News
8Bitdo Brings the Past to the Future
Karlstad, Sweden – August 8th, in the year of our Lord 2017 –
8Bitdo®, leaders in retro-inspired video game hardware,
announced today plans to unveil their latest range of innovate
products at gamescom 2017 taking place in Cologne from August
22nd through August 26th.
Distributed throughout Europe by Game Outlet Europe (GOE
Distribution), 8Bitdo has quickly established themselves as a
major force in video game hardware thanks to their highly
unique, multi-format controllers, based on game pads from the
golden age of gaming. Marrying state of the art Bluetooth®
technology with meticulously designed, high-quality products,
8Bitdo is building upon their recent success with a new range of
products designed to appeal to retro and modern gamers alike.
Expected to begin shipping from September 2017, the new products
being unveiled at gamescom 2017 include:
NES30 Arcade Stick
Now you’re playing with NES30 power! Based on the iconic NES
colour scheme, so memorable to a generation of console fans, the
NES30 Arcade Stick might evoke nostalgia, but is loaded with the
cutting-edge technology needed for today’s software. Utilizing
Bluetooth wireless technology, the NES30 is ideal for use with
Nintendo® Switch™ but is fully compatible with a host of
platforms including PC, Android® and Mac. High quality ball-top
joystick and 30mm action buttons provide the real arcade
experience, and no retro inspired controller would be complete
without optional turbo button to make those arcade classics a
little more manageable! Features rechargeable lithium-ion
battery and an input switch to toggle between D-Pad and
Thumbstick control.
TwinCube Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
8Bit style, first class sound, the TwinCube Stereo Speakers are
the perfect accompaniment to any gaming platform. A powerful set
of stereo speakers, the TwinCube Speakers come finished in a
retro D-Pad design and blue and red colour scheme, perfectly
matching the coloured Joy-Con™ controllers, found on Nintendo
Switch. Quickly and easily synching with each other and their
host device, the TwinCube Speakers will pair with any Bluetooth
audio device, delivering, crystal-clear audio for gaming, movies
and music. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries keep the audio
rocking and optional AUX-in connection allows for compatibility
with virtually any audio device.
SFC30 Pro and SNES30 Pro GamePad
The perfect fusion of retro familiarity and modern technology,
the SFC30 Pro and SNES30 Pro are the ideal controllers for those
who want it all! An homage to the Super Famicom™ and Super
Nintendo™ controllers, (arguably considered the finest of all
time), the SFC30 and SNES30 feature discrete wireless Bluetooth
technology, ensuring compatibility with Nintendo Switch, mobile,
PC, Mac and other smart devices. In addition, full USB-C
compatibility allows for advanced one cable connection to
compatible devices, providing controller connection and
recharging functionality all in one. Powerful vibration feedback
provides realistic rumble effects with compatible software and
when using multiple controllers on the same system, player
indication lights quickly and easily inform the gamer what
position they are in. Lastly, the SFC30 and SNES30 supports full
six-axis, motion control compatibility, allowing for use with
many motion control titles on Switch and other platforms.