I love Anthony, he's so comfortable and good in videos now. I remember one of the very first videos he was in and you could tell how stressed, nervous and uncomfortable he was at first glance 😅
Do they work well with the motion controls let's say in Mario Kart? My GF loves using motion controls for racing and I'm looking into getting something nicer than the joycon
I don't quite love the SN30s I have. I have the gameboy and famicom models. I didn't opt for the stick based ones because it's just for NES/SNES era stuff.
@@ArcticAppleKoolAid the motion controls 8bitdo controllers have are pretty good. i played splatoon with the sn30 pro and the sn30 pro + and didnt really have any issues.
@@DuckReconMajor That would be useless info for the beginning bar though. Think... why would the first bars number change and the second point change numbers too? just to see the number change? it doesnt do anything. if anything the numbers for the deadzone should just not be there.
@@ephensteve8812 If the first number said '15' after adjusting it, then i accidentally click it out of place (or a friend adjusts it for them or something) and i want to put it back, i won't know exactly where it was
@@DuckReconMajor I see what your reason is, I just think if it changed it would also confuse people unless there was a description for both points. there has to be a reason why they did it this way idk. but yeah I understand what you mean.
yeah and the 8bit do pro and pro 2 can be changed to x-input d-input and switch pro (as well as apple gamepad thing?). Remapping the controller with their provided software is redundant and completely unnecessary. I like putting it in switch mode when I want to use motion controls or when I'm using yuzu.
12:09 The controller can hold 3 custom profiles + the default profile, standard, out of the box. That means you can change profiles on the fly without the software. The button in between the sticks is the profile button. The lights above it show which profile you are using. No lights = Default profile.
i love the LTT channels, but i see a lot of "reviewer syndrome" lately on them, you know not explore the features like they should and then you get commenters correcting you... considering they are supposed to be professionals a this it does get embarrassing.
@@Wortheins I agree, it's also very obvious he has no experience with the first gen 8bitdo pro controller. extremely embarassing that they greenlit this video
This makes a lot of sense, even out of context. I don't think you can be called a fan boy for something that is free (as in freedom). To me "fan boy" implies simping for a person or a corporation, to the point they can take advantage and sell you stuff you wouldn't buy if made by someone else. Linux isn't the product of a company, nor is there a single version of Linux, the license prevents it from being owned by anyone.
@@Ferkiwi You can definitely be a fanboy of something free. You can be a Linux fanboy. A Linux fanboy would use Linux even if another platform would be better suited for it - like playing games. If you're building a PC for gaming, it should pretty much definitely be Windows. Or you can dual boot to have Linux for your non-gaming stuff and Windows for games. If you go full Linux, well, you just might be a fanboy cause while it's improving it still isn't there yet.
@@kaldo_kaldo I guess we have different definitions of "fanboy". To me it'd be weird to say "fanboy of the color yellow" or "fanboy of computer tech"... it needs to apply to a company (eg. Apple, Microsoft) or a company IP (eg. Xbox, Playstation), a band/group of people (eg. the Beatles), or a specific person. Rather than just being fan of a generic concept. To me what you describe could be called a Linux "freak" / "geek" / "obsessed", but I wouldn't say that would be a fanboy since there's no IP ownership attached to FOSS. It's the difference between someone who is a sucker for AMD (fanboy) and someone who is just so obsessed with APU technology that he might use an APU even for cases where getting a dedicated CPU & GPU might work better cause APU tech "still isn't there yet". You can be an "Ubuntu fanboy", or a "Debian fanboy", because those are Linux companies or organizations and being a fan of those groups trascends technical or moral preferences.. but "Linux fanboy" is more of a technical preference that's independent of any company/organization so it doesn't have the same meaning.
I have the pro plus and it is by far my favorite modern controller. Anthony's comments about the analog sticks are weird because they are the exact same modules as the xbox and playstation controllers. The difference in feel is entirely due to the stick cap (the part you touch). It's pretty easy to swap in xbox or playstation sticks if you want.
Yes totally agree. I got mine yesterday and the sticks are very nice with comfortable texture feel! (I own dualshock 4 and tried DualSense and Xbox series gamepad earlier)
I think he just meant that he is accustomed to the stick location at the top left and the dpad below it. The playstation has the sticks across from each other.
The extra buttons are a huge advantage for the emulators, because you can set them to emulator (not the game) features such as save/load, rewind/fast forward, and the emulator menu to change the game.
Yes, sorry for that. Back then I thought they're like on Steam Controller, but when I configured them, the best I could do is to map them to "Home" and then map home to some feature in emulator.@@xthedronx
This comment single handedly made this controller 100x. As a huge fan of emulators, I didnt even THINK of binding those extra buttons to fast foward/save within the emulator settings, perfect for Pokemon for example. Will definitely be purchasing this now.
"Linus just entered the building-" Credits: Directed by Linus That's some long distance directing lol Also the controller looks rad. I can't get used to both sticks being so out of the way on dualshocks, they're the part I use the most and should be right under where my thumb naturally rests.
I picked up 2 when they first came out. Can confirm they're spicy af. They hit the perfect mulitplayer sweet spot of being good enough quality for people to enjoy using, without costing hundreds like multiple switch pro controllers would
The SN30 Pro+ (basically the predecessor of this controller) does have a removable battery and battery cover. It also, I’m pretty sure, have analog triggers.
12:44 Linus: "Not all my B's are going through..." (while he's trying to swim out of the water) This just in: Linus doesn't know how to play Super Mario World and blames his controller.
He also just kinda walked in the room and casually treid it un scripted and proboly un promited if he actually sat down and played thou the game and had a fair chance to really think about it he's proboly have relized.
YUP, that's why I keep mine, trim off the excess, use the excess as scrapers, and put a silicone rubber band around the controller when in a bag. Quick case that also prevents accidental powering ons.
5:28 In fact, you can display 7 profiles! Basically any combination of on and off for every led, so 2^3=8, but you must subtract the state where it's off and all leds are off, so it's 7.
@@Sacheen yeah, well not knowing whether the controller is turned off or on would be the downside of activating the 8th profile. Still, they COULD make 8 profiles to work. With the mentioned downside.
This is an example of a person doing what they simply were born to do. Everyone is born to do something but most people either never discover it or if they do they prioritize making money and therefore only do it sometimes. So it’s so inspiring seeing someone who is just being completely true to themselves
@@lukasperuzovic1429 Betcha 8bitdo would get sued into oblivion if they copied the wake command signal without getting licensing and I don't see Nintendo authorizing a controller for their system that is also designed to be used with computers or phones.
would you mind to do a giveaway 😳😳🥺 Thing is that, I downloaded yuzu emulator to play metroid dread, and man after hours of downloading that game i was like no way super hard to aim and stuff via keyboard.. then i just leave the game installed and closed the emulator xD as i don't have 50$ to afford a controller, and even 30$ because here situation in venezuela is mehhhh
@@PescaitoFrito So you don't have enough to buy a $50 controller BUT you do have a PC capable of running a Switch emulator. Yeah, that makes sense. Basically, you pirate your games, you don't buy the consoles and on top of that you want to be offered goods by strangers on the internet. Who do you think you are, an e-girl? If you're so poor go buy yourself a used x360 controller ffs.
