclateguyNah, they're probably running low. Or hitting the point of.... This is too expensive.

[@Dugachug]

That RGB annoyance is a big deal breaker for me. At that point I'd rather have no lights than being blasted with rainbow whenever I turn it on. If it doesn't get fixed, I imagine you could just disconnect the lights.

[@ninjason57]

I'm the same way. I always turn off RGB.

[@hamburgers140]

Couldn't disagree more- I have an 8bitdo and the lights can't be turned off AT ALL, so I am hugely thankful for a controller that lets you turn them off, even if it requires you to press a button a few times.

[@rambledogs2012]

​@@hamburgers140The 8bitdo light when playing in the dark. It's like a ruddy lighthouse

[@molochz]

@@hamburgers140 "it requires you to press a button a few times", yeah like 16 or 17 times. No way buddy, you can buy it, I'm not touching it. That's beyond annoying. I'm not an 11 year old.

[@hamburgers140]

@@molochz "I'm not an 11 year old." What a weird thing to say.

[@sanjithechef]

From your advice I got the 8bitdo with the charging dock for my steam deck. It works so well thank you - I’ll definitely consider getting a second if I see it on sale for one of my consoles maybe

[@chupapiincorporated]

Dudeeee I used to watch you all the time, I remember you only had like 30K subs, it's nice to see you have finally settled on an intro hahahaha

[@omulamfibie]

I just snatched one for $20 on sale from Aliexpress on jan 8th, with free shipping and it arrived today. That's a win in my book. I'll get to testing later tonight.

[@facekickr]

Thanks!! I was looking into this controller and felt your review cleared up my concerns. Thanks again and have an awesome one!

[@simply_maple]

I can't believe you risked it by showing Zelda just so you could demo the gyro for us. You're the man, Russ

[@smileydude791]

He could have shown Fortnite. It has gyro controls and is free to download.

[@oktosite_]

I mean, he shows it running on actual Nintendo hardware. Nintendo has specifically been going after emulated content, AFAIK.

[@KhameCat]

I was excited to get my 28xx in the beige / lavender color scheme, so it’s exciting to see it on a controller! I went ahead and ordered both that and the other purple one. Thanks for another excellent video! (Also lol not emulated - sheesh)

[@slopnit]

SHAI HULUD T-SHIRT THO??? Never would have thought that one of my faves KZbinrs had such a based music taste. Cheers!

[@5pacekitty]

Ive been watching for a while but I want to take a sec to appreciate the quality (4k)

[@ReneRosa]

I refreshed my feed waiting for this one today once I saw the price.

[@themauwie8933]

Thank you, Man. I think I will buy this one for my pc. The lights don't bother me, so it's cool.

[@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv]

Same dawg.

[@themauwie8933]

@@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv hehee, sweet. 😌

[@BrandonFenty]

30 minute video on a controller? Never change Russ. I’ve got my snack and drink, let’s do this.

[@DannyWunderlich]

As of rn, nothing that Anbernic puts out will replace my 8BitDo Pro 2 controller. Thanks for the review!

[@detourne]

Russ, you always have the best band shirts. We have really similar tastes in music!

[@retropixelados]

Thank you so much for this in-depth review, it's a pleasure to watch your videos. Greetings from Spain

[@petruccilewis]

I was waiting for this review!

[@hamburgers140]

I bought the 8bitdo ultimate WIRED for $27 a year ago. The fact I can get practically the same thing now, plus wireless, hall effect sensors, and rumble now for $10 less is fantastic. But more than that: My #1 complaint about the 8bitdo is the complete inability to turn off its glaring white LEDs, which are on all the time and I simply do not need. The fact you can turn off the RG P01 LEDs at all--even if it requires pressing a a button 15-16 times--is a HUGE game changer.

[@PatrickGoodspeed]

Looks like a solid choice for an en entry level controller. If bought them, I would get purple and white controllers and swap the buttons and joysticks.

[@evilord22]

Thank you for this review! It convinced me to buy this gamepad for my wife and now we can play retro games together. About the device - it definitely feels cheaper and worse than my 8BitDo Pro2, but its price was a half of 8BitDo. Thus - great value! And the best part - my wife is happy with the gamepad!

[@HiTechLoLife]

I think having affordable options is great and it's cheaper than that Logitech Submarine controller that people tend to buy because it's cheaper. That said controllers are one of those things that shouldn't be cheaped out on if you're a core gamer. That GameSir controller really has that Google Stadia controller vibe going for it.

