The NEW 8Bitdo Arcade Stick Review! Perfect For The Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi & More!

The NEW 8Bitdo Arcade Stick! Can be used on Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, PC & More via Bluetooth, 2.4ghz USB adapter or wired! This has a lot going for it!
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[@Madlittlepixel]

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[@poleythepolarbear9706]

When you get around to swapping the buttons, and stick out. Would you please make a video talking about it? The interior space for the stick is the biggest issue, and I am not sure what would be compatible with this product.

[@fourmula4812]

i dont like the configurations it should be built in

[@MacGamechat]

Great review dude.

[@swungsolid]

@Madlittlepixel could you send me a link of the video that shows off the 8bitdo arcade stick working with Polymega.

[@MBJ84]

For anyone interested. I wrote to 8bitdo about it working with the nes receiver and they said it works with that for nes and snes mini. Just have it in switch mode and sync with Bluetooth

[@adamgriffiths1703]

Are you talking about the little Bluetooth dongle that 8bitdo sell specifically for use in an original NES? If so that sells it for me as I have both that and one for my Genesis.

[@MBJ84]

@@adamgriffiths1703 No, but I’d say the one for original hardware will work too. The one I’m referring to is the one they sell for the NES/SNES mini.

[@danilodequeiroz9520]

3:22 The input current and the battery capacity are two different things. The bottom label information is about the max input current drawn when charging and/or when the stick is running in wired mode, it's measured in mA (miliAmps). The battery capacity is about how many juice it can draw in a period of time, in this case 1 hour, that's measured in mAh (miliAmps per Hour).

[@Hellmasterralfi]

I also wanted to point this out but found your comment :)

[@Alton4000]

Tip, when wanting to use the stick on other consoles, use the 8bitdo retro receivers or controller convertors.

[@lukasreichert2737]

Thank you for a great review :) One thing that I do not understand is that issue with playing pc engine/ sega genesis. Why do you trying to play directly with pc engine/genesis instead you can just plug the stick into PC and there you can use MAME or any emulator for nintendo, genesis, pc engine... whatever and it works like a charm :)

[@dustyshoopman845]

Hey if you didn't know your mayflash F500 elite will work on the Genesis mini. However I am yet to find one that will work on the TG16 mini though.

[@tubinonyou]

The letters next to the buttons are a really nice touch. I honestly thought they were printed on the stick for the first several days I was using this thing.

[@wmx99]

Amazon most have sent me yours. I pre-ordered 1 but received 2 :)

[@jeanbethencourt1506]

Lol nice!

[@jay9058]

What about the 8bitdo Bluetooth receivers for the classic consoles, NES, SNES and. Genesis?

[@jay9058]

@@MaidenHell1977 😭 me too. His review was the best I’ve seen so far but even he forgot about the adapters. 8bitdo is replying to people on Amazon saying it works, but I don’t want to buy it then see it doesn’t connect. I’m sure there’s other people asking the same in the comments, so he might put out a tweet or an update or something

[@SuperBadAirsoft]

Been hunting through reviews for this aswell

[@MBJ84]

I wrote to 8bitdo with that exact question and they said yes. In switch mode sync with Bluetooth and the nes receiver on nes and snes mini

[@jay9058]

@@MBJ84 thanks man!

[@themexicanwolverine]

All 8 bitdo products work with each other. So you can use any of their controllers with any of their receivers. Just make sure the controller or receiver have up to date firmware.

[@Gamingwithgleez]

Nice review man. Very well done. I am big into fighting games so I was curious about this. This answers all of my questions. Thanks man!

[@retroheed6226]

Great stuff, been looking forward to your review on this. Unfortunately this stick is not available on UK Amazon until January.

[@SuperBadAirsoft]

We we're going to get a month early on Amazon UK but they jibbed us

[@TheLyonkoke]

Nice vid. Any idea if it works on the sega saturn using the 8bitdo wireless adapter for it ?

[@TheGameBeaters]

Had my eye on this for MiSTer as I have yet to get an arcade stick which is a must now that so many arcades are available. I’d think this would work. Wondering if I can find a better deal or go a bit nicer.

