8Bitdo Pro 2 Wireless Controller: Hall Effect Joystick Update, Retro Gamepad for Switch, PC, Android, Steam Deck & Apple

8Bitdo is a top-tier third-party video game hardware company known for its focus on retro-themed game controllers. The brand has gained recognition for producing some of the highest quality retro controllers on the market, with The Verge describing their controller line as "a range of excellent retro-style game controllers."

8Bitdo's primary goal is to create premium quality game controllers that offer exceptional compatibility at affordable prices. Their Ultimate Controller, recommended for use with Xbox and SNK accessories, is the epitome of this mission.

The latest offering from 8Bitdo includes Hall Effect Joysticks, which have been upgraded to provide robust, long-lasting performance with higher precision and sensitivity. The 8Bitdo Ultimate Software allows users to customize button mapping, adjust stick and trigger sensitivity, control vibration, and create macros using any button combination. The software also enables users to set up the controller on both PC and mobile devices (Android/iOS), create controller profiles, and switch between them with the custom profile switching button (up to 3 profiles can be saved).

Featuring two pro-level back buttons that can be assigned any function or macros, the controller also includes a 4-way mode switching button that allows for instant switching between Switch, Android, D-input, and X-input modes for seamless pairing with any device. The controller is widely compatible with Switch, Steam Deck, PC Windows, Android, and Raspberry Pi, and is now officially supported on iPhone, iPad, macOS, and Apple TV.

Additional features of the controller include motion control and modifiable vibration with 6-Axis gyro somatosensory and motion control functions, as well as turbo function, linear elastic trigger, firmware update capabilities, and a battery life of up to 20 hours with 4 hours of charging time.

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