Is it time to upgrade your controller? (GuliKit KingKong2 Pro)

This new third-party controller has a terrible name but checks nearly every box for me: it plays Switch, PC, and mobile no worries, works on Batocera and EmuELEC without a hitch, has hall-sensor analog inputs for both the thumbsticks and triggers (no drift!), and works both wired and wirelessly. So at $70 (with a $5 coupon on Amazon), could this replace the various controllers I use right now?
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This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:40 unboxing and impressions
04:55 size and weight comparisons
06:47 pairing and testing (mobile and Switch)
08:45 PC testing
10:14 other features
11:59 summary (likes and dislikes)
14:14 conclusion
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[@KyleHead]

I can’t say that I need another controller (and I’ve always been hesitant around third party controllers not made by 8-bitdo) but yet here I am buying one from Amazon. Thanks for the review.

[@AustinKh]

Compare to the Pro 2 made by 8bitdo which one is superior in your opinion?

[@Dimaz42]

@@AustinKh at first I planned to get the 8bitdo but after reading some reviews I bought this one simply coz of the no analog-drift 'feature' (that's the main problem in all of my gamepads).. being able to adjust gamepad settings on the fly is a nice addition too, also firmware update is pretty easy to do

[@nexusprime2487]

@@Dimaz42 Really curious if other 3rd party companies such as 8bitdo and retro fighters and etc will utilize the hall sense joysticks that Gulikit has.... unless they patent it.

[@Dimaz42]

@@nexusprime2487 probably not in the near future, coz they'd lose profits if their gamepads were more durable (planned obsolescence)

[@nexusprime2487]

@@Dimaz42 Statement of the century, they have the solution but ain't gonna use it.

[@YMIR]

such an awesome controller, my pro controller was starting to drift hard, had a good 3 years of use. Didn't want to break the bank so I grabbed the gulikit one...unbelievable. Really enjoying the feel and the build quality.

[@diezgp]

Your videos are quite stylish. I love the intros, beautiful music.

[@morrowind107]

Was looking at it earlier today, thanks for reviewing it and making me decide!

[@Neowarshark]

This thing has all the features of pro controller from Nintendo beside the HD rumble, but it has regular rumble, and you can also use amiibo and gyro thanks for sharing, dude!

[@RetroBreezeYT]

I recently got the KingKong 2 Pro as well. it is an absolutely stunning controller in pretty much every aspect and has totally replaced all others for me across all my systems!

[@redcrimson1028]

That's what they said about the fusion controller and that controller turned out to be terrible.

[@matt8025]

I have one, unfortunately it has crazy input lag 20-25 ms on bt 15-20 on usb, you can't even overclock it, I had high expectations for it, but even with the 3.9 firmware it's just a nice piece of plastic on my desk collecting dust, unusable

[@Empty12345]

@@matt8025 I heard some people say that, is it intended to be that way or is yours just faulty? If it really has that much of an input lag, it really is unusable. Was thinking to get it for Rocket league, but not anymore...

[@matt8025]

@@Empty12345 its not faulty, it works as intended is a controller for casual gaming, just dont use it for online gaming

[@Empty12345]

@@matt8025 Oh, darn it... I hope they make a new version with low latency and without the useless features... Cheers!

[@yorkyalmanzar8959]

Thank you! I got it and I feel like it is flawless!

[@RyanParreno]

I can't buy this now but I was a Kingkong Pro 1 early adopter and I'm super happy you finally got around to this 🤩

[@I86282]

I'm about as happy with this review as you are with the controller. Nice.👍 Great video.!

[@deathsquiggle]

I'm currently in the market for a controller and this checks a lot of my boxes, definitely on the list of possible buys!

[@thackythac]

If you want something that will break on you fast then yes get this

[@SyntheticSpy]

@@thackythac What? How so?

[@ariefbahari]

thank you Russ for making this video, help me so much

[@georgelabauve3469]

I'm planning on getting this and the 8bitdo Pro 2 controller. Really like how they are, and that eco packaging is unique.

[@KWPZ21]

I like 8bitdo Pro 2 because I'm used to Playstation control scheme, easily removable and replaceable battery, also supports wired connection and supports a lot of consoles including PC and phones. My only gripe is I bought the black version. I can't see the face buttons fonts clearly. It's not an issue if your always gaming so you will memorize the buttons but if you hand it to someone who doesn't play a lot they will have a hard time reading the fonts on the buttons.

