This alone makes it remarkably portable-friendly and is easily stored in your pocket or even on your keychain.
I mentioned the CRKD Atom is the smallest controller I’ve ever tested.
Similar to the affordable GameSir wonder, the CRKD Atom is a cheap controller that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
Its so small that it could legitimately fit inside a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller.
Materials feel great in spite of the pads near-nonexistent weight, with solid casing and delightfully tactile buttons.
True to its name, the Atom is minuscule and thus isnt well-suited to folks with larger hands.
On the flip side, the Atom does make for a fun, affordable gift for younger players.
you might expect solid results via Bluetooth connectivity, too.
There are some ancillary functions available on the Atom, too, accessible via button input macros.
In terms of battery life, youre getting an impressive 10 hours with the CRKD Atom.
Should I buy the CRKD Atom?
Youre a collectorEight lovely color options and a relatively low price tag make the Atom a fantastic collectors item.
Also consider… Youre also getting full gyro support, but the gamepad does lack an NFC touchpoint for amiibo scanning.
For more information, read our full8BitDo Ultimate review.
Nitro DeckCRKDs very own Nitro Deck is one of thebest Nintendo Switch accessoriesyou can buy.
Its a fantastic controller/dock for handheld Switch players whore after something sturdier and more reliable than the Joy-Con controllers.
For more information read our fullNitro Deckreview.
Given its small size, I found the Atom to be better suited to shorter play sessions overall.
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First reviewed September 2024