[@father042]

Anbernic doing controllrs now? Prepare for 10 variants in next few months

[@evilcab]

It can't be worse than 8bitdo right? there's a bajillion version of their "ultimate controller"

[@StatusQuo209]

I'm all for it lol

[@sugoplay]

@@evilcab Not really. Among all the knockoff manufacturers in China, when you discuss "aesthetic ability", 8bitdo is at the top of the mountain and anbernic is at the bottom of the valley (their boss is a very vulgar old man ^_^)

[@rcoh4]

I'm all for more cheaper premium controllers, 8bitdo was kinda pricy.

[@gabrielredu]

*weeks

[@jhotmann]

Love the Shai Hulud shirt. Got to see them for the first time recently and they were amazing live.

[@lucasrafael1395]

Greetings from Brazil! Thanks to this video! Vamos Lusa!!!

[@nothin_gg]

9:55 I don't like rgb lights, so, if device can't remember that i turned this off, it;s disqualify it to purchase. Thanks for the review, saved me for a headache :) Maybe they change it with future firmware updates, I would love to get an update if so.

[@molochz]

Same.

[@superamario6464]

8:38 What app are you using here? On ipad? The front end looks incredible

[@TheSonicbuum]

Man, to be honest this really caught my attention and I got quite a bit excited because I love the idea of cheap controllers that are and well functioning

[@mouhabuntu]

The best budget controller I ever found, going to pay a couple of it. Lovely device

[@rzkrdn8650]

Very tempting. but what we really need is a Gyroscope controllers beating down dualsense and atleast works with steam input, come-on manufacturers!

[@HardWhereHero]

I kinda doubt it. Not at this price point. The Gyroscope is the very reason Sony skimped on HAL sensors. I would much rather have lasting analog sticks than a gyroscope feature. The Gyro on the ps5 is useless for the most part. Sure there are games that use it. But the system could have implemented it for typing and for all kinds of navigation shortcuts but Sony would rather redesign the UI instead and make it look worse. lol.

[@rzkrdn8650]

@HardWhereHero gyro the reason sony skimping HALs? Any official source for that? What about the $200 pro controller? And gyro is useless?? Speak for yourself, it's the best gyro there is right now (sadly), with its 1000hz polling rate, community implementation of Dualsense on unsupporting games are great AND the PS port games that natively supported it are great to play with it on!

[@doublex85]

No gyro, no buy.

[@snegglepuss6669]

Neat, but I'm going to be waiting for a P01-ARC. Love my little Retrobit Saturn controller(six buttons, chunky d-pad, two little analogues down at the bottom) and my Anbernic Arc, combine the two and make it Bluetooth and I'll buy about six

[@apollo4295]

I'm really happy this has Xinput over Bluetooth. BEWILDERED that 8BitDo didn't have that for the Ultimate, when all their previous controllers had perfect universal connectivity. Even after the "shipping" price, this is a steal. Does it look easy to disassemble without breaking anything? It probably isn't, but I'd love to swap those buttons around.

[@psy_o]

08:33 what programm on screen?

[@shinobiseb]

It's an emulator UI

[@psy_o]

@@shinobiseb thnx!

[@mattb6522]

Good review! I have more than enough Bluetooth controllers just lying around, so I will pass on this one. However, I can see the possible value if you're in the market for a cheap controller for your PC or console. Though, personally, I'd probably just stick with the 8BitDo Ultimate as it is amazing controller across the board!

[@kingcoheed1208]

It's likely a perfect controller for Android Gaming, a lot of their AAA games are either Ports or Are planning to port to PC so they often have Controller Support

[@doommaker4000]

Honestly, I think Gamesir Nova Lite is way better for its price

[@livinlicious]

I cant see how this is doable at 15usd. The Ultimate C bluetooth (switch or Xbox layout) is reasonably and cheap priced at 30bucks. Thats the pricing the product needs to be even viable and possible on the market. I dont quite get how anbernic shaved of 50%, so I assume they used lower quality material, that just doesnt hold as long. So the first 100h will be like a 8bitdo, but then its just falling apart. Highly speculative, but the pricing is just suspiciously china-crap.

