The Best Nintendo Switch Controller just got an UPGRADE
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The new 8BitDo Pro 2 adds a lot to the already great SN30 Pro Plus controller, making it a great option if you're looking for a Pro Controller alternative for you Switch, or just something to play 2D games with.
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You don't have to mash the shoulder buttons to pair. You can just hold the start button and then the pair button
Hi
Yeah it’s about time that we got a Star Wars game on the switch..
What switch games use analog triggers? Is that even possible?
I read the republic commando books
I picked up the SN30 pro+ about a year ago and it's treated me extremely well so far. It feels great and the ability to remap is really comprehensive, a feature I haven't been able to find implemented this well anywhere else. By far the craziest and least expected part of owning it though is how good the company is at customer support. A few months ago I emailed them and told them that one of the buttons on my controller had started sticking occasionally after intense use, and they sent me a new rubber panel which I swapped in and which made the controller feel good-as-new. It's really unheard of for a company to send a consumer a new part for free like this just because they asked for it, but they did. It totally blows my mind to have been treated this way and 8Bitdo earned themselves a customer for life.
The remapping feature is INCREDIBLY useful for very personal situations.
They make great products and the best dpads out there. I have both controllers and truthfully if y have the original u don't need to upgrade because they are both phenomenal
The 8bitdo pro is the best controller I've ever owned, it's so flexible with how many platforms it's compatible with, as well as having wired/wireless and AA battery options. One of the most appealing factors for me is that it is ergonomically similar to a Dual Shock. This is a pure QUALITY product, especially when the price is roughly half of first-party controllers.
do you have specific first-party name controllers ? Have you ever used those ? If so, what difference(s) would you claim they have in comparison to Pro ? Thanks if you can answer/share.
@@naam4769 Very similar to the dualshock in the sticks, triggers and handles. The shoulder buttons feel similar to a super nintendo controller, and so does the dpad. The buttons are less clicky than an xbox series but still have a good snap to them.
That Catherine soundtrack at the start caught me by surprise. Man I suddenly want to play the game again.
Yeah, immediately had a happy rush when I heard that song!
I have a Steam key for this game if anyone wants it lol, would be willing to sell for 5 dollars
@@SEiMEi_EXiSTS I played classic on PC and hearing the song made me want to pick up Catherine Full Body next time it goes on sale.
Whats the song called I only know it from an old roblox game and I’ve been searching for it ever since
I died at 159 steps at axis mundis. gave up and came here 🙃
I was thinking the option to change right stick to the triggers could be used for racing games like grid, which used the right stick for analog acceleration. I think WRC might do it that way too.
I noticed the option is also available for the original SN30Pro+ in the ultimate software update.
Hey there, definitely looking forward to picking one of these up myself. D(irect) Input is for games that can support more than the standard xbox controller standard. Playstations run on DInput. I'm guessing that when using DInput on a pc with this controller would allow you total control over the paddle buttons, rather than having to map them to a macro or existing button. *Real* extra buttons
PlayStations don't run on D-Input, PlayStation Controllers appear as D-Input devices when connected to windows unless you use extra software to make them emulate and X-Input device. D-Input is A Microsoft API.
I've been waiting for this review ... happy to see it has your endorsement. I pre-ordered mine based on your support of the Pro+ ... saw the Pro 2 was coming out soon and opted to just be patient. Hoping they ship or arrive day of release.
I love the sn30+ pro. I play the emulators on my phone just fine, the swap over to my Mac to play games. Then when I’m in the mood, swap it to the switch as an extra pro controller. If you have lots of different devices, like mac/iPhone. And don’t just want a switch controller exclusive to Nintendo devices, this is an excellent choice.
does the old pro plus have the feature to swap right stick with the triggers?
i dont get why nobody is talking about it on youtube for the 8bitdo pro 2. we can actually fucking play racing games with analog triggers for acceleration and braking!!!!! it is such a game breaking feature that no one talks about?!?!?!?!?!?
Whenever Bob uploads I stop whatever I'm doing and legit enjoy my time while watching him.
Great video by the way.
