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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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  • 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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Jebusfreek666
12-08-2022 at 03:41 AM.
12-08-2022 at 03:41 AM.
Not a deal, this is their normal price.
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fastfxr
12-08-2022 at 03:53 AM.
12-08-2022 at 03:53 AM.
Why not just get a PS4 controller?
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Eyetron
12-08-2022 at 06:39 AM.

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12-08-2022 at 06:39 AM.
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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12-08-2022 at 06:42 AM.

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12-08-2022 at 06:42 AM.
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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solki
12-08-2022 at 07:34 AM.
12-08-2022 at 07:34 AM.
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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12-08-2022 at 07:43 AM.

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12-08-2022 at 07:43 AM.
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
12-08-2022 at 07:59 AM.
12-08-2022 at 07:59 AM.
Get a magic ns ultimate. Use any controller
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12-08-2022 at 08:06 AM.
12-08-2022 at 08:06 AM.
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
12-08-2022 at 08:06 AM.
12-08-2022 at 08:06 AM.
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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Alucard400
12-08-2022 at 08:21 AM.
12-08-2022 at 08:21 AM.
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
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noobtech206
12-08-2022 at 08:59 AM.
12-08-2022 at 08:59 AM.
I miss the original design. Frown
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farhaddad
12-08-2022 at 09:43 AM.
12-08-2022 at 09:43 AM.
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.
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solki
12-08-2022 at 09:52 AM.
12-08-2022 at 09:52 AM.
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.
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TrevynA
12-08-2022 at 10:52 AM.
12-08-2022 at 10:52 AM.
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.
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