@@Gonzora Well a friend from Puerto Rico Gifted me a gtx 1060 back in 2017. And Then I had a friend in that time too in 2017 he offered me to play runescape, i played 12 hours non stop doing a tedious quest, every minute, during 17 days and with that i manage to achieve 400$ and spend on a motherboard paired with ryzen 5 1600 in that time? i dont get it ? situation here is difficult in Venezuela, so be more gentle and empathic with person, you dont really know how difficult is to live here in Venezuela, and by having the worse internet too because right now i cannot do online jobs as i used to do in 2017, so please... stop being rude an and asshole, and im not a woman nor a e-girl cheers.
8bitdo is amazing, I have the "old" one and I'm thinking about ordering the pro2. Then if Anthony is talking about it that is gonna be the official unboxing that is gonna create my decision
I too have the pro+, but do not feel the need to upgrade at all. Though the pro2 definitely is an upgrade, and a more mature version of the pro+, the pro+ has been working really well as a general purpose controller for me (both retro and modern games), on my Linux machines.
I've had the Pro2 for a few months now; basically since 8bitDo released it, and it's been a great controller. Runs forever on charge, runs while plugged in, configurable button layout, has some heft to it(probably all that battery) and takes my shoving the sticks around with no issues.
I bought the Pro+ in November and I'm using the controller ever since on an almost daily basis. I don't have much experience with gamepads, but I really like this one. It doesn't have the highest of qualities (e.g. dead skin can get trapped in many gaps and the phone stand doesn't really work for me), but I've really liked everything else (for example the battery that gets low only after 20hrs of use). I don't feel the need to upgrade to the Pro2, but I think that everyone who buys it will make a very good purchase. Btw you can even ask 8BitDo to send you replacement parts if something gets broken. I've asked them a left stick yesterday because the one I already have gets scratched under the cap and they told me they'd send me one for free.
@@WyvernDotRed it's worth the upgrade. The Pro2 is a lot more comfortable, as it has a nice texture for grip. The slick feel is my biggest problem with the Pro+.
@@Droogie128 I am aware of those improvements, but I personally have no issues with my Pro+'s smooth grips. If I were to get a new controller, it would be a Pro2, but as I don't mind the lesser parts of the Pro+, why should I?
I absolutely LOVE my SN30PRO+ !!!! It's my absolute favorite controller. It's so comfortable, ergonomic, and the buttons and triggers and sticks feel SOOOO good. I would like to get the Pro2 but since my Pro+ works so.well already, and there isn't THAT much difference as far as I can tell, I'm not in a rush.
I've owned the 8BitDo SN30pro+ (Not the 2, mine is missing extra back buttons) for some 6-8 months and it is my favorite controller ever. I grew up literally cutting my teeth on the super Nintendo controller and always thought that Play Station nailed it early with the iconic design they aren't ever going to need to really change. So those combined like this is my dream controller. The only negative I've run into so far is the coating on the joysticks tore a tiny tiny bit in one spot. But only that speck sized piece came off and if I didn't tell anyone they wouldn't ever notice. Bluetooth works great, battery lasts forever. This is one of those products that doesn't need advertising because people will promote it between each other by word of mouth. Also the D-Pad is perfect. This controller made me better at Hollow Knight. No Joke.
If the turbo on that is like the Turbo on my SN30 Pro, you hold down the turbo button and then press the button you want to be turbo. Then when you press that button it's turboed until you do it again. There was also an autofire setting, same situation but after you did it the button would basically act as if you were holding it down turbo until you turned it off. I like that implementation and I like the give you two buttons on the back you could use to set that up, if you want.
My SN30pro+ is turning 2 years old in a few months. I had to replace the ABXY membrane after around 2000hrs of heavy usage. Yes, it's the only controller you need.
I don't get why either configuration actually matters. I think anybody can use either style and get used to it. There's no objectively better stick layout.
@@Crlarl I have large hands so my thumbs touch on most symmetrical controller layouts meaning I can't do full inwards inputs on both sticks unless there is spacing at least 0.5-1" more than what playstation dualshocks have had in the past.
@@Crlarl it's muscle memory. When I play a game with asymmetrical sticks, I get massively uncomfortable because the sticks aren't in the "right place". It messes with my brain a bit.
I got the wired version, it's so great! It's like a old school PS1 controller with a SNES dpad. I tried it out on Streets of Rage 4, it feels very first party. From a retro gamer, it gets my approval. This will be my controller for launchbox, for all my retro console games.
ive used an SN30 Pro+ for games like Monster Hunter World AND for Retroarch. the only complaints i ever had is that switching modes is confusing. i have to go through all of them to see which one works. and the rubber on the joysticks wore out pretty fast being in my backpack. i might get this new one because it now has a physical switch for it. Honestly its the best controller for the price.
Interesting comment from someone with an apple watch. They are made with forced labor and rely on the mining of precious metals which has an enormous and negative environmental impact. All for a device that isn't repairable and will be obsolete in 24 months. His comment is typical performative nonsense.
This thing looks sweet! Thank you very much for showing these. I've been very curious about the 8BitDo controllers but they are expensive so I didn't want to pull the trigger on purchasing without a quality review like this. Thank you!
Grabbed my 8bitdo Pro today in the PS1 style for playing on PC w game pass and I’m truly in love. I’m coming from a ps4 controller and it feels incredibly similar but somehow more comfortable. I think the claim that it’s for retro games is just projecting because that’s what he sees in it. I played Star Wars Jedi order and forza for some hours today and had a blast. This controller is definitely on par for any kind of gaming. The back buttons are a plus as well. I’d say if you’ve been thinking about it just get it you’ll probably love it. I grew up on PlayStations since ps1 and this feels right at home.
I'd love the twitchy yet deep travel of the ps3 controllers on a retro controller. I may be alone in this, but I actually prefer them to the current industry standard (which is what was on the 360 and is still used to this day on every oem console controller).
@@lucascaellum No, I was actually talking about the joy/analog sticks. The deep travel and minute actuation of the PS3 sticks were great. Hard to master, since instincts will make you overshoot, but if you can master it, it's butter smooth compared to any joy/analog sticks today.
Yeah, I've had mine for a couple of months now. Just got another one yesterday! My new favourite control, especially because I can just use it effortlessy between my PC and my Switch. Highly recommend.
Hey, I'm thinking of getting one although I really don't play retro games. Is it fine with modern games like, say, third person action games like God of War or Assassin's Creed? How about the d-pad for fighting games (just in case you have some experience)? How about FPS? I'm mainly a PC gamer and is looking for a replacement to my now-broken Xbox One controller.
