The New 8Bitdo Pro 2 Colorways Are Amazing, The Best Bluetooth Controller?

[@nate6862]

Seemed to skim over one of the most unique features of the battery compartment. Not only is the battery pack removable, you can also remove the battery pack and run it off of 2 AA batteries as well, which completely eliminates the worry of "what if they stop making these batteries in the future"

[@LuckyAzazel]

For real, doode. That's such an important thing for me. Especially since it keys me keep gaming over the pack loses charge.

[@MattAkiyama1]

And you can also remove the battery and make it into a wired USB controller if you didn't want to spend money on batteries. Although I think buying rechargeable AA's would be the best choice if the 8bitdo batteries were no longer available.

[@penismightier9278]

They've done that on quite a few of their more recent controllers too.

[@9unslin9er]

"Not only is the battery pack removable, you can also remove the battery pack..."

[@9unslin9er]

You didn't know it could use AAs huh? From the bazillion other reviews of this controller.

[@TheVoidofNothing11]

I absolutely love this controller. I have the regular color, but am seriously considering getting one of these. 8bitdo controllers are fantastic. Have two of the snes ones for my analogue supernt, and just bought their fightstick on Prime day.

[@midnightlycanfox6280]

Bought one wired controller from them for switch & pc, it doesn't work right on switch dropping inputs & holding the latest inputs for like a second or two. Extremely disappointing because I've heard nothing but good stuff from them & don't have as much money to be buying 4 or 5 controllers from them.

[@TheVoidofNothing11]

@@midnightlycanfox6280 Sorry to hear that, I have several controllers by them and an arcade stick, and I've never had an issue. They're all wireless 3.4 ghz or Bluetooth so I can't speak for their wired controllers. Really sucks you had a bad expierence with them. Is it to late to return it?

[@midnightlycanfox6280]

@@TheVoidofNothing11 Yeah, way too late unfortunately. It works just fine on the computer for emulating & stuff, so I can still use it at least. I'll keep trying at their products though, I want to get the wireless Genesis controller for my Genesis Mini.

[@TheVoidofNothing11]

@@midnightlycanfox6280 Have you checked retrobit for genesis controller?

[@craigachuff6087]

8 bit and Retro Fighters make great controllers . The rubber grips come in handy on the Vita. Especially when the center rubber is gone on the joystick.

[@saysbadman]

Yeah, I am considering the retro fighter defender Bluetooth PS3 controller when it comes out!

[@florider_hd]

I really have to say that i love the new intro. its absolutely amazing

[@TheRogueBro]

My girlfriend asked me if i was watching one of those lofi music channels when she first saw it lol

[@saucers4eyes695]

just wish there was a full version of the music

[@MattAkiyama1]

Taught me a few things about this controller, I own the original pro 2. I didnt know about macros. I also didn't know that dinput was for playstation input!

[@josephoatman5600]

These are awesome 8BitDo are my favorite controllers!

[@Gerudo-King-Ganondorf]

Nice. I like how you actually showed for any potential input latency at 6:50. This is what I needed to see before I get one of these.

[@InJeffable]

I have the Gray Edition 8BitDo Pro 2, as well as the officially licensed wired 8BitDo Pro 2 for Xbox and PC. The width across the top makes these controllers so comfortable to hold for people with large hands. The standard Xbox controller is fine, but I don't like the fact that it significantly narrows at the top. As for color... The purple 8BitDo Pro 2 looks very nice no doubt, but there's just something about the Gray Edition that hits right for me.

[@KRKD_]

how can i use the 8bitdo pro 2 wireles on pc ) : i have been traying for hours ( hELp mE )

[@TheRealAlpha2]

The Pro 2 (black) is currently my go to controller for PC gaming because I hate xbx controllers. Next to an actual PS4 controller it's hands down the best controller I could ask for. I just wish it could be identified as a PS controller for games that recognize the difference in buttons because I still to the day have trouble remembering the layout. (and looking at the controller doesn't help because it has the nintendo layout, if I could see it _at all_ because it's all black)

[@MattAkiyama1]

I'm the same way! I hate the position of xbox buttons. I grew up entirely with nintendo and playstation so I can never get used to xbox buttons. What I do for certain games is find playstation button icon mods. The reason is because having B as a confirm button doesn't sit right with me. Since this feels like a playstation controller, it makes perfect sense when I see playstation button icons on-screen. Some games are nice enough to include in-game playstation or switch button icons (Kingdom hearts 1.5 + 2.5, Spelunky 2, Don't Starve Together).

