It is okay to admit that smartphone emulators are hard to control via the touchscreen, and now, 8BitDo has an answer for that. It was unveiled during CES 2026 and called the "FlipPad," which takes ...

Macworld 8BitDo has announced the FlipPad, a USB-C game controller that plugs into the USB-C port of an iPhone (and Android phones). The controller provides a directional pad and face buttons (ABXY), ...

A new controller from 8BitDo has been announced for smartphones, and this add-on will make your phone resemble a next-gen Game Boy. At CES 2026, 8BitDo showed off the FlipPad, a gamepad that connects ...

8BitDo has announced the FlipPad, a portrait-mode controller that brings some serious Game Boy nostalgia to smartphones. The FlipPad features physical buttons and connects via USB-C, with a flip-up ...

8BitDo has teased a new controller during CES 2026 that turns your phone into a Game Boy. The controller is not yet available, but 8BitDo says it plans to launch it later this Summer. 8BitDo has ...

Enjoy your favorite mobile games with physical controls. If you love playing games on the go, there's no doubt you likely spend a lot of time tapping the screen or using on-screen controls. They don't ...

8BitDo, the game accessory maker known for its amazing third-party wireless controllers, announced its first-ever mechanical keyboard with a design inspired by Nintendo's 8-bit home gaming consoles.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is ideal for the Switch 2, coming with TMR thumbsticks, swappable action buttons, a charging deck and receiver, and a whole lot more. It also has retro vibes, especially in the ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

Forget the joystick and forgo the D-pad. 8BitDo introduced an all-button arcade controller with an ultra-slim profile that's built for competitive fighting games. The company is known for its wide ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...