Ikrr me too... Cos there's guaranteed to be awesome humour and useful info and ofcourse ads... Idk it's just... There may be many channels doing it but I just like Bob's vids more... They feel epic
Having a slider for Dinput vs Xinput is actually really useful for PC. Most games should support Dinput but some older games will only use Xinput, meaning you need to use a 3rd party input wrapper for Dinput-only devices.
... You got the order wrong.
D Input as explained, is literally INPUT, but DIRECTLY what is supported within the console, and is used for older games and so many emulators.... Newer input like XInput is the standard as it supports more, but has no motion control support.
DirectInput exists before Xinput (Xbox’s controller protocol)
@@khoado2060 I already implied that.
I swear Bob's sponsor ads are the only one i WONT skip!
Specially if he's talking about Republic Commando
Yeah that was a great add tbh. Loved that era of starwars
@@fernandosepulveda970 *ad
@@gregorymirabella1423 *pls don’t be so annoying
Facts Hes the only good advertiser
I use the previous version of this controller via bluetooth on my Raspberry Pi with Retropie and it is such an awesome controller. Just perfect.
I finally remembered to buy the SN Pro 2 because your video popped back into my recommended feed. I'd always been meaning to buy it but I got side tracked, so thank you for reminding me lol
Literally saw an article about this controller last night and today boom wulfs got a video for it.
After watching the review, I got the Pro 2 (in black) to play emulators on my Mac. Works pretty well with OpenEmu and Dolphin.
OK, so I paused the video, pre-ordered the Pro 2 and a carry case immediately as my Pro + is on its last legs after me thrashing the hell out of it since I received it.
Bloody terrific controllers. Bloody terrific hardware in general. My SN30Pro is my dedicated "Travel Controller" and I use their NES inspired Mouse every day at work.
Music from Catherine! I don't know how I recognized that opening music in the first few seconds, but I did.
I hear that song play a lot in the Stray Sheep bar
You don’t know how you recognized it?! That’s because you recognized it by literally looking at any of the top comments lmao 😂
I wish Nintendo would just give their consoles normal controllers in the first place. Instead they experiment with "innovative" horseshit, and then either sell you a separate "pro" controller or hope third-party companies do it for them.
Don't you mean Nintendoo?
And expect 70 bucks for half a controller
You're complaining about things that are already solved. The separate pro controllers are normal controllers. They're giving you options, what's so wrong about that? It's like complaining about a pizza parlor not advertising their pepperoni pizza, oh I wish they still advertised their pepperoni pizza cause surely nobody is getting that stuff crust crap. Dude just cause they are advertising their new stuff crust pizza doesn't mean you can't still order a pepperoni pizza.
i love my 8 bitdo pro 2 as its so eaasy to use with the pc. no mucking around, it just links
Dang that was quick! Just saw this announced yesterday. Looks like I'll be adding another 8bitdo to my collection!
Yep, just ordered mine as well
It was announced a month back as I placed my order on the 17th of May and will be getting mine on the 14th of this month!
This is my second, and counting! 😁
@@DandySlayer13 It's not out yet, I looked it up and it says it will be coming out on the 30th of this month.
@@kaikaih5771 it releases on the 12 of this month. 30th may be for back orders because I’m getting mine on the 14th.
I would say this is one or THE perfect controller to ever be released. For the price I find it new... I would rank as " How to be a BETTER PS4 controller, but for PC's and Switch ". Also the bumper buttons are SO COMFORTABLE.
Grid on Switch let's you use the right stick for breaking and accelerating to allow for analogue so swapping the right stick with the triggers would help there
God dammit Bob, that's 2 controllers you have me throw my credit card at!
DInput doesn't get enough love. XInput is just for traditional gamepads, limited to 4 gamepads maximum and vibration only and max 4 axes, 10 buttons, 2 triggers and 8-direction dpad.
Dinput gives you: "unlimited" gamepads, force feedback, unlimited axes, unlimited buttons, triggers are just axes and unrestricted POV switch, where a dpad is an 8-direction POV switch.
Why would anyone care? Well, for example, with XInput you can't address those new buttons (ABXYLR L3 R3 start select = 10 buttons). With DInput they could be regular buttons too if the manufacturer wanted that.
My old sn30 pro+’s A button started to get stuck in the controller a few months ago and is started to feel real shitty because of it. The A button eventually just started not coming up at all and the D-pad started to feel real warn out, I used the hell out of that controller. Just pre-ordered the playstation-ish looking version of this controller. Can’t wait for it.