[@Megaderpus_Maximus]

Use apple mode. It will read as a DualShock 4

[@ZukaneOmnihearth]

@@Megaderpus_Maximus I tried this but the input lag was so bad in it. Did you experience this in your controller as well?

[@duckhead014]

Your link is to a third party seller, not the 8bitdo store on amazon. The quality looks great, and I want one!

[@hofweb]

I want to see more comparative reviews of controllers. There's so much crap in the market that I have trouble finding relevant and reliable information.

[@-opus]

difficult these days since most reviews are sponsored, or just amazon link pretend reviews.

[@bobbymoss6160]

I had an atomic purple Gameboy Color. Nostalgia up the wazoo.

[@Counterattack87]

I picked up the Pro2 as soon as it hit store shelves, and have also been using it's predecessor the SN30Pro+ for a couple years now. Both controllers work and feel great and are so versatile. I love how easy it is to switch them between my Nintendo Switch, PC, and my android phone. I also picked up the USB adapter so I can use these controllers on my PS4, as well, and I would highly recommend it as it will also allow you to use ANY controller with whatever device it's connected to. XBox controller on your PS4, PS4 with your Switch, etc. It's not just for 8BitDo controllers, it's universal and for ~$20, it's well worth the asking price.

[@techdragon5412]

What's the USB adapter called?

[@danieldelgado9912]

I haven't mentioned it yet, but the new intro is amazing! On your way to 1 million subs! Hope to see that happen very soon along with an early morning video! Thank you for your amazing content! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@bigemugamer]

What I'd like to know with specific controllers like this that have 2 additional mappable buttons underneath the hand grips is how good is this layout for N64 games?? It seems to me having an A,B,C and X,Y,Z configuration like Sega Saturn, Arcade or N64 controllers in a form like this is just... never going to happen. All I want is a PS2 controller with an A and B button, just below and to the left of the pointy square O X. Nice controllers though! If i ever upgrade from wired X-Box 360 controllers, these may be my first choice, thx ETA Prime, always a treat watching your vids. =)

[@bigemugamer]

@UCK8nfOLtMgj827VHMPmxo-g Yes, wired with USB-C connectivity or bluetooth. best of both worlds.

[@MrSlowestD16]

Look at the Brawler64. It's an N64 controller with a similar control scheme to this. I have one, the stick isn't as good as the N64 stick, which bothers me, it's too easy to push around comparatively. But it's a pretty good controller, they're pretty popular.

[@Megaderpus_Maximus]

Also, on X, it will read as an Xbox 360 for windows when used as wired.

[@SyRose901]

I love your new intro but, damn it, I already miss the previous one because I freaking love Altered Beast's boss song.

[@Hairy_MF_Steve]

How would you compare it to the GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Controller? I'm trying to decide on a replacement for my Xbox elite. I've bought and returned four Xbox elite 2 controllers because the face buttons were mushy or I would feel a button press and they weren't registering. I just don't trust Microsoft QC on their controllers anymore? I will be using these on my PC.

[@jameslewis2635]

I know it is not what this video is about, but as someone who grew up in the times of the console wars of the 80's and 90's, there is something terribly wrong about seeing Sonic The Hedgehog running on a Nintendo console...

[@TheRealAlpha2]

War has changed.

[@mattdavis9601]

Remember when Crash Bandicoot was an unofficial mascot of Sony's PlayStation? Now he's owned by Microsoft.

[@Ludanc0]

This new intro hits hard...

[@marv6424]

Thanks for testing this, does the gyro work on the steam deck and windows with analogue triggers as well? Wireless?

[@timtim2949]

Atomic Purple is IMO the best colour Nintendo ever put out. Glacier is my second favourite. I sometimes wish tech would return to that frosted transparent look.