[@slimekittenv]

I like that the beige white is the same color way as my rg28xx, which means itll also match my tablet cover and mechanical keyboard

[@urata01]

It seems like a really good value. One thing that intrigues me is the way you can program the back buttons on the fly instead of using, for example, 8BitDo ultimate software to setup profiles. The hotkey to swap the face buttons could come in handy occasionally. Having options for connectivity seems nice too. I like bluetooth when it's working well and it's nice not having to deal with a dongle. But sometimes the simplicity of just plugging in the dongle or wire is nice, especially if you're using it to game at someone else's house. For me it always comes down to the little things that are hard to understand until you have it. The RGB behavior is one of those little things and it's nice to know about that before paying for it. I might buy one, it's definitely worth the money. At this point, the real question is if it's worth a spot in my collection. If they had decided to put a disk style dpad on it like they have on their RG cubes I'd pick one up for sure because it would set it apart from my other controllers. I've been enjoying the disk pad on my 8BitDo M30, but that controller is fairly limited. Well, now that Anbernic has a controller when is 8BitDo going to drop a handheld?

[@Biddymacp]

Looking forward to their monthly releases on their controller range. Some CRKD clones as well as the various mini 8bitdo controllers would be great. Then there’s fight sticks/boxes could be a cheap way to rustle up an arcade cabinet.

[@Srhyle]

8:32 what front-end are you using and what platform? Thanks

[@RetroGameCorps]

That is ES-DE on Android. I made a guide about it a few weeks ago!

[@Srhyle]

@@RetroGameCorps salamat po!

[@TheThothh]

The shipping is stero at the same price as the controller. But it has a niche. 8bitdo C and C2 is the same price, and this is a nice mix of the two. With C you get gyro but drifting sticks. With C2 you gett hall and 2.4, but no gyro. With this you get slower 2.4, but hall AND gyro. So even with shipping, it's one 8bitdo ultimate or two of these(friends not included).

[@videomaster5437]

I just preordered mine controller hopefully it works well on arrival

[@jimpyle99]

Thanks for always doing the contra test @10:33

[@shadowtheimpure]

If I didn't already have an 8BitDo Ultimate, I'd be interested. I'll keep this in mind for a second controller if I need one though.

[@mehdi4512]

What is the launcher on the tablette please 9:26 ?

[@Shuua3AM]

Was not expecting the Shai Halud shirt 🙌

[@ImpulsivePokemon]

I'm waiting with bated breath for your RP5 review. It just means I'm that much closer to getting tracking on mine shipping out!

[@SilverHusky]

Hall effect + Gyro + Cheap makes this a pretty sick controller. I'm gonna pick this up for my tablet and pc

[@jayw3688]

9:11 does anyone know what OS was running on that tablet? Also is there an OS system or similar system available on say the 35XXSP?

[@jaideepnaik7454]

Nice write up of Russ on The Verge!!

[@Hoytehablode]

I am confused here, I have the 8 bit do ultimate 2C and it does connect to my pc Via bluetooth.

[@DennisCaunce]

can you map the back buttons to key strokes etc, with steam?

[@pocketlint82]

6:23 if by licensed you mean copied without permission, I think that's probably true. More likely the Chinese factory that has the molds to create the 8bd is using the designs to provide similar molds for other companies. Many of those factories are known for not really caring about western copyright infringement. Good for consumers that don't care. Those that do can choose to support the original innovator

[@LoveatFirstHike]

I was about to make the same comment lol. Chinese + licensed in the same sentence definitely made me chuckle

[@Vektorion]

Does it have battery bypass when I use it wired ? So I can keep using it after the battery gives out and I don't want to replace it

[@davea.9570]

Just ordered 2 Gamesir Nova lite controllers. They are great and I got those and would get this to keep my sons away from my 8bitdo ultimate

[@knoopx]

they are great, got an cheap second-hand one because the dude had no idea it needed calibration

[@mattgreen753]

It's great to see another affordable controller using hall effect sticks. I have the 8bitdo ultimate and it's really good. I wish someone would make a controller like this for PS5. All the PS5 sticks w/hall effect sensors I've seen are marketed as "pro" controllers and cost upwards of 1 or even 2 hundred dollars.

[@CarlosDiaz-fs6cv]

Yeah, that sheet piss me off. I dont wanna spend 200 digeredoos on a controller

[@Bushidounohana]

Great perspective, as always. I just can’t seem to shake the form factor preference of the 8-Bit Do Pro 2 (Wired). Gives me that retro SNES feel and the access to joysticks is perfect for my meat hooks, but this is certainly an attractive and cost effective offering!

[@ShFred]

How does it compare to Gamesir G7? Or whatever the Hall effect one was, SE7?

[@jaimeortiz534]

Bold of you to show Super Nintendo 😬

[@STRONTIumMuffin]

I love my 8bitdo Ultimate bluetooth so I will probably get a couple of these down the line when I can get them on amazon prime.

