8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch, Windows, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (Gray Edition)

I got a shiny, new, unheard of at the time to me, NES for my birthday back in 1984 and have been a Nintendo fan ever since. I got out of consoles and gaming in general as I grew up but the pull of nostalgia is strong, and with emulation, retro consoles and stuff now readily available, I love being able to play those games I grew up with again and share them with my Son. I have tried probably 6-8 different USB controllers, some SNES-styled ones and others, and for a long time settled with an Xbox Pro wireless controller even though I didn't really love it. This 8BitDo Pro 2 blows all of them out of the water including the XBox controller.-Initial unboxing: it was well packaged, and immediately noticed the weight and quality feel of materials, the plastic texturing is great, fits in my hand nicely, buttons and dpad and analog sticks feel really nice. A very long cable too which is appreciated when many USB controllers have short cables.-Setup: easy peasy, plugged in to my Windows 11 box, installed the app, updated firmware, and I was off and running. Having profiles stored directly on the device is a nice feature and being switchable with a dedicated button is really nice, although I have not used it yet. Have not tried it on a Switch yet, but I got my Son a Switch for Christmas this year so we will be trying it shortly. I have not used the macro or turbo functions yet but having that available in the app is just icing on an already awesome cake.-Play: I have a couple hours on this now, playing a variety of console titles and a few PC games, and it has worked perfectly. The D-pad is perfect, it very much brings back muscle-memory of the original SNES controller, which myself and many others claim as the "gold standard" with D-pads. The YXBA buttons feel maybe slightly stiffer than I would like, but perhaps they will break in a little over time but took me very little time to get used to. The analog sticks are some of the nicest I have ever used, and I am normally not a fan of analog sticks in general. Same goes for the shoulder paddles, they have a great feel and spring resistance and a good bit of travel. Better than the Xbox paddles for sure. The vibration function also works as intended.-Negatives? Sometimes I accidentally click the P1 and P2 buttons (on the backside of the controller) depending on how I am holding it. Generally not a big deal if they are not mapped. Has not been an issue yet. I am not sure I can think of any other complaints, other than my very minor note of the YXBA buttons being a little stiff, and even then, I have not put hands on an OEM Nintendo SNES controller for a very long time so maybe they are similar. My only recent comparison is with an Xbox controller.-Overall: This is the first USB controller that I have used, that if I didn't know wasn't made by Nintendo, I would assume that it was. The quality is that good. I really, really appreciate having a "do it all" gamepad that can seamlessly switch between console, retro gaming, and PC games. 8BitDo has a great product here and the price is reasonable for how good it is. I would recommend this pad to anyone looking for a good USB controller.

It's comfortable to hold, the face (ABXY) buttons are extremely precise, the d-pad is perfect for retro platforming, theres customizable back buttons on the grips, and the analog sticks are a nice touch for other kinds of games. Driver software and button mapping is easy. May have to mess around a bit with settings if you're using RetroArch. For RetroArch specifically, the face buttons may be reversed in menus versus in game. Can easily be fixed. (Main Menu>Settings>Input>Menu Controls>Menu Swap OK and Cancel Buttons)I've never been able to consistently perform Super Metroid wall jumps till I bought this controller. It's very much worth the purchase!

Over all the controller is fantastic, it comfortable to hold and handle, everything is very responsive and the buttons feel great, just like the original SNES controller, if not a little better.Me only nitpick is that the controller doesn't work with the Steam-Link, I know the steam link is discontinued so updating this controller to work with it might not happen, however was surprised that the Steam-Link didn't recognize the controller, and looking into it, for whatever reason the controller was automatically set to Switch mode instead of XBox mode unlike most 3rd party controllers.So I'm hoping in the future there is an update or something for it to always be set to Xbox mode or something.Anyway other than that, the controller is amazing for anything else, would recommend.[Update]I don't know why but this controller won't work with the Switch...I updated it and everything and no matter what I can't get it to work with the Switch, only works with me PC...I kinda regret getting this controller now, maybe the one I got was defective? Who knows at this point, buy at your own risk I guess

I recently got the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Windows and Steam, and I couldn't be happier! This controller is perfect for playing Hades and retro games on my PC. Here are some reasons why I love it:Comfortable Design: The 8BitDo Pro 2 feels great in my hands. The buttons are responsive, and the analog sticks are smooth. It's comfortable to hold, even during long gaming sessions.Easy Setup: Setting it up was a breeze. I plugged it into my PC, and it worked right away with Steam. No need to install any extra software.Customizable Buttons: One of the coolest features is the ability to customize. I can map the buttons to my liking, which makes playing different games more enjoyable.Retro Look: The controller has a nostalgic design. It's a nice touch for playing retro games.Affordable Price: For the quality and features it offers, its well priced. It's a great value for anyone looking for a reliable wired controller.I recommend the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller. It's a fantastic choice for anyone who loves playing Hades and retro games on their PC. Five stars!