[@georgelabauve3469]

@@KWPZ21 yeah I like it for it's versatility too. Plus, apparently the company says it won't drift. I'd like to see if they can back that up

[@modestyblaise4167]

@@KWPZ21 totally agree. I got the grey SN30 Pro 2 and it’s fantastic. The Switch to change to device type without re-pairing in a pinch is a huge plus. I’m really surprised Russ hasn’t featured this controller.

[@KWPZ21]

@@modestyblaise4167 He already did. The video is 1 year ago. I bought it because of his review.

[@kael070]

I got an 8bitdo pro2 and the dpad is really bad, if you press the center the whole thing goes down, really annoying for fighting games or even menuing sometimes...

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

Great controller and I love the using the packaging as a case that's boss level ideas there.

[@BlasterJunos]

Absolutely one of the best things they could have done imho

[@hereticsshallbecleansed7245]

I love the controller but there IS AN ISSUE WITH THE DPAD You cannot hold left or right while pressing A+B multiple times because it DEREGISTERES THE DPAD INPUT FOR A MILLISECOND this is an issue for 2d platformers or games like megaman or castlevania. You will jump in place at random times instead of jumping left or right. Weirdly though it doesn't happen when you hold up or down. If any other KKpro2 users can test this out I'd be greatful. I've bought 3 controllers and all 3 were like this from different vendors even after the firmware update.

[@Savaril]

That sucks. Literally all I want is an Xbox controller with a good dpad that actually works for 2D platformers, but it literally doesn't seem to exist

[@chino852456]

@@Savaril get a ds4... thats what i did... so know, if the game plays mainly with joysticks I get my series controller... if I want to play something that plays with dpad, I connect the ds4... also it's been long ago I stopped using additional software for the ds4... I use to use the ds4windows but now I just let steam do the dirty process... it gets the job done

[@hereticsshallbecleansed7245]

@@Savaril don't get me wrong. The dpad is one of the best I've used up there with the ds4, but I'm not sure if this is a QC issue or if it needs a software update (the software update fixed the sticks on all three controllers) . I wish people would look into this because It's honestly I personally thing better than the xbox one and dualsense controller. especially on PC.

[@bpcgos]

@@Savaril Xbox series x controller have very satisfying clicks d-pad , I'm also surprised by how comfortable it is to hold than DualSense, sadly it's not quite feature rich as DS, hence why I grab DS but my brother in law grab series X controller that's why I could compared them.

[@phox2055]

@@Savaril The dpad on the xbox series controller is criminally underrated. It is perfect for 2d platformers, shoot em ups, and fighting games. It is extremely tactile and accurate. It barely registers any diagonal misinputs while moving left and right consecutively, compared to other retro styled dpads I've used (8bitdo controllers mostly, those are notorious for unintentional diagonal inputs). And yes, I can understand that the "clickiness" can be a turn off for some, but it can get easier to ignore the more you use it. People use mechanical keyboards and arcade sticks that are just as clicky, so I don't see why the xbox dpad being clicky is that much of a nuisance.

[@88blackandwhite88]

Nice review, man. Well done. Thanks.

[@siberx4]

The analog sticks are in fact swappable; GuliKit makes a set of alternative sticks (short, medium, and long) available for purchase that's compatible with this controller (I believe it was designed for the predecessor controller but the sticks still work fine with this one). Just pull them off (exposing a small hex post) and push the new ones on. The set that I bought actually has a sightly grippier cross-knurled pattern on them vs the ring texture on the stock sticks, so that might resolve your complaint about the grip too. The stock/included sticks are the "short" versions, so you can get options if you want your analog sticks longer than stock, but they can't go any shorter without colliding with the housing. Mine also came with an alternative set of ABXY buttons and a puller to swap them out if you prefer the Xbox-style layout, and the firmware lets you swap between the two mappings as you showed in the video. I did have one quality control issue of a small bit of plastic flashing being left on one of the analog triggers that caused it to stick sometimes, but the controller is easy to open up and a couple minutes with a small file cleaned that up and I have had no problems since. Overall, the controller has otherwise been great and it's very refreshing to have a basically "universal" controller that works with all the devices and systems I'd like to pair it with, no fuss.

