Adding Hall Effect sticks would be an upgrade for any controller, but these 8BitDo controllers were already some of the best third-party controllers around. 8BitDo Pro 2 and SN30 are two of the best ...

8BitDo has a knack for gear I'd broadly describe as 'neat'. From pleasant aesthetics, to solid ease of use, to the recent ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

Leverless controllers can appear daunting at first glance if you’re interested in picking one up for the best fighting games. The lack of a traditional joystick makes such controllers feel more akin ...

The company is updating eight of its gamepads to be Switch 2 compatible, but it says more updates are coming. The company is updating eight of its gamepads to be Switch 2 compatible, but it says more ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The 8BitDo Arcade Controller tackles the daunting world of leverless fighting game controllers ...

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller is available now in the US Comes in blue or pink colors and has a number of notable upgrades Worldwide release isn't confirmed as of yet One of my favorite ...

8BitDo, once known exclusively as a purveyor of Nintendo-infused nostalgia, has expanded in recent years into all sorts of gaming controllers and accessories. The company’s latest foray is into mobile ...

With Hall effect triggers on both, you probably won’t have to worry about stick drift. With Hall effect triggers on both, you probably won’t have to worry about stick drift. has covered tech and ...

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Forget the joystick and forgo the D-pad. 8BitDo introduced an all-button arcade controller with an ultra-slim profile that's built for competitive fighting games. The company is known for its wide ...

There are now even more choices for a Nintendo Switch 2 game controller. Several of 8BitDo's controllers and adapters are now compatible with the Switch 2, after you complete a quick firmware update.