expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jul 25, 2025 05:10 PM
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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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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.
8bitdo also has SNES, XBox shaped gamepads.
The Pro3 has rearrangeable Magnetic ABXY buttons for people with OCD. I did not see if they will have PS Triangle, Square, Circle, X buttons.
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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Anyone else have experience like this going from other controllers to this one?
The wings on this controller might imply a non-ergo hand position, but you can practice relaxing your grip, letting the controller rest lightly on your 4th and 5th fingers and then experimenting with how your thumbs and trigger fingers reach the buttons.
I also own this pro2 controller and the Ultimate 2C. The Pro2 is minutely larger, maybe 0.7cm wider at the top, with almost identical side angles, but in order to maintain the totally flat button panel, it lacks some of the soft contours of the Ultimate controller. The impression in the hand is that it's much bigger. It's also a little clackier - button presses have a little more travel, and the thumbstick feels like it swings a little wider. I use it mostly for the D-pad for retro games and for Mario Kart 8, where I feel like I get better steering control (the illusion of steering control perhaps).
I personally have a very open and loose grip on most controllers, so various shapes and large to mini controllers are not an issue for me. I keep my wrists in a relaxed position regardless of the controller shape. My palms aren't usually in full contact so my hands to get sweaty. But I'm old enough that I learned to hold the rectangle of the original NES, and we all used to play with blisters and build up callouses back then.
If changing your holding technique doesn't seem to be working, and you still prefer positive contact for your palms, you could try to add some gaff tape or adhesive pads to the wings to bump out the position, and give it a more natural contour for your preferred grip. There might be products for this, but I would experiment with materials I have lying around at home - like painters tape and a bit of felt or cardboard - to see if that makes a difference before purchasing a solution.
It's a great controller, but obviously, we wouldn't have the variety that we do if one controller worked for everyone.
Good luck.
Edit: I just ran upstairs to grab these controllers and it turns out that my hand position on the Pro2 is sometimes with my pinky fingers loosely on the outside of the wings, or on top, rather than wrapped around the back. This braces the panel for button pushes and gives me a more top-down angle for my thumbs. When I use this controller, I'm probably always micro-positioning depending on the action. That's pretty wild that I never noticed, but I use lots and lots of hand tools at my job, so I'm pretty accustomed to repositioning things without much thought.
Also, this price is too high for a Switch 1 controller that probably won't be updated for the Switch 2. I have an 8bitdo pad (Sega 6 button layout) that will likely never be compatible, not even with wired USB, and a Hori fight stick that works right out of the box on the Switch 2.
The wings on this controller might imply a non-ergo hand position, but you can practice relaxing your grip, letting the controller rest lightly on your 4th and 5th fingers and then experimenting with how your thumbs and trigger fingers reach the buttons.
I also own this pro2 controller and the Ultimate 2C. The Pro2 is minutely larger, maybe 0.7cm wider at the top, with almost identical side angles, but in order to maintain the totally flat button panel, it lacks some of the soft contours of the Ultimate controller. The impression in the hand is that it's much bigger. It's also a little clackier - button presses have a little more travel, and the thumbstick feels like it swings a little wider. I use it mostly for the D-pad for retro games and for Mario Kart 8, where I feel like I get better steering control (the illusion of steering control perhaps).
I personally have a very open and loose grip on most controllers, so various shapes and large to mini controllers are not an issue for me. I keep my wrists in a relaxed position regardless of the controller shape. My palms aren't usually in full contact so my hands to get sweaty. But I'm old enough that I learned to hold the rectangle of the original NES, and we all used to play with blisters and build up callouses back then.
If changing your holding technique doesn't seem to be working, and you still prefer positive contact for your palms, you could try to add some gaff tape or adhesive pads to the wings to bump out the position, and give it a more natural contour for your preferred grip. There might be products for this, but I would experiment with materials I have lying around at home - like painters tape and a bit of felt or cardboard - to see if that makes a difference before purchasing a solution.
It's a great controller, but obviously, we wouldn't have the variety that we do if one controller worked for everyone.
Good luck.
Edit: I just ran upstairs to grab these controllers and it turns out that my hand position on the Pro2 is sometimes with my pinky fingers loosely on the outside of the wings, or on top, rather than wrapped around the back. This braces the panel for button pushes and gives me a more top-down angle for my thumbs. When I use this controller, I'm probably always micro-positioning depending on the action. That's pretty wild that I never noticed, but I use lots and lots of hand tools at my job, so I'm pretty accustomed to repositioning things without much thought.
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