8BitDo Renews Its Stickless Controller With Built-In Screen

Published on June 26, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

8BitDo has introduced the Arcade Controller Pro, a leverless controller that now features a screen for instant button customization, eliminating the need for external applications. Its slimmer design and an extra programmable button offer greater comfort and direct control in games. Although the price and release date are unknown, this model targets quick and practical adjustments for players.

8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro being used on a desk, player hand pressing a custom button while the built-in screen displays a live button-mapping interface, glowing icons rearranging instantly, no smartphone or cable visible, sleek slim black chassis with one extra programmable button on the side, subtle LED indicators on the panel, cinematic technical illustration, photorealistic studio lighting, macro lens focus on the screen and fingers mid-action, clean minimalist gaming setup background, high-contrast shadows emphasizing the controller contours

Integrated screen and extra button for immediate adjustments 🎮

The key novelty is the LCD screen that allows reassigning button functions without connecting the controller to a PC or mobile device. This reduces dependence on external software and speeds up configuration during gameplay. The thinner chassis makes it easier to transport, while the additional programmable button expands control options. The controller maintains its leverless structure, ideal for fighting or arcade games, although it is not specified whether the screen is touch-based or operated with physical buttons.

Goodbye to the phone: now you can configure the controller by staring at the tiny screen 😅

Finally, 8BitDo understands that carrying your phone just to change a button was an annoyance worthy of a bad joke. Now, instead of searching for the cable and the app, you can spend five minutes reading instructions on a tiny screen. Of course, the price and date remain a mystery, so in the meantime, you can keep using the traditional method: stare at the controller with a confused look and hope it works.