8Bitdo NEOGEO Wireless Controller for Windows, Android, and NEOGEO mini with Classic Click-Style Joystick - Officially licensed by SNK (Terry Bogard Edition)

I have not used a “retro” controller in many years so when I first picked it up, it felt a little strange with how flat or thin it was. This is probably due to the controller having a pair of shoulder buttons instead of triggers like the standard Xbox and Playstation design. After a few minutes of usage my index and middle finger quickly got accustomed to the design. My only minor complaint here is the location of the button for selecting between wireless or Bluetooth which resides at the back of the controller. My middle finger naturally rests where the button is located but never pressed it by mistake.I chose the Terry Bogard version primarily because it was on sale for $19.99 at time of purchase. While the KOF 97 art is great, having pixilated flames printed on the controller actually doesn’t look that great in person. My personal preference would have been for the non graphic controller and maybe a good alternative would have been different color versions or probably higher resolution art from KOF13 etc. Still, it is great that these options are even available.I have never used a NeoGeo controller before so I can’t compare it to the original but my god this thumb stick is amazing for playing retro games, particularly fighting games. After a few play sessions I was able to easily pull of special moves in fighting games in either direction. This is pretty decent as I don’t always want to pull out a big arcade stick anytime I want to have a quick play session. The thumb stick is satisfyingly clicky and uses a 4 way restrictor gate. The thumb stick itself is made out of hard plastic so it should not wear out like the average rubber thumb stick. There is a single protrusion made at the top of the stick for grip and it works well as my thumb never slid off the stick during my play sessions.The buttons on the other hand took a while to get use to as they are much bigger than an average controller. Strangely, I had a harder time pressing two horizontal buttons simultaneously like “C” and “D” when compared to an Xbox or PS equivalent. It has six buttons in total so it should work great for indies or retro games with similar button layouts. It would be great to see an updated version of this in the future with six face buttons and extra triggers.Before purchase I had seen mention of dead zones in some of the diagonal directions of the thumb stick. Fortunately I did not experience this so they issue may have been rectified or I was just lucky with the unit I got. The unit was plug and play on Ubuntu 23.10 and worked flawlessly wired, wireless or with Bluetooth. A USB adapter is also provided for connecting the wireless adapter to a NeoGeo mini console.I have tested this on some NeoGeo classics on PC like KOF98 Ultimate, Metal Slug X, Samurai Showdown collection and various indie games. I am currently having another run through of an indie gem named Iconoclast and having a blast as the controller just feels natural. I have never played a real NeoGeo console and probably never will so I am glad that this controller exists. For the hardcore enthusiasts, it may not replace your arcade sticks but it is good “pad” alternative and is also excellent for indie and retro games.

This controller is outstanding. Fantastic look, feel, and responsiveness. Excellent build quality.Has “clicky” buttons that provide far better feedback than the original USB C wired controllers made for the Neo Geo Mini. Zero input lag noticed and I even have mine going through a HDMI matrix and a Kramer VP-729 (output via VGA) to play at 4:3 640x480 on my CRTs. Includes the USB C to USB A adapter, so you’re all set right out of the box!Overall, a big upgrade over the original controller for the Neo Geo Mini and now no cord dangling around. I got the Terry Bogard edition.Only quirk is that the button layout is different than the stock Neo Geo Mini controller. Something to get used to, but does not detract one bit from this otherwise flawless design.Highly recommended for Neo Geo Mini owners and it also works with many other consoles and PC emulation too and has the choice of using the 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth.

I own pretty much every 8bitdo model in the market except the tiny ones. I got used to celebrating every new 8bitdo purchase and this is no exception though I’d like to point out a few things based on my experience.Packaging is fine, white box with a pull away art cardstock cover, displaying the game character, Terry Bogard, in my case. Nothing special here. Controller, usb c cable, and usb dongle in the box. Same as previous models.I wish size were a bit bigger, but specially I find it a little too low-weight for my taste which makes it feel a bit cheap. The buttons were not as responsive playing metal slug which I tested it with. I noticed some slight input lag. They don’t show up or stand out at all. Just sitting there, with a pale matte finish which makes it look dull and I was starting to get slight cramps and fatigue after 30 minutes or so due to the controller’s ergonomics.The stick is clicky, registers all inputs easily but I wish it had a longer travel distance from the center. Just my personal taste. Height is ok.Connectivity was a breeze on Pc. Just plug in the dongle and pair in less than one minute and you’re good to go.The way they printed the KOF characters on the plastic gives it an extra positive point as it is not made with cheap decals but some other kind of printing that will not be peeling off and will definitely be sweat-proof.I would give this product 4 stars and I will absolutely keep collecting all new 8bitdo controllers and accessories to come in the future.

It's great if you've ever owned a Neo Geo CD, but I'm not sure how folks who are used to analog thumbsticks will fare with it. This controller is a love letter to those who grew up in the 16bit and arcade era of gaming. Great job 8BitDo on the microswitches on the thumbpad. It feels just as good as the original NGCD pad.

Looks great, feels great, clicky thumbstick. I still lose every game of Samurai Shodown but hey, now I'm losing in style. If you're an SNK fan then it's definitely worth the price.

I love this new Neogeo CD controller. I am not a pro-gamer, but it works great for a modern recreation of an almost 30 year old accessory. The build quality is high.

Overall the product is fine for people that's never tried the original neo geo controller or Pad2. I only have one gripe with it, the travel distance for inputs are very wide. I believe they can elevate the problem by making the stick shaft wider but that's only if they make a second revision. Would love to see a six button variation akin to the PS2 neo geo pad2 controller but I think the stick needs to be the main focus.

clicky pad>d-pad