The 8BitDo is a better Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

Someone made me realize how bad are the ergonomics for this controller and now I cannot get pass that. The sides are almost at a 90 degree angle, which makes my wrists hurt after like twenty some minutes of gameplay. If it just didn't have that shape it would be perfect

I will say, if the Steam Deck got you to jump ship from Windows completely, then the PC software will NOT WORK on SteamOS, or any other distribution of Linux. You're bound to the phone software. It makes me sad, because generally speaking 8bitdo's controllers do work on Linux, just not the software. Buyer beware.

I actually wish it had digital triggers...

The main thing I love about this controller is the fact I can use it on pretty much any device: my PC, Steam Deck, Switch, and my Retroid Pocket 3+ etc - it works with everything, even consoles

I'm want to know how a GameCube style controller feels to hold and if I like the pro controller style better this controller is in my sight.

I have no idea if anyone else has commented this but you can actually wake your switch up using the 8bitdo ultimate! There are two ways to do this
1. If it is resting on the dock, you pick it up from the dock and the light around the home button should start to flash, you give the controller a little shake which will make the home button light flash faster and that wakes your switch up.

2. If it isnt resting on the dock, you hold the home button to get the light around home button to flash, then shake the controller abit to make it flash faster thus waking the switch up.

I discovered this by accident when I picked up my controller and just threw myself on the bed without thinking, prompting it to wake the switch up.

you can wake up the switch by pressing HOME + shaking

What fighter game is that on the Switch??

Can i use the 2.4 dongle to connect to other controlers? So i have this controler on bluetooth and i can connect xbox controler via 2.4 dongle. Please give me the answer bc this is a cheap controler

You CAN wake up the Nintendo Switch with the Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. Here is how you do it. Press the Home button until the controller pares with the Switch and the light is blinking, then shake the controller a little. It will wake up the Switch, trust me.

Great review! And I love that thumbnail. The dock is really cool but I still just plug it in. Less to mess with since I can use cable for everything!

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Wish there was any info on the gyroscope

I'm actually afraid not to buy a controller from 8BitDo. Highest quality controllers and products at a reasonable price. They are compatible with just about everything. I have been able to connect them to devices I thought I couldn't. They might not be the flashiest but they don't come with all the problems other controllers have either.

Do you use this for smash brothers?

nah, king Kong pro is the GOAT

It does wake up the Nintendo Switch. You have to sync it in Bluetooth mode first. After syncing. When the switch is asleep turn controller on in Bluetooth mode and shake the controller to wake the Switch Console.

If you shake the Controller that can wake the switch up which also is an amazing feature

So you don't need to buy the $70 Bluetooth version of the Ultimate controller to use on switch. It works perfectly fine with the Ultimate 2.4ghz wireless controller. NOWHERE doses it say that it does, except the 8bitdo faq page for the ultimate wireless.

Plug dongle into switch
Goto switch settings, controllers, enable wired pro controller communication
Turn controller to X input
Turn on controller, it will rumble
Hold Minus key + LB for 5-7 seconds, it'll rumble again
That's it, works perfectly.

They're just hoping people will pay for the $70 controller when the $50 2.4ghz wireless connection works and is a faster connection.

But does it also work Ps3? XBOX1?

any drift after 6 months?

Guys, dont buy this controller if you need to press and use R1 R2 allll the time, it's really small and would hurt your fingers, i use it to play Nioh 2 and man.. my finger hurts, because the Top 4 buttons is small so you need to use your top part of your finger to press it all the time, which you need to press harder than Pro controller

I read somewhere that you can wake up the console if you shake the controller after pressing the home button? Is this true?

8bitdo's controllers are amazing. The Pro 2 is amazing, and I'm actually looking at the Ultimate C (An Ultimate with a few less of the pro options for those looking for a straight-up controller). There aren't any bad 8bitdo controllers, it's amazing.

The Ultimate can indeed wake up the Switch. LOL. Just turn it on SHAKE it.

I wonder if this controller would be good for a game of borderlands, I notice a trend where alot of controllers dont have good jotsticks for fps games to aim properly for an example I cant make precise aim for small aiming adjustments when it comes to Zer0s sniper build so hopefully this controller with fix that I do have the pro but the joystick aint it for me

It's almost 9 months later, is there still no stick drift?

i like it but i’m not a fan of the r buttons stickiness

Bought this to replace a new EasySMX that was giving my thumbs issues. Will be returning the 8BitDo because my finger rubs just below the left trigger and the plastic there is rather sharp. It's a nice controller otherwise. It's amazing how hard it is to find a decent budget controller that that feels good, is reliable and durable.

People that think the Switch Pro Controller is good are absolute console noobs, for its price, it's shamefully basic, the buttons don't feel premium, especially the digital trigger sucks, yes the Switch games don't use analog trigger input, but still, just make triggers that are comfortable to keep pressed. That controller feels like a good but no premium third party controller for PlayStation.

I bought one and it's great. The only issue I have is 8BitDo sell multiple versions of the same external shell. Like the 2.5g one and the Bluetooth one. This resulted in me buying the wrong controller (I wanted the BT one but got the 2.5g one by accident). Amusingly a later firmware update gave all 2.5g controllers Bluetooth so my issue was solved...

Can you remap the buttons on the 8bitdo with the switch settings? Thanks.

The fact that I have to shake the controller for it to wake up the Switch is completely ridiculous. It's an absolutely stupid feature. Just make the home button connect just like a normal controller does.

You kind of sound like Ali Abdal. Great review, by the way. You literally covered everything about it.

This or the Mobapad?

Or you can just use the Wii U Pro controller with the 8BitDo dongle and profit.

Eh... I stopped with 3rd party on switch. I used 8bitdo religiously until I just went back to pro controller. If it had NFC id go back but the rare times I need NFC for Zelda, omg it became a damn nightmare to use amiibos. With any missing features I cant call it ultimate. Its the best controller for other consoles though

You can wake up the switch with the controller by shaking it 😂

It’s been almost 1 year, any drift?

I only wish the rumble were better in the ultimate
Really isn't that good, specially with some games that use HD rumble

cool review. imma go with nintendo's first party pro controller. id choose 8bit do if i had a pc

It's been a year, how's that drift now?

Switch 2 needs ANALOG TRIGGERS.

The best for PC and NSW

I was considering buying one of these until i watched a video that said it's uncomfortable to play for a long time, is this an issue for you?

I would get the Ultimate, but I already have the Pro2.

Bro, hit the gym. You literally look like the epitome of an incel.

it's been a year, so how's the drift feedback?

As some have mentioned: Ultimate can actually wake up the Switch! Just shake the controller physically when you press the home button!