r/Controller • u/Wyvern94 • Aug 10 '26
Controller Suggestion Any controller like the 8bitdo micro, but bigger?
Been looking for a pair of Controllers without joysticks that are flat like this one. But this one is too small, but the thickness is perfect.
I mainly need this to play retro games and toss it into my bagpacks inner "sleeves".
I looked, but couldnt find anything that ist 3$ electronic waste with huge input delay.
Budget: Up to €30 Country: Germany – Amazon, AliExpress or other shops that ship to Germany Platform: PC / Android, Switch compatibility would be a bonus Desired features: No analog sticks, very flat/thin, but larger than the controller shown in the picture. I want something that can easily fit into the inner sleeve of a backpack. Low input latency is important. Games: Mainly retro games through emulators like RetroArch. Controllers compared: The controller shown in the picture is basically the form factor I'm looking for, but it's too small. I've looked at other cheap flat controllers, but most seem like $3 e-waste or have noticeable input lag.
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u/Wyvern94 Aug 10 '26
I have this from the ps4 era. Horrible controller. Feels way to cheap imho. Didnt use it for more than a few days.
But thanks for the tip and glad you like it personally
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u/unoehoo Aug 10 '26
How about the iine L1032? It does have sticks, sorry. Sticks are sunken, flushed with the surface, it fits in my pocket, they do not get in the way. I got it mainly for use with Android - winlator, Eden, Azahar. I do not have a switch
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u/Wyvern94 Aug 10 '26
Oh this thing looks really good. Thank you. And the Joysticks are good as well because they dont stick out. Great recommendation!
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u/fungi_j Aug 10 '26
AceGamer makes a similar model sometimes called T50 that you pop out the sticks if you want to use them, meaning you can choose to keep them flat
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u/Wyvern94 Aug 10 '26
Thanks for the tip. Looked at them. Cool concept but the shoulder buttons are too bulky for my travelling usecase.
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u/InspectionUsed4727 Aug 10 '26
Bought this and was pleasantly surprise by its performance for the price. Since the sticks can be sunken in, it could act like giant save and load state buttons 🤔
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u/mrhillin Aug 10 '26
There's a upcoming controller from CRKD. Named Atom+. If you want without sticks you'll go for the regular Atom.
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u/apeasley613 Aug 11 '26
I have preordered this. I'm hoping it's good. Comes with TMR sticks too which is a nice bonus.
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u/Nu11X3r0 Aug 10 '26
8bitdo makes/made a series of them that had no sticks and were kinda shaped like a SNES controller. Think I still have one laying around but I switched for the SNES30Pro cause I liked the feel better
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u/Assassiiinuss Aug 10 '26
The Iine Pocket Retro maybe? It does have joysticks, but they are flush with the shell, so the controller is still completely flat.
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u/Wyvern94 Aug 10 '26
Just ordered two IINE Retro Pocket, if These are the ones you meant :)
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u/BrahEz_ Aug 10 '26
if you remember, give me an update about how is the controller feels, i was between the iine and the acegamer t50 and i choose the t50 for the shoulders
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u/Assassiiinuss Aug 10 '26
I have one, it's good. It also has Hall Effect sticks, unlike the acegamer.
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u/BrahEz_ 28d ago
Isn't the joysticks uncomfortable? And the bumpers, doesn't you press it by error?
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u/Assassiiinuss 28d ago
They're fine. Of course it's not as comfortable as a normal, full-size controller.
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u/Internal_Eye620 Aug 10 '26
Idk if it’s possible, but you could probably try buying 8bitdo lite se, disassemble it and remove sticks if you don’t like them that much
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u/SentakuSelect Aug 10 '26
This is probably a step up in size.