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I may be a software developer for modern devices -- but I love classic, vintage items and electronics. Especially anything video game related.
Reviews (2)
8Bitdo Zero Mini Wireless Bluetooth Game Controller Gamepad for IOS Android Mac
08 June 2018
Tiny Marvel.
It's essentially a Super Nintendo controller, that uses Bluetooth and is key-chain sized.
The battery life is surprisingly long (8+ hours), and the device software is impressive at well. It can operate as a standard game-pad, map to keyboard buttons, or emulate an Xbox controller (perfect for Steam games that don't require every Xbox button).
The up and down can sometimes be a tiny bit finicky, and it can be a little difficult to use the shoulder buttons while performing other actions (due to it's diminutive size).
So, I wouldn't recommend it for precise platforming games (Super Meat Boy), or games that demand heavy use of the shoulder buttons (StarFox).
Overall though, this is a great, on-the-go, casual gaming controller that gives a ton of bang-for-the-buck.
08 June 2018
NES Classic Controllers
Aside from the pins wearing out, everything about the original Nintendo was so solidly constructed -- including the controllers.
Even if the silicone, button contacts wear out, there are repair kits available to easily restore them.