Should You Buy The 8BitDo Neo Geo CD Controller? Full Review and Teardown

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Sometimes a surprise just falls out of the sky and into your lap...and 8BitDo announced and released a brand new Neo Geo CD pad compatible with Windows 10, The Neo Geo Mini, Android...and while they don't advertise it...it also works PERFECTLY with MiSTer FPGA on all cores...but most importantly the MiSTer FPGA Neo Geo core!

The Neo Geo CD pad originally came in box with the Neo Geo CD and is considered by many to be one of the best controllers ever made as it uses micro switches on the D pad vs rubber membranes like most video game controllers. Sadly over the years many Neo Geo CD controllers have broken down and almost all of them require repairs to keep working...so its amazing to have a replacement on the market!

But the question is...is the 8BitDo Neo Geo CD pad worth it? Let's put it through some tests, do a complete tear down and look at the internals...and do a full 8BitDo Neo Geo CD Controller Review!

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I asked, you answered...and I try to listen :) I've had a metric TON of questions as to whether or not I'd be picking up the new 8BitDo Neo Geo controllers...and of course you know I did!

Tests I did: Neo Geo gameplay, Capcom CPS II gameplay and CAVE 68K core gameplay. All the systems I'd want this controller for as I am a huge Neo Geo AES fan and arcade retro gaming fan.

I tested the controller wired into my MiSTer FPGA as well as hard wired on Windows 10 as well as 2.4ghz wireless. I will share the results in the video!

But for everyone asking...the 8BitDo Neo Geo CD Controller works perfectly on MiSTer FPGA. Its just plug and play over USB and instantly detects and binds all its buttons exactly as you would expect.

This controller is going to become a favorite of many arcade fighting game fans and shmup fans! It worked amazingly well on Garou Mark of the Wolves as well as Matrimelee for me...and those are games I know and love!

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