8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2, Hall Effect Joysticks, 2 Pro Back Paddle Buttons, Wireless Gaming Controller for Switch, PC, Android, and Steam Deck & Apple (G Classic Edition)

5 star product, 5 star shipping (received in less than 24 hours), 5 star brand. Definitely recommend. I'm upgrading from a wireless Nintendo Switch Pro controller to this 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller and the differences are huge. First off, I'll admit it's a possibility that I ended up with a modestly defective Nintendo Switch Pro controller, but since the day I removed it from the box, I have been fighting with with how extremely small the area is that the thumbsticks shift from neutral (not moving) to full tilt (moving at the fastest rate allowed). Before a thumbstick was even tilted halfway across the allowed area, it was responding as though it was at maximum tilt. It made several adventure games, stealth games, first person games and especially shooters literally impossible to play. By comparison to the above described officially licensed Nintendo controller, is like day and night. I haven't even delved into the customizable options for the 8BitDo Pro 2 and I don't think I'll ever really need to. Aside from a properly functioning progressive tilt sensor in each thumbstick, the controller feels solid in my hands, and while I wasn't sure how I would feel about the texture on the underside of the controller, I'm happy to say that its barely noticeable by touch, though it absolutely does discreetly increase your grip on the controller. I briefly turned the rumble on for a few hits from enemies while playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and can confirm that it has a solid set of motors for vibration functionality. I have not yet used the custom back buttons, and read that several people had issues with unintentionally pressing them, but even in my large hands, I have not accidentally pressed either a single time. Triggers are generously springy, but have excellent responsiveness when pulled, and button clicks are pleasantly mild in volume level. You'll always know when you've pressed them in, but it doesn't become annoying, even after an hour or 2 playing a fighting game. amazing controller, hands down the best third party wireless controller I've ever purchased.

I used this controller to play Super Mario World, and can say it feels just like an official SNES controller, with massive quality of life controllers that make it my go-to for gaming of all generations. It's an excellent, highly reliable and well built controller. It's worth investing in a great controller. Great for both Raspberry Pi and PC and Switch, all at the same time. You'll be hard pressed to find a better retro game pad than this one. I would recommend the one without grips if your hands are smaller, but this one is very comfortable for long play sessions. 8BitDo's controller has useful features, such as Turbo, button remapping, gyro, switchable modes, profiles, and macros. Highly recommend, and is worth it for retro gaming over something like a PS4/PS5 controller, or even Nintendo's own offerings. Very closely matches the layout of a Super Nintendo controller, and as a result feels very similar to that official controller.

I've purchased multiple 8bitdo controllers now (bottom 2 in the picture are the Pro 2, the top one is 8bitdo as well, I got it for my youngest so the joystick would be closer to her thumb), they are consistently high quality, easy to use and customize, and the website is full of information on how to update them and make custom profiles with their "ultimate software". I've successfully used them with my computer, an old wii, and now the switch 2. The controllers have a nice weight to them, are durable (having been dropped by my kids and button-mashed with all the fury of an 8 year old trying to win against their older sibling), and they hold a charge for a long time while not taking very long to charge up. I've been very pleased with how easily they pair with the switch 2 once you've connected them the first time. I've noticed a couple times when joining in on a game on the switch 2, connecting a controller can cause the cursor on the switch 2 for player 1 to get stuck in one direction, but I'm not sure if this is an issue with these controllers or the switch 2, or some combo. Turning off the software and reopening it has resolved it the few times I've seen it happen.

It's a nice controller for a Switch 1. Works fine and holds a charge for quite a while. Much cheaper than OEM controllers.

Nice controller. Smooth, responsive, works well with bluetooth. The only "complaint" I can think of is, I ordered the dark model, and the button labels are dark against dark. My bad on choosing this color. (I am an old fart and don't see well in dim light anymore) It is also fairly sturdy, as I have dropped it numerous times, and so far, everything that flew off, snaps back together. lol Consider me the destructive tester......

