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8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller (Various Colors) - $39.99 + F/S - Amazon

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller (Various Colors) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

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$10.00 lower (20% savings) than the list price of $49.99

Previous Popular Deal at $39.99 with +10 Deal Score and 17 comments.

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About this Item:
  • 2 pro-level back Buttons.
  • Ultimate software now on PC, Android and iOS.
  • Custom profile switching, enhanced grip & 4-Way mode switching button.
  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 20 hour rechargeable battery.
  • Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi.
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Amazon [amazon.com] has 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller (Various Colors) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Controller:Price:
$10.00 lower (20% savings) than the list price of $49.99

Previous Popular Deal at $39.99 with +10 Deal Score and 17 comments.

Customer reviews:
★★★★★ / 7,636 global ratings

About this Item:
  • 2 pro-level back Buttons.
  • Ultimate software now on PC, Android and iOS.
  • Custom profile switching, enhanced grip & 4-Way mode switching button.
  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 20 hour rechargeable battery.
  • Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi.

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Dec 8, 2022
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Jebusfreek666
Dec 8, 2022
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Not a deal, this is their normal price.
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Dec 8, 2022
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fastfxr
Dec 8, 2022
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Why not just get a PS4 controller?
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Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from Jebusfreek666 :
Not a deal, this is their normal price.
Not totally true. I followed this product for awhile. $50 is the true normal price. But it does drop to $40 somewhat frequently. Maybe every 2 months or so.
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Quote from fastfxr :
Why not just get a PS4 controller?
There are several reasons.

Easily switch between SADX modes (Switch, Apple, D input, X input)
Two programmable back/paddle-like buttons
On board profile switching
USB C
D pad is better IMO
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Dec 8, 2022
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solki
Dec 8, 2022
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the wired versions are $5 cheaper.

retro controllers needs to be wired for that full retro experience of tugging at wires and someone potentially tripping over them.
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Cujobob
Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from fastfxr :
Why not just get a PS4 controller?
The D pad sucks on PS4 controllers. These types of controllers are frequently used for retro gaming. Keeping the feel close to the original product is important to users.
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CTRFK8
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Get a magic ns ultimate. Use any controller
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zhalie
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Quote from solki :
the wired versions are $5 cheaper.

retro controllers needs to be wired for that full retro experience of tugging at wires and someone potentially tripping over them.
They were $27.99, just wait for the deal Smilie
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aznxenon
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Quote from solki :
the wired versions are $5 cheaper.

retro controllers needs to be wired for that full retro experience of tugging at wires and someone potentially tripping over them.

Wired controllers are great too for when you're getting your arse handled, you can unplug the opponent's controller for a quick advantage
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Dec 8, 2022
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Alucard400
Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from solki :
the wired versions are $5 cheaper.

retro controllers needs to be wired for that full retro experience of tugging at wires and someone potentially tripping over them.

But more importantly, input lag
Dec 8, 2022
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noobtech206
Dec 8, 2022
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I miss the original design. Frown
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farhaddad
Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from solki :
the wired versions are $5 cheaper.

retro controllers needs to be wired for that full retro experience of tugging at wires and someone potentially tripping over them.
Can't you use a usb-c cable with this if you ever needed to play retro games? This way you have both.
Dec 8, 2022
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solki
Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from farhaddad :
Can't you use a usb-c cable with this if you ever needed to play retro games? This way you have both.
on their faqs page it says you can.
Dec 8, 2022
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TrevynA
Dec 8, 2022
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Quote from Cujobob :
The D pad sucks on PS4 controllers. These types of controllers are frequently used for retro gaming. Keeping the feel close to the original product is important to users.
If this dpad is the same as the SN30 PRO (GB COLOR) dpad then I find the PS4 controller to be far superior to this one.

I have the SN30 PRO (Without the handles) and the dpad is way too stiff and clicky. It's either using a microswitch design (as opposed to a rubber membrane) or the membrane is just the firmest membrane I've ever used. Either way, it doesn't feel comfortable. Additionally the "accidental diagonal" issue people talk about is very real. I was shocked to find that if I press on the bottom right corner of the right dpad it will almost always register a down. I plugged in a SNES controller and couldn't do the same (nor could I on the PS4 dpad). This is shockingly bad, you shouldn't be able to input a down by pressing right, even if your finger isn't perfectly centered.

I still have the SN30 pro controller for my Linux emulation machine because it looks so cool and is great in every other way.
Last edited by TrevynA December 8, 2022 at 10:56 AM.

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Dhry
Dec 8, 2022
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I'm always a bit wary of third party controllers, but these are really good. I have four - two wired and two bluetooth. Great feel and heft. Weird buttons on the backside of the BT controllers are a bit strange but you get used to them. 100% recommended.

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