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Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Black)
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8BitDo Authorized via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Black) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.
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Features:
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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.
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from January.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- 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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8BitDo Authorized via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Black) on sale for $35.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
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.
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- This offer matches a Frontpage Deal from January.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- 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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The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is a comfortable symmetrical controller that stands out for its solid buttons, good D-pad, and Hall Effect sticks on the right version. It also has a practical edge because the battery can be swapped for AA cells, and it works well for Switch, PC, and even older systems with an adapter. The main cautions are that earlier units may use ALPS joysticks instead of Hall Effect, and the fit is not perfect for every hand. It is a strong option if you want a versatile controller with replaceable power.
Common Questions (5)
Not every unit is the Hall Effect version. Check the model number inside the battery door, because some earlier Pro 2 models came with ALPS joysticks instead of Hall Effect sticks.
It can be comfortable, but fit is personal. Some users find it hard to get comfortable at first or even experience wrist pain, while others adjust after a few weeks and use it as a daily controller.
Yes. If the battery pack dies, the controller can run on AA batteries, which is useful because the internal pack is user-replaceable in practice rather than soldered in like some other 8BitDo models.
For Switch and PC, the Pro 2 is favored here because its D-pad is reported to be better than the Pro 3's. It is also described as the stronger overall model in the Pro line for those platforms.
Yes, it can be used wirelessly with a PS1/PS2 adapter. One limitation was noted, but the controller otherwise works well for that setup.
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Some earlier models came with ALPS joysticks, not hall effect.
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i saw the price of the 8bitdo ultimate 3 and nearly crapped my pants.
I have 3 Xbox One Wireless, two 8bitdo Ultimate 1's, two 8bitdo ultimate 2's, and 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controllers (don't ask Lol).
The Switch 2 Pro controllers are the best controllers I have ever held in my hand. Unfortunately I don't have a switch 2, Lol. I bought them on a good price for $60 a pop hoping eventually for PC wireless support with emulators.
I hate to disagree with you but I have to. The Xbox controller I find more comfortable, but the ultimate 2 works better for emulation.
If you want this video he explains the lack of outward "flare" of the ultimate 2 BT controller. That is exactly the same experience I have and why I find the Xbox controller more comfortable . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBn3pge
If only Nintendo wasn't so stupid and stubborn and let us use Switch 2 Pro controller for PC's.
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