I currently use the SN30 Pro 8BitDo controller with a 3D Printed Grip, which replaced the N30 Pro, that replaced the NES30. When I first saw this video's thumbnail I was like "Is this one going to be better than my Xbox One S BT controller? Then in the first 10 seconds, Anthony LITERALLY Said he was using the XB controller as a yardstick in which to measure this new 8BitDo offering... Perfection!
i absolutely love this controller. the d-pad, the feel, the button shapes - all of it just feels so right. Plus the removable battery that supports AA's. It's replaced my dual shock 4's and xbox controllers. And yes, it does feel like a PS1 DS + SNES controller. That's probably why i like how it feels.
0:47 when they mentioned steam, they meant the remap functionality and controller support in different steam games. It's only good that they mention it tbh
I absolutely prefer my 8bitdo pro 2 over my xbone/PS4 controller for basically every game. The controller is just so comfortable to me, and being able to use it on my Android tv, PC, and switch without having to re-pair between the three is so valuable to me. Also, please don't use the Switch mode on a PC, the triggers are only digital and not analog in that mode.
I use switch mode to use the gyro control on PC witch for shooters' (that don't usally benfit from analog triggers anyway... infact other then driving when do your really use them) It is a shame there is no Playstation controller mode for steam thou... be nice to be able to use the triggers and gyro at the same time like the Playstation controller can.
Anthony your reviews are always my jam. I'm sold since official Nintendo Switch Pro controllers are on average $25 to $40 more than 8BitDo pro controllers AND David at PCWorld gave a similar review.
I have one of these. I like it a lot. Great for emulation, but I would rather use an xbox controller for playing modern pc games. That's why I have both!
It's really a shame the Xbox controller doesn't support gyro/have back paddles. It is one of the most ergonomic controllers, but I hate the feeling of aim assist. Gyroscope is the best bet for the console/controller industry to move past it, and it feels so responsive. Comparable to K&M when set well.
got one because of the video 3 months ago, not disappointed in it yet, Bluetooth is snappy after some firmware updates.native xinput support works great with gamepass on pc.
That is also environmentally friendly. I don't understand why can't you see it? It is very tough to get such niche controllers parts, specially the batteries and basically if rechargeable built in battery dies, the WHOLE CONTROLLER becomes junk. With this, if for some reason battery dies and can't be used anymore, you can just get rechargeable AA batteries and keep on going. It is COOL.
Best thing about this controller is that they updated it so it officially is supported by all apple OS. I have an iPad, Apple Tv and iPhone, so now I can use this controller to play Apple Arcade games. And it works with my Switch????? Best controller ever
@@darwinsgame6626 i dont play playstation, i play switch, xbox and apple arcade. I got this controller to use with my Apple TV, iPad and Nintendo Switch. The vibration is very responsive and its its totally customizable beyond just vibration
You and the guy who does the camera reviews really make me smile when watching reviews. Candid, truthful, not trying to be a comedian like the founder. Cheers and greater successes to ShortCircuit.
Bought this controller thanks to this review among many others on youtube. It works great and the battery life is good. My only gripe are the r1 and l1 buttons. They feel kinda loose after like 2 months of owning it. I haven't owned a controller in years, so this might be a normal thing, but for me it was quite noticeable and had me worried. I think its just something that happens with time. But I'll update y'all if it ever becomes an issue.
they did, their pro and pro+ controllers came in those colors but were discontinued due to copyright. You can still buy them on amazon tho, just not directly from 8bitdo
5 months late but he said that he uses an iphone on a daily basis because he don't want to spends too much time with a (android) phone. Funny how you bought a device because you don't want to use it. I guess call and text is enough anyway
As for the Bluetooth 2.0 experience: My PC (naturally) has no Bluetooth integrated on the mainboard - but I have a Bluetooth stick since about 2004. I bought that back when I needed to sync my phone's contacts with my PC and wanted to do that wirelessly. And that exact same Bluetooth 2.0 stick came back in handy again when I've started using a PS4 controller on PC back in 2019. Together with DS4Windows I've been using this Bluetooth 2.0 stick and the PS4 controller without any issues whatsoever. Bluetooth 2.0 is not an issue whatsoever; even with audio transferred over Bluetooth and using the controllers headphone jack - no issues at all! And we're not talking about playing no pace virtual jigsaw puzzles... quite the opposite: Call of Duty Modern Warfare/Warzone can be controlled without a hitch over Bluetooth 2.0 and way into the CoD Black Ops Cold War times until I stopped playing the game at the end of last year. So I absolutely cannot see how the experience with this controller connected via Bluetooth 2.0 should pose any issues - I can only imagine that he doesn't have any experience with 2.0 himself.
I love my 8bitdo Pro (non plus controller) if I was gonna use a bigger controller I'd use my Playstation or Xbox controller. The 8Bitdo feels perfect for sidescrollers and action games, retro or not. I'm 35 and originally started with an SNES and my cousins Sega Genesis as a kid and in my opinion the dpad on my 8bitdo is excellent. I don't feel any misses or slow response. The right thumbstick is harder to control as Anthony pointed out in the software. The range isn't perfect but as long as I'm not playing a shooter which I've tried, I'm happy with it.
Real question is if the pro 2's joysticks last longer than 9-12 months of light use before they start drifting/lose sensitivity when pushing forward. Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo all use that same exact, cheap joystick potentiometers.
@@JakeobE IIRC the 8BitDo's use the same modules, but as the controller is built in an old-school way, it's relatively easy to open it and solder in new ones.
it's kinda like magic how they made the Pro 2 have less chance of getting dirty compared to both dualshock 4 and dualsense, it's really great for sweaty hands
@@JakeobE i've used the old sn30 pro since 2018 A LOT, enough to tear the rubber pad on 2 buttons (they sent the complete repair kit free of charge way out of warranty) and the analogs are still fine (only a bit of wear on the rubber top, i really used it a lot lol), i used it on the switch and PC, at least a couple thousand hours, the pro2 feels the same, i bet it will last the same (my older controller still works perfectly) that said, i have a dualshock 4 since 2015 and it doesn't have drifting problems, there was wear on the rubber on the triggers but that's a very cheap repair i had drift on my joycons though
I have several Pro 1, and: - They do have analog triggers - There is a user serviceable battery in the back Though I'd still be tempted to buy these anyways!! :D
When did he complain about the plastic? Isn't that standard even amonst flagship controllers? As far as I know the X-Series and PS5 controllers are not made of metal...
I am a recent switch owner - I managed to get the OLED smash bros bundle-- while I like the joycons for the modern games, I am a fan of classic/vintage games - and what I want is a good dpad for classic games on the switch online. This is looking promising.
Anthony.. Sally Le Page has a video called "Is all plastic inherently evil?" which has an interesting twist on the environmental friendly discussion of paper vs. plastic. I think you might find it interesting.
