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Who do you think would be the special guest for CONTRA?

Who do you think would be the special guest for CONTRA?

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u/Prudent_Impact7692 — 2 days ago

Looking for a High-Quality Controller with Game Boy Advance / Retro Nintendo Vibes

I’m looking for a controller that gives strong Game Boy Advance / classic Nintendo handheld vibes. Something in the style of the Retro-Bit DMG Gray controllers (https://retro-bit.com/controllers/platinum-collection/origin8/) or old-school retro pads in the design of a gameboy advance.

The problem is that while I really like the Retro-Bit design and nostalgia factor, I’ve read a lot of mixed opinions about the build quality and long-term durability. Some people say they feel great at first, but the D-pad or buttons wear out pretty quickly.

What I’m searching for is basically:

  • GBA / Game Boy style aesthetics
  • Excellent D-pad for retro games
  • High-quality build and materials
  • Preferably something that feels close to original Nintendo hardware quality

Unfortunately 8BitDo doesn’t really seem to have a controller with that exact Game Boy Advance vibe/design, even though their build quality is usually considered much better.

Which controller would you recommend for this? I mainly care about: comfort for retro games, premium feel, durability, retro handheld/Game Boy aesthetics. Would love to hear your recommendations or personal experiences :)

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u/Prudent_Impact7692 — 5 days ago

Does anyone know the current state of Lepton?

More importantly, when is it expected to be released? There’s always bits and pieces floating around, but nothing really clear.

If anyone has solid info, feel free to share 👀

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u/Prudent_Impact7692 — 22 days ago