[@daggern15]

May I ask where you bought yours from? Other than Aliexpress as an optional extra, I haven't seen retailers mentioning the additional buttons being included.

[@steaktastebetterpill]

I'm thinking I'll get one of these, and also an 8BitDo Pro 2 for retro games. Good review, thanks.

[@MJosephJr]

We haven't seen Chicken in a minute. Hope they're doing alright. Thanks again for the video. I may have to consider this controller for the Switch for some stick-drift concern-free gaming.

[@user-mo2cf9my7x]

Thanks for this nice review, man.

[@victormedrano2316]

Felicidades Russ por tus 150,000 suscriptores 🎉

[@TarikA]

What makes it an even better Switch controller is the fact, that it does support NFC Amiibo scanning. So this is a pretty nice "allround" controller to have.

[@vergodagoat]

7:25 playing a racing game with the dpad? Madman.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I got the original model of the Gulikit King Kong Pro Controller and love it. Will buy this new version very soon

[@jethestoque2506]

this helped so much. thank youuu! 😊

[@DeadVoivod]

Due to your video I just noticed that I bought the Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro Controller last year in September, and it's still wrapped in the box 😮 For EmuELEC I use 8BitDo controllers, they're fine. I have one SF30 Pro and two different colored SN30 Pro+ For PC gaming I mainly use XBox controllers and also for emulation with LaunchBox and Bigbox.

[@-RAYZ-]

the thumb sticks and shoulder button shimmer fits your cyber wave theme.

[@DigitalAsshat]

Bought it upon seeing The Phawx's review. Very good device. I use it as XInput controller on PC.

[@bb_lou]

Always shocks me to see how good the Forza edition series controller looks in videos, I'm so glad I have it. It just fits my hands right and the sports leather grips are actually really nice. It might be less grippy than the regular spiky ones but my sweaty ass hands didn't have an issue and this is probably more comfortable. I'm really in love with this thing, even the fact you can remove the side plates without tools is amazing since I like to clean the seams often (sweaty ass hands). Love that it works on both replaceable lithium ion and AA's as well as just good old wired. If they ever make this style of grip again or make it accessible through the custom controller site they have, I would love to get an other and would recommend you pick one up if you can. Recently started playing Breath of the Wild again on my PC and after a while I had to which off of my Switch Pro Controller because my hands cramped. There's nothing for my ring finger to rest on. It's still my favorite way to play Switch games since HD rumble, motion control and amiibos are gimmicks I enjoy, but the old trusty wired Xbox 360 controller I've used since I was a kid has been retired. Never thought I'd see the day, especially since I've started getting some major wrist pain when playing mouse and keyboard or playing melee with my GameCube controller. The D pad does kinda suck for platformers or 2D games, I'll give you that much but I love it for menu navigation and it won't stop me from trying to play Cuphead on it. (Also coming from a 360 controller the D-Pad is nothing to complain about)

[@redcrimson1028]

A bad dpad can defeat any controller from being good and it seems like this controller is not the exception. What makes it so hard to make a good dpad? They should just license the dpad from sony. They make the best dpad. Once up on a time it use to be nintendo but even they dropped the ball

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

There is nothing wrong with the 360 d pad stop hating

[@BadEnd98]

Fun fact: the android mode is actually it connect as Xbox controller, so it might work on Xbox aswell and can be connected to 2 different PC with it's X Input mode and "Android" mode, you can use it both Steamdeck/Ayaneo and your laptop etc without having to clear bluetooth setting

[@blindlan32]

How About on smart android TV / or any TV box?

[@DontGiveUp_Skeleton]

It's funny to me that up until this generation I'd never heard of stick drift. I've been gaming non-stop since the nineties and never experienced it. And now I've got 3 controllers (PS5, Xbox Series and a GameSir for PC) that all suffer left stick drift--there's some madness happening in the production of controllers recently. I've been looking at this KingKong2 for a couple months but have been waiting for shipping to the UK. I just hope it's reliable in all the other ways, which for 3rd party controllers isn't at all usual.

[@90sGasPrices]

So true. I don’t think I had ever experienced drift on a controller prior to the Xbox one.

