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popular Posted by phoinix | Staff • 2d ago
May 21, 2025 3:30 PM
$36.17*: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (various) at Amazon
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2C has extra shoulder buttons, Pro 2 has back paddles instead. Pro 2 has bigger battery. Pro 2 is compatible with more systems (see mode switch on back with 4 options).
Pro 2 is basically the best option overall and you can get v2 of the 8bitdo Bluetooth adapter for the BT version to connect it to systems that want something wired.
When you get it, you want to install their firmware updater on desktop, go to the about menu and enable beta updates, then put the latest beta firmware on it to fix a couple of issues including failing to save the active profile and diagonal inputs. Same for the Bluetooth dongle if you buy one. There are updates for both.
In case anyone was wondering, PS4/5 grip caps fit these sticks. Caps for the Switch joycons are a bit too small.
They just released a new leverless arcade controller FYI.
IMO the dpad on these Pro 2s pretty nice. Good feel, easy to slide on, pivots a little around the middle, it's in a comfortable position relative to where you hold the controller.
The M30 looks like it might be another option for your purposes. It has a round style dpad, maybe it's better if you specifically want to play SF. TouchArcade did a review on it for fighting games.
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IMO the dpad on these Pro 2s pretty nice. Good feel, easy to slide on, pivots a little around the middle, it's in a comfortable position relative to where you hold the controller.
The M30 looks like it might be another option for your purposes. It has a round style dpad, maybe it's better if you specifically want to play SF. TouchArcade did a review on it for fighting games.
M30 is the best for fighting games. I just bought a second one because I liked it so much. And that's with SNES being my favorite system and controller for retro games.