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

I was a huge fan of the blue and also the green controllers. But honestly all the transparent colors looked awesome

[@PaperReaper]

Finally a 3rd party controller with leveled joysticks! Now if only some handheld manufacturers would do the same

[@xjusterx]

You need to add a segment when controller is being tested for connectivity with PS Remote play app because dualsense is bugged currently and ps4 dualshock is the only option ... or no ? :D

[@Rayzor_Blaydez]

I just bought my Pro 2 controller a month ago 😆😆 Mind you I bought the SNES looking version so I'm still quite happy but damn that purple one looks bomb. May have to invest in another one 😅

[@jwill7998]

I was really hoping you'd say "it pops".

[@18matts]

These new intros are chefs kiss 🤌

[@kdsm6424]

Damn, wish this had light grey buttons similar to the transparent 2ds models

[@chaseman94]

I'd love to see this in a neon florescent green .

[@herogear_art]

Pro 2 is amazing! I love that you can also use a phone app to configure the profiles for every platform on the fly!

[@Megaderpus_Maximus]

The ultimate software can already update the firmware. But the newer firmwares can be a bit buggy. And you don't need to touch the shoulder buttons when pairing to switch, it's all automatic.

[@BKDDY]

FFS They're sold out until next month. Would pay over $100 for one of these.

[@therealtrue842]

I have never used an 8bitdo controller, but I might pick up the Atomic Purple controller. It looks gorgeous.

[@xDEA4xFPS]

Not atomic purple. Google atomic purple.

[@skeetsofrage]

I use a solid black Pro 2 as my main pad, mostly on PC and Android but occasionally on Switch when friends are over. One thing I've noticed is that the vibration seems super heavy on some games. Battletoads 2020 is a big one, and most Switch games also vibrate harder than they should on account of no HD Rumble, but overall it's the best pad for me.

[@williamsurya2508]

hi, how was the analog sensitivity on the pro 2? does it feel like ds4 / xbox controller? i mean when we push it a little, does the in game movement moves a little too?

[@blue-cloud-studios]

You can always adjust the sensitivity on the rumble y'know

[@blue-cloud-studios]

@@williamsurya2508 yeah in a way and if it doesn't you can just adjust it

[@4h0w1e6]

I love you ETA. But can I just ask, when did we start saying "colorways" instead of style, pattern, design, color scheme? It reminds me of the early 00s when no one "built" anything, they "architected" stuff.

[@thejumpman1349]

Where do I get the adapter for the Xbox to use the 8bitdo Controller?

[@VOAN]

I love that they kept the Super NES layout true to form even when they are adding modern features to the controller. Definitely may pick one up someday.

[@Adroit1911]

It's just like the SNES and PS2 controllers had a baby. I love it.

[@kael070]

If it still has the pro2 dpad that's a hard pass for me, cant even highjump in blazblue without a 1frame input to the sides...

[@katnerd6712]

Those look kind of...small. I've got big hands, it's one of the reasons I've always used X-Box style controllers instead of ones modelled on Playstation controllers. I'm thinking I'd have my fingers curled around those things in a way that would result in a bit of discomfort long term. Yes, I realize most people don't have this problem, but I do, so I figured I'd make this comment in case anybody had any first hand experience on the size of these things. I actually dislike the layout of X-Box controllers and prefer the layout of the joysticks on Playstation-style controllers, they're just so small in my hands in my experience.

[@haysoos123]

Try the dualsense ps5 controller, it’s a bit bulkier-feeling than Xbox controllers.

[@davidleonreyes]

If this carries over from V1, you can also drop in some AA batteries. You have very little reason to, but it does work.

[@Highchurch]

8bitdo makes the best controllers for their price. its basically a dualshock 4 with some paddle buttons and compatability with every system

[@Seanbo88]

The Pro 2 is such a great control, glad I got one. The only citicism I have is it doesnt have a wake function for Switch, which I dont understand at all.

[@jacob-spring]

You should perform the "contra test" for the DPAD. 8BitDo have notoriously bad DPADs as when you play 4-way games it's super easy to hit diagonals. I wonder if they fixed this for this controller? contra test is load up Contra NES. Hold down on the DPAD and roll your thumb left and right. If your character stays crouching the DPAD is excellent and doesn't hit diagonals, meaning when you hold down it doesn't press LEFT or RIGHT at the same time.

[@dalex5868]

If I bought one of these controllers for my Steam Deck, downloading the update tool will work through Wine? How would I go about updating this straight through the Steam Deck, no other PC or system?