[@jooplin]

Yes same, never experienced it have been gaming for 20 years

[@Aereto]

I only started encountering it with a Switch detachable controller. Fortunately replacement sticks for 3rd parties are common, even if it's the same tech.

[@88blackandwhite88]

Preach 🙌🏻

[@DracoSafarius]

I barely had any of it before the Xbox One/PS4 era, and it's only been worse with the Series and 5 stuff. Almost 100% certain they keep going for even cheaper, mass produced stuff, each successive generation of controller. Purposely built to not last since they love the additional money from people replacing

[@cva1234]

Another thing to mention is that they sell a button remover and buttons to give you the abxy layout Xbox has. You don't even need to open the controller up. It is like removing key caps from a keyboard.

[@chiiicharooon]

they also have a thumbstick kit for changing the thumbstick height

[@iyeetsecurity922]

I finally ordered one. Never had any controller drift, but I'm always on the lookout for a better option.

[@nxvisss]

is it still no drift?

[@registerednerd9270]

Thanks for the review. I just placed my order. Looks like a quality product. Do they guarantee the "no drift ever" with a warranty?

[@anonsidious358]

Fantastic controller. I like that I can use it on all my devices. Primarily, for me, PC/Switch/IOS. I found myself using this more than the Xbox Elite and Switch Pro controller

[@hey_you]

I have this controller and it's very nice quality. I think it's primarily made for use with Switch, because of the layout and the fact that it wakes switch from sleep. Its very rare for any 3rd party controllers. It also scans amiibo. I recommend it.

[@killval849]

Well I think what it was is that they saw a market to correct the 'joy-con drift' problem that was most prevalent with Nintendo products, so they likely tailored this product to be a perfect replacement to the Nintendo offerings. Just a hunch though.

[@austinlapointe95]

Russ could make a video about dog poo and I'd happily watch it.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Adding it to the list!

[@wingmann6493]

Just bought this controller for my Oled Switch to play xenoblade 3. Not only is it better then a Switch pro controller in feel and button feel but it also wakes up the switch and has Amiibo scanning!

[@nerdicusx]

I have been using this controller for a few months now, its the best, I do have to recalibrate the motion before gameplay every time I turn it off. I hope they make a Gamecube button layout version.

[@shytut]

I finally got this after eyeing it for a year. Ive been using xbox controllers for a decade and i must say, i am very very impressed. The build quality is definitely better than xbox controllers where it matters and they feel more comfortable to hold. The hall effect thumbsticks are AMAZING. Theres very little getting used to. Only thing thats annoying is that its bluetooth mode is interfering with my headphones.

[@ivancho5854]

Hey Russ. How would you rate this compared to the BIGBIG WON Elitist S which you reviewed a while back? Or are they really in different categories (they certainly have very different price points)? Congratulations on reaching 150K. All the best.

[@igorR061]

I´ll pick one, thanks for showing it. I was looking for a backup Xbox controller, with analogue triggers.

[@DaneMurdock]

I'm going to pick this up simply to support the guys that made this. Stick drift is such a massive e-waste problem, as well as a major consumer problem in general. It seems insane that a third party has had to fix this with tech that has been usable since the Saturn/Dreamcast (and even earlier really). I'd probably agree that I wouldn't use it for retro game due to the dpad placement, but I can always use something like an 8-bit do controller for that instead. If those sticks drift, it would matter less since I'd be using them for d-pad centric games. Would definitely love to see them incorporate the suggestions that you made in a future iteration, but for now, this seems like the best controller for me. Thanks for the review!

[@justinli826]

Same dude. I discovered this when ShortCircuit covered it (though I came here for an honestly better review) and immediately bought it just to support the tech. Hopefully this pushes the industry towards this tech instead.

[@infin1ty850]

Just realized I bought this controller back when I got my Steam Deck and I didn't really like it for that. They advertise it for the Switch so I tried it on it and absolutely loved it. It's a great controller regardless.

[@jasonshiers5771]

That looks a right beast of a controller .

[@All_Knowing_Truth]

Getting this for my PC, as I tend to play single player games with a controller. Fed up with stick drift, build quality has decreased over the years on the standard controllers. 2 of my modern Xbox controllers got stick drift in about 6 months... My old Xbox controller has stick drift, but that thing lasted me 4 years or so before the stick drift incident. When I was on PS3 from back in the day I had zero issue with stick drift and if I whip out my ps3 controller today, that thing would still work after all these years.

