Gaming peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo has announced a new product in its controller catalogue: the 8BitDo Pro 2. Compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, macOS, Android and Raspberry Pi, this new controller can store 3 custom profiles on-board which can be changed on-the-fly with a dedicated button. There is also a new 4-way Mode Switch button that lets you instantly switch between multiple platforms. There are also two customizable back buttons and a companion app, the Ultimate Software, available on Windows, Android and iOS to make the most out of this device.

8BitDo Pro 2 is an evolution of Pro+ in every way: profile switch button, 2 customizable back buttons, mode switch, Ultimate Software on Windows, Android and iOS. Available in 3 different colors.
Pre order yours now on Amazon for only $49.99 - https://t.co/DOnJRqGx0i pic.twitter.com/935cBrqoUw

— 8BitDo (@8BitDo) March 16, 2021

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The 8BitDo Pro 2 is available in 3 different colors and is up for pre order on Amazon for $49.99 where more details are also available.

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[Silent_Gunner]

So, buttons on the inner thigh of the grips is all that's added, from the looks of it?

Sure, the controller profile thing is neat, I guess, but unless I'm using the Steam Controller or trying to use something like the Flick Stick and some crazy configuration of buttons, I don't see much of an appeal?

I'd rather see a better build quality, as the Pro+s I have's bottom shoulder buttons can be a bit squeaky like Jerry!

 

[MajinCubyan]

I was looking at this today. Looks like a SNES and PS1 controller had a baby lol

I'm very much considering getting one.

 

[Silent_Gunner]

I was looking at this today. Looks like a SNES and PS1 controller had a baby lol

I'm very much considering getting one.

The Pro+ was the same thing, just sans the custom triggers.

 

[Kioku]

Oh... K.... This is interesting. Macro support is probably the big change that's exciting for me.

 

[x65943]

I kinda wish they had gone for top sticks instead of bottom sticks, have never been a huge fan of the sony layout

 

[Frankbel]

Wrong position of the left stick and pricey. No, thanks.

 

[RedBlueGreen]

Not all that interested. I only got the older ones because they looked like SNES contollers and they're pretty small.

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

I'm just gonna get the pro + for my future raspberry pi

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[Scarlet]

Good to see more controllers embrace the grip buttons. Loved them on the PowerA controller I reviewed.

 

[tfocosta]

This is great news! I'm quite happy with my SN30 Pro and SN30 Pro+.

 

[hippy dave]

How are 8bitdo's dpads generally?

 

[tfocosta]

How are 8bitdo's dpads generally?

They are quite good, considering the price. If you're looking for a good value for money, just go for it.

 

[1B51004]

for a second i thought it said "pro controller 2" and i was like "finally a sequel"
Either way, looks nice!

 

[Ibcap]

How are 8bitdo's dpads generally?

Very similar to an snes dpad. Much better than switch pro/xbox/playstation. In general thats where this controller excels and why im glad they use the sony layout, its best used as a controller for 2d games and for 2d games i like the top dpad.

 

[CeeDee]

I miss when 8bitdo controllers were blatant ripoffs of NES/SNES ones, and not less blatant ripoffs.

 

[samcambolt270]

How are 8bitdo's dpads generally?

There are alot of conflicting reports, honestly.

They are quite good, considering the price

On one hand, there are lots of people just like this guy who didn't have a problem with them them, so you might love them too, but you'll want to handle one first. My personal experience is that the diagonals are waaaay too easy to press accidentally. It's fine for most games, but if you're playing something sensitive to diagonals, it might be something to think about

 

[Ibcap]

On one hand, there are lots of people just like this guy who didn't have a problem with them them, so you might love them too, but you'll want to handle one first. My personal experience is that the diagonals are waaaay too easy to press accidentally. It's fine for most games, but if you're playing something sensitive to diagonals, it might be something to think about

Coming from a switch pro to 8bitdo controllers, diagonals are significantly harder to press on the 8bitdos than on nintendos controller. Ive used an sf30pro and sn30pro+ and that was true of both. Theyre much much better for dpad games that need precision imo. The number of times i died in celeste due to what you described because of the switch pro dpad was way too many.

 

[SecureBoot]

I've been wanting an all around controller to quickly switch between PC, android, and switch so at $50 this is an easy buy for me

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

I love 8bitdo's stuff