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ultimate all in one controller for PC gaming

i cannot recommend this highly enough. ANY controller at this price is a steal, but this one is great quality and does just about everything you could need it for. full compatibility with steam, and can also have windows pick it up as an xbox controller, so it’ll work with your emulators and stuff too. the software is portable, not installed; although there’s not much need for it unless you wanna remap. the controller itself feels excellent and comfortable, even though it doesn’t look like it would be. i am also very happy that it uses the correct layout of face buttons. my only complaint is that steam cannot read it as a playstation controller, so games will always display ABXY. genuine 10/10 purchase, this is my new main controller.Ver más

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23 de febrero de 2025

The reigning champ.

This remains my all-time favorite controller, but it isn't perfect. I started with the ALPS Pro 2, switched to an Ultimate, now I'm back to the Pro 2 with the hall effect variety. I also like their Ultimate, but this one has some SERIOUS advantages over it, which I'll be mentioning.Pros:-The battery life.The battery easily lasts through a marathon session, and if it happens to die you can swap it out for AAs easily. It's something you don't see in enough controllers now- the ability to change the battery without prying open the controller. It means that even after the battery starts to deteriorate, the controller will still be usable. That's an advantage it has over the more expensive Ultimate.-Customization:Full disclosure: the 8bitdo software is wonky as heck. It doesn't resize properly for different size screens, and sometimes you'll have to move the window around your screen to access buttons at the bottom of the window. This is is an ongoing issue that they need to get on, cuz it's super annoying. That being said, it does everything it promises. Download and run the software (which is self-contained, so you don't need to install it) and it just works. No driver installs, no fiddling, nothing. Within 60 seconds you can go from downloading the software to having finished your customizations. You can remap any button on the controller, change the vibration level, adjust dead zones for the sticks and analog triggers (WONDERFUL), and set macros. You can set and save up to 3 custom profiles to the device itself, and switch between them and the unaltered layout by pressing the button between the sticks. As a use-case example, I use my controller mainly on PC but also on the Switch. I have the paddles mapped so they perform the same action as pressing the sticks, which helps prevent soreness in games where you trigger things like sprinting or sneaking (looking at you, Skyrim...) using the stick. Additionally, I increased the dead zone on the analog triggers to prevent accidental activation because I can be a bit twitchy.-Build Quality8BitDo's whole thing is mimicking classic controllers. This philosophy seems to extend to the build quality; this thing is as tough as the Game Boy that its buttons ape the design of.Now, onto the cons.-The battery life, again.Now I know what you're thinking. Didn't he say that the battery life was amazing, and listed it as a pro? Well, yes. It lasts a super long time. But here's my issue with it: the only indication you get when the battery is low is the charging light flashes. The charging light is on the top of the controller, so it is fully facing away from you when it's in use. There are 3 lights on the face of the controller (which are used to indicate which profile you're using) and an additional FOUR on the bottom facing you. I wish that those were utilized to indicate a low battery. I've had a few instances where the controller died on me midgame because I didn't realize it was low.-DesignNow this is a super minor thing, but 8bitdo please bring back the snes face design! The game boy one is cool and all, but I loved how the snes controller had concave buttons for x and y. In made it so easy to orient yourself without looking down at the controller.Ver más

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Look no further than 8BitDo to upgrade beyond the basic controller

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.Ver más

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Greg O.

31 de agosto de 2026

Worth every penny!

This controller is a solid choice! I ordered this based on some reviews I had seen and lived up tp them all. Connected to my steam deck flawlessly. It also feels well constructed and good in the hands. Would highly recommend.

Gerard

1 de septiembre de 2026

Good product, unmatched for one amazingly specific niche use

The build quality is great. Drift over time is pretty minimal, especially compared to actual ProCons. Initial connection can be finicky, but will still only take a few minutes at most.And this is the only controller on the market with flat top buttons, on a flat plane surface. So if you need to play one handed and drift between buttons quickly for whatever reason, this is bar none the best controller for it. The 8bitdo micro is all well and good as well, technically, but a lack of full shoulder buttons and the inability to properly rest it against something for stability unlike the Pro 2 make it clearly inferior for this very specific use.Ver más

Nick

31 de mayo de 2026

Another 8BitDo smash hit!

It's awesome. I'm a huge fan of the 8BitDo line of retro controllers, and this is no exception. I have abnormally large hands, and this controller is able to fit perfectly in my grip as well as my friends' grips as well. The buttons are clicky, but not completely digital. They have some give to them, and the D-Pad is my close second favorite in the 8BitDo line (the Ultimate controller having my favorite D-Pad). The triggers are actually analog, which is interesting. Due to the fact that I never really got used to analog control in video games, I can say that they definitely work with Crash Bandicoot and they work very well. They also click in, which is good. Overall, I would recommend for sure!Ver más

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