[@DaveGamesVT]

Add hall effect joysticks I'll be interested.

[@PeteSlater]

They look nice but I'm never buying a controller that doesn't use hall sensors again. Gulikit have spoiled me and there's no turning back.

[@christophthiele2991]

Best controller ever...🖤 I have the 8bitdo 8 pro 2 in black and I don't wanna miss him.

[@RDelacroix]

Love the purple color but it is not Atomic Purple. Looks way too vibrant compared to my Atomic Purple Gameboy color and N64 controllers. Still probably going to pick it up anyway.

[@iskeypxx]

i really like the black one. but i won't be going back to 8bitdo until they fix the terrible durability of the rubber pads and analog stick modules.

[@ferofferd]

Same. Cant really use them for fighting games or souls games. Bumpers and face buttons gets unclicky real fast with long hours of use.

[@fabiobertelli]

Does anyone have 8Bit pro and Gulikit King Kong 2 pro for let us know your experience?

[@SlowPCGaming1]

These got good reviews from Lon Seidman as well. I like the purple one too. If the letter buttons could have been used on the semi-transparent controllers that would make it all the more appealing.

[@chavesa5]

Nervous these will drop in quality hard soon now that they're more known and established

[@blue-cloud-studios]

Doubt it, so far they've already released like 3 controllers already and all are pretty good for what their made for

[@justanothernoobe]

hey man - loving your content and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us! You've inspired me to build an eGPU to go with my minipc (your KingDel linked model isn't available now but I managed to find one from KingNovy with a Ryzen 9 5900HX and 2 PCIe slots so I'm waiting patiently for it to arrive!). I'm going to pair it with a Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Vision and 2x 32GB DDR3200 modules ... I reckon it'll handle Adobe Premiere Pro and Blender real sweet :) I don't game much but I reckon it'll handle Rainbow 6 Seige and AoE II no problems, eh? ;P I know you mentioned in one of your vids that it's not what you would do but I just don't like big cases on the desk or getting in the way of my feet and the footprint of the Franken-pc will be small enough that it'll just be an ornament on the desk :) I would have just been miserably putting up with crud performance if it hadn't been for your videos - so thanks again for sharing the exploits of your curiousity with us :) Watching your vids showing the emulators has reminded me that I still have an original Game Boy Colour and N64 in the cupboard ... it might be time to dig them out for some nostalgia! 🤣🤣 A quick question for you re. the power for my Franken-pc: I can get hold of one of the 220 watt units that you mentioned (which would be convenient because it has the 6-pin PCIe connector) but I don't think that will leave much head-room for the 3060 Ti. So I've been looking for inline power supplies with a bit more oomph ... I found a 330 watt Dell inline adapter but it's 19.5v so I'm guessing that'll fry the PCIe interface and GPU? Another alternative is a 12v 250 watt adapter. Both options have a 5.5*2.5mm connector so I'll just need to find a barrel-to-PCIe adapter. Are you able to let me know if I'm headed in the right direction? Thanks. (And thanks again for taking the time to load your content - I know it takes hours / days to plan, create, edit, etc., ...).

[@hpdeskjet3611]

Thinking of switching over to these controllers. Overall, I feel the value especially as I get into playing some of the older stuff I forgot about. Let's be honest, as a man with man sized hands, the Xbox controller scheme has ALWAYS felt correct to me. Shifting to a Playstation style joystick config is hard. I still find myself wanting that original Xbox controller stick layout and handfill. If that's even a word. BUT I can remember the days when I adored my ps1. Honestly these are the best value for feature set and usability I can find. Especially if you do emulation. And the color schemes are just a great nostalgic finishing touch. 👌

[@idgamingfederation202]

translucent not transparent. the opacity and texture cause it the distinct difference between the two words.

[@stephenarkless9444]

Strange how devices recognise it as an Xbox controller but won’t connect to Xbox

[@catchthisfire]

cant wait to get the purple one i currently have the og sn30pro2 black one and the sn30 pro snes color

[@shanedesir-parkes]

That purple control n thumb pad is nice... Ima wait for a price drop though I recently just got the gray if I knew id of waited

[@kazu4613]

They're killing me I'm a sucker for transparent cases... I'm gonna start collecting 8bitdos at this point.