[@KatDoomsong]

You mentioned the bluetooth connection issue with the 8bitDo Ultimate 2C before, but mine works just fine over bluetooth with my Anbernic RG35XX H, running Knulli. It even recognizes the L4/R4 buttons as their own input, unlike when I use it on PC where I can only map them to other existing buttons or as a button combination.

[@oldsk0ol]

It does everything I want it to do, So I will definitely be getting this controller.

[@just_ugu]

Hey Russ, love your content, thanks for the great video as always. I would like to suggest an idea of a video. I would really appreciate if you could post a guide on how to easily set up a couch coop experience with these handhelds, using HDMi and at least 2 wireless controlles, would be cool if you showed it on one of the Anbernic RGXX devices that are so popular lately

[@Magusguile]

I do really appreciate that universal connectivity, makes it pretty attractive for a long trip controller to connect to all the devices you might take. Not sure why 8bitdo is so limited on their Ultimate controller series, maybe for sales? I have the SN30 and Pro 2 so I know they can do it, just would be nice for one of their more Switch/Xbox layout controllers.

[@ZettiHDz]

I’ve never been one to consider buying an “off brand” controller rather than just buying from Xbox or PlayStation, but this controller looks awesome. The price alone makes it super appealing.

[@jimdoom2276]

Thinking of 3rd party controllers as 'off-brand' was true back in the day, but that's not really the case any more. Sure, there are ultra-budget options you could call off-brand, but the majority of 3rd party controllers are either equivalent quality/features (to 1st party) but cheaper price, or equivalent price, but extra features. And the 3rd party controllers which are MORE expensive than official are miles better in every way...

[@chanderule605]

low-midrange controllers around $40 already run laps around the stock controllers, going for something in the $60 price range gets you so much more than any of the stock controllers ever could

[@sylvain316]

I love the contra test ! 😊

[@JByrd606]

I literally got the email for these like 2 hours ago. Great timing lol

[@camb1986]

This is a great deal. I wish it came out before i bought my 8bitdo ultimate bluetooth, but im quite happy with the ultimate. The dock is probably the most compelling reason to get the 8bitdo ultimate over this.

[@cotron]

Love the Shai Hulud shirt!

[@Disengage024]

Shai Hulud shirt! That's awesome.

[@cajampa]

Shipped to Northern EU is about $40 on ali $23 for the controller +$15 for shipping.

[@LosersForgottenPride]

Suddenly, I'm excited about playing games. Well done and thanks for the video ✌️

[@ChrisDoes_Things]

Love that Shai Hulud shirt!

[@davidyoung9289]

If the gamepad supports motion control on switch, does it support motion control on PC? Sometimes this requires putting the controller into pairing mode intended for switch, then pairing on your PC. The steam client would then detect the device as a switch controller. Could you tell us if this works?

[@markredblue]

*Notices Russ' shirt* "Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world, and keep the world for His people."

[@GacMan47]

I like that the buttons are big like the Switch controllers. Rarely see big buttons.

[@Madblaster6]

Odd question, can we get a dark mode intro?

[@m1ggi3]

Wow, $14.99 + shipping, NOT BAD ! 👌

[@nickwales4261]

Can't wait for their next controller in a month.

[@conza1989]

Ordered from their website directly, was wanting to buy another controller, this’ll tire me over until the 8bitdo Pro 3 whenever that comes out

[@VictorRodriguez-gc4xv]

by the way regarding the triggers, it has the same travel distance like the 8bitdo ultimate 2C, not the ultimate, which is funny cuz it does have the back buttons, which the 2c doesn’t have

[@NetflixForeign]

Why couldn't Anbernic make the logo purple or black on the white and lavender controller? As for the Radiant Purple that almost looks like a Maroon Purple controller.

[@declangallagher1448]

Waiting for the N64 knockoff

[@codiusprime]

Give it a few minutes

[@shinobusensui9395]

Won't happen, they still haven't released a GBA clone

[@knavishknack7443]

Are they actually planning to make one?

[@DankasorusRex]

They definitely have some very similar to gba. The 35xxsp is super close and they have a horizontal one with shoulders and the 4x3 aspect ratio with a d pad and face buttons.

[@TheSixthSLoT]

The Analogue 3D?

[@rolfathan]

The "having to press 16 times to turn off the RGB" thing is what was the dealbreaker for me. Great price, but RGB drives me insane.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thankfully they've already created a memory setting, so this won't be an issue. It should be up on Anbernic's software repo in the next few days

[@molochz]

@@RetroGameCorps So it'll remember that you turned them off?

[@arthuroc85]

"Not emulated, sheesh" 😂 But seriously, now I know it's a safe buy. Thank you, sir.