Switch: New controller from 8BitDo focuses completely on accessibility

On By Garmin Philip
The new controller has all the buttons on the front.

The new controller has all the buttons on the front.
The new controller has all the buttons on the front.

The hardware manufacturers of 8BitDo have announced a new controller for the Nintendo Switch, Android and Raspberry Pi. The input device circumvents some of the problems of modern controllers to make video games more accessible for everyone. The gamepad is primarily aimed at people with limited mobility, but the functions and design could make it interesting for others as well.

This is what the accessibility controller for the switch has to offer

The design: As many people as possible should be able to play with the 8BitDo Lite SE. That’s why the gamepad is relatively small (120 x 66 millimeters) and, above all, very light. At 82.65 grams, the controller weighs less than two Joy-Cons. The back is covered with non-slip material so that the device can be placed on a flat surface and does not have to be held in hand.

The Lite SE is super light and very handy.





The Lite SE is super light and very handy.

The controller was developed in collaboration with Andreas and Oskar Karlsson, a father and his son. Oskar suffers from limited mobility and the 8BitDo Lite SE allows him to play his favorite titles. You can follow the story in the manufacturer’s video:

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Buttons: All buttons are on the front of the controller, so L, R, L2, and R2 are much easier to reach. The lack of clickable analog sticks is particularly interesting. Instead, L3 and R3 each get their own button. In addition, all buttons are easier to activate than on a conventional controller.

Here is a selection of games that score with many accessibility options:

The battery of the accessibility controller should last a full 18 hours on one charge. You can connect the gamepad, just like the Joy-Cons or the Pro Controller, via Bluetooth or USB-C.

The 8BitDo Lite SE will be released on July 15th and can be purchased for around 33 euros Online shop from the manufacturer can be pre-ordered. There is already a dedicated input device for the Xbox with Fpkus on Accessibility: the Adaptive Controller.

Reference-www.gamepro.de