Decided to get a new gamepad after 17 years with same old one (that's been held together by tape and super glue for the last 12 years) and decided to go for this one. Glad to hear that it's not complete crap lol.
I actually bought one after watching this. I used to own a ps3, so i'm kinda familiar with the sony's layout. Glad to say it exceeds my expectation. Compare this to other controllers in the same price range, this is a heavy competitor. The build quality is excellent, the software is easy to use. The price 49$ is a steal for me. Input lag when using bluetooth is very minimal, both on pc and android. Couldn't be more satisfied.
The one thing i came to see is the controller’s gyro capabilities and thats the one thing he didnt test because “he wasn’t signed into his account” 🙄 what a professional tech reviewer.
I love Anthony, he's so comfortable and good in videos now. I remember one of the very first videos he was in and you could tell how stressed, nervous and uncomfortable he was at first glance 😅
You should send some positive vibes to him on Twitter!
@@ShortCircuit Or on FLOATPLANE!
@Glucio which video was it?
@@r1nc3w1nd7 oh lord its like a couple years worth of videos to find on LTT :/
"Your mileage may vary"
I Own almost the entire 8BitDo lineup. They're very 1st party feeling controllers. Its a VERY Rare thing.
Do they work well with the motion controls let's say in Mario Kart? My GF loves using motion controls for racing and I'm looking into getting something nicer than the joycon
I don't quite love the SN30s I have. I have the gameboy and famicom models. I didn't opt for the stick based ones because it's just for NES/SNES era stuff.
@@ArcticAppleKoolAid the motion controls 8bitdo controllers have are pretty good. i played splatoon with the sn30 pro and the sn30 pro + and didnt really have any issues.
@@_vae What about the d-pad? I hate Joycon/Pro controller d-pad, the xbox one is really good
@@LuisFelipe-pq9lr the d-pad is the entire reason to get this controller, and it is worth it. pretty faithful to the snes controller.
-Walks into the studio
-"Wired is the way to go"
-Refuses to elaborate further
-Leaves the studio
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Well he's not wrong.
There's an instant snappyness that can't be beat over wifi or BT.
It never can be because of signal processing.
@@1leggeddog But all console controllers have been BT for ages, and they feel no different wired or wireless. So it can be done.
He's obviously a very busy guy. Seemed like he could only spare a minute and he's just doing a fun little impromptu cameo appearance anyway.
@@FaridAbbasbayli what? absolutely fake lol the more you get used to wired, the more you will notice the difference
7:06 It says 0 because you're not setting a deadzone. You're scaling the range by moving the zero-point.
I get what the interface is trying to say, but I agree with Anthony that the numbers should show you where exactly it's set
@@DuckReconMajor That would be useless info for the beginning bar though. Think... why would the first bars number change and the second point change numbers too? just to see the number change? it doesnt do anything. if anything the numbers for the deadzone should just not be there.
@@ephensteve8812 If the first number said '15' after adjusting it, then i accidentally click it out of place (or a friend adjusts it for them or something) and i want to put it back, i won't know exactly where it was
@@DuckReconMajor I see what your reason is, I just think if it changed it would also confuse people unless there was a description for both points. there has to be a reason why they did it this way idk. but yeah I understand what you mean.
OK yeah glad I'm not the only one who realized that he totally whiffed on this part of the software
20 hours of play, 4 hour charge.. perfect! That's the day.
Exactly my life style. 20 hours playing 4 hours sleeping.
I think battery life is longer than 20h. I haven't charged mine in several weeks
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just get a steam controller dude.
@Ellipsys0303 Thanks Cuh'
0:47 Putting Steam on the box isn't redundant. Steam has a list of controllers that it supports for full remapping.
These will show up as an Xbox 360 controller in steam, which by itself is 100% compatable as is.
@@bernardfoshage9901 Some controllers aren't xinput and have special integration.
@@M4r10h and while you can't use the analog triggers in Switch mode you CAN use the gyro controll.
yeah and the 8bit do pro and pro 2 can be changed to x-input d-input and switch pro (as well as apple gamepad thing?). Remapping the controller with their provided software is redundant and completely unnecessary. I like putting it in switch mode when I want to use motion controls or when I'm using yuzu.
Two Anthony videos in a day, it must be Christmas
he can legit run another TH-cam channel himself only :D
Happy Anthomas!
@@FullMetalPanicNL Sounds like a cult. I'm in.
Count me in
@@nebulousme if he did that , you wont seem me here anymore
12:09 The controller can hold 3 custom profiles + the default profile, standard, out of the box. That means you can change profiles on the fly without the software. The button in between the sticks is the profile button. The lights above it show which profile you are using. No lights = Default profile.
It can hold 3 profiles for every mode.
12:19 there are 3 profiles for each mode, you can do what you just said you wanted to do, the little button in the midle does that
i love the LTT channels, but i see a lot of "reviewer syndrome" lately on them, you know not explore the features like they should and then you get commenters correcting you... considering they are supposed to be professionals a this it does get embarrassing.
@@Wortheins I agree, it's also very obvious he has no experience with the first gen 8bitdo pro controller. extremely embarassing that they greenlit this video
@@RaghavPrakash Bro you indian? If yes, do you know where you can get this controller in India? Kahi available nahi hai.
@@15anshulkumar I’m American, sorry.
Anthony almost, ALMOST, says "i run arch, btw"
He should have hahahaha
Pre-ordered back when it first launched. Worth it, hands down best controller I've ever used in over 30 years of gaming.
"I'm sure I can find something that would make him upset about it."
Lol. Everyone at LMG mocks their boss.
Closed captions: Capacity is a thousand million powers.
Me: Sounds about right.
Those are rookie numbers. My phone is 5 thousand million powers.
Is it possible to measure a battery capacity in equivalent ATP molecule numbers?
That's why you get the Pro model
@@samuelolteanu yes 9999999999999999 mols equals 1 thousand million powers
It's OVER 9000 MILLION POWERS!!
"I am not a fan boy or anything, I run Linux" damn
This makes a lot of sense, even out of context.
I don't think you can be called a fan boy for something that is free (as in freedom).
To me "fan boy" implies simping for a person or a corporation, to the point they can take advantage and sell you stuff you wouldn't buy if made by someone else.
Linux isn't the product of a company, nor is there a single version of Linux, the license prevents it from being owned by anyone.
@@Ferkiwi The state of this reach
@@Ferkiwi You can definitely be a fanboy of something free. You can be a Linux fanboy. A Linux fanboy would use Linux even if another platform would be better suited for it - like playing games. If you're building a PC for gaming, it should pretty much definitely be Windows. Or you can dual boot to have Linux for your non-gaming stuff and Windows for games. If you go full Linux, well, you just might be a fanboy cause while it's improving it still isn't there yet.
@@kaldo_kaldo I guess we have different definitions of "fanboy".
