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Posted 21 May 2022
8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam & Raspberry Pi (Grey Edition) £32.79 @ Amazon
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Quick mode Switch at the back, no need for combination buttons to power on. Extra 2 pro-level back buttons which can be easily remapped or profiled via ultimate software. A dedicated profile button with corresponding indicator lights. Up to 3 sets of profiles can be saved in the controller.
optimized grips to be more comfortable. It gives you Elite control over every piece of your controller: customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination. Create controller profiles and Switch between them at any time. A quick mapping button for buttons you would like to swap. With ultimate app on mobile, you can customize your controller in game play..20 hour rechargeable battery pack. Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, MacOS, Android, Raspberry Pi and Steam.
Box Contains
Gamepad x 1, Battery Pack x 1, USB-C charge cable 1 meter x 1
optimized grips to be more comfortable. It gives you Elite control over every piece of your controller: customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination. Create controller profiles and Switch between them at any time. A quick mapping button for buttons you would like to swap. With ultimate app on mobile, you can customize your controller in game play..20 hour rechargeable battery pack. Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Windows, MacOS, Android, Raspberry Pi and Steam.
- Quick mode Switch at the back, no need for combination buttons to power on
- extra 2 pro-level back buttons which can be easily remapped or profiled via ultimate software.
- a dedicated profile button with corresponding indicator lights. Up to 3 sets of profiles can be saved in the controller.
- optimized grips to be more comfortable.
- it gives you Elite control over every piece of your controller: customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination.
- create controller profiles and Switch between them at any time.
- a quick mapping button for buttons you would like to swap.
Box Contains
Gamepad x 1, Battery Pack x 1, USB-C charge cable 1 meter x 1
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44 Comments
sorted byBetter quality than the Nintendo Pro controller (I own both).
Due to the button labels, this is best suited for use with the Nintendo Switch.
Switch owners BEWARE: if you also have Joycons connected, this controller will experience terrible input lag. Make sure your joycons are not connected when using this controller.
This is the only down-side to this otherwise excellent bit of kit.
It doesn't rely on Bluetooth, which means it won't be tied to one phone/device and its width (with the phone attached) is comfortable to hold for prolonged periods because it's roughly the width of your torso. Well. My torso anyway.
I should point out I am an 8bitdo SF30 Pro pad owner, but whilst great for different purposes (with raspberry pi), I still think it pales in comparison for Android phone use personally speaking.
I use an 8bitdo pad with a long detachable cable with my Pi. Works great! (edited)
Yes, it's so nice to be able to switch mode without fiddling with weird button combos I can never remember...
I sold my Pro+ for £30 on eBay and got a Prob2 instead
The Grey Pro+ turned a bit yellow after a while even though I don't smoke. I got a black Pro 2 and it looks really nice. Won't have yellowing issues anymore either.
£28 for 7 issues in print. £21 for digital only. (edited)
I wouldn't have thought so. Both are high quality items, but an official Xbox controller is hard to beat.
Yep it does, best controller I've had since my Sony consoles lol. I hate how big and chunky the Xbox ones are. This one is very comfy. I also love the position of both sticks on this and Sony controllers. (edited)
I prefer this for games where I'm primarily using the d-pad, but the Xbox one if I'm using the stick.
Do some googling, you’ll see plenty of reports, especially on Reddit.
Appears to be more prevalent in docked mode, and affects some titles more that others. I know that Rocket League is quite badly affected.
Then I read a post where someone works out it was due to the Joy-Con’s being connected at the same time.
I find any racing games are more noticeable due to the sharp timing required on the steering.
As I say, Google it and you’ll see lots of complaints. 8bitdo even market their wired version as “zero lag”, so there is some acknowledgement in that alone.
I think this is Nintendo applying QoS to Bluetooth connections. With preference towards their own gear.
Other than the fact the button labels won't match the ones on screen, yes. Personally, I'd go for an Xbox pad though. (edited)
Not recommended as a second controller on Switch then? I was looking at this instead of buying additional joy cons for multiplayer...
Cheers
I recommend the Gamesir X2 (X3 version upcoming with fan), same as Razer Kishi but better IMO plus can use on Genshin Impact and others
Yeah, gotta say one of the best controllers, on 2nd to the switch Pro controller
You can still play just fine, you just have to remember that the buttons aren’t in the order that they’re labelled.
I’m interested to know too. I’ve just ordered a couple. First I’ve heard of it. Why would it cause lag? I am assuming it’s something to do with the Switch and they way it uses bluetooth. But would that mean you can’t use several of these controllers at the same time either?
Bought the Kishi from that BT deal, was so sad when I realised after it didn't work with Genshin Impact
I have a Kishi. Whilst the analogue sticks are great, the DPad is complete trash. Down more often then not registers as down left or right. Definitely a no-no for retro games. For new 3d games it's cool though.
Weird.
I have the flat version of this pad (SN30 Pro) and no input lag for me on the switch with joycons connected, with everything connected wirelessly. I'd expect the internals to be more or less identical.
Are you sure you don't have a fridge or microwave or something in the way that's interfering with the signal?
I've only played a slow moving strategy RPG game so far. Haven't noticed that.
I think you can, but you need a receiver like this one.
amazon.com/Wir…34c
I experienced the same issue with my controller (dreadfully bad lag with joycons) until I updated the firmware. There is a revision that specifically addresses this issue but I would recommend the latest version which also addresses intermittent disconnection issues. See their support website. Now, if there is any lag, I don't notice it.
Don't try and play Shinobi or Contra, you'll get frustrated.
Streaming Elden Ring is fun though