Finally can play smash with a dpad. This is gonna rock.
Riiight! The dpad swap was the biggest feature for me and really has me considering picking it up
@@THEpicND I preordered it and amazon says it'll get to me next week. I preordered before I knew about this particular feature - I just wanted back buttons.
really glad i picked up one of the last sn30 pros with the super famicom color scheme and regular sfc start and select placement. Swapped the buttons and membranes for ones from an original 90s sfc and now it feels fresh af, perfect gamepad for everything.
Damn this a solid controller offering, definitely getting this.
bought 2 for my Raspberry Pi4 build, paired super fast with BatoceraOS and Recallbox...no hassles at all
I have FOUR SN30pro+ for my switch and pcs and nes snes bluetooth adapters, and 2 pro controlers. But I NEED this new one. I NEED those back programable buttons. There are a million ways I would want those.
This controllers from the alternate universe where the Nintendo-Sony partnership didn’t fall through and Nintendo and Sony ruled gaming with the Nintendo PlayStation 5
I was on the fence about snagging one for the buttons alone, because I love my SN30 Pro+, but I've been spoiled by the Elite Series 2 that I got as a gift last Christmas. The extra software and your presentation sold me on it. Thanks!
And yeah, the PS1 style seems like a sin.
Just bought the Power A Enhanced Switch controller, and it doesn't even have basic rumble for $50. Feels like I got ripped off after watching this...
I picked up a 20 dollar wired one using my Kohls cash. I bought it to color coordinate with an old pad then I found out that it was an "enhanced"
I got to say, I don't see the point of owning the wireless version. They are exactly the same thing. I feel for you man, I wouldn't want to have dropped 50 bucks on that piece of plastic either
Power A is overrated garbage.
@@moose-mancer I give them credit for "being there" when Nintendo couldn't pull it together and sell us new Wavebirds but instead whatever the classic controllers were for 2 generations
Now there's joy con drift
Finally, they realized that allowing the D pad left analog swap was something people wanted. I'm buying one of these for sure now.
sorry, I don't translate from english at best, I don't understand this feature: in which sense swap between analog and dpad?
@@cosmicopeyote The controller allows you to make the Dpad act as the analog stick for games that don't support dpad movement function.
Me watching this video like the real degenerate i am: "omg, he finally gave me a shout-out! That's so nice of him! :D "
The SuperFamicon ones (SF30Pro/ SN30Pro "special") was a limited edition (i have 4 of those jejeje). They still have the "Snes" SN30Pro+ and Gameboy color.
Picked up one in black and love it. Now saying that if they ever come out with Gameboy color versions I'll buy another. Kiwi with the dark grey buttons would be sweet.
The replaceable battery pack idea **is** from Microsoft. I have rechargable battery packs in my xbox controllers, the only difference is that they are sold separatelly.
The one who should learn is Sony, the battery in the PS controllers is not easily replaceable and it's one reason why after a lot of use and wear they end up not holding their charge for long. Imho, the rechargable battery pack sized as 2 AA should be a standard.
I wonder if 8bitdo uses the same connectors as the xbox for the recharging, it would be interesting if an xbox battery pack could be used as replacement.
TBH I think he was referring to the fact that you have to buy the battery separately on xbox, I can see why they do that but I do wish you got one rechargeable battery with the console to get you started.
@@Clara_Page Maybe that's what he meant. But you can just order them together. Also 8bitdo does not sell battery packs separatelly at all, currently. So that's a problem if you ever need a spare one (I've already seen reddit threads of people complaining). I'd rather they did like xbox rather than forcing you to buy a new controller just to get an extra pack.
Honestly, I don't see how it's a problem to buy them separatelly (which you can do simultaneously). I'd expect that if they came together the controller would be more expensive to begin with. If the problem is the price of controller+battery then the complaint should be about the price not the modular design, imho.
Plus if you already own a battery pack you don't have to get a new one when you buy the new iteration of the controller as long as it's compatible (like how xbox one battery packs work on the xbox series controllers), which would be better both for your wallet and for the environment.
