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[Sp3eD]

Switch 2 pro controller is one of the biggest scams in gaming. You don't need that shit. Nothing about it is worth double the price.

Buy this. Stop being part of the problem

Robot or human?

$44 free shipping

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

And it's a shame as they make really good controllers.

They do. Lots of companies are out there making superior controllers to 1st party at a cheaper price. But casual gamers of my generation hear "3rd party" and think Mad Catz junk.

 

[DeVeAn]

8bitdo Ultimate 2 for Switch:

costs almost $30 less,
comes with a charging dock,
uses high end TMR* sticks,
uses hall effect analog triggers,
has hair trigger switches,
has 2 back paddles + 2 additional bumpers,
has an amazing tactile d-pad,
can save 3 custom profiles,
and has customisation software for fine tuning and creating profiles.

*TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sticks are basically a better version of Hall Effect Sticks. higher precision due to being way more sensitive to changes in the magnetic field, more resistant to environmental factors influencing the magnetic field, and use less power than Hall Effect sticks.

Got the ultimate 2 and yeah they are really solid. Get them while you can as their website already has tariff warnings.

 

[jorgejjvr]

8bitdo Ultimate 2 for Switch:

costs almost $30 less,
comes with a charging dock,
uses high end TMR* sticks,
uses hall effect analog triggers,
has hair trigger switches,
has 2 back paddles + 2 additional bumpers,
has an amazing tactile d-pad,
can save 3 custom profiles,
and has customisation software for fine tuning and creating profiles.

*TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sticks are basically a better version of Hall Effect Sticks. higher precision due to being way more sensitive to changes in the magnetic field, more resistant to environmental factors influencing the magnetic field, and use less power than Hall Effect sticks.

Is it wireless?

Would it work for switch 2?

 

[Pimpbaa]

Does the d-pad pivot on something like normal d-pad or can you press all 4 directions at the same time like the dumbass design decision for the Switch 1 Pro Controller?

 

[Robb]

Sounds good.

I've already ordered one, but the greatest thing about these are the battery life imo. 40h per charge is pretty fantastic.

It's going to be nice to get a headphone jack as well so that I can play on the TV and blast the volume without waking up the kids.

Not really sure what to do with the back-buttons, but I guess I'll re-map all the games that force you to press down on the analog sticks/use the analog sticks as buttons. I've never liked that.

 

[kevboard]

Is it wireless?

yes

Would it work for switch 2?

probably... the first party Switch 1 controllers are confirmed to all work, so fingers crossed it's also true for third party ones.
but 8bitdo will probably release a Switch 2 version as well soon, even just so they can add a C button.

 

[vodka-bull]

If people weren't interested there wouldn't be 15 Rally games and all kinds of other racing games where they work around the lack of triggers. It's still shit and there's lots of interest.

Because it's easy money. Like porting all the PS4 games will be easy money with close to zero development costs, ROI is almost at 100% (not including Nintendos share though). Doesn't mean there's lots of demand for tons of racing games though, Nintendos platform is just great at releasing shovelware. In fact their eshop is stuffed with cheap copies of cheap copies, so much, that you can't even browse it in bearable speed on the switch.

But again, hardcore racing games fans won't be satisfied with a Nintendo Switch anyway.

I get that the decision of not including analogue triggers sucks for many other reasons, but racing games is just not a good reason as to why they should go with analogue triggers instead.

 

[Forth]

I'm enjoying this YouTube channel coverage of the Switch 2.
One little detail I've noticed about the hardware is it seems like have little sparkles mixed into the plastic of everything, you can notice it when they move it under the direct lighting.

 

[pacman4000]

95 dollars is too much, I will use the switch pro controller until Donald Trump wins the trade wars and the price goes down

Until the Americans come to their senses and select someone who isn't a verified asshole...

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

Until the Americans come to their senses and select someone who isn't a verified asshole...

I'm pretty sure that's a prerequisite for politicians.

 

[darth.shrimp]

8bitdo Ultimate 2 for Switch:

costs almost $30 less,
comes with a charging dock,
uses high end TMR* sticks,
uses hall effect analog triggers,
has hair trigger switches,
has 2 back paddles + 2 additional bumpers,
has an amazing tactile d-pad,
can save 3 custom profiles,
and has customisation software for fine tuning and creating profiles.

*TMR (Tunnel Magneto Resistance) sticks are basically a better version of Hall Effect Sticks. higher precision due to being way more sensitive to changes in the magnetic field, more resistant to environmental factors influencing the magnetic field, and use less power than Hall Effect sticks.

I caved and ordered one yesterday. Worst case, even if it doesn't work on the Switch 2, I still have my old Controller Pro.

 

[Forth]

Just be careful if you're looking for something that can turn on your Switch 2 when docked from sleep mode.
I might be wrong but I think Nintendo only offers this to their official controllers and I think even the original pro controller doesn't even have it.

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

Just be careful if you're looking for something that can turn on your Switch 2 when docked from sleep mode.
I might be wrong but I think Nintendo only offers this to their official controllers and I think even the original pro controller doesn't even have it.

Nah, a lot of third party controllers can wake Switch these days. My go-to controller reviewer, VK's Channel, always tests this, as well as Switch motion controls.

My personal favorite controller, the Flydigi Vader 4, can wake Switch no problem.

 

[Shaki12345]

Be real: would you ever pick the Switch version of any of those games over any other platform?

Yes. Or, both.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Tough one here. I might wait for an official switch 2 8bitdo but this video is tempting me.

 

[Hyet]

Sounds good, but too expensive. I'll stick to my old NS1 pro controller since it's fully compatible last time I checked.

 

[Robb]

Just be careful if you're looking for something that can turn on your Switch 2 when docked from sleep mode.
I might be wrong but I think Nintendo only offers this to their official controllers and I think even the original pro controller doesn't even have it.

That's worth keeping in mind for people who plan on keeping their Switch (1) Pro controllers as well;

You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch (1) controllers such as Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch (1) Pro Controller.

Not sure if this'll also be the case for 3rd party controllers made for Switch (1).

 

[Grizzled Ghost]

Tough one here. I might wait for an official switch 2 8bitdo but this video is tempting me.

Wait for some actual reviews. These guys come off as exclusive event star-struck. Calling it the greatest controller you've ever held without even playing the game with it is ridiculous.

 

[darth.shrimp]

I didn't even know my Controller Pro could wake up my Switch by pressing the Home button until just now, holy shit