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Pros & Cons
Pros
This controller is a commendable option for any nintendo switch user. D-pad is squishy and better than the xbox core controller. It fits in the default nintendo controller slot of my carrying case and feels nice in my hands.
The texture on the grips form it in your hands. Feels perfect in my hands save for being on the lighter side (might open it up and add mini weights but that's a future project) no connection or responsiveness issues.
The controller wakes the switch which is a plus. Usb type c charger is included.
This controller is durable and comfortable, even going above and beyond what first party controllers are capable of delivering. The only complaint i can think of is that sometimes light vibrations come through as strong rumbles, but its not enough to ... Read More
Cons
Tried to update with firmware to no avail. It somehow stops responding while connected by bluetooth on my laptop (running intel processor btw) when i plug the usb cable into the controller (after removing the bluetooth connection on both the controlle... Read More
As of this write-up, no contact/status information has been provided beyond support@8bitdo and a generic non-binding contact name. No mailing address was requested for shipping the replacement item back to me. That's really disappointing.
Highlights
Quality
Over all this feels like a very high quality controller.
Easy to par it, great quality materials, you can play hours with it and no issues or problems or inconvenience
Still buggy and disconnects randomly though better after firmware updates.
I’ve had this controller and put it through some heavy use for about 4ish months now.
Price
Absolutely a bargain at this price point.
This controller is an absolute steal for the price
This is the glaring flaw in the official and too expensive pro controller.
All for less than half the price.
Competitiveness
Compared to the broader market for switch controllers, simply having nothing wrong with it sets it well above most of the competition.
D-pad is squishy and better than the xbox core controller.
Unlike the powera and pdp controllers licensed by nintendo, this has rumble.
It's better than nintendo's own controller and it's half the price.
Overview
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 449 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 15 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I kinda wish the battery was removable like the pro snes looking controllerwhich i also have
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The reason being when then battery cant hold a charge i can just switch out for a new battery
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However its not a deal breaker especially the price you get for this controller
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do wish they can have more designs to choose from
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The controller wakes the switch which is a plus
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I got this controller because i could not get stardew valley to work on my macbook with any of my console controllers until i saw somebody say their 8bitdo controller works with it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’ve had this controller and put it through some heavy use for about 4ish months now
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The joycons feel too small for my hand this controller fits much nicer
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