[@italiantrucker2]

Hello my friend been a long time since I commented have you updated your controller love to see a video on doing it

[@Fukkatsu]

This controller with the rotating d-pad/analog sticks and changing abxy from the concept controller you posted a few months ago would be perfect.

[@m2ljay]

This controller is cool! I’m waiting too see what Xbox does with an elite v3 before I switch to a new controller

[@V3ntilator]

This looks quite identical to Switch Pro gamepad. On PC you can use anything including even Stadia gamepad for any PC game including Xbox and Sony PC games. Only consoles requires expensive adapters and they don't even support all Gamepads.

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Russ, looks rather good.

[@jasper5945]

Nice! I have this controller too

[@Girvo747]

According to Gulikit, they're working on a bluetooth connector/adapter to allow this version to work with Xbox and Playstation, separately :)

[@Darkony]

Oh, so it doesn't work natively with PS4/X1.

[@Girvo747]

@@Darkony Sadly no, not yet :(

[@FERTUHG]

They need to do a ps5 version

[@CAPMAX_Gaming]

Yup, I've got one too. Good stuff so far. Took a bit of fiddling to get it to pair with my Switch, and it sometimes claims the controller has low battery power when it doesn't, but otherwise, 👍

[@shinbakihanma2749]

You may have a slightly malfunctioned controller, because I haven't gone through one issue since owning this controller. My KingKong 2 Pro was fully charged when I first bought it, and it immediately paired with my Switch OLED.

[@jakeaaronandtheboys]

That is a common issue with controllers on Switch. Same thing started happening with my 8bitddo. I looked it up and Nintendo was basically like, "Yeah, that happens with some accessories, we're aware and won't be fixing it.." It started happening for me after a firmware update last year.

[@jakeaaronandtheboys]

My 8bitdo has some drift after a few years, but that's the only issue it has. It's a Nintendo problem, but they won't be fixing it.

[@taliefer16]

I love this controller. however the build quality is a bit of a gamble. I had to return 2 to amazon because the face buttons stuck on them (X on the first one, A on the 2nd). The third one has no issues tho, and its a really great controller

[@trent5501]

i just bought one.......i think im going to buy another one because this controller is straight up amazing

[@iyeetpaste3797]

I've been _really_ interested in this, but I've never had drift issues with *any* of the copius amounts of controllers I've got. *_Is there a noticeable or advantageous difference in feel when it comes to the sticks?_*

[@verifios]

its more percise i believe

[@williamtael8379]

I think I saw some other channel using this controller with an Xbox... And it makes sense since this controller has Xinput. Keep in mind that you can use Switch Mode on PC in order to use the gyro with max precision (mouse like) on emulators only, and not emulate "R-stick to gyro" (ZL hold + Setting button). R-stick to gyro option can't be as precise as Switch Mode. Use R-stick to gyro only on games that don't support gyro.

[@potatoolivia]

I love my kingkong 2 pro for its great hand feeling and versatility, I don't have any complain so far. Just note to update the controller to firmwares V3.6 or above and another V1.08 for 0.6% average error of its high circularity performance. anyway, great video!

[@thackythac]

Its a piece of sh*t. I had it for 10 minutes and already the buttons are sticking.

[@potatoolivia]

@@thackythac oh that's awful...mine just working well. did you contact them for replacement? I think there are one year warranty lol

[@Gossamer2]

I just bought one! My 8bitDo doesn't turn on the Switch, but this one does! Plus it's just a beautiful controller. Looks like my XBox Elite 2. ME WANT! :)

[@AlienFreak69]

I wish they had one that imitated the DS4 design and have the touchpad on it control the Windows cursor. I would drop $100, maybe even more for one. It would be the perfect controller

[@kaleid1990]

The face buttons can be swapped by pressing gear and + directly on the controller, so a future iteration of it that would make it practically universal (besides adding xbox and ps compatibility) would be to have the buttons printed on the face plate and have them swappable, then BAM, no more extra controllers.

[@daggern15]

You can buy a button kit for this one already. Some are reporting newer batches coming with them in the box but I have yet to see this as anything more than an optional extra on Aliexpress. But the point is, it's an available accessory and the kit comes with a tool similar to a keycap puller for mechanical keyboards and you use it to grab and pull the buttons out instead of needing to disassemble the controller.

