8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Nintendo Switch & Windows – Nintendo Switch )
| Dimensions: | 30.3 x 11.1 x 20.3 cm; 2.1 Kilograms |
| Model: | 6922621501350 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Dimensions: | 30.3 x 11.1 x 20.3 cm; 2.1 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
El Arcade Stick de 8BitDo es actualmente el Arcade Stick con mejor relacin calidad/precio del mercado sin lugar a dudas, la calidad de los materiales, los botones y el stick se sienten de muy buena calidad, adems de que son completa y fcilmente sustituibles por piezas de otras marcas como los famosos Sanwa.
Desde la web de 8BitDo puedes descargar un software con el cual puedes modificar la asignacin de botones.
Para mi, lo mas importante de este Arcade Stick,
es la amplia compatibilidad que ofrece el dispositivo.
Compatibilidades:
Existen 2 versiones de este Arcade Stick de 8BitDo, la edicin licenciada por Xbox, que adems de ser ms cara, solo es compatible con consolas Xbox One, Xbox Series y y Windows.
Luego tenemos esta edicin, la standard, que en mi opinin, es la mejor, ya que tiene una compatibilidad extremadamente mas amplia.
Adems de su compatibilidad directa, que sera Android, PC y Nintendo Switch, tambin es completamente compatible con los adaptadores bluetooth para consolas clsicas de las marcas 8BitDo, retro-bit y Blueretro, por lo que puedes jugar en absolutamente cualquier sistema original como NES, SNES, N64, GameCube Master System, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, PS1, ect… usando los mencionados adaptadores bluetooth.
Adems de la conectividad Bluetooth, el Arcade Stick de 8Bitdo incluye un adaptador de 2.4 GHz para poder conectarlo a travs de este medio a nuestro PC como alternativa.
Por si no fuera poco, adems de la amplia compatibilidad que he comentado, usando el adaptador de 2.4 GHz incluido en el Arcade Stick junto al adaptador USB Wingman Converter de la marca Brook tendremos compatibilidad con absolutamente todas las consolas de Xbox incluyendo a Xbox Series X|S y con todas las consolas PlayStatio incluyendo PS5.
Lo nico a tener en cuenta es que existe un Wingman Converter especfico para consolas Xbox y otro para consolas Playstation, el adaptador Wingman Converter tiene precio aproximado de 50
I wanted something to play arcade games with, as well as rhythm games and some fighting games. This thing works great on switch and pc, wireless or wired.
Buttons and stick aren’t top-tier but feel really good for the price, and the whole assembly feels extremely rigid. Connecting it to any of my devices has been extremely easy and, though bluetooth is nice, sometimes you dont want to deal with the hassle. The 2.4g option is a great feature as a result, as is the dongle holder.
It also comes with a giant cable, which was a nice surprise.
Fair warning: The button legends only swap between two modes, for xbox and switch. They don’t change based on your custom assignments in the software.
As for modding, the buttons are easy to swap out with anything you want. They swapped the torx bits on older models to regular philips head screws, which is a great sign for customer feedback. The joystick has little room heightwise because of the slim profile, so don’t expect to put in any korean-made sticks. If you want a sanwa or something, though, you can do it fairly easily with a simple 5 pin adapter cable, though it requires you sand down a piece of plastic on the end of the cable. Not hard to do, but I wish they included a proper header for it on the board like the mayflash f300.
If you want a stick that functions on playstation consoles, I’d recommend looking at mayflash’s offerings, either for their arcade sticks or their controller adapters.
