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

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (various) for $36.17.
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Amazon [amazon.com] has 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (various) for $36.17.
Shipping is free.
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$13.82 lower (28% savings) than the list price of $49.99
$2.82 lower (7% savings) than the previous price of $38.99

*Previous Frontpage Deal at from $38.40 with 38 Deal Score and 20 comments.

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Model: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Wireless Gaming Controller with Hall Effect Joystick Update for Switch, Pc, Android, and Steam Deck & Apple - Black - Black

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5d ago
10 Posts
Joined Apr 2008
5d ago
NinKenDo
5d ago
10 Posts
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.
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5d ago
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Joined Apr 2018
5d ago
SuperCalo2000
5d ago
57 Posts
How's the D-Pad on these ? I tried to play Street Fighter with several types of controllers and yikes !
5d ago
421 Posts
Joined Jun 2007
5d ago
cowdog360
5d ago
421 Posts
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.
4d ago
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Joined Nov 2015
4d ago
diggie
4d ago
459 Posts

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Quote from cowdog360 :
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.

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.
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4d ago
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4d ago
diggie
4d ago
459 Posts
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.
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4d ago
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driver8x
4d ago
221 Posts
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.
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4d ago
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jimbobolowskie
4d ago
362 Posts
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
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4d ago
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jimbobolowskie
4d ago
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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...
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4d ago
57 Posts
Joined Apr 2018
4d ago
SuperCalo2000
4d ago
57 Posts
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.
4d ago
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4d ago
SuperCalo2000
4d ago
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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.
3d ago
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3d ago
Techngro
3d ago
1,600 Posts
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.
3d ago
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LavenderPickle7682
3d ago
2,486 Posts
Nab these before they stop US shipments due to the unpredictable economic situation in the states!
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3d ago
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3d ago
OWD
3d ago
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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.
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3d ago
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Buck_Flanders
3d ago
232 Posts
Quote from diggie :
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.

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.
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3d ago
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3d ago
cosmoG
3d ago
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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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