[@myths61]

I will totally get one of the when they come out with and Xbox series compatible one. So sick of stick drift gone through too many controllers. I do have Odin pro on the way,someday so will keep this in mind if I find myself wanting to play of it off the tv.

[@RetroGameCorps]

They just let me know that they are working on an adapter that will make it compatible with Xbox Series and PS4, so hopefully that will be out soon.

[@Sheepy007]

Hall-sensor analog inputs? Now you’ve got my attention

[@RetroGameCorps]

They feel leagues better than other controllers, it's hard to describe.

[@jayceea3056]

I've been eyeing this controller for months, do you think the triggers are good enough for racing esp sim racing and probably f1?

[@MrDowntemp0]

Lot of amazon reviews mention poor quality control. The rubbery back doesn't look like something I'd like either. Thumbsticks are interesting though.

[@joshuapacman]

really the only issue I have seen applies to the face buttons

[@tdata545]

I like when companies swap the Switch buttons around. Put start and select where they have the screensshot and home.

[@esmith13]

FYI - This controller has NFC support on switch as too! It also remembers 1 wireless connection for each of the four modes, so you can switch between 4 different devices (android & ios share a mode/connection) without repairing! I absolutely LOVE this controller!! Thanks for bringing more attention to it!

[@sams3493]

NFC switch support? Double sold!

[@ShaneH5150]

I've had a wired 360 controller i bought for pc for about 10 years and it's just now starting to get stick drift. If this controller has that sort of build quality and durability, i'd be interested.

[@BPlayReview]

What is needed to add on the wishlist for me is the paddle buttons on the back and accessibility to the battery if it no longer charges.

[@BlasterJunos]

Add that, Xbox/PS compatibility, and more customizable button feel (plus HD Rumble), and it's basically an endgame controller

[@OraOraOra]

They will release a King Kong 3, that got paddles. There are pictures from the gamescom

[@ActionManXVI]

saw it for 45 gbp on aliexpress, i have enough controller but definitely would get one if i was in the market for one

[@ThePieGuy731]

This is now available in Target but under the name "Zen Pro Wireless" it looks to be the exact same controller with a different more retail friendly package and no carrying case.

[@BallMcSack]

Upgrading from a power a controller fro my PC and this controll does have an option to pay a few more bucks and it comes with Xbox styled buttons to switch out. Once I saw that I was really sold on it so I'm gonna order me one today.

[@flare0152]

I actually got this for Christmas and I loved using it when I played my switch or pc games, but it has grown to be a smudge magnet even though I wiped it down fairly often and the right trigger has gotten loose and doesn’t feel nearly as smooth as it should(I think something broke even though I don’t press on it any differently than the other). I hope I can get it fixed but if not I’ll likely just get an 8bitdo controller

[@clownavenger0]

Don't have a switch and the last video console I purchased was the PS4 Pro as I only play on PC now. Seems like just about the best PC controller I can find.

[@Thundah_Dome]

Ended up snagging this today. I might get the 8bitdo just cause I want to try it out.

[@beauson1983]

If its not too difficult to crack open, you could hot glue some lead shot inside the case to up the weight

[@WitheredSpirit]

I personally would like to see back paddles similar to the Xbox Elite Series 2 or the Steam Deck on the next version of this controller. If that were the case this would be my go to controller for literally everything.

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

I agree I recently bought an Elite Series 2 and the paddles are gorgeous for replacing the clicking function for the sticks

[@corniel657]

My thoughts exactly, back buttons are a game changer for me, that's why I stick to my steam controller

[@samnite3]

I wish we could just get the 8bitdo SN30 Pro with the ability to wake the switch up remotely. I much prefer the playstation parallel thumbstick design of that controller because it makes the D-Pad line up with the buttons for more comfortable retro gaming.

[@TrowGundam]

What sold me on this controller, beside the Hall Sensors was the fact that it is the only third party Switch controller (that I've found) that supports Amiibos. That is so rare in my experience.

[@rpgfan8650]

Amiipad?

[@dio8070]

?? Look I won’t say much but the King Kong 2 pro is a great controller, however. If you own a switch doesn’t the joycons already have amigo support?

