The Final Cell Gaming Controller might be connected to smartphones or smaller pill gadgets measuring between 100mm and 170mm in size. For expanded compatibility, as a substitute of plugging in with USB-C, 8BitDo’s new controller connects wirelessly over Bluetooth however solely helps Android gadgets.
Using Bluetooth necessitates a 350mAh rechargeable battery within the controller, which 8BitDo says is sufficient for 15 hours of play on a 1.5-hour cost. That added battery additionally means the Final Cell Gaming Controller weighs 236 grams, making it heavier than rivals’ choices just like the Backbone One, which connects by way of a tool’s charging port and weighs 138 grams.
Like GameSir’s G8 Plus smartphone controller, 8BitDo is utilizing drift-resistant magnetic Corridor impact sensors in its joysticks and triggers so gamers will doubtlessly keep away from experiencing undesirable actions or button presses whereas gaming. The controller additionally encompasses a pair of shoulder buttons, a four-way directional pad with a “clicky” really feel, turbo, macro, and profile buttons, and two extra programmable paddle buttons on the again.
In contrast to a few of 8BitDo’s more budget-friendly offerings, the Final Cell Gaming Controller absolutely helps customization by way of the corporate’s Final Software program, which is on the market as a desktop and cellular app. Along with remapping controls, creating macros, and even establishing a number of profiles, should you’re an FPS participant, you need to use it to regulate the sensitivity of the controller’s triggers in order that they’re extra instantly responsive.