There are many fun and unique uses for your old Nintendo Wii U — you can use it to run useful homebrew apps, as a PC game ...

I'm a massive GameCube simp, so I've naturally been itching to use the Switch 2 controller with the OG console for over half a year. Originally, I was scheming to use 8Bitdo's nifty Retro Receiver to ...

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition hits the nostalgic notes while still boasting most of the features modern Mac buyers look for at a reasonable price. The days of buying a keyboard just ...

During my time at CES 2026, I made my way over to the 8BitDo booth to check out the FlipPad controller for smartphones. But while I was there, I also got some hands-on time with something that ...

Announced at CES 2026 this week, the new 8BitDo Flip Pad is a USB-C controller for Android phones (and iPhones too) that sits on top of your display and seems just perfect for emulators. Bluetooth ...

Ahead of CES 2026, 8BitDo revealed the FlipPad controller, a compact mobile controller that attaches to an iOS or Android phone via USB-C. During CES 2026, I made my way over to the 8BitDo booth and ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

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 ...

8BitDo is releasing an evolved version of its Ultimate 3 controller this summer, and it's aimed squarely at the high-end gamepad market—meet the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E. The Ultimate 3E builds upon the ...

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 ...

Gaming peripheral company 8BitDo is teasing a new smartphone gaming pad that seems aimed exclusively at portrait-mode gamers. In a post on X, the company says the 8BitDo FlipPad will debut in the ...