Der 8BitPro Arcade Stick ist designtechnisch eine Wucht, von der Konnektivitt (egal ob wireless ber Bluetooth, 2,4g mittels mitgeliefertem Transmitter-USB-A Stick, der auf der Rckseite in seinem kleinen Geheimfach verstaut werden kann, oder via mitgeliefertem 3m USB-C auf USB-A Kabel) echt vielseitig und top. Verbindungen sind sehr stabil, keinerlei sprbare Latenzen und genau so hatte ich mir das als Einsteiger gewnscht. Ich nutze den Arcade Stick vorrangig mit meiner Switch OLED, aber auch eine BT-Verbindung mit meinem iPad Pro 12,9″ verlief problemlos. Man kann den 8BitDo Arcade Stick also nicht nur mit der Switch, dem PC, Steam und Raspberry Pi nutzen, sondern wie andere Kufer hier bereits richtiger Weise berichteten, auch mit Android, Apple MacOS, iPadOS und iOS. Zu letzterem muss ich allerdings berichten, dass eine BT-Verbindung zu meinem iPhone (14 Pro Max, aktuell gerade mit iOS16.6) zwar problemlos klappte, genau wie das Spielen, aber das iPhone komischerweise whrenddessen alle anderen bis dato laufenden BT-Verbindungen (z.B. zur Apple Watch) ausschaltete/pausierte. Das sollte man bedenken. Warum das so ist, ich wei es nicht.
Zum Thema Langzeitqualitt und Modden kann ich noch nichts sagen. Bislang bin ich als Einsteiger und Casual Gamer sehr zufrieden mit dem Stick und den Buttons. Aber das eine relativ einfach Mglichkeit des Joystick- und Button-Austausches besteht, beruhigt und lsst den eigenen Bedrfnissen und Wnschen gern gesehene Freiheiten.
Fazit: Zum ungefhren Preis eines sehr guten Controllers bekommt man mit dem 8BitDo Arcade Stick einen wirklich schnen, guten und auf Wunsch leicht modifizierbaren Arcade Stick, der fr Einsteiger ideal und selbst fr Dauerzocker optisch und preislich interessant sein drfte.
PPS: Eins noch – fr Xbox X/S Zocker gibt es eine andere spezielle, aber auch teurere Version des 8BitDo Arcade Sticks!
PlayStations werden wohl bislang nur bis zur PS4 und nur mittels eines Drittanbieter-Transmitters untersttzt, aber eben nicht offiziell und Nheres mssen sich Interessenten bitte selbst via Google und YouTube raussuchen!
You can find most information on Youtube regarding modding tutorials for this stick, so I’ll just talk about my personal experience while modding this.
1) Before you even open the box case, you need to know this: The screw holes are DEEP in the box. I had a short, fat multi-purpose screwdriver, so it didn’t fit in the hole… So I had to get a separate extension part. If you have a simple Phillips screwdriver, it should be fine. But just for your information.
2) The stock buttons’ pins are in a different direction (90 degrees) from Sanwa buttons’ pins. That means I had to reposition the wires to make sure that it doesn’t block the plastic case’s shape. Not a big problem. Speaking of buttons, due to the size of the arcade stick, the layout is tight that you can only fit the snap-in buttons. So if you’re looking to replace the buttons, do not get screw-in buttons, they won’t fit!
3) The default wire layout is a mess. I had to cut open the ziptie, re-organize the wires, and re-zip them. The PCB board is labelled though, so you won’t have to worry about messing up the unlabelled wires. The wire layouts are divided into 3 groups: the first 4 buttons (A,B,X,Y, ground), the next 4 buttons (RB,LB,RT,LT, ground) and the 2 macro buttons (P1,P2, ground). The ground wires are daisy-chained, so you might want to figure out how to organize the wires cleanly.
4) If you’re replacing the lever with a Sanwa/Seimitsu one, don’t forget to buy a 5-pin cable. Watch youtube video by JoyStickNY “8bitdo Arcade Stick – How to Mod – Easy Guide”, around 6:50, to learn how to plug the 5-pin cable. Personally I used a nail-clipper to clip off one side of the tabs so that it fits the slot.
5) The arcade stick itself is pretty good. It’s not as heavy as other sticks like Mayflash f300 or f500, but I love that it is the only cheap arcade stick that comes with Bluetooth/2.4g wireless connection. As some youtube reviewers have pointed out, it’s a little light and the layout is a little inconvenient if you place it on your lap. I enjoy using it so far!
I got this because all the other premium sticks were out of stock. I’m happy with it and it’s cheaper than the premium selectio
It is wireless which for me it is the main thing. It is a bit noisy but as watched on some youtube videos, replacing parts should be easy. However for my needs it is good as it is.
I’ve had this controller for a few months now and I can honestly say it is a dream to use. Fast connection, great feeling buttons and joystick, responsive and clicky and built like a tank. I don’t play arcade games to often but when I do I can’t wait to get this controller out and really feel like I’m in the arcade again playing the classics.
