--- product_id: 548541961 title: "8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue)" brand: "8bitdo" price: "AED 133" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "8 Bitdo" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/548541961-8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepad-pocket-sized-mini-controller-for-switch store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 10-hour battery life 16 responsive buttons Bluetooth multi-device sync 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue) **Brand:** 8bitdo **Price:** AED 133 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Game anywhere, win everywhere β€” your pocket-sized pro controller awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue) by 8bitdo - **How much does it cost?** AED 133 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/548541961-8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepad-pocket-sized-mini-controller-for-switch) ## Best For - 8bitdo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 8bitdo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Endurance Gaming:** Up to 10 hours of uninterrupted play on a single charge keeps you in the zone. - β€’ **2D Game Specialist:** Optimized for retro and 2D games, perfect for nostalgic pros on the move. - β€’ **Custom Control Mastery:** Personalize every button with 8BitDo Ultimate Software for ultimate gameplay. - β€’ **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Ultra-compact design fits in your palm and your lifestyle. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Device Sync:** Effortlessly pairs with Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth. ## Overview The 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad is a featherlight, 16-button wireless controller designed for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi. With Bluetooth connectivity, customizable button mapping via mobile software, and a 10-hour battery life, it’s engineered for seamless, on-the-go 2D gaming and productivity shortcuts. Its ultra-portable form factor and firmware update support make it a must-have for millennial pros craving retro gaming convenience and modern versatility. ## Description desertcart.com: 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue) : Video Games Review: Great for Travel on the Goβ€”Super Tiny! - When I travel, I often bring my Steam Deck, and sometimes it's nice to have bring a controller. But obviously space in bags and luggage tends to be at a premium on travel, so hauling around a bulky, hefty console controller isn't ideal. So I picked up the 8BitDo Micro. It works great! And it's called a "Micro" for a reason! It weighs barely anything and it can literally fit in the palm of a single hand, it's that tiny. It's even smaller, width-wise than a Switch JoyCon. If you have bigger hands, that might be something to consider. I'm a smaller person, with smaller hands, so it doesn't bother me so much using this tiny controller. But if it does, 8BitDo has larger-but-still-small controllers. Strongly recommend taking a look at other buyer's pictures to really get a sense of the size. Either way, it's better than having no controller. Pairing was a little confusing, since there are a few different ways to pair, depending on what device you're using (Nintendo Switch vs an Android device, for example) so make sure to read the included manual. But once it's paired, you don't have to worry about that anymore. Battery life is excellent. You can go hours and hours on it, before the need to charge via USB-C cable. Obviously there are no analog sticks. There are also no L3/R3 buttons. If the games you play need those, consider using a different controller like the 8BitDo Lite 2. But otherwise, it has all the rest of the standard buttons, including L1 & L2 and R1 & R2. It does have the Nintendo button layout by default. I prefer the Playstation/Xbox button layouts, so I remapped that on my Steam Deck. Not sure how that works on other devices (phones, tablets, etc). It comes with a little silicone wrist strap and a really short USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable (any cable with USB-C on at least one end should work with it). Again, it's a great little controller for gaming on the go. I might even try pairing it with my phone one of these days and seeing if I can use it with the Steam Link app. Review: Best travel controller for retro games - I got this controller for a trip where I was going to be taking multiple flights. I planned on playing retro games on my phone using RetroArch. Despite the product pictures, I was still surprised how small it was when I opened it up: it's adorable! Though it is tiny in the hand, it's still comfortable to play most games for long periods of time, and I didn't feel like I was ever at risk of pressing the wrong button due to the size. The D-pad "feels" about the same size as the d-pad on my old Gameboy Pocket - which I like. The shoulder buttons are noisier than the face buttons, which could an issue if you're trying to play quietly. They make a distinct 'click' sound when pressed down and when released. Though on an airplane, the clicking noise didn't seem that noticeable. The controller has 3 modes which are selected by a small switch on the bottom (the side that faces towards you when holding the controller during a game): Nintendo Switch mode, gamepad mode, and keyboard mode. Gamepad mode is just that: When the controller is connected to a phone or computer it registers as a gamepad. In Keyboard mode, the gamepad registers as a keyboard - which means that you can map just about any of the buttons (including the D-pad directions) to any key (or combination of keys) you want. This means that the 8bitdo can be used as a "macropad" of sorts for other applications - which was an unexpected, added value. You can create multiple button layouts for the 8bitdo using the free"8bitdo Ultimate Software" mobile app. Despite the bizarre choice of name, it's a fine little app. It would be nice if there While connecting the controller via Bluetooth was easy, I noticed a good amount of input latency in retroarch games. I'm using a Galaxy S22 Ultra and playing Super Nintendo games, it was impossible to do wall-jumps in Super Metroid with any kind of consistency. When the controller was connected by USB-C, there was virtually no latency. In my research, it seems that Bluetooth controller support is just... not that great on Android - which was a disappointment but not a deal breaker. I just play action games with the controller connected by USB-C. Battery life on the controller is very good to excellent for its size. Though I did sometimes accidentally have the controller activate in my pocket when the power button was inadvertently pressed. Never resulted in a dead controller, but something I had to be careful of. Overall this is a great *little* controller, and is now part of my essential travel kit. ## Features - Weighs 24.8 grams featuring 16 buttons. Ultra-portable and versatile. - Compatible with Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi - Supports firmware update - Mode switching button - Supports button mapping in 8BitDo Ultimate Software - mobile version (Keyboard mode only) - Made for 2D games ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CDG5HCCH | | Additional Features | Wireless | | Brand Name | 8Bitdo | | Button Quantity | 16 | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Android, Nintendo Switch | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth | | Controller Type | Gamepad | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,280) | | Hardware Platform | Android, Nintendo Switch | | Item Dimensions | 3.94 x 1.97 x 0.5 inches | | Manufacturer | 8BitDo | | Model Name | 6922621503576 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | ## Images ![8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Rt1RXGH7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the Raspberry Pi compatibility the hardware or software? Would this work with Orange Pi 5 Plus hardware or is that dependent on OS choice?