Shubham Sawarkar
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8BitDo has unveiled its latest iteration of the Retro Receiver. Building upon their successful legacy, this upgraded version offers a seamless bridge between contemporary gaming controllers and time-honored consoles. Notably, the Retro Receiver now extends its compatibility to include iconic gaming relics – the PS1 and PS2.
Pioneering the convergence of past and present, the $25 Retro Receiver ingeniously integrates advanced controllers such as the Switch Pro Controller, Xbox Elite Series 2, and the DualSense Edge, effectively rejuvenating the antiquated hardware. This visionary product transcends temporal boundaries, additionally entailing comprehensive support for Windows 10 and 11 platforms.
A hallmark of this cutting-edge device is its impeccable synchronization, ascertaining lag-free gameplay, a testament to 8BitDo’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier performance. Furthermore, the Retro Receiver harmonizes technological ingenuity with tactile immersion by seamlessly incorporating controller vibration functionalities.
Effortlessly establishing connections through Bluetooth or wired interfaces, the Retro Receiver magnanimously extends its compatibility beyond mainstream manufacturers. Alongside esteemed offerings from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, the Retro Receiver seamlessly integrates an array of 8BitDo’s proprietary controllers, including but not limited to:
- DualShock 4, DualSense, and DualSense Edge Controllers
- Xbox One, Series, Elite Series 2, Elite Series 2 – Core, and Adaptive Controllers
- Wii U Pro and Switch Pro Controllers
- 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth, Pro 2, SN30 Pro+, SN30 Pro, SN30 Pro for Android, Lite 2, Lite SE, and Lite Controllers; Arcade Stick; PS1 Modkit and PS1 Classic Modkit
While 8BitDo’s preceding Retro Receiver facilitated connectivity with a PS3, this revamped iteration heralds a convenient plug-and-play solution tailored for Sony’s inaugural two consoles. A pivotal inclusion deserving special commendation is the support for the Xbox Adaptive Controller, a milestone that has the potential to extend the joy of reliving classic PS1 and PS2 games to a broader audience, rekindling nostalgia on original hardware like never before.