I already owned a black 8BitDo Pro 2, and it’s been great. Was wanting a 2nd for 2-player situations. Then saw that a version with magnetic drift-resistant analog sticks was released, and grabbed one. It’s a good blend of modern controller capabilities and retro styling. And the easily accessible replaceable battery pack lasts for days, AND can be swapped out for 2 standard AA cell batteries in a pinch (which is a feature that is lacking in the newer Pro 3 iteration with internal battery). I have it paired with my PC in X mode, Steam Deck in D mode, iPhone in A mode, and the wife’s Switch in S mode. I can switch between all 4 devices by holding Start to power off, toggling the mode switch, and powering on. Good range, too. And while I personally am not sensitive enough to input lag to notice much of it when connected wirelessly, it also connects via USB C as a wired controller, and I suspect this would mitigate any input lag for particularly sensitive games or players. Nice controller, versatile, and fun.

Acheté pour surtout faire du rétro gaming avec confort, 8BitDo ne me déçoit pas du tout (d'autant que j'ai plusieurs produits de cette marque que j'affectionne); le résultat est très bon ! 🟢 Le positif. - Une grande compatibilité (X-input / D-input / Android / Switch / Windows ...). - La qualité générale est toujours bien présente. - Bonne ergonomie (même si peut mieux faire) à mi-chemin entre une manette de SuperNintendo et de Playstation. - Les boutons sous la manette (P1 et P2) sont bien présents et paramétrables. - Les nouveaux sticks sont censés être plus durables (à voir dans le temps). Sinon pour le moment, je ne vois pas trop de différence avec les anciens. - Avec le programme "8BitDo Ultimate Software" (voir captures d'écran) à télécharger sur le site du fabricant, on peut régler sur le PC : le mapping des touches / les sticks / les gâchettes / les vibrations / des macros ... etc ... C'est un programme vraiment très utile, compatible avec entre autres les manettes XboxSeries et SwitchPro (via un "8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2"). Ce programme existe aussi sur smartphone Androide, mais je l'ai beaucoup moins utilisé. - Trois profils de manette enregistrables. - Sur PC (Windows 10 et 11) la manette est reconnue sans problème; elle passe pour une manette de Xbox360. - Batterie fournie et amovible ainsi qu'un câble USB-C pour la charge. - Manette compatible avec piles quand la batterie sera morte; un très gros plus pour moi 😍. - Pour le reste : poids, taille, distance du Bluetooth, temps de chargement (4 Heures) ... tout est bon. - Bon rapport qualité-prix. 🟡 Le neutre. - Penser à mettre à jour la manette (si besoin) avec le programme "8BitDo Firmware Updater"; programme à télécharger sur le site du fabricant. 🔴 Le négatif. - Comme dit plus haut - La qualité générale est toujours bien présente - néanmoins les têtes des joysticks sont toujours assez "fragiles". En effet, leur tête peut plus ou moins vite s'user; il faudra donc prévoir des capuchons pour sticks. C'est un problème sur quasiment tous les modèles de la marque, mais que je constate aussi avec presque toutes les autres marques de nos jours ... ce qui est bien dommage. En bref : Même si la qualité des joysticks donne toujours cet arrière-goût un peu amer, cela reste une très bonne manette vu le tarif et les possibilités qu'elle nous offre, d'autant qu'elle se voit être un peu améliorée !

