iCade 8-Bitty Nintendo-Like iOS Wireless Controller Now Shipping

nba1341 · Oct 10, 2012

I need this to play megaman x from snes

trip1ex · Oct 10, 2012

This is for those that always hated that their screen was so much bigger than their controller.

b166er · Oct 10, 2012

FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eeb9/?srp=2

Drunken Master · Oct 10, 2012

FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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Sweeeet.

rman726 · Oct 10, 2012

iChrist said:
iOS has a sweet a$$ game called Mikey Shorts, I think it's more fun.

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Love that game. I'm looking forward to more levels.

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blackcrayon · Oct 11, 2012

Devie said:
Why the hell would Nintendo lisence their games to a competing product?

These are old games though. Is Nintendo still making a ton off of Super Mario Bros? It's not like they would be putting their best Wii U titles on the iPad (but maybe if their hardware fails to sell they'll have no other choice

Pigumon · Oct 11, 2012

Blakjack said:
Nintendo needs to just stop with the madness. I honestly think many people(older heads) could reconnect with the brand by porting old games like the original Mario to iOS.

Get off your high horse Nintendo.

FrizzleFryBen said:
Exactly. We have a super nintendo in the break room at the office and everyone between 26 and 36 are constantly playing it.

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It means money. They could re-release all the old top 8 and 16 bit titles and rake it in 99 cents at a time. (minus 30% of course)

Ok, let's just fill you in. Apple and Nintendo are similar. Apple tried the whole "hey lets just go ahead and license our great software to other companies- OOOPS we are nearly bankrupt" thing. So yeah no.

Jailbreak, Emu, 8-Bitty. AWESOME.

Blakjack · Oct 11, 2012

seecoolguy said:
too bad the big N wont license them out :-/

Devie said:
Why the hell would Nintendo lisence their games to a competing product?

For me duuuuuuh!!!!

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FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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Oooooooo......that's bad ars!!!!

Want300 · Oct 11, 2012

seecoolguy said:
too bad the big N wont license them out :-/

yea i know

iChrist said:
iOS has a sweet a$$ game called Mikey Shorts, I think it's more fun.

Thanks, I will have to check it out.

waa1futs · Oct 11, 2012

Currently I have a Gametel ($49) http://www.amazon.com/Gametel-Portable-Controller-Mobile-Tablets/dp/B006L2HBXA and prefer it since it uses the same icade technology BUT has a clip that holds the iPhone in place for more of a psp type experience:

1. Jailbreak iPhone 4S
2. Download Snes9x Ex, GBA.emu, GBC.emu, NES.emu
3. Use bluetooth controller (Gametel or 8-bitty)
4. Play old school classics

The 8-bitty seems more geared towards an iPad that you would set down on a table while the Gametel is much better with your iPhone (since it holds your iPhone in place while your gaming).

PeterQVenkman · Oct 11, 2012

pancakedrawer said:
Why not just say that it's the same as the SNES controller.

'cause it ain't the same. It's a shame, since I love that controller. The placement of the buttons on this new one, not so much.

I'm sure I could get used to it with a few play sessions, but why mess with perfection?

STiNG Operation · Oct 11, 2012

TedM said:
This is really cool and not too expensive. I think I'm on board.

Do you know if this works with all games? And how? What if a game has joy stick controls in it? Thanks.

iWe · Oct 11, 2012

waa1futs said:
Currently I have a Gametel ($49) http://www.amazon.com/Gametel-Portable-Controller-Mobile-Tablets/dp/B006L2HBXA and prefer it since it uses the same icade technology BUT has a clip that holds the iPhone in place for more of a psp type experience:

Now that's more like it.

TedM · Oct 11, 2012

iWe said:
Now that's more like it.

Damn right it is. That thing looks way more impressive.

DrNeroCF · Oct 11, 2012

Blakjack said:
Nintendo needs to just stop with the madness. I honestly think many people(older heads) could reconnect with the brand by porting old games like the original Mario to iOS.

Get off your high horse Nintendo.

You a way better way to reconnect with the Nintendo brand?

Buy a Nintendo system

b166er · Oct 11, 2012

I remember reading about a year ago that Nintendo's board was really pushing to port games to iOS and android. I think the DS just isn't grabbing the sales they want. I like the DS but a lot of people are in to consolidating gadgets right now.

sineplex · Oct 11, 2012

to bad there's no standard API's for an apple controller.

Solomani · Oct 12, 2012

That's so retro... it's like ghetto-retro.

What's next.... bring back the Mattel Intelivison controller?? Yeesh.

mariocapo · Oct 12, 2012

FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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The one nice thing about it being wireless, is that you don't have to worry about whether you'll need 30 pin or lightning connector.

xraytech · Oct 12, 2012

FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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Already done...

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eeb9/

Yvan256 · Oct 13, 2012

Nice design

I like the Intellivision-inspired faux-wood around the case, can't get any more retro than that!

I'm not sure about the positions of the four main buttons, however. Was there a patent or something on the diamond configuration?

FlatlinerG · Oct 14, 2012

On the Nintendo licensing topic, I would die happy if they released some of the older pokemon gameboy games on iOS. Been playing through some on a DS Lite, but would much rather use my iPhone 5.

vashspike · Oct 14, 2012

iChrist said:
iOS has a sweet a$$ game called Mikey Shorts, I think it's more fun.

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I just wrote a review (5 Stars) pleading the developer to add support for this controller, that game is bada$$!

Giuly · Oct 14, 2012

Yeah, but does it do Mega Man II and Mega Man X?

I'd rather buy a Bluetooth conversion box with Li-Ion battery for my SNES controller.

jacobtaylor1987 · Oct 14, 2012

FlatlinerG said:
Nice idea, but what we really need is something like this

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You may want to have a look at the CoCo controller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_RcM-kfxxY

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