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8BitDo’s Pro 3 Controller Debuts With High Customization but Stumbles on Switch 2

Retailing for $69.99, it offers deep hardware customization through swappable face buttons, TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers.

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Overview

  • The Pro 3 launched in early August priced at $69.99, representing a $20 increase over the Pro 2.
  • Users can swap ABXY face buttons, joystick caps and use adjustable trigger distance switches for on-device remapping via Ultimate Software V2.
  • New TMR joysticks and Hall effect triggers boost durability, precision and power efficiency compared with 8BitDo’s previous controllers.
  • Wireless connectivity includes Bluetooth modes (DirectInput, XInput, Switch) plus a 2.4 GHz dongle that works across PCs, Steam Deck, MacOS, Android, Apple devices and Nintendo consoles.
  • Players on Nintendo Switch 2 report hyperactive rumble feedback and inability to wake the console from standby, making Nintendo’s Pro Controller a more feature-complete choice for dedicated users.