Can play wired or wireless as it comes with a really nice and responsive dongle as well as a cable with good length. 8bitdo is a company I trust after having bought several controllers and loved them all.
I bought this for use with the Evercade VS primarily, but it works just as well with my PC. The stick and buttons are all top quality, the wireless functionality is seamless, and if you look on YouTube you can find a number of tutorials for how you can repair or replace any of the components (such as the stick or the buttons) if you prefer a different type.
Highly recommended.
It took a few minutes to get used to it, but going from a controller is very intuitive. The joysticks and buttons are much more ergonomic. If you find that using a controller for extended periods causes wrist strain, this controller is worth trying out. Don’t assume that it’ll make you suddenly play much better, but the experience of using it is a lot of fun. The switches also going to be much more durable than the contacts on a modern console controller, as well as being easier to replace. It does make a fair bit of noise, but that’s part of what makes it fun.
Pros:
+ The stick has a large metal plate inside the plastic shell, which gives it a decent enough heft to keep it from sliding around on a tabletop. The wide rubber feet on the bottom also help in this regard.
+ Switch and X-input modes. With Brook adapters, this stick could in theory work with any console in X-input mode.
+ Backlit button labels look really slick, and even swap between input modes.
+ Balltop joystick has decent micro switches, and a light feel, making it easy to use.
+ Wired functionality in addition to wireless use is very nice. The stick comes with what can only be described as a shockingly high quality USB-A to C cable. It’s also long enough for pretty much anyone’s living room.
+ There is a dedicated compartment for the 2.4G dongle behind a flap on the back of the stick, which is an absolute godsend.
+ The stick is designed around standard JP arcade parts, so it’s reasonably easy to customize or repair. (Do note that it can only use snap-in buttons due to tight internal clearance, which limits some of your options.)
+ 8bitdo did a good job on the packaging for this product. If you see yourself moving it around a lot, I recommend holding onto the box, which has a convenient carry handle.
Cons:
– The knockoff Sanwa buttons are a bit loose and rough, but they still get the job done. Returning spring force is a bit on the weak side.
– The stick comes with a square gate, which can make diagonal inputs difficult. I’d strongly recommend picking up an octagonal gate (JLF Type) for around 10 bucks. It only takes a crosspoint screwdriver and a few minutes to swap it out.
– The plastic shell can be a bit creaky sometimes if you get a bit rough. Not a deal breaker for me, but some people may find this bothersome.
– This isn’t 8bitdo’s fault, but you will also need to get their wireless adapter if you want to use the stick on a macOS machine. If you wanna use it on Mac, don’t forget to budget the extra $20 for that. It took a bit of fiddling around to get it to work, but I eventually got it going.
Overall, I think that 8bitdo did a phenomenal job on this product. The form factor is great, it looks quite stylish and the versatility makes it suitable for a lot of use cases. It’s clear that some of the design choices are intended to manage the cost, but the underlying unit is a well thought out piece of hardware. Considering that it’s not all that much more expensive than an official Switch Pro controller, the Arcade Stick is a great value. With this much versatility and upgradability, I’d say it’s worth spending the extra dosh over more budget sticks like the HORI mini. It’s head and shoulders above its peers in the $90 range from what I’ve seen.
Do get this if:
You want a solution that works easy right out of the box. The 8bitdo is an excellent choice for a first arcade stick, with virtually no hassle for Switch and PC use and can be used on a wide variety of platforms with a bit more setup.
You want an arcade stick to use for a variety of devices. Switchable input modes make this stick exceptionally versatile.
You want to dip your toes in the waters of customizing arcade controls. The unit accepts a variety of different options from the likes of Sanwa and Seimitsu. The shell opens with six recessed screws on the back, and there’s a fair bit of tinkering that you can do without ever having to touch a soldering iron.
Don’t buy this if:
You expect to play better as a result of using this stick. There’s no substitute for practice, and some folks will find that a stick won’t help them make the precise inputs they need, compared to a dpad.
You don’t play all that many games that benefit from an arcade stick. Think about the sort of games that you play the most. If it’s mostly stuff like RPGs or 3rd person 3D games, where there aren’t many rapid inputs or you need to use both analog sticks, it might not be worth spending 90 bucks on a bulky controller that you probably won’t use all that much.