To me it'd be weird to say "fanboy of the color yellow" or "fanboy of computer tech"... it needs to apply to a company (eg. Apple, Microsoft) or a company IP (eg. Xbox, Playstation), a band/group of people (eg. the Beatles), or a specific person. Rather than just being fan of a generic concept.
To me what you describe could be called a Linux "freak" / "geek" / "obsessed", but I wouldn't say that would be a fanboy since there's no IP ownership attached to FOSS.
It's the difference between someone who is a sucker for AMD (fanboy) and someone who is just so obsessed with APU technology that he might use an APU even for cases where getting a dedicated CPU & GPU might work better cause APU tech "still isn't there yet".
You can be an "Ubuntu fanboy", or a "Debian fanboy", because those are Linux companies or organizations and being a fan of those groups trascends technical or moral preferences.. but "Linux fanboy" is more of a technical preference that's independent of any company/organization so it doesn't have the same meaning.
@@kaldo_kaldo would have to mention which linux to be a fanboy...
I have the pro plus and it is by far my favorite modern controller. Anthony's comments about the analog sticks are weird because they are the exact same modules as the xbox and playstation controllers. The difference in feel is entirely due to the stick cap (the part you touch). It's pretty easy to swap in xbox or playstation sticks if you want.
Yes totally agree. I got mine yesterday and the sticks are very nice with comfortable texture feel! (I own dualshock 4 and tried DualSense and Xbox series gamepad earlier)
I think he just meant that he is accustomed to the stick location at the top left and the dpad below it. The playstation has the sticks across from each other.
@John Wu they are great for retro gaming, imo. Or games where you use the dpad for movement. I played through the FF pixel remaster games with it.
yeah, shame only one company remaining to make them. If Alps goes out of business or decides to stop servicing the gaming industry, things'll suck.
How is it holding up, did you have any issues in this time?
The extra buttons are a huge advantage for the emulators, because you can set them to emulator (not the game) features such as save/load, rewind/fast forward, and the emulator menu to change the game.
Not to mention, a simple underhand paddle-pull can trigger the Hadouken!!
Yes, sorry for that. Back then I thought they're like on Steam Controller, but when I configured them, the best I could do is to map them to "Home" and then map home to some feature in emulator.@@xthedronx
This comment single handedly made this controller 100x. As a huge fan of emulators, I didnt even THINK of binding those extra buttons to fast foward/save within the emulator settings, perfect for Pokemon for example. Will definitely be purchasing this now.
@@austinwasheleski9566 The back buttons only serve as extra triggers of the existing button mappings. Still a great controller though.
Sadly you can't do anything useful with them
"Linus just entered the building-"
Credits: Directed by Linus
That's some long distance directing lol
Also the controller looks rad. I can't get used to both sticks being so out of the way on dualshocks, they're the part I use the most and should be right under where my thumb naturally rests.
I picked up 2 when they first came out. Can confirm they're spicy af. They hit the perfect mulitplayer sweet spot of being good enough quality for people to enjoy using, without costing hundreds like multiple switch pro controllers would
these controllers are still meant for retro games, i'd rather have the Dpad in a comfortable place for those.
I’m used to the duel shock layout. But I don’t really care
@@WalterMan I'm with you, Dualshock over splayed joysticks. Especially since I use these for emulators.
@@simpson6700 True, but for me my pro+ works fine as well in modern games. But if you primarily play those, you should indeed get something else.
I really, _really,_ REALLY wish more devices came with the option to use either a single lithium rechargeable cell or two AA or AAA cells.
I has Sony Dualsence and his battery it's totally crap 🤦♂️ small play time, charging problems and lifetime 🤬
With 8bitdo or Xbox no problems
The SN30 Pro+ (basically the predecessor of this controller) does have a removable battery and battery cover. It also, I’m pretty sure, have analog triggers.
"I'm not a fanboy or anything, I run Arch btw"
Was just going to buy this controller. Thanks now it's going to be sold out everywhere for weeks.
Its been sold out last time I checked near me
@@SethHoustonCrum why am I not disappointed
Their general wireless receiver is awesome too, can interchangeably use any controller on any USB gamepad supported devices.
i'm actually surprised that lmg putting out an 8bitdo review took this long, given that you guys use their tiny controllers for your prompters.
I was wondering the same thing ,yeah
12:44 Linus: "Not all my B's are going through..." (while he's trying to swim out of the water)
This just in: Linus doesn't know how to play Super Mario World and blames his controller.
Hahahaha it's been years for him I'm sure.
He also just kinda walked in the room and casually treid it un scripted and proboly un promited if he actually sat down and played thou the game and had a fair chance to really think about it he's proboly have relized.
That Plastic cover from the packaging could be used as a dust cover when your not using it
Very very good idea.
still pointless garbage. Cloth can do the same thing
YUP, that's why I keep mine, trim off the excess, use the excess as scrapers, and put a silicone rubber band around the controller when in a bag. Quick case that also prevents accidental powering ons.
thats why mechanical keyboards come with those plastic covers
So could a cardboard one.
5:28 In fact, you can display 7 profiles! Basically any combination of on and off for every led, so 2^3=8, but you must subtract the state where it's off and all leds are off, so it's 7.
Correction: with 3 LEDs they could have made 8 profiles by using a binary system
Wouldn't it be 7? Because we're not counting 0, that's off. Maybe we would, dunno
@@casenc If we're counting in binary, we should probably count 0.
@@nonnymoose7005 probably not because no LEDs on means the controller is off, ie not running a profile
@@Sacheen yeah, well not knowing whether the controller is turned off or on would be the downside of activating the 8th profile. Still, they COULD make 8 profiles to work. With the mentioned downside.
and using blinky led(s) could add a bunch more
This is an example of a person doing what they simply were born to do. Everyone is born to do something but most people either never discover it or if they do they prioritize making money and therefore only do it sometimes. So it’s so inspiring seeing someone who is just being completely true to themselves
Pretty much no third party controllers can wake the Switch only the official pro controller.
The licensed wireless gamecube controller can wake up the switch.
Yeah, essentially only official licensed controllers can wake it. So the right joycon, pro controller, and licensed 3rd party.
The new 3rd party "Chinese" controllers wake it up now, as well as the new pro controller clones.
@@microfg4 The new Grey market controllers aren't asking Nintendo for the rights tho
@@lukasperuzovic1429 Betcha 8bitdo would get sued into oblivion if they copied the wake command signal without getting licensing and I don't see Nintendo authorizing a controller for their system that is also designed to be used with computers or phones.
I have a lot of 8bitdo controllers. Love them. Excellent build quality, and a fantastic d-pad.
would you mind to do a giveaway 😳😳🥺
Thing is that, I downloaded yuzu emulator to play metroid dread, and man after hours of downloading that game i was like no way super hard to aim and stuff via keyboard..
then i just leave the game installed and closed the emulator xD
as i don't have 50$ to afford a controller, and even 30$ because here situation in venezuela is mehhhh
@@PescaitoFrito So you don't have enough to buy a $50 controller BUT you do have a PC capable of running a Switch emulator. Yeah, that makes sense.
