• CosmicSploogeDrizzleOPM
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      51 year ago

      I really only see this being good for kids or if you are packing seriously light and want a couple extra controllers for the strangers on the plane next to you.

  • Bobby Turkalino
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    131 year ago

    i look at the nintendo joycons and the last thing i think is “you know, those would be so much more useful if they were smaller”… they are cute tho

  • @d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz
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    Okay, so everyone’s saying it’s cute and all, but is there an actual practical use for this, as a grown-ass adult? I mean, sure it’s pocketable and all but if you’re thinking of portability, that would require your phone/tablet case to have a stand of some sort, which may not be an option (especially if you’re commuting). So either this thing has a very niche use case or I’m missing something…

    • @ieightpi@lemmy.world
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      61 year ago

      I was thinking the same thing. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Idk what they target demographics is for these things.

    • spriteblood
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      Even for portability they have the 8bitdo Lite which is smaller than most modern phones. Wider surface area, fits in a small pocket. Works well with a tablet or laptop gaming setup.

      This is good if you want even more portability, for a cheap $25 bluetooth controller with pretty great platform support. Some of my friends go to a lot of conventions and I can see them having a couple of these in a small pocket just to have something easy for multiplayer games.

      For me, I’d likely use it like they show in one of their promotional images - keyboard shortcuts in art programs, etc.

    • some_guy
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      Wouldn’t be a bad remote replacement for an Nvidia shield or HTPC

    • @artichoke@lemmy.world
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      31 year ago

      They work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser

      You could use it as a power point clicker etc.

    • @irishbreakfast@lemmy.world
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      21 year ago

      I think it’s mostly for the novelty of having a controller that you can keep with you all the time, even on a keychain.

      That being said, the fact you can remap all the buttons opens up some interesting accessibility options for this, especially if you think about using it one-handed.

  • @slimerancher@lemmy.worldM
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    51 year ago

    I just saw the article too, but I have a distinct feeling, that these controllers have existed for a long time. I am probably thinking of some other ones.

    • Carighan Maconar
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      51 year ago

      You are probably thinking of the direct predecessor, the Zero2.

      But this one sounds interesting. I mean sure it’s diminutive, but it’s also… cute? Plus it’s USB-C with cute, not micro-USB like the previous one. I might need one.

      • @slimerancher@lemmy.worldM
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        21 year ago

        Ah yes, thanks for the link!

        And yes, I agree that they look cute, and can be useful for playing NES /SNES games.

    • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️
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      51 year ago

      I have seen similar concepts from various yum-cha vendors, but usually with fewer buttons.

      What’s holding me back on this thing is that it does not appear to have any analog sticks, not even a pair of little slidey 3DS style ones. I’d buy it if it did. But otherwise, I’ll stick with my little Gamesir pad.

    • @KraeuterRoy@feddit.de
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      11 year ago

      The only target audience I see is people, that just love the ergonomics of the joycons but need more ROUNDED EDGES to be fully satisfied.

  • @moody
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    51 year ago

    I’m waiting for the nano model. This one’s too big.

  • @Sentinian@lemmy.one
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    31 year ago

    Looks like it nice upgrade to it’s predecessor. I have no use for it but 8bitdo always makes great stuff so for those interested it’s probably worth it

  • @artichoke@lemmy.world
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    Thank you! This was perfect timing as I was about to buy a zero2!

    For those who aren’t familiar with these, yes they work as game controllers and are small (but usuable), but a lot of people use these as a shortcut button box for art and other applications. Like A takes out your paint brush and B your eraser

    You could use it as a power point clicker etc.

  • @craftyindividual@lemm.ee
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    11 year ago

    That’s incredibly cute. I wonder if the portability factor would conflict with having joysticks sticking out, but a trackpad would be good.