Der **8BitDo Pro 2** ist ein **präziser, drahtloser Gamepad** mit **Hall-Effect-Joysticks** (kein Stick-Drift!) und unterstützt **Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, Steam Deck & Apple-Geräte**. Perfekt für alle, die ein vielseitiges Gamepad suchen! --- ### **🔹 Wichtigste Features & Technische Daten:** ✅ **Hall-Effect-Joysticks** – Magnetische Sensoren für **langanhaltende Präzision (kein Stick-Drift!)** ✅ **Multi-Plattform-Kompatibilität:** - **Nintendo Switch** (kabellos & per USB-C) - **PC (Windows)** – XInput (Xbox-Controller-Emulation) & DInput - **Android** (Bluetooth) - **Steam Deck** (Plug & Play) - **Apple (macOS/iOS)** (Bluetooth) ✅ **Anpassbare Steuerung** – Mit der **8BitDo Ultimate Software** (PC/Android/macOS): - Tastenbelegung ändern - Stick- & Trigger-Empfindlichkeit anpassen - Makros erstellen ✅ **Ergonomisches Design** – Ähnlich wie ein **PlayStation-Controller**, aber mit SNES-ähnlichen Tasten ✅ **Erweiterte Funktionen:** - Hintere **Paddles** (programmierbar) - **Akkubetrieb** (USB-C, ~20h Spielzeit) - **Vibration & Motion Controls** (für Switch-Spiele) --- ### **👍 Vorteile:** ✔ **Kein Joystick-Drift** dank Hall-Effect-Technologie ✔ **Perfekt für Retro- & moderne Spiele** (Switch, Steam, Emulatoren) ✔ **Hohe Anpassbarkeit** (Software & Hardware) ✔ **Gute Akkulaufzeit** (~20 Stunden) ### **👎 Nachteile:** ❌ **Kein kabelloses Laden** (Akkus müssen per USB-C aufgeladen werden) ❌ **Kein offizielles Xbox-Support** (nur über PC-XInput) --- ### **🕹️ Für wen ist der 8BitDo Pro 2 geeignet?** - **Switch-Spieler**, die ein präziseres Gamepad als die Joy-Cons suchen - **PC- & Steam Deck-Nutzer**, die ein günstiges, aber hochwertiges Pad wollen - **Retro-Fans**, die ein Gamepad mit gutem D-Pad brauchen (z. B. für Emulatoren) - **Mobile Gamer** (Android/iOS) --- ### **🔍 Alternativen:** - **8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth** (mit Ladestation & 2,4 GHz-Modus) - **Xbox Wireless Controller** (bessere PC-Integration, aber teurer) - **DualSense (PS5)** (für haptisches Feedback, aber kein Hall-Effect) --- ### **Fazit:** Der **8BitDo Pro 2** ist eines der **besten preiswerten Multi-Plattform-Gamepads** dank **Hall-Effect-Sticks, Anpassbarkeit und guter Akkulaufzeit**. Ideal für Switch-, PC- und Mobile-Gaming! **Empfehlung?** 👍 Ja, besonders wenn du **Stick-Drift vermeiden** willst!

It works as it should.

attualmente è stato collegato a tv android,firestick e pc.unico difetto è che spesso cambiando da pc ad android,da android a firestick ecc...non sempre viene riconosciuto,ma si deve rifare l'associare da capo.per il resto è molto responsivo

I've been using this for about 2 months at the time of writing this review. Firstly, I love how this feels in my hand. The build quality feels premium. The d-pad is a joy, doesn't feel clicky. The joysticks and buttons feel great too. I've played with Xbox controllers (360, One, Series X) and PS 4 controllers. With the Xbox controllers, I used to have pain on my palm after intense sessions. This one goes for hours (amazing battery life too, by the way) without any discomfort on my hands. And if you run out of battery, you can take out the included pack and swap in a couple of AA cells. Also worth mentioning that even though the layout is that of a PS4/Switch controller, you can change configuration to an Xbox controller via their software, store the config directly on the controller and switch to it with 1 button. Love that, since I'm used to Xbox controllers. I use it paired with either my NVDIA Shield TV Pro for GeForce NOW gaming, or with my Macbook, and it works smooth with both. Rumble isn't supported by the Shield unfortunately, but that isn't 8bitdo's fault. Overall, a solid, well-made controller that is worth the money.