[@persechini]

I out of the blue added one of these thumbstick protectors to the last order I made from 8bitdo and was really pleasantly surprised. The texture is great and they stay on firmly enough that I don't mind using them on the controllers the kids use. And I was looking for something like this because they tend to control the sticks with their nails digging in and we've lost a couple of analog caps already XD

[@demounit]

I was thinking about upgrading to this one... but which colour do I get...

[@ETAPRIME]

Classic GB OR Atomic Purple!

[@demounit]

@@ETAPRIME I've already got the GB colour on the pro 1 I was thinking about the grey PlayStation looking colorway, but now that atomic purple is looking fresh!

[@spence6195]

Definitely the best controller I've bought for my Switch, it works great for my Android games too

[@atobekeigo17]

Lol im finding controller right now and this pop up at notification now I know what to buy now hehehe

[@ETAPRIME]

😆

[@dinierto]

I love my black Pro 2, it's better in every way than their previous controllers, although the wireless latency is still around 20 ms (wired is a much better 6 ms). I wish 8bitdo would concentrate on input latency, it would make their controllers the undisputed king

[@gokublack8342]

Have you tried the 8bitdo ultimate? I really like it

[@dinierto]

@@gokublack8342 I have not, I hear good things though. I already have Xbox and Switch Pro for analog controllers so I haven't felt the need

[@kurtgentry6257]

Man, I’ve had my pro2 controller for over a year and never knew you could map and upgrade the firmware 😂

[@IRWPD]

Do really like the look of the Smoke Black one.

[@jessepotter365]

8BitDo is now the premier third party controller provider. I own a few of their controllers and have yet to be disappointed.

[@gamingwithkev8208]

The gray one is cool but why didn't they should've included B, A, Y, and X on the buttons. I'm good with remembering PS buttons without having to look but never memorized which buttons I'm pushing when playing Xbox..

[@markf72]

These are really great controllers. BEst and most versatile I've ever used.

[@zora_tech]

Honestly I wish they would release a version like the Xbox cloud gaming controller but as one that will work with anything like the Pro 2 with the addtional software to controll everything

[@binnieismynamefasho]

Do y'all know of any alternatives to the Ipega 9083 that can fit a 10in tablet? Mine is starting to act a bit funny after the twos years I've abused it.

[@mattdavis9601]

The Razer Kishi V1 used an off the shelf 14 pin ribbon cable to connect each side. Extended length cables and/or bridges for two shorter cables to make one long one are dirt cheap to buy from the usual sources. People have documented how to do the mod on Reddit. It does require a little bit of cutting; but, it doesn't look too difficult at all.

[@JoeCannon1982]

Only the game boy color came in atomic purple

[@TheOneAndOnlyTBash]

Atomic purple . Always the best color

[@AdrianDX]

Very cool color, and a pretty good controller! I just wish they made more effort into 2.4ghz. Bluetooth is great for compatibility, but the input delay it creates makes it so I only use my 8BitDo BT controllers for very casual play. A switch to jump between the two modes and include a USB adapter + a “classic” adapter for the controllers that mimic the old school controllers and we’d be solid in all ways of using these without having to buy extra controllers.

[@vmarcelo49]

I remember using the macro to mash out some things

[@Prof.Mokster57]

is the material used the same as the opaque versions of the 8bitdo pro 2 controllers? very tempted to get the purple controller

[@gustavobarandas2012]

60 $ is too much

[@MrSlowestD16]

The normal colors are $40

[@SeikiRikodou]

Bruh i love my black pro 2 controller but these look fine asf.

[@cMARVEL360]

I wish there was Fire Red, Grass Green, Aqua Blue, And Electric Yellow.

[@RobeonMew]

WHY DO THEY NOT OUT OF BOX TO CONSOLES, when N30 Pro 2 Does all the consoles? Why upgrade then?

[@Psaurus81]

I bought one of the gray ones for my Switch and it would be a great controller if it wasn't for the intermittent input lag. It's possible that there is just a lot of RFI in my area but I don't have the same problem with the joycons. I wouldn't recommend one of these controllers for the Switch.

[@ExGearUser]

Using the adapter helps. To the point it's within my personal tolerance. Better than Bluetooth, barely less than wired.

