8BitDo Pro 2
Pro-style controller with a strong D-pad
Pros
- Strong D-pad, especially for retro and 2D games
- Solid sticks and a good input feel
- Customisation options on the Bluetooth model
Cons
- Two versions: Bluetooth for Switch, PC and mobile, and wired for Xbox
- Some user reports question the Bluetooth connection, so wired is recommended
- Flat face buttons, and the star and heart buttons are awkwardly placed
- The wired Xbox version has a short cable and no shift or macro remapping
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Details and specs
The 8BitDo Pro 2 is a pro-style controller with a strong D-pad, which reviewers call its highlight for retro and 2D games. The sticks feel solid, and PCWorld praised the input feel and customisation on the Bluetooth model. It was about $50 when PCWorld reviewed it in 2021.
There are two versions, so check which one the listing is. The Bluetooth model works with Switch, PC and mobile. The wired Xbox version sold for $44.99 when TechRadar reviewed it, and it has a short cable and no shift or macro remapping.
Reviewers also have a few complaints. The face buttons are flat, and the star and heart buttons sit awkwardly. Some user reports question the Bluetooth connection, so wired use is the safer bet.
- Strong D-pad for retro and 2D games
- Bluetooth model for Switch, PC and mobile
- Wired model for Xbox
- Customisation on the Bluetooth model
