The Ultimate line’s design is much closer to today’s Xbox controllers, including asymmetric stick layouts.

The company expanded into modern console-style controllers last year after making its bones on nostalgic gamepads mimicking classic NES and SNES inputs. The controller also works in wired mode and is plug-and-play on PC. In addition, it supports asymmetrical rumble, although vibration feedback only works on Windows. It also doesn’t support the company’s Ultimate Software for customizations.ĨBitDo says the gamepad can last up to 25 hours of playtime and recharge fully in two hours. 8Bitdo describes it as a “simplified” version of the popular Ultimate series of controllers while “offering the same ultimate quality.” As for what “simplified” means, the company appears to have helped scale back production costs by skipping the charging dock (using cable charging instead) and the profile-toggling switch from the more expensive variants. It’s compatible with Windows, Android, Steam Deck and Raspberry Pi.Īs its name suggests, the new gamepad connects wirelessly using an included 2.4GHz USB dongle. The new Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is a $30 wireless accessory in purple or green color options. And of course, the Raspberry Pi has a bunch of uses beyond being a game streaming box, too.Gamepad maker 8Bitdo unveiled a cheaper version of its beloved Ultimate Controller today. And voilà, you've got a fully functional DIY Steam Link box, easy to connect with a range of gamepads and at $35 probably a lot cheaper than upgrading your router for stutter-free gameplay.

Just make sure you're running the 'Stretch' version of Pi's OS (which has been default anyway since August 2017) and drop in a few lines ( here). On Monday, Valve's Sam Lantinga announced that the Steam Link app is now available in beta form on the Raspberry Pi 3 and 3 B+. Valve, however, is offering an alternative, and it comes in the form of Raspberry Pi. The Steam Link app continues to live on in mobile devices and smart TVs, so it's not the end of days, but this doesn't offer the same latency-mitigating clout as Ethernet-wired hardware. The simple black micro PCs designed to let you play games in the living room - or anywhere else in the house away from your gaming rig - is sold out everywhere and it seems Valve has no plans to produce more.

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