[@Psaurus81]

@@ExGearUser thanks for the tip. I'll have to give it a shot.

[@Psaurus81]

@@ExGearUser I just want to pop back in to thank you for the suggestion. I bought the adapter, updated it, set it up, and now my controller works like it should.

[@BinManSays87]

Dude can we use the 8bitdo software on deck? Because I might have to get a smoke one for my deck when it rocks up

[@LordDemonos]

Those colorways remind me of my original ps1 controller which was a clear plastic but in a bright red color. I had a lot of great times with that one.

[@Sillyspiral]

I hope they make jungle green

[@cat_jk00]

I fucking HATE their software. It bricked my pro 2.

[@shibito07]

Man, these looks good. However, my only gripe is that they follow the analog placement of PS controllers. I wish they also release something that is similar to a switch pro con or a xbox one as personally I feel that they are more ergonomic.

[@williamrosenberg8061]

Wrong sadly

[@SaltyMaud]

This layout puts the dpad as the priority, and rightly so. It's a great dpad, the sticks are just okay. Great controller for, well, dpad games (and old emulators).

[@shibito07]

@@SaltyMaud Yup! I'm not hating on the dpad and do acknowledge that this is better dpad centric games. I just wish 8bitdo release something akin to a switch procon for other games as I do enjoy the build and aesthetics of their product.

[@blue-cloud-studios]

Well they kinda of did it's a there own version the Xbox controller the only thing with is it is wired but has the same functions as the pro 2

[@ZoofyZoof]

8bitdo dpads are garbage, even the newest ones. Dunno what people mean when they say it's good.

[@KOSAMAGAMES]

I'd really like them to do an offset joy stick version of these.

[@TuxXx999]

Can we get your new intro for wallpaper engine get somewhere?

[@Runes82]

Love the intro music

[@Emulation_Inflation]

I finally got one of these! Unfortunately they were out of atomic purple got the black which isnt that bad looks pretty good. Would've matched perfectly with my steamdeck and miyoo mini plus. I love that purple too. 💜

[@deeb1243]

think i may have been trolled by a channel looking like urs told me i had something to collect when i clicked there was a channel like urs but no uploads?

[@mattdavis9601]

That's a new scam going around.

[@deeb1243]

@@mattdavis9601 what would someone get from doing that?

[@cael_84]

Nice! but you went from firmware v1.08 to firmware v1.08 🤔

[@nonyabizz9390]

I bought one for gaming using Samsung Dex, and I'm about to pull my hair out. Maybe someone can tell me what I'm doing wrong? I have it connected via Bluetooth. In the game I want to play, the controller is recognized and buttons mapped properly. However, when using the controller, it seems to be sending inputs to both the game AND my phone's home screen, so while playing a game in dex mode, my phone is trying to open apps, or ends up quitting dex mode randomly. Watching the phone itself, I see that, if screen is off, using the controller turns the screen on. If in track pad mode, the wrong button will close that mode and quit dex, etc. How do I use the controller so it is ONLY being seen by the game or emulator I am running, and not by the phone OS?

[@mikedmann7487]

60 bucks= wtf?

[@rustytoyota]

I'm not joking. I just gifted my Niece my "older" ( things still amazing ) controller to my niece. So I can justify buying this one. Cause now I have none ?

[@pyjama9556]

If these had been compatible with ps4, ps5 & Xbox this would have been a no brained! In the end another pc, emulation controller! Looks nice enough though.

[@427cidpower]

I love that purple 😍

[@Oizzy]

I don’t even need a new controller, but I’ll straight up buy any gaming accessory that comes in atomic purple Edit: never mind, they are sold out.

[@andreamitchell4758]

Can you use this with a switch with a dock and an external bluetooth receiver plugged into the dock instead of the switch's built in bluetooth(maybe one of those 8 bitdo ones that look like a mario block)? the reason I am asking is this, I just got another switch and I am thinking of doing an all aluminum case mod on it, front panel ,real panel and the joycons, but I am afraid this might block out all wireless or make it really unreliable , I saw at least one report of this on an Amazon review

[@Awnos]

I had to downgrade the firmware on my grey one because it wouldn't stop vibrating during N64 games on the switch