** A: The controller has a switch that allows to change between direct, Xinput adn keyboard mode, so I guess it will work fine with a raspberry pi (if the os or software allow it). **Q: Is this controller compatible with Anki on the iPhone/iPad? I used my 8bitdo zero 2 on both macOS and iOS, but recently it died on me** A: I use it for Anki on my iPad all the time. Use it in the switch mode, not keyboard mode. It also doesn't have the same Bluetooth issues that the zero had... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Travel on the Goβ€”Super Tiny! *by G***. on April 22, 2025* When I travel, I often bring my Steam Deck, and sometimes it's nice to have bring a controller. But obviously space in bags and luggage tends to be at a premium on travel, so hauling around a bulky, hefty console controller isn't ideal. So I picked up the 8BitDo Micro. It works great! And it's called a "Micro" for a reason! It weighs barely anything and it can literally fit in the palm of a single hand, it's that tiny. It's even smaller, width-wise than a Switch JoyCon. If you have bigger hands, that might be something to consider. I'm a smaller person, with smaller hands, so it doesn't bother me so much using this tiny controller. But if it does, 8BitDo has larger-but-still-small controllers. Strongly recommend taking a look at other buyer's pictures to really get a sense of the size. Either way, it's better than having no controller. Pairing was a little confusing, since there are a few different ways to pair, depending on what device you're using (Nintendo Switch vs an Android device, for example) so make sure to read the included manual. But once it's paired, you don't have to worry about that anymore. Battery life is excellent. You can go hours and hours on it, before the need to charge via USB-C cable. Obviously there are no analog sticks. There are also no L3/R3 buttons. If the games you play need those, consider using a different controller like the 8BitDo Lite 2. But otherwise, it has all the rest of the standard buttons, including L1 & L2 and R1 & R2. It does have the Nintendo button layout by default. I prefer the Playstation/Xbox button layouts, so I remapped that on my Steam Deck. Not sure how that works on other devices (phones, tablets, etc). It comes with a little silicone wrist strap and a really short USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable (any cable with USB-C on at least one end should work with it). Again, it's a great little controller for gaming on the go. I might even try pairing it with my phone one of these days and seeing if I can use it with the Steam Link app. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best travel controller for retro games *by B***A on June 25, 2024* I got this controller for a trip where I was going to be taking multiple flights. I planned on playing retro games on my phone using RetroArch. Despite the product pictures, I was still surprised how small it was when I opened it up: it's adorable! Though it is tiny in the hand, it's still comfortable to play most games for long periods of time, and I didn't feel like I was ever at risk of pressing the wrong button due to the size. The D-pad "feels" about the same size as the d-pad on my old Gameboy Pocket - which I like. The shoulder buttons are noisier than the face buttons, which could an issue if you're trying to play quietly. They make a distinct 'click' sound when pressed down and when released. Though on an airplane, the clicking noise didn't seem that noticeable. The controller has 3 modes which are selected by a small switch on the bottom (the side that faces towards you when holding the controller during a game): Nintendo Switch mode, gamepad mode, and keyboard mode. Gamepad mode is just that: When the controller is connected to a phone or computer it registers as a gamepad. In Keyboard mode, the gamepad registers as a keyboard - which means that you can map just about any of the buttons (including the D-pad directions) to any key (or combination of keys) you want. This means that the 8bitdo can be used as a "macropad" of sorts for other applications - which was an unexpected, added value. You can create multiple button layouts for the 8bitdo using the free"8bitdo Ultimate Software" mobile app. Despite the bizarre choice of name, it's a fine little app. It would be nice if there While connecting the controller via Bluetooth was easy, I noticed a good amount of input latency in retroarch games. I'm using a Galaxy S22 Ultra and playing Super Nintendo games, it was impossible to do wall-jumps in Super Metroid with any kind of consistency. When the controller was connected by USB-C, there was virtually no latency. In my research, it seems that Bluetooth controller support is just... not that great on Android - which was a disappointment but not a deal breaker. I just play action games with the controller connected by USB-C. Battery life on the controller is very good to excellent for its size. Though I did sometimes accidentally have the controller activate in my pocket when the power button was inadvertently pressed. Never resulted in a dead controller, but something I had to be careful of. Overall this is a great *little* controller, and is now part of my essential travel kit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good buy *by K***. on January 13, 2026* Its small but very usable! I love how it can connect to my phone for emulators and my PC for emulators and even steam games. Haven't tried it out on the switch yet but I know it has the compatibility! I like the feel of the buttons and just wish I had more games that needed a smaller gamepad πŸ˜‚ ## Frequently Bought Together - 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Pocket-sized Mini Controller for Switch, Android, and Raspberry Pi, Supports Keyboard Mode (Blue) - 8Bitdo Lite 2 Bluetooth Controller with Motion Controls, Linear Motors Vibration, Joysticks, Triggers and D-pad, Wireless Gamepad for Switch, Android & Raspberry Pi (Turquoise) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/548541961-8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepad-pocket-sized-mini-controller-for-switch](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/548541961-8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepad-pocket-sized-mini-controller-for-switch) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*