8BitDo launched the follow-up to the SN30 Pro + Bluetooth controller launched in 2019 and offers additional functionality for the same price. The 8BitDo Pro 2 has two rear buttons to which you can assign any function, so you don’t need to take your thumbs off the thumbsticks if you can. To program the buttons – or remap the buttons as you wish – you will have to use the company’s definitive software. Although the software was only accessible on Mac and Windows in the past, it is now also available as an application for Android and iOS.
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In addition to providing a way to remap the buttons, the software also allows the creation of profiles. The good news is that you no longer need to start the application to change the profiles on the controller, because the Pro 2 has a dedicated button that holds up to three of them – just press it to switch between profiles on the fly. There’s also a new mode toggle button, so you can quickly switch from one mode to another, allowing you to use the controller in Switch or Android mode, or pair it as an X or D input device. Finally, the Pro 2 it has a textured back that offers better grip than its predecessor.
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We loved Pro + when it first came out and called it the “almost perfect Switch Pro controller” in our review – we even preferred it to the official Switch Pro controller. With your additional resources, we hope that your successor will be even better. You can now pre-order 8BitDo Pro 2 from Amazon for $ 50. The package will come with a USB cable, offering a way to use the device as a wired controller. If you want the smartphone clip and the carrying case that the company designed for the model, you will have to purchase them separately. Both accessories are now also available for pre-order on Amazon and will be shipped on April 12.