The one thing I don't like about xbox battery packs is how the design is proprietary. Ideally they would have partnered with battery manufacturers to create a standard that could be used freely for other devices (it'd be great if Sony, Logitech & others joined the trend). But even as it is, the way xbox does it is much more consumer-friendly.
My shoulder buttons died really quickly like 3 months of use. So I'll definitely be buying the new one since I've prototyped the mobile phone clip they sold into holding my entire switch
11:50 uh oh Bob forgot to censor that one
The sn30 pro series (I haven't tried the 2 yet) is the best controller ever made. Period
I have clearly played catherine since seeing this video a while ago, now i'm getting them catherine vibes at the start!!
I have the original and I don’t think I need to upgrade, but man that mode switch is tempting. I use mine for Switch and PC and also can’t remember the button combinations at all, it’s my least favorite thing about the controller.
And I don’t expect it to feel shitty anytime soon because I feel like the build quality is great (it definitely feels more solid than a PS4 controller, for instance).
if you are seeing this near the time of me porting it, this controller is on sale on amazon for only $40
Wulff’s content is so polished I can see my grays in it.
original sn30 pro plus have serious problems never fixed on windows:
- games like to give up on receaving input from it. Last one tested was Ori and the Will of the Wisp. The game gives up around 10 minutos of gameplay
- button presses misses. Yep. the controller likes to skip input from time to time and is more frequent than you think. ("I think it's the controller" - yeah it is)
- Latency and inputlag problem. This controller have a high latency and inputlag than I would like. If you want a better controller, just use the lightining fast DS4
Just got one of these in black, I never liked the pro controller so giving this one a go.
I am so sad they got rid of the SNES and SF30 coloring but it had to be done. Will definitely be picking the gray one up since my pro controller is on its last leg.
6:14 no love for GRID Autosport on Switch 🥲🔫
Didn't even know Grid was a thing on the switch, thanks
@@revolverocelot3741 you're welcome
The video deserves a like just for the perfect sponsor part
Bruh, the Italian Amazon only has the PRO+ version for now...
I guess I'll be happy with that one.
Nice to see they fixed the off-center start and select buttons
The left thumbstick location kills it for me, but it's great for the people that like it
Should I get the old one or the new one I play all types of games I don’t know which I should get?
New one of price is no issue, otherwise buy the order one
Fun fact: the Trigger and Right Stick switched mode is probably a carryover from early 3D games. Kingdom Hearts 1 is a good example because using the triggers to turn the camera let you keep your thumb on the fighting buttons
"Early 3D games"
"Kingdom Hearts 1"
*Everyone over 30 turns to dust*
@@kupocakey as a game I vividly remember from some of my earliest gaming memories, I feel that. Doesn't help that #3 (more like #10) just came out
@@rasmysryan7660 It's quietly awesome that a game as weird and creative as Kingdom Hearts would be among someone's earliest, so can't begrudge you that.
I'll buy an upgrade if they set the left analog up like the OG switch controller...
The left analog is perfectly fine except if you need to move strictly vertically like in Smash.
Ooh, I like the idea of swapping the left joystick with the D-pad! Almost makes me want to buy one already, even though I have both the SN30 Pro and SN30 Pro Plus. 😮
Might get it but definitely swapping those buttons to Super Famicom ones like I planned to do on the Sn30 Pro +. Only put it off because I found a cheap Switch Pro controller instead.
Haven't upgraded my 8bitdo controller since original. Pre-ordered.
I believe they disabled the trigger sensitivity for the switch because the switch/game will tell the controller what level of sensitivity it needs if the game itself supports trigger sensitivity. I can't remember where I read this so i apologize for not providing the source but that's the gist of it to my knowledge.
That was a great "reveal" in the game, it looked like someone kicked the door in while you were "studying". Ha ha!
Nice sponsor. Aspyr has always been an excellent company for ports, all the way back to Guitar Hero for Mac LMAO. Good times.
I have the old one… I use the Nintendo pro controller more unless I need turbo. Otherwise it’s my tablet controller now because it sucks trying to get it to stay connected to the switch. And you can’t simply plug it in the sync up like the switch pro. I definitely would suggest the switch pro controller if you have even the smallest desire to use nfc and not play more than casual fighting games. Then get this as a second controller. That being said I’m tempted to upgrade lol. Actually I hate the sticks, so probably not.