[@MacGamechat]

I have tested many of 8bitdo controllers with their retro relievers and they have always worked with each other, 8bitdo compatibility is the best. Also you can connect any bluetooth controllers with 8bitdo receivers. I dont have this stick to test but i have the first gen 8bitdo arcade stick and it is fully compatible with all their recievers. Hope that helps. Thanks

[@wyn8758]

Have you by chance found ANY brand arcade stick/adapter or combination to work with the Genesis mini? NES and SNES classic are covered, but I haven't found anything to work Witt he Genesis mini so far... Thanks!

[@manhattanmovies2173]

test on retrocade please

[@fredclark3819]

Do u think it will work on the super retrocade

[@craigthomas4163]

Wish this worked with Xbox seriesX/S and PS4/5. Would be nice to have a decent all-round fight stock for the consoles

[@GAROU02]

It works with a wingman ET brook adapte to ps4, if you connect the stick to a PC in xinput it will identify it as a Xbox controller

[@wolffactor56]

Definitely invest in some better buttons like SEIMITSU or SANWA. I owned a bunch of sanwa clone buttons and they don’t feel as good. Price on the controller is just right and extra investment is worth the change.

[@maikusee]

hi i have an issue with this arcade stick. im not too sure if its the feature, if its the game that im playing or its the arcade stick. i was playing tekken 8 and when i pressed 4 (right kick button) it kept spamming the button but everything else works fine. i wonder if you or anybody knows how to fix this. thank you ^^

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

Got it 😎

[@henyujurai3907]

I was waiting for Madlittlepixel's review he gives you an honest review and he does not hold anything back.

[@retroman7331]

100%

[@jeanbethencourt1506]

Yeah, his Taxi Chaos review was a hoot lol

[@mattmyers9351]

Hey Ron, how do you get this thing to work on the pi 400? It says it's paired with the Bluetooth controller, but I can't get the games included to start. Please help.

[@retrodavide]

does it work with the Polymega wired with usb cable?

[@obiwanshinobi4456]

Does this work on the analogue nt mini & super nt with their respective 8bitdo receivers?

[@retroman7331]

I don't really like the look. It does have an influence from the Nintendo's NES stick....but the light up button indicators is awesome. A heavy stick, is a good stick.

[@takemetoyonk]

When you sound unsure, I usually think you're about to say something you're disappointed by! x3

[@teeman51]

can it work for the retro-bit Retro-cade , or the NES classic???? great video.. an happy holidays ..

[@Christ_Of_The_Crusaders]

And this Arcade Stick can Be Used for The Nintendo switch lite Also or No?

[@leem4017]

Has anyone tested this on a Nintendo Switch running Retroarch?

[@HyperTriggerEx]

I wonder if it was one of the same Amazon delivery drivers that were stealing PS5’s in the U.K. lol.

[@souljastation5463]

There's not enough space to rest the palm of the hand that holds the stick: that's a no from me. They could have made it just a little longer.

[@ElvisMarrero]

Can you confirm if it works on mac ios?

[@Ursine1982]

Was the 'lost package' thing with Amazon really common? I had the exact thing happen. It never even had a valid tracking number for the original shipment.

[@Anubis_s_]

Nice -Does it work with Playstation Vita ? or Playstation 4/3 ?

[@dieciseis]

I can use this on switch without the dock? I want to use the switch screen...

[@timferrari6442]

Whats up brother! Any latency on the wireless/Bluetooth?? Can it be modded, other than the joystic setup?

[@jay9058]

@Rowsdower 🤣 you can tell he just went right for the comments and didn’t watch the video

[@PabstOban]

Try it on the MiSter yet?

[@Madlittlepixel]

Yes will do a follow up quick video tomorrow.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

I've been missing your live streams lately. But, I'll be back soon. I'm working the night shift at a Construction Job. But, it's coming to an end within the next 2 months. So, I'll be back in action on your live streams soon.

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

Yea right ‘rent boy’ 😂

[@yusiktalis841]

Does this work on android using bluetooth?

[@Juice2Fifty]

Thanks for the review, I didn’t realize 8bitdo released a new one. I have the old version and will probably pick this one up as well 🤙🏼

[@deadgara]

Any idea f this work on Astro city mini/mini V?