You are used to the feel of American arcade hardware. The components in this stick will have a much lighter actuation force than you’d expect, so it may seem rather delicate and awkward to use. If you prefer the look and or feel of bat-top sticks and concave buttons, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.
You think you’re going to trick it out with all sorts of [brand name/model here] parts or custom wraps. The stick is on the thinner side, which limits your options with respect to joysticks. It’s only designed for snap-in buttons which is a further limitation. If you’re going to buy upwards of $60 on parts for a $90 stick, you’ll probably be better off building something custom.
Not a lot of palm rest area but definitely an improvement in terms of look/feature/function over the old 8bitdo arcade stick (I have it also, model number is N30).
That being said, I think the joystick in this newer version is VERY poor. I am absolutely NOT one of those arcade snobs when it comes to buttons/sticks but the stick that comes in this package seems very loose and overall pretty horrific, safe to say I was not at all impressed – I can’t remember if its better or worse compared to the stick in the previous model but I reckon its got to be worse given that I noticed it (my original stick is in storage somewhere, so I can’t directly compare right now).
Buttons are absolutely fine though, I am clicking original Sanwas and these 8bitdo buttons right now and there honestly is very little to zero difference, so if you are on a budget and thinking of picking this up then you would be wise to focus any remaining budget on upgrading the stick (by all means have a go with it first and build your own opinion).
In my older 8bitdo arcade stick I upgraded to Sanwa buttons, Sanwa stick, octagonal gate, bat top and I am pretty sure I changed out the spring for a 2lb or 4lb one. It wasn’t through any real need, I just wanted to take on a fun little project and customise it – whereas this new arcade stick I would consider the stick and gate upgrade pretty essential because it will just bug you on how utterly crappy it feels.
I’ve got spare Seimitsu and Sanwa switches around but this time I think I will try source a set of Crown buttons (with blue super clicky keyboard switches). I really don’t see a point anymore in buying Seimitsu or Sanwa buttons when you can get Crown button housings, which then use keyboard switches allowing you to get the exact feel, resistance and sound you want – so although the crown buttons might be expensive at 5-6 each once you have them they have significantly more customisability and the switches themselves cost pennies… and overall keyboard switches just have a feel that arcade switches cannot come close to replicating (in my opinion).
Whereas with Sanwa and Seimitsu its not like the button housings are the same fitment (so you can’t just have 1 set and swap out the microswitches as its the microswitches that are different sizes), so you need 2 sets of proprietary button housings which is just stupid, then of course you need the switches. Then if you think you might want a couple different colours to change up the look you can then see how you end up with 2 versions of the same colour (i.e LOTS of buttons) because they are not cross compatible.
Stick wise I think i’ll dig out the old 8bitdo stick (its surely got to be better than this one which is garbage, has a square gate which also doesn’t feel good), but instead of replacing the whole stick this time… i’ll buy replacement microswitches and swap them out (i’ll definitely be swapping out the balltop for bat top, the spring and gate for an octagonal anyway) – For example, you can get 4 (for up, down, left, right) Omron or Cherry microswitches for like 6 so its a no brainer and I think worth a go before potentially needlessly buying a whole new stick at 30-40.
The 2.4ghz dongle and connectivity is a bonus, can’t say I noticed any lag with Bluetooth but an extra connection type is always welcome (anyone who says they do notice lag with Bluetooth is probably telling porky pies and trying to inflate their ego by making themself sound in the know and unique… but in reality we know they are quite sad and delusional).
In terms of my usage, I use this on PC for Emulators/MAME with the likes of Captain Commando, Robocop 2 etc.
The Nintendo look of the arcade stick I can’t say I care for that much as I am not at all a fan of the company (they make baby toys with outdated hardware so they can save a buck and overall I don’t like their company practices), but I guess I wouldn’t go so far as to say I dislike the look and colour scheme either – I had a SNES and Megadrive back in the day but we all know the Sega kids were by far edgier and cooler.
This 8bitdo is solid and build quality is nice.
Has Bluetooth and 2.4G and wired connection.
