The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad drops to $15 forward of Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day deals are already popping up on-line, and among the finest ones we have discovered thus far is on a teeny, tiny 8BitDo controller. The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad is on sale for less than $15 proper now, which is $10 off its normal value and a file low. It is available in inexperienced and blue, however the low cost solely applies to the previous.

Whereas designed for the Nintendo Swap and Android gadgets, the Micro must also work effectively with gadgets like iPhones and even within the Steam Deck. The corporate additionally launched a firmware replace for Switch 2 compatibility, so that should work too.

That is a particularly tiny gamepad that also manages to pack in 16 buttons. It is a near-perfect strategy to play retro-tinged 2D platformers. Did we point out it is small? This factor will simply slot in a pocket or simply about anyplace else. The corporate wasn’t kidding round after they named it Micro.

There’s one caveat. The diminutive measurement of the 8BitDo Micro would not permit for precise joysticks and there is no haptic engine for rumble or something like that. This is not the most effective controller for brand-new AAA video games, so simply maintain that in thoughts.