[@jameskosusnik1102]

Just in time for black Friday though, hope you had a good Thanksgiving ron. Good video.

[@cgamyes]

Hey Ron can you make a tutorial on how to get retro arch running on Xbox series X through Dev mode?

[@Madlittlepixel]

I'd like to, but I have no real interest in emulating on the Xbox. So don't really wish to go through the hassle. MVG did a good video explaining it from what I understand.

[@thomasgronlund9186]

Soo.. did it work with the snes classic or not?

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I would install a sanwa JLF lever with either a ball-top or a bat-top on it, an eight-way restrictor plate and hayabusa buttons into the 8Bitdo PC/Switch arcade stick controller.

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

Did that one my previous stick but keeping this stock 😉

[@danielah6878]

Do you know if it works for the Switch Lite?

[@josejimenez7502]

Will this controller work on the Xbox Series X or S ?

[@Zatoichi82]

Will it work on a NeoGeo Mini?

[@kdog9440]

Does it work on the Evercade VS

[@ABOhiccups]

Does it work with 8BitDo Retro Receiver for NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis?

[@MichaelHarto]

yes

[@im.eggscellent]

Works on box arcade?

[@robertsifuentesiv3721]

Does it come with an octognal gate

[@robertsifuentesiv3721]

Does it come with an octognal gate

[@GeorgeLolas]

Nice video mate :) The link in the discription doesn't lead to the Arcade Stick, instead, it leads to 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad :)

[@ms.ilovecotton9778]

Wished this work for PS4 too

[@MichaelHarto]

should work with a brook converter

[@Giggler.]

Does this joystick work with ps vita

[@ArnaudDANGIEN]

I would like to understand how to set it up in Recalbox (Raspberry Pi) On the Arcade Stick, how should I position the 2 "main" buttons (top left)? 1) switch mode: switch / off/ X-input? (obviously to switch off the stick, you must position this button on "off") 2) control stick switch: left-stick - d-pad - right-stick (I have absolutely no idea what this is all about) And in Recalbox, how do you configure this stick? (I know the "joysticks" and "configure a joystick" menu, but then?)

[@BJQ1972]

It's not as moddable as 8bitdo initially said - they've removed the larger sticks like the LS-40 from the list on their website. Looks like only a JLF will fit.

[@kipdoyle83]

This looks cool!. I'd love to know if it works with TheC64.

[@Scopie33]

Me too!

[@brandonroot7325]

Does it work with the Super Retro-Cade?

[@DoomguyAV]

Most likely not. Only Zero Delay boards and the Mayflash PS2 Universal Stick do so

[@brandonroot7325]

@@DoomguyAV You're probably right. But the answer used to be "No sticks work on the Retro-Cade". And then someone tried that old Mayflash.. 😁

[@JGRICH61]

hey bro , i just received this as a gift. I have a question, is the control stick supposed to have a free 'twirl' to it? what I mean is, my joystick seems to have unlimited 'twirl', that is, the ball can rotate 360' quite easily without registering a directional input. if i push the stick i get easy and perfect movement, but I wasn't expecting the actual control stick ball to have this free travel. What do you think is it a faulty unit or is this how its supposed to be?

[@gergelykiss8099]

You tried the arcade stick with 8bitdo bt adapter wilt mini consoles? Mega Drive Mini, SNES mini, etc...?

[@Djerique]

How about connecting 2 Arcade Sticks for 2 player games? :)

[@abe7043]

Will this work on ps5?

[@TigeruSpear]

I can't decide between this at 75usd vs sparkfox universal fightstick which is similar to an ego at 60usd

[@TPau65]

As a right-hander I'll never get used to these stick-left buttons-right configuration. Although the stick and buttons areas look modular from the outside, I doubt you can swap these, isn't it? Is there an (affordable) Arcade Stick around which let's you swap stick and buttons? And not just turning the thing upside down and rewire it! 😛

[@MyRetroJourney]

We need a version of this wich also works with the PS4, PS5 and Xbox One and Series consoles!

[@rod0524]

Nice stick but I prefer my Mayflash F500. It works fine on PC, Switch and my Genesis Mini.

