The 8BitDo N30 wireless charger puts a modern twist on a classic to let owners wirelessly charge their iPhones and Android smartphones while maintaining a gamer aesthetic. 8BitDo is known for making some of the best third-party controllers to play games on mobile and consoles like the Xbox, as well as a slew of accessories like Bluetooth speakers, USB hubs, and PC mice.
The classic black and gray color scheme and red buttons all return on the 8BitDo N30 wireless charger, albeit in a different layout to accommodate the wireless charging coil under the hood. It's not just the look that drives nostalgia, with 8BitDo printing the infamous Konami code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A) in place of actual buttons. There's broad device compatibility, with the charger providing up to 15W charging with iPhone and Android smartphones from Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, and others. However, the latest Pixels and flagships from Samsung and OnePlus aren't on the supported device list, so don't forget to confirm compatibility first.
More 8BitDo Accessories With The Classic NES Look
The wireless charger isn't the only accessory 8BitDo has available that rocks the look of the classic NES controller. There's a 2.4GHz wireless mouse that looks just like the controller, with the red A and B buttons serving as the left and right mouse keys, while the D-Pad on the left side is for navigation. The scroll wheel isn't missing either, with 8BitDo using a touch panel between the two red buttons to provide a scroll wheel without impacting the look. There's also a retro Bluetooth speaker with the D-Pad on top for volume control and a three-port USB hub that mimics the face of the D-Pad.
Gamers using the Nintendo Switch who would rather play the classic controller than the Joy-Con are in luck with the 8BitDo N30 Bluetooth controller for the Switch a replica of the original. Finally, anyone still using the original NES console might want to consider the N30 wireless controllers instead of the old wired units.
Nostalgia comes at a price, though. The 8BitDo N30 wireless charger is available from the e-shop for $27. It's not the most expensive wireless charger, but it's pricier than many third-party wireless chargers that offer similar specs and charging capabilities.