Just pre-order it since it has paddles now as well I was hoping to buy a SN30 down the line
It's only about £40 in the UK on Amazon which is £10 less than pro controller
I still think they shoulda called it the Sn30 Pro Plus V2 Ultimate 920
2:34 can confirm that you pronounced it correctly
Thank you! I was gonna buy a pro controller but then i saw this video and ive changed my mind thanks to you
It's good to know I can change Dpad to L stick :'D .Mega useful information. Cuz I got M30 instead from SN30+ But since I know now this. I can ask a order from Aliexpress very soon 🥳🤩
i had a usb wired controller that looks like ps3 controller years back this video is making me pull the trigger on the next and first wireless controller compatable with all os with great app im in!
I still have my 8bitdo sf30 (super Famicom design of the sn30, i.e. four color face buttons)
If there's one 2000s Star Wars game I would want in the switch and buy, it would be Battlefront 2
so one year later do you get any joystick drifting? cuase im getting on my ps5 cosmic red after only 9 months. thinking of buying pro 2 next...
My pro2 have, buts fixed by one rount turn of joystick. More annoying its firmeware bugged. Some time its workks fine, some time glitchy. Gyro cant work or can not.
Hopefully they fixed the crappy rubber... I had to replace the rubberpads inside the buttons twice and the rubber from the analog sticks are peeling off.
For 2d games and fighting games in general, the Retrobit's Saturn Controller is the way to go IMO, but it doesn't have analog sticks.
I'm the weird guy that wants to use D pad for smash because I don't want to miss input anymore. I bought the original sn30pro+ and LOVE it but more software updates are needed. I'm ok with the start y to pair but it would be cool if it could wake the system
I do wished all of them had the gameboy style dpad and not the snes style dpad. It does feel a little better
Your video made me buy the grey one. Damn that back feels so premium.
Bro that intro music slaps. Where can I buy that instead of the Controller?
They didn't fix my main problem with the SN30 Pro+ which were the weird triggers that just feel flimsy, so I don't think I'll shell out fifty bucks for the upgrade
Before the ps1 Sony wanted to make a cd based hardware attachment for the Snes that Nintendo didn't buy into (Missed opportunity) so the Gray Editon* makes a great reminder of that in my book lol
Man, I wish there was actually a price difference between the 8bitdo controllers and the original pro controller where I live. They're priced the same over here (more recent versions are are actually more expensive than a pro controller) and that's a damn shame 😕
My SN30 pro+ ‘got sh*tty’ from drift issues so now I’m going to wait until I can buy one from Best Buy with some warranty protection.
Maybe I missed it but I don't believe you mentioned that the back finally has a textured pattern for added grip
Republic Commando is already out? Nice!!!
Seaping r stick and triggers is for analogue driving games
Why not the SN30 Pro Plus 2nd Edition
I have the SN30 pro + controller and this is exactly the video I need to see if I am going to upgrade.
You can get the sn30 pro on sale a lot of the times
4:15
I thought Nintendo gave the pro controllers a price cut? The first one I bought when the Switch first came out was like 74 bucks after tax, I bought one from Amazon directly off of Nintendo's amazon page a couple weeks ago and it was only 59 bucks
7:55 that buff pikachu statue tho lmfao
That’s not Pikachu. It’s Machu from Pokémon Vega.
I wish it had the concave buttons like the snes controller
...of course they release an upgrade less than a month after I get my SN30 Pro+
God demit, i ordered the Sn30 pro+ this morning and cant cancel it for the full price, i might need to forget the existence of the pro 2 since is still no available in Mexico
Waiting for another Pro ungriped ver. comes with vibration :D
i broke ds4 in half after mk11 so ordered this right after. will see how it goes.
i have the sf30 pro (the famicon one) meaning i will definitly try to put the coloured buttons in, sadly my old one stopped working after my cat threw it off my desk
Catherine music I hear? Good taste my friend.
The only major problem with it is the grips are not angled out enough like an xbox controller, so if you are are an adult you have to fingertip grip the handles.
receiving it tmr! so excited
Sounds like I might find the back buttons annoying if you can press them by accident. Do you think the controller would have been better without them?