When I bought the Neo Geo Mini, part of the disappointment for me was that the arcade stick didn't really feel like an arcade stick. I have a Mayflash arcade stick on hand, but for whatever reason, it wouldn't work with the Neo Geo mini. So I turned to Amazon and found this. I didn't really have much experience with the 8BitDo brand personally, but I have always heard good things about them, so I went ahead and bought one.
The main thing I like about this controller is the clickiness of the stick. It's kind of a hyrbrid between an arcade stick and a modern day controller's thumbstick and seems to sit on a ball joint of sorts. While it doesn't give the feeling of holding an arcade stick, I think it works pretty well for emulating that arcade feeling.
I haven't had it very long so I don't know how long the battery will last or how long the controller will last, but it feels pretty sturdy in the hand and the controller connected right away to the dongle. The dongle itself is a USB, so you can plug it into anything that accepts USB; however, the Neo Geo Mini (the thing that I bought it specifically for) does not have a USB port, so 8BitDo includes a USB to USB C adapter in the box. Can't see them selling a controller for the Neo Geo Mini without an adapter, but it's still really nice to know it's there.
Controller itself charges with a USB to USB C adapter, which is also included. Even though the controller connects to the dongle via 2.4...signal (not sure what exactly it's called), there is a switch on the back that sets it to bluetooth. I don't know the range or reliability of the bluetooth, but the 2.4 seemed pretty good. I didn't notice any sort of lag. I played some shooters on the Neo Geo and it seemed to be pretty accurate.
Unlike Retro Fighter's controllers, there's no Turbo feature, which is not a deal breaker for me, but should be noted. All in all, though, this was a great purchase and has made my Neo Geo experience better.
8Bitdo NEOGEO Wireless Controller for Windows, Android, and NEOGEO mini with Classic Click-Style Joystick - Officially Licens
4.6
| 429 ratingsPrice: 29.99
Last update: 11-25-2024
About this item
A perfect recreation of the original SNK NEOGEO controller
Iconic classic click-style joystick
Added bumpers, Turbo functions, and button layout swap
Bluetooth (for Android only), 2.4G wireless, or wired connectivity
Compatible with Windows and NEOGEO mini via 2.4G adapter/USB cable, and Android via Bluetooth
Officially licensed by SNK
Iconic classic click-style joystick
Added bumpers, Turbo functions, and button layout swap
Bluetooth (for Android only), 2.4G wireless, or wired connectivity
Compatible with Windows and NEOGEO mini via 2.4G adapter/USB cable, and Android via Bluetooth
Officially licensed by SNK
Product information
ASIN | B0C9BZR395 |
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Release date | August 15, 2023 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
429 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,734 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #132 in GEM Box Microconsole #316 in PC Game Controllers |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Item model number | 6922621504030 |
Item Weight | 10.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | 8Bitdo |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | July 5, 2023 |