8Bitdo
Pro 3
Based on 127 Reddit mentions
$59.99
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WHy do i have to use a dongle? (8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless)
Idk why 8bitdo went backwards with their newer controllers the Pro 2 (PlayStation layout) was perfect but now the Pro 3 and all the ultimate controllers have dongles and non removable batteries and charging docks and are more expensive.
SnooDoughnuts5632 in r/GyroGaming
April 21, 2026 5:16 AM
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does anyone know if the 8bitdo lite se 2.4g for xbox will work with the steam deck or not? sorry im not familiar with controllers stuff
huh I have 7 8bitdo controllers and 1 keyboard. only problems I had was the pro3 buttons cracking (which is a known issue) and the 2 oldest ones having their analog stick tops crumbling, easy fix with stick covers. connection wise never had any issues with any of them
TokwaDoodles in r/SteamDeck
April 22, 2026 5:26 AM
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Switch 2 Pro Controller Discomfort?
I’m not using game chat or amiibo at the moment, but it’s a shame not being able to have those functions if I need it down the line. I’m considering an 8bitDo Pro 3 since I like the PlayStation layout, but for some reason it’s a got a weird ”shake to wake” function for the Switch 2 where you gotta p
...winstonoftang in r/Controller
April 21, 2026 10:10 AM
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$99, no idea why anyone thought this would be $70. It's cheaper than other controllers that have less inputs and still use potentiometers.
Depends on the user. For gyro gamers if they wanted touch activated gyro the only options have been dualsense with conductive tape mod or alpakka. Alpakka runs over $100 with 3d printed parts while dualsense if you also want grip buttons runs $200. Lot of the controllers people point to haven't been
...dualpad in r/SteamController
April 25, 2026 11:34 PM
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One controller for iPad/iPhone/AppleTV/Macbook???
Ok but will it pair to 3 or 4 devices in DS mode without having to re pair every time? If you read the OP that’s what I’m looking for. I was prompted to post this after buying an 8bitdo pro 3 that will only pair to one device in DS mode at a time and I’ll have to re pair it anytime I want to move it
...Ok-Soup-5300 in r/EmulationOniOS
April 30, 2026 11:11 PM
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