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$36.17*: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (various) at Amazon

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NinKenDo

May 21, 2025 07:06 PM

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NinKenDoMay 21, 2025 07:06 PM

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Is there any way to know if these will work on the Switch 2? It seems like there's a good chance since the Switch Pro controllers work but not for sure.

SuperCalo2000

May 21, 2025 07:57 PM

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SuperCalo2000May 21, 2025 07:57 PM

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How's the D-Pad on these ? I tried to play Street Fighter with several types of controllers and yikes !

cowdog360

May 21, 2025 11:39 PM

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cowdog360May 21, 2025 11:39 PM

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Man there are so many versions of these controllers we need a chart showing what does what. I just got a Switch OLED, and bought 8bitdo Ultimate not realizing it wasn't the 2. So I returned that and got the Ultimate 2C. All I can discern is that the Pro is slightly bigger and heavier than the ultimate.

diggie

May 22, 2025 05:28 AM

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Quote from cowdog360

2C has extra shoulder buttons, Pro 2 has back paddles instead. Pro 2 has bigger battery. Pro 2 is compatible with more systems (see mode switch on back with 4 options).

Pro 2 is basically the best option overall and you can get v2 of the 8bitdo Bluetooth adapter for the BT version to connect it to systems that want something wired.

When you get it, you want to install their firmware updater on desktop, go to the about menu and enable beta updates, then put the latest beta firmware on it to fix a couple of issues including failing to save the active profile and diagonal inputs. Same for the Bluetooth dongle if you buy one. There are updates for both.

In case anyone was wondering, PS4/5 grip caps fit these sticks. Caps for the Switch joycons are a bit too small.

Last edited by diggie May 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM.

diggie

May 22, 2025 05:39 AM

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diggieMay 22, 2025 05:39 AM

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Quote from SuperCalo2000

How's the D-Pad on these ? I tried to play Street Fighter with several types of controllers and yikes !

They just released a new leverless arcade controller FYI.

IMO the dpad on these Pro 2s pretty nice. Good feel, easy to slide on, pivots a little around the middle, it's in a comfortable position relative to where you hold the controller.

The M30 looks like it might be another option for your purposes. It has a round style dpad, maybe it's better if you specifically want to play SF. TouchArcade did a review on it for fighting games.

Last edited by diggie May 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM.

driver8x

May 22, 2025 10:34 AM

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driver8xMay 22, 2025 10:34 AM

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Quote from SuperCalo2000

How's the D-Pad on these ?

The D-pad is pretty clicky and just doesn't feel quite right to me. It's also highly biased towards the cardinal directions, making it very hard for me to hit most of the diagonals.

jimbobolowskie

May 22, 2025 01:41 PM

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jimbobolowskieMay 22, 2025 01:41 PM

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Quote from driver8x

The D-pad is pretty clicky and just doesn't feel quite right to me. It's also highly biased towards the cardinal directions, making it very hard for me to hit most of the diagonals.

I disagree. At least on the two I own the d pad is not clicky. I love the d pad on these n I mostly play fighters

jimbobolowskie

May 22, 2025 01:47 PM

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jimbobolowskieMay 22, 2025 01:47 PM

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Quote from SuperCalo2000

How's the D-Pad on these ? I tried to play Street Fighter with several types of controllers and yikes !

The d pads are pretty fantastic on these. At least on the two I own...

SuperCalo2000

May 22, 2025 11:09 PM

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SuperCalo2000May 22, 2025 11:09 PM

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Quote from jimbobolowskie

The d pads are pretty fantastic on these. At least on the two I own...

Thank you. Good to know. I might just bite on this.

SuperCalo2000

May 22, 2025 11:09 PM

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SuperCalo2000May 22, 2025 11:09 PM

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Quote from driver8x

The D-pad is pretty clicky and just doesn't feel quite right to me. It's also highly biased towards the cardinal directions, making it very hard for me to hit most of the diagonals.

I appreciate it. Your bias make sense.

Techngro

May 23, 2025 12:24 AM

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TechngroMay 23, 2025 12:24 AM

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I've had this for a year or so, and it's a really good controller. I use it for PC gaming, as well as Switch emulation. It's great to be able to flip a switch and use it with basically all consoles and PC.

LavenderPickle7682

May 23, 2025 12:27 AM

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LavenderPickle7682May 23, 2025 12:27 AM

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Nab these before they stop US shipments due to the unpredictable economic situation in the states!

OWD

May 23, 2025 04:02 AM

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OWDMay 23, 2025 04:02 AM

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Quote from SuperCalo2000

How's the D-Pad on these ? I tried to play Street Fighter with several types of controllers and yikes !

I prefer the 8bitdo M30 for fighting games, but the D-Pad on these aren't bad.

Buck_Flanders

May 23, 2025 02:05 PM

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Buck_FlandersMay 23, 2025 02:05 PM

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Quote from diggie

M30 is the best for fighting games. I just bought a second one because I liked it so much. And that's with SNES being my favorite system and controller for retro games.

cosmoG

May 23, 2025 07:46 PM

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cosmoGMay 23, 2025 07:46 PM

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went thru two of these in a couple months before switching to the nintendo pro controller. I play mario maker and mario kart a couple times a week, so trigger stick and thumb drift was unexpected. identical issue happened to both. dont get me started on their snes controllers either.. theyre even worse

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