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Best game controllers for Android in 2024
Looking to buy a controller for your Android smartphone? Here are the best options to consider right now.
Android has evolved into one of the best gaming platforms out there, and it's home to many serious mobile gamers playing various first-person shooters (FPS) and other fast-paced titles. You can play almost every game with on-screen controls, but using a dedicated controller can greatly improve your overall experience. Plenty of these modern titles, such as Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG Mobile are best enjoyed with a controller. There's also an entire world of Android emulation that allows users to play games from older consoles.
8bitdo's new mechanical keyboards channel NES nostalgia and cost $100
8bitdo dips its toes into the mechanical keyboard pond with two new offerings that borrow their looks from the NES and Famicom.
For a few years now, mechanical keyboards have been having a moment. While you can purchase prebuilt versions, the ability to build your own and customize the look and feel is a large part of the allure. Although some models can be costly, there are more affordable models that still offer a great experience. With that said, there's been a lot of companies getting into the mechanical keyboard business, leveraging their brand and sometimes even nostalgia. 8bitdo's new mechanical keyboards manage to make use of both of these elements, providing designs that are modeled after Nintendo's NES and Famicom game consoles.
Fire up your emulators, 8BitDo's best wireless controller is now 24% off for Cyber Monday
8BitDo makes some excellent controllers, now, during Cyber Monday, its Pro model is on sale, knocking 24% off its retail price.
If you've been thinking about a controller that can pretty much do it all on any kind of device, 8BitDo's SN30 Pro is going to be the controller for you. The controller is on sale for an extremely limited amount of time, as it is part of Amazon's Lightning Deals. While it normally costs $44.99, the controller is discounted to just $33.99 as part of its Cyber Monday gaming deals.
8Bitdo debuts a trio of new Ultimate controllers priced starting at $34.99
8Bitdo has announced new controllers in their Ultimate line that will support the PC, Switch, Android devices, and Raspberry Pi.
8bitdo is known for its quality controllers, offering a wide range of options for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and even the Nintendo Switch. The company is now adding to its already robust lineup, announcing three new controllers under the 8BitDo Ultimate line, featuring a wireless Bluetooth model, a 2.4Ghz model, and a wired model as well. The controllers are now available for pre-order with a release set for October.
8Bitdo reveals Ultimate Wired Controller with Xbox-like design
The new 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller is a wired gamepad for Xbox and PC that closely resembles Microsoft's own controller.
8Bitdo is one of the more popular manufacturers for third-party game controllers, especially with anyone playing retro games or other games designed for a directional pad. Now the company has revealed a new 'Ultimate Wired Controller' with a more traditional gamepad layout and official Xbox licensing.
8Bitdo sells some of the best Bluetooth controllers around, especially for games that rely more on a directional pad than joysticks. The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is the company's current flagship gamepad, with a large ergonomic design and support for multiple platforms, and now it's on sale for $44.99. That's only $5 below the original price, but this is only the second time it has gone on sale at Amazon, and it matches the previous all-time low.
Get an 8Bitdo SN30 Pro+ controller for just $42 right now
8Bitdo's full-size controller, the SN30 Pro+, is on sale today for Amazon Prime members. It works with Windows, macOS, Android, and Switch.
Third-party game controllers usually have a poor reputation (Mad Catz, anyone?), but 8Bitdo's gamepads are an exception. The company sells a wide range of controllers in several sizes, compatible with multiple platforms. 8Bido's high-end gamepad, the SN30 Pro+, is now on sale for $42.49 at Amazon. That's a savings of $7.50 from the normal price, but the discount is only available to Amazon Prime members.
8BitDo Pro 2 controller can be reprogrammed from your phone
8BitDo has announced a new Bluetooth controller that you can reprogram right from your smartphone, and it's available now to preorder.
8BitDo has built a reputation for offering some of the best third-party Bluetooth controllers — sometimes even rivaling what’s offered by Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. The company is now offering another excellent controller that you can reprogram from your iOS or Android device.