8BitDo has launched the sequel to the SN30 Pro + Bluetooth controller that appeared in 2019, offering additional features for the same price. The 8BitDo Pro 2 has two back buttons to which you can assign any function, so you do not have to take your thumbs off the thumb sticks if you can help it. To program the buttons – or to reprogram the buttons you want – you must use the company’s Ultimate Software. Although in the past the software was only accessible on Mac and Windows, it is now also available as an app for Android and iOS.
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In addition to providing a way to reset buttons, you can also create profiles with the software. The good news is that you no longer have to fire up the app to change profiles of the controller, as the Pro 2 has a dedicated button that can hold up to three of them – just press it to switch directly between profiles. There’s also a new mode switch button, so you can quickly switch from one mode to another, so you can use the controller in switch or Android mode, or connect it as an X input or D input device. Lastly, the Pro 2 has a textured back that offers better grip than its predecessor.
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We loved the Pro + when it came out, and we call it an “almost perfect switch controller” in our review – we even preferred it over the official Switch Pro controller. With its additional features, we hope its successor is even better. You can now order the 8BitDo Pro 2 from Amazon for $ 50. The package has a USB cable, which gives you the way to use the device as a wired controller. However, if you want the smartphone clip and the case that the company designed for the model, you have to buy it separately. Both accessories are now also available to pre-order on Amazon and will ship on April 12th.