[@eurosoe]

Great idea with that re-useable packaging. I’d keep it.

[@allsin03]

Great because I don’t own an Xbox nor a PS5. 😭 great video I’m a PC gamer and you had me sold at no stick drift.

[@AlemannoDigitale]

Thank you!!

[@bakakafka4428]

Is the 'rubberized' skin on this controller the kind you find on other Chinese and Japanese kit, the kind that over time gets gross and sticky?

[@rchassereau2]

What would you consider to be an excellent retro controller?

[@G11]

got this badboy for $40, absolutely love it

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Yep, months on and this being my main controller ... It's quality.

[@mtammocan8314]

No paddles, too bad. Just have to keep beating up the series 2 elites until stick drift gets corrected in design. Glad to see the features being added into the design though.

[@FlailinMonkey]

I like the review.. I've read a lot of users have issues with the face buttons sticking on this controller though and Gulikit seems to have quality control issues also according to users. You like using controllers with cords, are you a 1980s caveman? Just joking, your videos are always well done, keep up the good work.

[@nilzatron]

You can get a USB dongle to use 2.4GHz wireless instead of Bluetooth. There is also a button swap kit to change to an Xbox layout, if you prefer.

[@colinmartin9797]

I just got this and love everything about it except the lack of grip paddles. I really wish that was standard. I play PC games that often require more than the standard button and having shift buttons often really matter. It is doable with rewasd, but the 8bitdo pro controller has the same gulikit sticks and paddles AND included software.

[@femboyfeet996]

hall sensors ! like the dreamcast controller thats awesomeee

[@forthedream9224]

I would buy one for sure if they built paddles on the back (exactly) like the newest scuf instinct xbox controller.

[@comiumapedra5397]

Iv been using a gamesir tw4 for the last couple months, may upgrade.

[@Furluge]

I had two of these a while back and they're nice but there needs to be some better QC on them. The first one I got had an issue where the analog range was broken for one of the triggers. The full movement of the trigger would barely move the axis bar in windows' gamepad configuration. The second one I had would constantly disconnect from bluetooth. It's also a tad annoying that the gyro can really only work in switch mode which doesn't allow analog triggers but that's not so bad. I really wish Microsoft would stop being stupid and add gyro into xinput. Once QC issues are fixed they'll be great. Oh yeah, trying to update the firmware on these is a nightmare too. If we were going to talk about wish list options I'd ask for a physical switch that can limit the travel of the triggers like on the Xbox One Elite and grip buttons like on the steam controller / steam deck that are independent buttons on PC and not just mirroring the face buttons.

[@ravenmage1859]

It would absolutely be time to upgrade my controller if they put mappable buttons on the back like the 8bitdo Pro 2. This is otherwise a perfect controller, but I need them paddles

[@VSMOKE1]

When it comes to retro gaming I really need my d pad to lineup with the buttons in a straight line

[@justvashu]

Could the joysticks be swapped into the the Odin pro?

[@JohnJackVancouverIsland]

What was the device you mentioned in comparing the Hall Effect control sticks? Something Next? Something Ex?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Hi, I was referring to the AYANEO Next (ayaneo.com/product/ayaneo-next.html) but there are several AYANEO devices that have the same sticks, like the more recent AYANEO Geek and AYANEO 2 models. I've done videos about each of them!

[@mcfuryan2448]

I just got this controller and I really got to say When finding a Gyro Nintendo Switch pro with Analog Triggers I jumped for it right away!!. I am an (All Out Racing Gamer!).. Mx-Bikes really is a sensitive throttle game and Forza Horizon 4 and 5 racing game. Took me a while to find where the APG button is. I seen it's the vary bottom button that looks like Minimize and Maximize description. And I thought the Windows Mode was the first lit, light up mode light with the D under the description but I found out it's the second to last (3rd), The one next to last. When I seen under my windows 11, under Devices and Printers, it comes up as Xbox 360 Controller and Under it's properties ..When I seen the Slider Triger bars I was happy. I have not tried Mx-Bikes yet because that game really is a vary sensitive Throttle Trigger and Tires can spin a lot in Forza Horizon 4 and 5 game.

[@elimartinez727]

When paired to say a switch and android device does it need to repair every time you switch between the 2 modes or does it remember being paired with both?