Why it matters: 8BitDo's new mod kits are a fool-proof solution for purists looking to retain the retro look of classic gamepads. We can't speak on whether or not modded controllers will retain their ...

Game Rant writer for over 3 years! Trevor is a lifelong gamer who loves all types of games, but especially RPGs, platformers, and Fortnite. Ever since popping in the cartridge for The Legend of Zelda: ...

Looking at the Nintendo 64 controller, there's no reason it should have worked. And yet, that awkward trident-shaped gamepad was great in its own way. Decades later, gamers are still after that clunky ...

8BitDo Mod Kit for the N64 controller includes a Hall effect joystick upgrade and a Rumble Pack with a rechargeable battery. Reading time 2 minutes The Nintendo 64 was the first to introduce console ...

If you have an old Nintendo 64 controller, 8BitDo’s new mod kit can make it wireless and compatible with Switch and Android. Neat! The $39.99 kit comes with three pieces: a mod kit that goes in place ...

Gaming hardware company 8BitDo is bringing a retro twist to the modern gaming experience, engineering a kit that allows gamers to transform their Nintendo 64 controller into a wireless version for the ...

There are many different options when it comes to wireless controllers, but 8bitdo makes a wide range of models that offer excellent quality builds and designs that pay homage to controllers from ...

8BitDo will happily sell you wireless controllers that are vaguely similar to classic gamepads of yore, but it clearly can't sell you the real deal without invoking massive copyright battles. It can, ...

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