So far this works great with my PC and Switch and Snes mini which has the 8bitdo dongle and connects straight away,which is really great.
Feels nice to control and I didn’t notice any lag what so ever.
Love the way the keys illuminate in switch or PC mode,nice touch.
For the bad part,which for me ruins the enjoyment of this arcade stick.The stability on a desk or worktop,where ever your using this.
Ok,why have 8bitdo added these front plastic mould bits and made them literally the same thickness as the front rubber feet,how dumb can you be,lol.
This arcade stick ,now slides across the desk of ruining every game experience,instead of being firmly gripping the desk or surface your using it on.
So,I’ve ordered extra rubber feet to add to it,unless I file them off and ruin my warranty,which I’m not doing.
Regardless of everything working as it should,what’s the point when it slides all over the place.
May end up sending it back and buying the Mayflash f500 elite,least that comes with better buttons and stick.Have decided to keep this 8bitdo controller and have ordered a sanwa stick and buttons and wiring,for plug and play,no soldering required and rubber pads for the base.
This connects straight away,without any issues and being wireless is what makes this great, compared to other arcade sticks.
This only comes with a usb c cable and instructions.
Oh,I did try this on my PC engine mini and that has an 8bitdo dongle,as I have the wireless pad for it and this 8bitdo arcade stick wouldn’t pair up and work,such a shame,as it’s the same brand.
It’s a small arcade stick,well compared to some on here,so if you have big hands,my not be suitable.
13/10/22
A few upgrades have been done now and this stick is awesome now, Sanwa OBSFS-30 Silent Snap In Arcade Buttons and detachable stick with a 2mm Stainless Steel Oversize Actuator and a 4lb tension spring, obviously the stick is Sanwa and an Octagonal Gate restrictor has also been fitted,a must.I have also put some silicon non slip pads , doesn’t move at all now.
Anyway,this stick performs great and quick and quiet ,no loud buttons to disturb anyone,lol.
My kid loves this! Makes the game feel like you’re in a retro arcade!
Bought two of these for my retro gaming setup, they work well together after being configured in my software and provide a decent arcade experience when used with Batocera on my pc.
They have good weight, the buttons feel a little spongy but fine and the sticks clicky but not excessive. I just wish I could assign the two top black buttons to functions in my software.
These are good for retro and arcade emulation with seemingly little to no input lag when playing games on my 55″ 4K TV.
Being able to use the switch toggle between dpad, left stick and right stock is very useful.
Este es un gran mando. Cuando me lleg lo que ms me sorprendi es su peso, ideal para que no resbale a la hora de jugar y darle al vicio. Las direcciones se marcan fenomenal y los botones responden de maravilla. Conectado tanto por cable como por Blutooth funciona sin lag apreciable (yo por lo menos no lo noto). As que por calidad precio es un gran mando.
Si acaso y por eso no es redondo, en segun que dispositivos android no lo detecta o no funciona el mapeado bien. Por eso no es cinco estrellas.
No es una Arcade Stick profesional ni tiene teclas Sanwa peeeeeero…
– Est bien construdo
– Tiene wifi, bluetooth y 3 metros de cable USB-C, conecta como un mando XBOX al PC
– La sensibilidad y el tacto son super agradables
– Un tamao cmodo para jugar en una mesa o sobre tus piernas (lo ms recomendable)
Resumiendo: un autntico placer jugar a clsicos arcade o algunos ms modernos como Blasphemous
I use this controller in conjuction with the free “joy2key” software to map the buttons and joystick to the different shortcut keys in the GSPro golf simulator software. Now I only need this and a wireless mouse nearby to handle everything in game play in GSPro while my gaming PC can be further away.
I like the weight of this fighting stick when I use it on my computer arcade hard drive.
I was surprised by the build quality. I love this brand’s controllers but they’ve really outdone themselves with this product. I think the value for money and the reliability and versatility of connections really make this an outstanding option for gamers.
…. wie frher vor den groen Ksten. Ich brauchte fr gewisse Spiel einfach das Retrogefhl, weil es mit Gamepad absolut nicht vergleichbar war. Luft hervorragend mit meiner Nintendo Switch und das Teil ist extrem wertig und es ist fast so, als stnde man wie frher vor dem groen Arcadeautomaten.