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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Dec 9, 2024 8:23 AM

8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Joysticks/Triggers for Xbox/Windows

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Amazon has 8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Joysticks/Triggers for Xbox/Windows (Black or White) on sale for $30. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Available Colors:About the Product
  • Wired Controller
  • Classic D-Pad/Enhanced Grip
  • Hall Effect Joystick
  • Hall Effect Impulse/Vibration Triggers
  • Pro Level Back Buttons
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Customize Button Mapping/Adjust Stick/Trigger Sensitivity/Vibration Control
  • Compatible w/ Xbox One/Series X/S & Windows 10+

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • 8BitDo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers
    • This is an officially licensed Xbox product
    • Product is eligible for return until January 31, 2025
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Amazon has 8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller w/ Hall Effect Joysticks/Triggers for Xbox/Windows (Black or White) on sale for $30. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal

Note, product must be sold/shipped by Amazon

Available Colors:About the Product
  • Wired Controller
  • Classic D-Pad/Enhanced Grip
  • Hall Effect Joystick
  • Hall Effect Impulse/Vibration Triggers
  • Pro Level Back Buttons
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Customize Button Mapping/Adjust Stick/Trigger Sensitivity/Vibration Control
  • Compatible w/ Xbox One/Series X/S & Windows 10+

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • 8BitDo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers
    • This is an officially licensed Xbox product
    • Product is eligible for return until January 31, 2025
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available

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JollyTerrier968
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It's essentially a floating stick that reads the subtle changes in magnetic forces instead of using contact switches or potentiometers reading electrical voltage to figure how much force is being applied to any given direction. The problem with the classic potentiometer or arcade style switch/pad based is the wide dead zone from center/zero that the stick needs to avoid issues like calibration (for cheap joysticks) or drift (higher end joysticks with smaller zones of dead input space around the center position) that still fail to hold the joystick in the right position and maintain their calibration)

It's just a favorable type of variable input joystick that doesn't suffer drift. While having a near zero dead space around center position. So even the slightest push will result in the desired input.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall_effect
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spidernhan
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PS4 controllers require a bit of tweaking if you want to use them wirelessly with PC. Plugged in should be less problematic. I used to use a DualSense(PS5 controller) on my PC, but it developed stick drift in less than a year with moderate usage. I don't know if DualShock 4 controllers have similar drift issues, but I will NEVER buy another Sony controller again.

The Hall Effect sticks in the 8bitdo will almost never get stick drift, although it's still possible, but they will be much more reliable long term. If you like the PS style controller I would go 8bitdo. Another bonus is that most PC games default to XBOX button markings, so there's less confusion when the game tells you to press "A, B, X, or Y" and you look down to find "X, Square, Triangle, Circle."
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Strmtrper6
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Trademarked by who? Hall effect controllers have been around for decades. The discovery of hall effect itself has been around for centuries.
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Dec 10, 2024 4:27 AM
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Quote from AdamH4875 :
Trademarked language, basically meaning "Better at not getting stick-drift"

Trademarked by who? Hall effect controllers have been around for decades. The discovery of hall effect itself has been around for centuries.
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Dec 10, 2024 7:11 AM
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DeathAnghellDec 10, 2024 7:11 AM
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I grabbed one for my daughter's Xbone. I was worried about buying the Microsoft Series X controllers due to all of the complaints about stick drift. This should be perfect.
Dec 10, 2024 10:05 AM
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pbanj_Dec 10, 2024 10:05 AM
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Quote from Tuckin :
So this controller or a ps4 controller for pc gaming?

Things like Elden ring, Star Wars, wukong etc
Theres an official wukong controller from 8bitdo. Comes in wired and wireless. Both can be found on AliExpress for around $20 for new users, it's how i got mine. Made a new account to get the new user discount, but even without it the wireless one is still under 30
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Dec 10, 2024 5:22 PM
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jack87Dec 10, 2024 5:22 PM
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Quote from resoluteK :
The nice thing about buying this product new is that is comes with a code for 1 mo game pass ultimate. i've been considering picking up another controller i don't really need just for that
It's a promo for new users only. Doesn't work to add time to existing subscribers
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Dec 10, 2024 5:25 PM
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jack87Dec 10, 2024 5:25 PM
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Quote from AdamH4875 :
Trademarked language, basically meaning "Better at not getting stick-drift"
No this is wrong. Its not language it's a different but of tech for the sticks not just marketing.
Dec 10, 2024 9:32 PM
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sissetonDec 10, 2024 9:32 PM
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Is there any real difference between this one and the ultimate C besides the Pro 2 being more of a PS4/5 style vs xbox style on the Ultimate C and the pro 2 having back 2 back buttons? I have an Ultimate C already.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
Dec 10, 2024 10:12 PM
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gh06Dec 10, 2024 10:12 PM
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What's with the initial thumbs down brigade in this thread? Thinking about picking this up for my PC to use with gamepass. $30 seems reasonable.

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Dec 11, 2024 2:06 PM
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ema_GDec 11, 2024 2:06 PM
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Quote from sisseton :
Is there any real difference between this one and the ultimate C besides the Pro 2 being more of a PS4/5 style vs xbox style on the Ultimate C and the pro 2 having back 2 back buttons? I have an Ultimate C already. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
It's mostly down to the style/ergonomics. I've owned a few different 8bitdo controllers and the Pro 2 (Switch version) is my favorite modern gamepad. I play a lot of 2D games, so the SNES-like d-pad and flatter face buttons are big plusses.

I considered getting this Xbox Pro 2 for Nine Sols (as the official Xbox Series controller kinda sucks for it), but playing wired is a bit cumbersome for my console setup.
Dec 11, 2024 10:05 PM
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Kraken09Dec 11, 2024 10:05 PM
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Can anyone comment on how long the usb-c cable is? Also which would be better. This or the Gamesir Nova lite?
Dec 12, 2024 2:48 AM
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RethcirDec 12, 2024 2:48 AM
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Quote from thegamer36 :
What is Hall effect?
Opposite of the Oates Effect.
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Dec 15, 2024 11:20 PM
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asdfasdf333Dec 15, 2024 11:20 PM
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reminder these aren't wireless.

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