8Bitdo NES30 Pro

8Bitdo is a company specializing in custom retro game-controllers (gamepads). Their motto is: "Everything Old Is New Again".

Recently I picked up a pair of NES30 Pro editions. Not too expensive either for what you get. A pro-grade game controller (ergo: can handle some abuse) made for use with practically ANY retro (and even today's) game-systems!

Compatible with: Linux (desktop+RPi3), Mac OS X, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS!

Everything I've tested them on functions as advertised, and even some that weren't listed! Easily paired through bluetooth or connected with USB 2.0.

Best thing: its firmware can even be upgraded through desktop-Linux!

New gear

My 7-8 year-old Logitech gamepads have been in heavy use over the years. Aaand they just recently crapped out.

Luckily I had put their new gamepad-series on my christmas wishlist, and as I expected, got one from a family member and one from my GF :P 2P-gaming!

I also got a steelseries gaming-mousepad, and I must admit, at first I didn't really get what the big deal was. But after playing some FPS- and RPS-games, I totally get it. Nothing else can compare to the sensitivity and movement-feel you get with these mousepads, nothing.