Basically, you pirate your games, you don't buy the consoles and on top of that you want to be offered goods by strangers on the internet. Who do you think you are, an e-girl? If you're so poor go buy yourself a used x360 controller ffs.
@@Gonzora Well a friend from Puerto Rico Gifted me a gtx 1060 back in 2017.
And Then I had a friend in that time too in 2017 he offered me to play runescape, i played 12 hours non stop doing a tedious quest, every minute, during 17 days and with that i manage to achieve 400$ and spend on a motherboard paired with ryzen 5 1600 in that time? i dont get it ?
situation here is difficult in Venezuela, so be more gentle and empathic with person, you dont really know how difficult is to live here in Venezuela, and by having the worse internet too because right now i cannot do online jobs as i used to do in 2017, so please...
stop being rude an and asshole, and im not a woman nor a e-girl
cheers.
8bitdo is amazing, I have the "old" one and I'm thinking about ordering the pro2. Then if Anthony is talking about it that is gonna be the official unboxing that is gonna create my decision
I too have the pro+, but do not feel the need to upgrade at all.
Though the pro2 definitely is an upgrade, and a more mature version of the pro+, the pro+ has been working really well as a general purpose controller for me (both retro and modern games), on my Linux machines.
I've had the Pro2 for a few months now; basically since 8bitDo released it, and it's been a great controller. Runs forever on charge, runs while plugged in, configurable button layout, has some heft to it(probably all that battery) and takes my shoving the sticks around with no issues.
I bought the Pro+ in November and I'm using the controller ever since on an almost daily basis.
I don't have much experience with gamepads, but I really like this one.
It doesn't have the highest of qualities (e.g. dead skin can get trapped in many gaps and the phone stand doesn't really work for me), but I've really liked everything else (for example the battery that gets low only after 20hrs of use).
I don't feel the need to upgrade to the Pro2, but I think that everyone who buys it will make a very good purchase.
Btw you can even ask 8BitDo to send you replacement parts if something gets broken. I've asked them a left stick yesterday because the one I already have gets scratched under the cap and they told me they'd send me one for free.
@@WyvernDotRed it's worth the upgrade. The Pro2 is a lot more comfortable, as it has a nice texture for grip.
The slick feel is my biggest problem with the Pro+.
@@Droogie128 I am aware of those improvements, but I personally have no issues with my Pro+'s smooth grips.
If I were to get a new controller, it would be a Pro2, but as I don't mind the lesser parts of the Pro+, why should I?
I absolutely LOVE my SN30PRO+ !!!! It's my absolute favorite controller. It's so comfortable, ergonomic, and the buttons and triggers and sticks feel SOOOO good. I would like to get the Pro2 but since my Pro+ works so.well already, and there isn't THAT much difference as far as I can tell, I'm not in a rush.
3 LEDS would let you have 7 or 8 (if you count all of them off as one) profiles.
#binary
(Amount of states) to the power of (Number of slots)
I've owned the 8BitDo SN30pro+ (Not the 2, mine is missing extra back buttons) for some 6-8 months and it is my favorite controller ever. I grew up literally cutting my teeth on the super Nintendo controller and always thought that Play Station nailed it early with the iconic design they aren't ever going to need to really change. So those combined like this is my dream controller. The only negative I've run into so far is the coating on the joysticks tore a tiny tiny bit in one spot. But only that speck sized piece came off and if I didn't tell anyone they wouldn't ever notice. Bluetooth works great, battery lasts forever. This is one of those products that doesn't need advertising because people will promote it between each other by word of mouth.
Also the D-Pad is perfect. This controller made me better at Hollow Knight. No Joke.
Correct use of literally gives a nice mental image of you as a baby gnawing on the SNES controller. Thanks for that.
If the turbo on that is like the Turbo on my SN30 Pro, you hold down the turbo button and then press the button you want to be turbo. Then when you press that button it's turboed until you do it again. There was also an autofire setting, same situation but after you did it the button would basically act as if you were holding it down turbo until you turned it off. I like that implementation and I like the give you two buttons on the back you could use to set that up, if you want.
My SN30pro+ is turning 2 years old in a few months. I had to replace the ABXY membrane after around 2000hrs of heavy usage. Yes, it's the only controller you need.
1:15 "needs to all be cardboard, be environmentally friendly" Anthony, you're the best
Only cardboard packaging doesn't save the environment. Look at nuclear power does.
He looks like the big brother that you can hug anytime you feel down...😁
All I had to see was symmetrical control sticks and I was sold (asymmetrical ones are very uncomfortable for me) Looks like a great controller!
@Ok name checks out
Opposite it true for me I despise symmetrical analog sticks.
I don't get why either configuration actually matters. I think anybody can use either style and get used to it. There's no objectively better stick layout.
@@Crlarl I have large hands so my thumbs touch on most symmetrical controller layouts meaning I can't do full inwards inputs on both sticks unless there is spacing at least 0.5-1" more than what playstation dualshocks have had in the past.
@@Crlarl it's muscle memory. When I play a game with asymmetrical sticks, I get massively uncomfortable because the sticks aren't in the "right place". It messes with my brain a bit.
The new pro 2's use the hall effect! Magnetic joysticks to prevent drift.
Was so looking at this controller yesterday, and as always sleep on purchasing decisions, now you made my mind up, great job Anthony ...
I got the wired version, it's so great! It's like a old school PS1 controller with a SNES dpad. I tried it out on Streets of Rage 4, it feels very first party. From a retro gamer, it gets my approval. This will be my controller for launchbox, for all my retro console games.
how long is the cable?
@@QWERTY708100 9 foot USB cable
If there was ever a person who could split from LTT and do very well on their own it’s this guy.
This guy is the reason I even got into LTT
They function good as a unit , but they’re all great
Anthony Tech Tips FTW
@@gluttonousmaximus9048 gonna Hava to rename it differently now
"This controller can do ANYTHING!!!"
it won't get me a girlfriend that's for sure.
Did you even try using it for that purpose?
Worked for me.
ive used an SN30 Pro+ for games like Monster Hunter World AND for Retroarch. the only complaints i ever had is that switching modes is confusing. i have to go through all of them to see which one works. and the rubber on the joysticks wore out pretty fast being in my backpack. i might get this new one because it now has a physical switch for it. Honestly its the best controller for the price.
Got a pro 2, love it. Play it wired. Got a USB extension to protect the USB port. Bought a second pro2 just for backup because it’s just that good.
You know Anthony has an analytical mind when he sees 3 dots for the profiles and immediately calculates the number of possible combinations in binary.
But 2^3 = 8, so I don't know how he got 6.
Am an engineer, do not consider this a meaningful indicator of an analytical mind.
