If you’re Nintendo Switch Lite owner looking for a controller that matches the adorable look of your console, 8BitDo’s newly launched controller might be the answer. The company’s newly launched 8BitDo Lite controller is an adorable looking gamepad styled after Nintendo’s new Switch Lite.
The rectangular gamepad mimics the look of the Switch Lite so perfectly that it’s hard to say whether it comes from a third-party manufacturer. The 8BitDo Lite features largely the same buttons and functionality of a full-sized Nintendo Switch controller. The only difference being that instead of analog sticks, it has D-pads.
Priced at $25, the controller is now available for pre-order while shipping begins on October 30. It’ll be offered in yellow and teal color variants. Apart from Switch Lite, the controller also works with PC, Android, macOS, and more. It has a switch on top that lets you swap between Switch and Xbox compatible functionality. Connectivity features on the controller include USB C and Bluetooth.
While there’s no apparent reason for gamers to use a wireless gamepad with the new Nintendo Switch Lite. That said, in case you still find the new console a tad heavy to hold for long periods, the 8BitDo Lite could be the perfect accessory to go with your Nintendo Switch Lite. Not to mention, it is so compact that one could easily fit one into a small bag.
