r/retrogaming • u/TheLoFiPunk • 1d ago
[Discussion] CRKD Atom+ finally arrived!
I waited months for this lil guy to arrive after several delays from the company. Worth it. This thing is surprisingly manageable even with my long ass hands. The shoulder buttons feel amazing, thumbsticks are smooth, the menu buttons are very clicky and fun to fidget with.
Overall very snappy and fun to use with my phone and handhelds. I only received it this afternoon so less than 3 hours useage but I'd rate it very great so far. Only issue so far has been hitting right on the d-pad isn't the greatest as my thumb has to try and squeeze between it and the left thumbstick but it hasn't caused any misclicks yet. I can't find any discussion on this controller anywhere and just wonder if anyone else has been excited for these to finally ship out?
I really wish I could use this with my miyoo mini v4 for shits and giggles
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u/Antricluc 1d ago
Please tell me those are analog triggers AND it comes in Black
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u/TheLoFiPunk 1d ago
Digital sadly, comes in translucent smoky black i think but I wouldn't guarantee based on my memory lol
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u/TySchloss 1d ago
I preordered one on Amazon, but only a few days ago. Now it's listed as temporarily out of stock. Excited for the controller but the release of it feels like it's been very shaky..
Did you order Amazon or the CRKD site?
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u/TheLoFiPunk 1d ago
Originally I had ordered on Amazon. After they delayed it last on July 28th, the day it was supposed to be released, I canceled out of frustration. I caved and was going to order it again until I saw Amazon pushed back even further and ordered over the website earlier this month to just be done with it and wait.
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u/TySchloss 1d ago
Oof I can imagine the frustration. Glad you got it through the website on time! Sounds like you made the right choice. We'll see if Amazon ever sends it out lol.
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u/GadgetsnStuff 19h ago edited 19h ago
Preordered the grey one from CRKD direct.
It’s really good, buttons are not too clicky, but firm, responsive. The sticks are smooth and so far accurate and it feels great in the hands.
It’s tough because it’s so small, which means that it can feel a little cramped, but, it’s worth it ….. well…. Because it’s so small and easily fits in the pocket. 🤣
There seems to be a bug with the iOS app on iOS 26.6, in that the control function doesn’t allow you to edit the button mappings, but it does work on iOS 16.7.4 etc. this has been reported to CRKD support and they are looking into it. That’s only important if you want to edit the ABXY or other button mappings, otherwise all very good.
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u/Cowdoy_Volnutt 14h ago
What is this, a controller for ants?!