Wouldn’t that be trinary?
It can show 7 profiles without showing everything off
1=100
2=010
3=110
4=001
5=101
6=011
7=111
And gets it wrong :P
Btw, @@Shelfen I think you got the numbers backwards.
001 = 1
100 = 4
Yes! Thanks for pointing out the plastic. All packaging needs to be environmentally friendly!
I'm happy Anthony points out wasteful packaging I think it would be a great thing to mention in reviews and unboxings at least if the product is final
Interesting comment from someone with an apple watch. They are made with forced labor and rely on the mining of precious metals which has an enormous and negative environmental impact. All for a device that isn't repairable and will be obsolete in 24 months.
His comment is typical performative nonsense.
The grip buttons are amazing for Breath of The Wild. Finally I can move the camera and run without using the claw grip!
Damn, maybe I can do that with Elden ring too
This thing looks sweet! Thank you very much for showing these. I've been very curious about the 8BitDo controllers but they are expensive so I didn't want to pull the trigger on purchasing without a quality review like this. Thank you!
@@M4r10h how is the stick drift?
Expensive?
got this controller because of emily's review here, and i still use it. no issues, no drift, nearly 2 years later.
8 seconds, and already here! All hail Anthony, our lord.
Gotta be early for Anthony.
Most gay comment in a month
Grabbed my 8bitdo Pro today in the PS1 style for playing on PC w game pass and I’m truly in love. I’m coming from a ps4 controller and it feels incredibly similar but somehow more comfortable. I think the claim that it’s for retro games is just projecting because that’s what he sees in it. I played Star Wars Jedi order and forza for some hours today and had a blast. This controller is definitely on par for any kind of gaming. The back buttons are a plus as well. I’d say if you’ve been thinking about it just get it you’ll probably love it. I grew up on PlayStations since ps1 and this feels right at home.
I love Anthony and everything he touches is gold.
Then how does he pee?
So gay
This is my absolute FAVORITE controller I use it on EVERYTHING. Switch, PC, genesis mini. It's fantastic.
I'd love the twitchy yet deep travel of the ps3 controllers on a retro controller. I may be alone in this, but I actually prefer them to the current industry standard (which is what was on the 360 and is still used to this day on every oem console controller).
Are you talking about the shoulder button? If you are, I totally agree.
@@lucascaellum No, I was actually talking about the joy/analog sticks. The deep travel and minute actuation of the PS3 sticks were great. Hard to master, since instincts will make you overshoot, but if you can master it, it's butter smooth compared to any joy/analog sticks today.
Yeah, I've had mine for a couple of months now. Just got another one yesterday! My new favourite control, especially because I can just use it effortlessy between my PC and my Switch. Highly recommend.
Hey, I'm thinking of getting one although I really don't play retro games. Is it fine with modern games like, say, third person action games like God of War or Assassin's Creed? How about the d-pad for fighting games (just in case you have some experience)? How about FPS? I'm mainly a PC gamer and is looking for a replacement to my now-broken Xbox One controller.
Got 2 my self, brilliant controllers
I currently use the SN30 Pro 8BitDo controller with a 3D Printed Grip, which replaced the N30 Pro, that replaced the NES30. When I first saw this video's thumbnail I was like "Is this one going to be better than my Xbox One S BT controller? Then in the first 10 seconds, Anthony LITERALLY Said he was using the XB controller as a yardstick in which to measure this new 8BitDo offering... Perfection!
i absolutely love this controller. the d-pad, the feel, the button shapes - all of it just feels so right. Plus the removable battery that supports AA's. It's replaced my dual shock 4's and xbox controllers.
And yes, it does feel like a PS1 DS + SNES controller. That's probably why i like how it feels.
0:47 when they mentioned steam, they meant the remap functionality and controller support in different steam games. It's only good that they mention it tbh
I absolutely prefer my 8bitdo pro 2 over my xbone/PS4 controller for basically every game. The controller is just so comfortable to me, and being able to use it on my Android tv, PC, and switch without having to re-pair between the three is so valuable to me.
Also, please don't use the Switch mode on a PC, the triggers are only digital and not analog in that mode.
I use switch mode to use the gyro control on PC witch for shooters' (that don't usally benfit from analog triggers anyway... infact other then driving when do your really use them)
It is a shame there is no Playstation controller mode for steam thou... be nice to be able to use the triggers and gyro at the same time like the Playstation controller can.
Anthony your reviews are always my jam. I'm sold since official Nintendo Switch Pro controllers are on average $25 to $40 more than 8BitDo pro controllers AND David at PCWorld gave a similar review.
I have one of these. I like it a lot. Great for emulation, but I would rather use an xbox controller for playing modern pc games. That's why I have both!
It's really a shame the Xbox controller doesn't support gyro/have back paddles. It is one of the most ergonomic controllers, but I hate the feeling of aim assist. Gyroscope is the best bet for the console/controller industry to move past it, and it feels so responsive. Comparable to K&M when set well.
got one because of the video 3 months ago, not disappointed in it yet, Bluetooth is snappy after some firmware updates.native xinput support works great with gamepass on pc.
Anthony: Use cardboard instead of plastic. Be environmentally friendly!
Also Anthony: Oh cool! You can remove the rechargeable battery and use AAs!
AA batteries exist. At least you have the choice.
It's great that the controller doesn't have to turn into e-waste after the battery is no longer usable.
@@zimbiji And potentially get a new rechargeable to give it new life.
Yeah, I think his point there was that the battery's removable. It doesn't turn into a landfill brick when the battery goes bad.
That is also environmentally friendly. I don't understand why can't you see it?
It is very tough to get such niche controllers parts, specially the batteries and basically if rechargeable built in battery dies, the WHOLE CONTROLLER becomes junk.
With this, if for some reason battery dies and can't be used anymore, you can just get rechargeable AA batteries and keep on going. It is COOL.
Best thing about this controller is that they updated it so it officially is supported by all apple OS. I have an iPad, Apple Tv and iPhone, so now I can use this controller to play Apple Arcade games. And it works with my Switch????? Best controller ever
how is the vibration compared to the other playstation controller like ps3 and ps4?
@@darwinsgame6626 i dont play playstation, i play switch, xbox and apple arcade. I got this controller to use with my Apple TV, iPad and Nintendo Switch. The vibration is very responsive and its its totally customizable beyond just vibration
@@RDL1318 has the software been updated to include more features? or it is just the same as in this video
@@izkmjI think there have been minor updates, but it's still mostly the same
You and the guy who does the camera reviews really make me smile when watching reviews. Candid, truthful, not trying to be a comedian like the founder. Cheers and greater successes to ShortCircuit.
Bought this controller thanks to this review among many others on youtube. It works great and the battery life is good. My only gripe are the r1 and l1 buttons. They feel kinda loose after like 2 months of owning it. I haven't owned a controller in years, so this might be a normal thing, but for me it was quite noticeable and had me worried. I think its just something that happens with time. But I'll update y'all if it ever becomes an issue.
