At first glance the 8BitDo Pro 2 may look nearly identical to the SN30 Pro+ controller that came before it. While it shares the same design, the new model has some meaningful improvements both ...

8Bitdo’s series of third-party controllers has gone from strength to strength, and the Pro 2 gamepad is the latest addition. At first glance, it looks almost identical to the Pro+ that we tested in ...

The Pro 2 from 8BitDo builds upon the fantastic SN30 Pro+ in smart ways through hardware and software features that make it a truly ‘Pro’ controller, and one of the best out there. The Pro 2 builds ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Nintendo’s official Pro Controller for the Switch is generally a pretty useful accessory, but it has ...

Those who are in the market for a new game controller that works with pretty much any device outside of a PlayStation or Xbox could do a lot worse than consider the options from 8BitDo. The brand's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Released in April for $49.99, the Pro 2 supports PC, Mac, Switch ...

For people looking to play emulated Nintendo games, there is no better controller than the 8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus. It will work on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android and offers a customization suite that ...

Timing is everything and to that end, 8BitDo has released a new flagship wireless controller that comes hot on the heels of Nintendo's Switch 2 launch. Called the Pro 3, it's available in three ...

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Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. 8BitDo is releasing a wired version of its Pro 2 controller for ...