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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    8BitDo’s $100 metal gamepad is now available in space gray.

    Last year, 8BitDo celebrated its 11th anniversary with a pair of hefty silver and gold versions of its SN30 Pro wireless controller made from 381 grams of a zinc-alloy material.

    They’ve long since sold out, but for its 12th anniversary 8BitDo is releasing an additional version in a new space gray color option. It’s compatible with the Switch 2 and Windows PCs and priced the same as the gold and silver versions at $99.99.

    <em>The new space gray version of 8BitDo’s metal SN30 Pro is slightly subtler than the gold and silver versions.</em>
    <em>The space gray version is available now for $99.99 and supports the Switch 2, but the earlier versions have already sold out.</em>
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    The new space gray version of 8BitDo’s metal SN30 Pro is slightly subtler than the gold and silver versions.
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    The Xbox Edition of 8BitDo’s smartphone controller supports the iPhone.

    The original version of 8BitDo’s clamp-on smartphone controller featuring Hall effect sticks and a rechargeable battery since it connects to devices over Bluetooth is only compatible with Android.

    The functionality and price of its new $49.99 Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller Xbox Edition is the same as the original, but it now features Xbox branding, a dedicated Xbox button, and (finally!) support for both Apple and Android Devices.

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    <em>The Xbox Edition of 8BitDo’s Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is priced the same as the original but includes additional functionality.</em>
    <em>The Xbox Edition is also available in black or white color options.</em>
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    The Xbox Edition of 8BitDo’s Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is priced the same as the original but includes additional functionality.
    Image: 8BitDo
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Robot coyotes are protecting the Blue Angels from airport pests.

    The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has created an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) system designed to scare wildlife like birds away from airports.

    Built atop a 20 mph Traxxas RC car, the UGVs are upgraded with plastic coyotes to make them more intimidating and cost around $3,000 each, according to New Atlas. Testing is still under way, including at the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida where the Blue Angels call home.

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    Force feedback comes to the... Super Nintendo?

    Working with Randal Linden, who helped bring Doom to the SNES in 1995, Limited Run Games has announced a new version of the game featuring improved graphics and additional levels. Two versions will be available for preorder on July 11th for $99.99 and $174.99 and will ship early next year.

    LRG has also created a $34.99 wired SNES controller upgraded with a pair of rumble motors that vibrate in response to what’s happening in the updated game.

    <em>LRG’s SNES Rumble Controller will only work with </em>Doom,<em> but the company says it will work with other developers who want to add rumble support to their own retro games.</em>
    <em>The Standard Edition of </em>Doom<em> includes an SNES cartridge with a metallic finish, retro-style packaging, an instruction manual, and a poster.</em>
    <em>The Collector’s Edition of </em>Doom<em> includes an SNES cartridge with a metallic finish and blood splatter print and adds a foil box and a certificate of authenticity.</em>
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    LRG’s SNES Rumble Controller will only work with Doom, but the company says it will work with other developers who want to add rumble support to their own retro games.
    Image: Limited Run Games

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