Any update?
Any update?
I just wish they brought back the SNES or Super Famicom Colors.
I'm gonna order replacement buttons for an European SNES and change it myself. They are actually the same internally
they did, their pro and pro+ controllers came in those colors but were discontinued due to copyright. You can still buy them on amazon tho, just not directly from 8bitdo
I like it, reminds me of the old dual shock controllers
Odd he's wearing an Apple Watch. I woulda thought him to be an Android guy.
Android watches ain't good.
he’s been rocking a macbook pro for the longest time if you watch other shortcircuit vids haha
5 months late but he said that he uses an iphone on a daily basis because he don't want to spends too much time with a (android) phone. Funny how you bought a device because you don't want to use it. I guess call and text is enough anyway
@@licht4808 they are good
As for the Bluetooth 2.0 experience: My PC (naturally) has no Bluetooth integrated on the mainboard - but I have a Bluetooth stick since about 2004. I bought that back when I needed to sync my phone's contacts with my PC and wanted to do that wirelessly. And that exact same Bluetooth 2.0 stick came back in handy again when I've started using a PS4 controller on PC back in 2019. Together with DS4Windows I've been using this Bluetooth 2.0 stick and the PS4 controller without any issues whatsoever. Bluetooth 2.0 is not an issue whatsoever; even with audio transferred over Bluetooth and using the controllers headphone jack - no issues at all! And we're not talking about playing no pace virtual jigsaw puzzles... quite the opposite: Call of Duty Modern Warfare/Warzone can be controlled without a hitch over Bluetooth 2.0 and way into the CoD Black Ops Cold War times until I stopped playing the game at the end of last year. So I absolutely cannot see how the experience with this controller connected via Bluetooth 2.0 should pose any issues - I can only imagine that he doesn't have any experience with 2.0 himself.
LMG: How many videos hosted by Anthony you want today?
Me: *YES😏*
I love my 8bitdo Pro (non plus controller) if I was gonna use a bigger controller I'd use my Playstation or Xbox controller. The 8Bitdo feels perfect for sidescrollers and action games, retro or not. I'm 35 and originally started with an SNES and my cousins Sega Genesis as a kid and in my opinion the dpad on my 8bitdo is excellent. I don't feel any misses or slow response. The right thumbstick is harder to control as Anthony pointed out in the software. The range isn't perfect but as long as I'm not playing a shooter which I've tried, I'm happy with it.
no one:
linux users: hey, did i tell you i run linux yet? 3:26
But couldn't count binary
Yes. But at least you know he doesn't run Arch as his main distro.
The turbo/hold is a toggle. You hold the turbo button and the button you want turbo to work on. The heart button lights up when you get it right
best controller i've ever owned (overall, because best dpad is on the m30 also by 8bitdo)
dualshock 4 aint got shit on the pro 2
Real question is if the pro 2's joysticks last longer than 9-12 months of light use before they start drifting/lose sensitivity when pushing forward. Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo all use that same exact, cheap joystick potentiometers.
@@JakeobE IIRC the 8BitDo's use the same modules, but as the controller is built in an old-school way, it's relatively easy to open it and solder in new ones.
it's kinda like magic how they made the Pro 2 have less chance of getting dirty compared to both dualshock 4 and dualsense, it's really great for sweaty hands
@@JakeobE i've used the old sn30 pro since 2018 A LOT, enough to tear the rubber pad on 2 buttons (they sent the complete repair kit free of charge way out of warranty) and the analogs are still fine (only a bit of wear on the rubber top, i really used it a lot lol), i used it on the switch and PC, at least a couple thousand hours, the pro2 feels the same, i bet it will last the same (my older controller still works perfectly)
that said, i have a dualshock 4 since 2015 and it doesn't have drifting problems, there was wear on the rubber on the triggers but that's a very cheap repair
i had drift on my joycons though
@@hrgaming4plebs570 it is! and you can see the dirt and rub it off when it happens lol super easy to maintain
8bitDo makes lots of stuff that I don't personally have but really enjoyes what they do!
Seems odd to review something that's been out of stock for a while, but at least you mentioned that.
Always great to see an Anthony video.
I have several Pro 1, and:
- They do have analog triggers
- There is a user serviceable battery in the back
Though I'd still be tempted to buy these anyways!! :D
Ah yes the CVS aspect ratio. It’s my favorite to get those perfectly wide cinematic views.
If you play Tetris on Switch this thing is the way to go. No more "accidents" that you get with the pro controller d-pad
No Bluetooth 5.0 is the dealbreaker for me.
I went back to wired recently.
And it was such a relief. It was great.
I bought one (black). I love it. I use it for my PC to play everything. My son plays Roblox with it.
I have a SteelSeries Stratus Duo, its a nice controller, but I got it because I was too cheap to buy this :)
8bitdo adapter 2 did it for me. Got my Series X Elite 2 working like a charm.
Anthony is the man, explains everything well and is fair with his reviews.
he should do food reviews.
When you say "I didn't like the plastic, let's be environmental friendly", you got a new follower. Nice and important remenber 👏🏻
2 Anthony videos on the same day. Let's go!
Anthony Media Group confirmed
"This controller can do ANYTHING!!!"
umm, can it do my homework?
Thank you Anthony for calling them out on the use of plastic
When did he complain about the plastic? Isn't that standard even amonst flagship controllers?
As far as I know the X-Series and PS5 controllers are not made of metal...
@@Ferkiwi I was talking about the use of plastic in the packaging. Anthony call them out twice about useless plastic packaging, which is rare.
@@lobau_ Oh sorry, that makes sense
I am a recent switch owner - I managed to get the OLED smash bros bundle-- while I like the joycons for the modern games, I am a fan of classic/vintage games - and what I want is a good dpad for classic games on the switch online. This is looking promising.
Anthony.. Sally Le Page has a video called "Is all plastic inherently evil?" which has an interesting twist on the environmental friendly discussion of paper vs. plastic. I think you might find it interesting.
he prefers to save turtles!
Decided to get a new gamepad after 17 years with same old one (that's been held together by tape and super glue for the last 12 years) and decided to go for this one. Glad to hear that it's not complete crap lol.
I have this controller it’s wonderful!
I actually bought one after watching this. I used to own a ps3, so i'm kinda familiar with the sony's layout. Glad to say it exceeds my expectation. Compare this to other controllers in the same price range, this is a heavy competitor. The build quality is excellent, the software is easy to use. The price 49$ is a steal for me. Input lag when using bluetooth is very minimal, both on pc and android. Couldn't be more satisfied.
Why didnt you review the 2.4ghz version you had next to that. even lower latency.
i dont think there is a 2.4ghz version
The one thing i came to see is the controller’s gyro capabilities and thats the one thing he didnt test because “he wasn’t signed into his account” 🙄 what a professional tech reviewer.