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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jul 25, 2025 05:10 PM

Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Various)

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8Bitdo Official US via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Various) for $37.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Hall Effect Joystick Update.
  • Compatible with Switch, Windows, Apple, Android, Steam Deck, and Raspberry Pi.
  • 2 pro-level back buttons.
  • Ultimate software now on PC, Android, and iOS.
  • Custom profile switching, enhanced grip, and 4-Way mode switching button.
  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, and 20 hour rechargeable battery.

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8Bitdo Official US via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Various) for $37.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Hall Effect Joystick Update.
  • Compatible with Switch, Windows, Apple, Android, Steam Deck, and Raspberry Pi.
  • 2 pro-level back buttons.
  • Ultimate software now on PC, Android, and iOS.
  • Custom profile switching, enhanced grip, and 4-Way mode switching button.
  • Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, and 20 hour rechargeable battery.

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Model: 8BitDo - Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller with Hall Effect Joysticks - Gray

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TheMadMule
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That's actually the reason why I got the black and transparent purple ones, they're being used across several platforms, so seeing those letters stick out when they're almost never correct is a negative for me.

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Jul 25, 2025 05:17 PM
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BenBenBJul 25, 2025 05:17 PM
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Decent price for a nice controller. I'll be shelling out full price for the Pro 3 that releases next month though.
Jul 25, 2025 05:21 PM
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cvesperJul 25, 2025 05:21 PM
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I had been eyeing the transparent ones, but they never go on sale. This seems like a good price for the pro 2.
Jul 25, 2025 06:23 PM
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reBRANDonJul 25, 2025 06:23 PM
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As much as I want this, the Pro 3 hits so much harder
Jul 25, 2025 08:18 PM
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oyounoJul 25, 2025 08:18 PM
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Great price. Only downside to the black one you can't view the letters on the 4 buttons which is annoying. But controller is great.
Jul 25, 2025 08:27 PM
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TheMadMuleJul 25, 2025 08:27 PM
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Quote from oyouno :
Great price. Only downside to the black one you can't view the letters on the 4 buttons which is annoying. But controller is great.
That's actually the reason why I got the black and transparent purple ones, they're being used across several platforms, so seeing those letters stick out when they're almost never correct is a negative for me.
Jul 25, 2025 08:29 PM
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HaojieJul 25, 2025 08:29 PM
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Pro 3 may have better hardware. Its lack of native XInput mode over Bluetooth connection is a step back from Pro 2.
Last edited by Haojie July 25, 2025 at 03:03 PM.
Jul 25, 2025 11:02 PM
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stettinJul 25, 2025 11:02 PM
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I got this on Prime Day for $39.99. I've used it for a couple weeks and noticed my hands hurt if I end up playing for longer than 30 minutes, which is pretty often. I was using a Dualshock 4 controller primarily before this. One time after my hands got tired I immediately swapped over to my Dualshock and I was able to "soldier on" with more gaming. The handles on these are angled almost directly to my body, so when holding, my wrists are bent. I would call the Dualshock "ergonomic" by any means, but if you picture your hands typing straight on a keyboard vs using an ergonomic, that is what I'm talking about. I'm conflicted returning this even though I've used it. This version shows up as "frequently returned". I assumed it was with people thinking they got the wrong version - non hall effect. I was able to verify that mine was the hall effect, so assumed I wouldn't have any issues. I love all the features that this controller has, but I can't justify using it if it cause me pain.

Anyone else have experience like this going from other controllers to this one?

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Jul 26, 2025 11:32 AM
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WreckerALeXJul 26, 2025 11:32 AM
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Can the buttons be physically swapped to xbox layout? I don't own a switch and only want it for Windows 10 & 11 on Bluetooth.

EDIT: Seems like you can but need to buy the buttons...dam I wished it had a version with the xbox layout buttons installed.
Last edited by WreckerALeX July 26, 2025 at 04:59 AM.
Jul 26, 2025 01:26 PM
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SlickCalculator744Jul 26, 2025 01:26 PM
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I bought this 2 years ago for $35
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freakingwillyJul 26, 2025 02:46 PM
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Fantastic controller. Very comfortable to use, dpad is great for 2D games, and this model comes with a rechargeable AND removable battery (so you can swap in your own AAs when the rechargeable pack fails to hold a charge). Has a type C port for charging the battery pack and supports wired data communication too. Good support from 8bitdo too. They provided a firmware update to make it compatible with Switch 2 (still doesn't wake the console from sleep though...).

Gray edition was $25 last November at Best Buy (I bought two). Unless you need this specific controller now, I would recommend waiting especially with the Pro 3 releasing in a few weeks.

EDIT: Added info about the rechargeable pack and type c port.
Last edited by freakingwilly July 27, 2025 at 03:24 PM.
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Jul 26, 2025 02:58 PM
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eselv73Jul 26, 2025 02:58 PM
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Hoping for bigger sales on these when the Pro3 drops
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masterz13Jul 26, 2025 03:14 PM
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Can this wake the Switch 2? Because Nintendo seems to have locked that feature behind a Switch 2 controller paywall.

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Jul 26, 2025 04:46 PM
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freakingwillyJul 26, 2025 04:46 PM
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Quote from masterz13 :
Can this wake the Switch 2? Because Nintendo seems to have locked that feature behind a Switch 2 controller paywall.

It does not, even after the latest firmware update.

I'm guessing Nintendo changed the wake from sleep command on Switch 2 to force it to only work on Switch 2 devices (Switch 2 joycons, Switch 2 pro controller, etc). All other inputs remain the same, which is why Switch 1 controllers still work.

It may be possible in the future with newer firmware updates, but it will likely lock the controller to a specific platform (IE: Only wakes Switch 2, doesn't work on Switch 1 unless you revert the firmware). This is all speculation, but I don't doubt the possibility, especially once third party Switch 2 Pro controllers hit the market.
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