[@bryanwilde3337]

Does it work if you pair it whit the 2,4ghz adapter that comes whit the sn30 for original snes? Btw, whic game are you playing on ps classic?

[@shahryarrizvi1]

You said you'll switch the buttons eventually. What will you change to? And you'll leave the joystick just the way it is?

[@DP-vp2qr]

Anyone notice when moving joystick left the audible click is softer and less aggressive than when moving stick to right or other directions?

[@jandrem]

Any word on if this works with other 8bitdo 2.4ghz receivers like NES, SNES, etc?

[@A7mag3ddon]

Is the included adapter the same as the retro 8bitdo adapter they sell or something else? For clarity im talking about the one that is Orange with a brick effect on it. I also have the 9pin atari style one i will be testing when mine arrives and also the retrobit saturn adapte too.

[@Beaver187]

Does it work with Batocera on Raspberry pi 4? Thanks in advance

[@krittimaklangwang7677]

Thanks a Lot

[@JGRICH61]

Given the receiver is USB, does this work on genesis mini? Further, is it compat with snes and nes mini?

[@OldNerdPlayingOldPCGames]

Big like for ya 👍 Old Nerd supporting 👍🙂

[@zekossss]

I might just upgrade from Hori Mini stick for my MiSTer setup, thanks for review.

[@mexicanyoda4422]

They seriously need to make it to where you can connect to the Bluetooth donlges they offer for the older consoles.

[@robf228]

Nice review, very informative. You should link your Royal Scale in Amazon to get a piece of that action. I'm planning to buy one, plus the fight stick.

[@sdmods619]

Does it work with the 8bitdo SNES Classic bluetooth adapter?

[@NitroCigarette]

Mine is actually lost, as well. Waiting on word from UPS but nothing yet, lmao.

[@davilasvas6178]

NEW 8Bitdo Arcade Stick or Mayflash F500? Which one is better for modding?

[@Madlittlepixel]

I like this has 2.4ghz wireless as it really brings out the options, but as far as modding... I have modded my F500 Elite and that's my favorite lower cost arcade stick rite now. Modding both are gonna be about the same work.

[@halfstepbox]

can i use 2 of this at the same time?

[@Madlittlepixel]

Yep

[@kenknight8376]

Do you know if this works with the Polymega? Thanks!

[@shaneobrien9315]

@madlittlepixel does this work with the mega sg and other such analog products?

[@goffyduck]

If you want to use 2.4G no it doesn't work unfortunately, that's the major bad point. Bluetooth yes but Bluetooth is baaad.

[@ajmk2845]

Really love the stick but cant get it to connect to the switch

[@jotakux7489]

So no trigger buttons? Those buttons that are supposed to be in the analog stick(L3 &R3).

[@Madlittlepixel]

What would you need those for? I can't think of many sticks that have buttons for the thumbstick click in button.

[@RonJRoy]

Great vids! How about one on upgrading with new buttons and stick?

[@pancake7289]

What are you using to play Power Stones on???

[@KesMonkey]

Looks uncomfortably small to me, that there's not enough space for the heel of your palm to rest on the base of the stick.

[@excessmaterial]

I got pretty big ass hands and it feels fine to me. This version has a larger gap between the stick and buttons too so it's less cramped.

[@KAZUNARl]

can I use it for my analogue super NT?

[@TVSkelton]

could you test it on DC or Saturn with the brook SD wingman?

[@benv8185]

would this work for retroarch on Wii U?

[@dub2536]

I still kinda don't understand why the NES and Sega Master System placed only a total of four buttons on their controllers over 40 years ago. Even Sega IMO dropped the ball/bong by only placing four buttons on their original Genesis controllers. Great review MLP!! Peace y'all!!

[@oldskooljunkie1797]

It’s working for my snes classic

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

As an arcade stick collector (I have over 50) I gotta say I hate the look of this thing. I get that they're going for a NES Advantage look but it just looks like a toddler toy for me.

[@trickyrat483]

But you'll still buy one! :)

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

@@trickyrat483 nah I passed on it. I think it's a good stick though

[@huillamdaverc3141]

I suppose it works fine on the MiSTer?

[@ArfaInk]

It works with mister fpga right?

[@Massproduce201]

I like concaved buttons otherwise looks nice!!