57/100
CONSIDERhigh confidence
8Bitdo Pro 2
Expert Take
The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is a solid mid-range gaming controller that succeeds as a versatile multiplatform gamepad. It excels with hall effect sticks eliminating drift concerns, a premium d-pad, and excellent cross-platform support from Switch to PC to Raspberry Pi. At around $50, it delivers strong value by combining retro-inspired aesthetics with modern features like programmable back buttons and analog triggers. Build quality impresses across reviews, with users reporting durability through rough handling.
Pros
- Spread the love Bluetooth Accessories The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding lineup of wireless designed for modern . Renowned for its retro-inspired design anthetechedvocate.org
- Elden Ring, I use Star Fists, and my LB literally disintegrated. Ended up quitting any game with wiggle stick moments because stick drift was pain. reddit.com
Cons
- The only thing I could really fault is the Screenshot and Home buttons located on the left and right of the controllers, below the d-pad and face buttons.smashpad.com
- Frustrating to be sure, so keep that in mind—either carry around the included cable with you at all times or make sure any cables you purchase have their male heads as small as can be.xboxera.com
- More bizarre is how the controller fails to substitute PS1 or work for D-Pad games that I play.klardendum.com
- Community Warning: I have tried dozens and the gamesir g7se is the most responsive and comfortable (I have smaller hands) and stick drift is pretty much a non factor. Threddit.com
- Community Warning: Dual sense if you have one big you're buying one, go with 8bitdo. Guaranteed never to have stick drift. Although the dual sense is better and recommenreddit.com
- Community Warning: Just a heads up. I have one of those 8bitdo ultimate 2c controllers. Wired is $20 and wireless is $30. I like the 8bitdo controller waaaay more thanreddit.com
- Community Warning: For those doing PC gaming & wavering between an 8bitDo and this- I found the Xbox only won out on being slightly more comfortable for my big hands anreddit.com
Expert Quality
57
Deal Score
79
Price
$42.99
Current Price
$42.99$53.74-20%
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