8bitdo has a cheaper alternative to clamping smartphone controllers – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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8BitDo has a cheaper alternative to clamping smartphone controllers.

Despite releasing a clamping smartphone gaming controller of its own last October, 8BitDo has just announced a smaller alternative, spotted by Retro Dodo. It’s a $9.99 expanding clip designed to grab onto smartphones and hold either the $24.99 8BitDo Micro or $19.99 8BitDo Zero 2 gamepads in place so they can be used as physical controls on the bottom of the screen.

Two smartphones with the 8BitDo Micro/Zero2 clip and controllers attached.
Two close-up shots of the 8BitDo Micro/Zero2 clip showing its expanding mechanism.
The 8BitDo Micro/Zero2 clip shown attached to both of the tiny gamepads.
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The 8BitDo Micro/Zero2 clip is $9.99, but you’ll need to factor in the extra $19.99 or $24.99 for 8BitDo’s tiny gamepads.
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