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Review on ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ 8Bitdo Arcade Stick: Optimal Gaming Experience for Switch & Windows by Ivan Carson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Thicc Arcade Stick works like a charm

JUST ONE COMPLAINT: (It's a bit minor, but still a bit irritating because of it.) There's only one home button. I didn't choose to delve into the profile customization option that says you can customize button mapping, but I can configure the TURBO button to work as a screenshot button since I don't need it. myself. If not, I might be able to set one of the shoulder buttons that isn't used in any game as a screenshot button, but it's still not a dedicated screenshot button as mentioned. What is not annoying! First review so far - I've had some issues connecting to my Switch using the USB dongle that came with it, BUT. You must ensure that Pro Controller support is enabled in your system settings. (read all the instructions! haha.ha. heh. *sigh*) I released the Street Fighter Anniversary Collection for Switch and to be honest I really like it. I may have forgotten how to play with a SNES controller, but that muscle memory of standing in front of arcade cabinets hasn't deserted me at all! I then easily connected it to my PC and played Guilty Gear. Oh, that sweet action of an arcade joystick - nice -. Since this is my first arcade joystick since the NES Advantage, the square gates for the joystick itself make certain movements a bit fiddly, but not impossible! I'm already planning to mod it with an octagonal restricting gate for just a few bucks to make it more in line with what I'm used to about arcade games but still friendly to non-combat games. TBH I might as well get a circle limiter just to see how it feels since they aren't that expensive. You just need to read a little about what's compatible with it and dive in. In the end I like it. It feels durable, seems like it's going to last, and 8BitDo has once again evoked modernized nostalgia. (Just try to see what you include in your answers to 8BitDo questions.)

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging