8BitDo Lite SE Bluetooth Gamepad for Switch, Android, iPhone, iPad, macOS and Apple TV, for Gamers with Limited Mobility

Awhile ago my husband & I found this controller on Amazon. It said it's was designed specifically for users with limited mobility, so it's very compacted together into a very small unit, & the shoulder buttons are on the front with your other buttons, A B X Y etc. The shoulder buttons perk alone were enough reason for my husband to insist we pre-order it. He wanted an option for me to have of playing any games requiring shoulder button use without having to use my fancy Quad stick handsfree controller, so that I could play laying down, on days when my back hurts. Which most require anymore, so he didn't like my game options being so limited. It arrived a week ago, & I finally had a chance to try it. This thing is way cooler than expected. In addition to all the buttons in front, all the buttons are super clicky. Very sensitive to the touch, which really helps with comfort. My favorite part though? IT HAS BUTTON MAPPING. Yep, I can arrange the buttons however I please, exactly the same way you can with the joycon's settings. But this thing is a more comfortable use. I liked my joycons fine, so I didn't expect it to feel even better to me. I highly recommend this controller.

This is a great little Bluetooth controller! Easy to pair up, and it's almost completely customizable, and perfectly responsive. It works with my Android phone and tablet for games (such as Stardew Valley) that accept controller input; and the Switch. It's compact and easy to carry, even fits in a shirt pocket! I'm hooked. I highly recommend this great little controller.

Pros: • Multi-platform compatibility • 20-hour battery life • Rumble • Motion controls • L3 and R3 are still usable on the analog sticks • Increased sensitivity for thumb sticks and face buttons • Rubber pad to keep it in place Cons: • New button layout takes some getting used to • Turbo function exclusive to D-Input mode • Not compatible with ultimate software for button remapping and macros • Shoulder and triggers are not accessible on both sticks and buttons • Motion controls can't be used on a flat surface 8bitdo's Lite SE is a controller designed for gamers with limited mobility. It shares similar features as the Lite 2, including multi-platform compatibility, 20-hour battery life, and rumble and motion controls, but with accessibility-friendly changes. The new button layout converts the dpad, shoulder, trigger, and thumbstick into dedicated buttons, and the thumbsticks and face buttons require less force to use. The controller also has a rubber pad underneath to keep it in place. The increased sensitivity makes it feel snappy and responsive. However, it's surprising that the controller is not compatible with the ultimate software for button remapping and macros. L3 and R3 are accessible on both the sticks and buttons, but the shoulder and trigger buttons could use the same treatment. Additionally, motion controls don't work when the controller is on a flat surface. Overall, the Lite SE is a worthwhile option for those looking to enhance accessibility in gaming. Great job 8bitdo!

Really good idea. Having arthritis in my fingers, low-resistance joysticks and buttons seem perfect! The problem is, this controller is clearly made for very young people or people with very tiny hands. The irony is, many people with disabilities would really benefit from this being a larger controller with larger buttons regardless of age. The dpad is almost useless as an actual dpad because of the button spacing being so far apart and so small. Having low-resistance bumper/trigger buttons in their traditional location as well as on top would have been a big help as well. The joysticks are hard to get into the right position because of how small and imprecise they are. Another accessibility feature, the turbo mode, only works when paired in Android mode, not Switch. So yet another would-be-great feature is half-baked on this. I'd like to see a 30-50% larger version of this controller with a few improvements. As is, its probably going back

We got this for our daughter in law that has bad arthritis in her hands. So far, she has said it feels much better to use than a regular controller. The size of it fits her hands just right!

Would give 5 stars but the picture shows the back slip pad being removable and it is not. Once you remove it you cannot reattach it. Picture is very misleading and only option is to return it for a new one if you want the slip pad back on it. I think I'll probably just return it completely and wait for them to change the design

This is exactly the product I've been looking for! My daughter has a severe degenerative muscle disease and she's been getting frustrated with the switch pro controllers. The resistance is too strong for her to move in all directions and the buttons were becoming hard for her to press. We had to make creative use of the mapping function since she could not make use of the trigger buttons. This controller solved all of those problems instantly. Hearing her cheer at being able to move around much easier and play her favorite games again makes it all worth it! Great product!

I bought this for my 4 yo son, doesn't turn on after charging before the return window closed. Then it started working and I didn't return it in time. Now it failed again and I can't return it. Not sure I'll buy 8bitdo again

This is an amazing device for anyone who struggles with manual dexterity or other hand-related health issues. The buttons and sticks are very easy to press / use, and the front-mounted "shoulder buttons" are ideal if you are physically unable to hold the controller for extended periods of time. Just be aware that this is a specialised product aimed at a specific audience (people with disabilities and children in particular). If you don't struggle with the buttons on other controllers, these will likely feel too soft / mushy to you.

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Lovely little pocket controller. The shoulder buttons being on the front face is a bit of a learning curve, but once you know where they are it's just as easy as a normal controller. Size is fine for my big hands

Es buen mando, ergonomico, y aunque chico, esta facil de encontrar botones, util para los GTA, ya que se acopla como los de consola, el boton R3 por ejemplo inicia misiones en los juegos, recomendado para emuladores de consolas, de ps2, gamecube/wii, valio la pena y tengo el lite 2 igual

I’m not sure if this thing supports amiibos but apart from that this controller has every other feature that a switch controller should have in a small shell it aimed at fitting games and everything this controller does supports this idea the buttons have a short travel with a much softer tension than normal controller making them very easy to press the same was done with the sticks tension making it very easy to make any imputes feel snappy and responsive my only issue with this controller is the fact that the home and screenshot/function button got the same exact treatment meaning their too are very easy to press unintentionally