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 (Black Edition)

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.

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.

The 8BitDo Pro 2 controller is a great general purpose controller for casual gaming. Very comfortable, durable, easy to connect, stylish, and compatible. However, for me personally, I have a couple of nitpicks. The D-Pad uses a tactile style where to get an input, the player has to press down a bit definitively. This could be a good thing so players don’t make accidental inputs, but for me, it’s not quite the feel I was looking for. Retro controllers such as an NES or SNES controller had membrane D-Pads where inputs required less of a press to make contact and to me are snappier and preferable. Furthermore, the face buttons on the Pro 2 follow the same pattern, slightly more of a press required than those previously mentioned retro controllers. Not a total deal breaker, but for me who was in the market to get a controller closely mimicking the feel of something retro, it’s not quite it. That’s not to say I haven’t found myself using it here or there for more modern games that don’t require precise D-Pad or face button inputs, it works excellent for such. Overall, I’d recommend it for certain users, but not picky ones such as myself.

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

Really nice. Good quality, well built and very responsive. Looks and feels nice. Easy to use. If you typically use offset joysticks you’ll find your thumb naturally drifting towards the d-pad, but you’ll get used to it the more you use it, and you’ll want to.