Stick Sensitivity options is a must if you have drift developing from using the game pad for a long time, it extends the use of your controller without replacing it sooner. When drift occurs you can tune the dead zones to be wider to omit it from being possible to trigger for instance. Any Gamepad you buy, you don't know if the joystick module is already degrading from time itself, the graphite pad in the module can be corroded by the oil in the spring when you push the L3 / R3 buttons, and eventually over time of use will leak into the sensors, and mess with the resistance of the pad hence drifting.
The 8-bit-do pro style controllers are the most durable I can find, I haven't broken one yet, but I've been through two Xbox controllers, also a massive fan of the horizontal sticks ;)
First your weird for liking the sticks lol I can say that I am weird to lol. Also I've seen alot of people tell me this style controller is great for retro and fighting games. So I am learning alot from these comments. Thanks.
Pugh, can you give me your opinion? I'm playing TEKKEN 8, and I find the joystick on the regular controller to be too long, making for inaccurate input. I'm considering this controller, because the joystick seems shorter.
I use this to game on my PC. I really like it and is probably the most comfortable controller I have. Super responsive and great for twitch style games like beat them ups and metrovanias. For example, a common command in most of these games is double tap a direction to dash. Much easier to do on 8bitdo's crisp thumb sticks than on the mushy Dualshock or Xbox controller. I personally like that its wired because I keep on forgetting to charge my controllers all the time. Heh.
You compared it to a PlayStation controller. And while it has similar thumbstick layout, it has far more in common with a SNES controller. Shoulder buttons, dpad, face buttons are all SNES style. The controller draws attention to the DPAD, which is far superior to both the Xbox and PlayStation controller d-pads for retro games. Try playing Cyber Shadow, Celeste, Dead Cells with this controllers DPAD, its perfect for that. Those interested in retro indie games are going to love this controller. Games that have digital input like those games benefit a ton from the precision of a Dpad, and this mushy-yet-tactile dpad is tried and true
To be fair I have heard this about these style games unfortunately I don't really play those yet. But I appreciate you letting me know this I can use this as research in other videos with dpads like this. Thanks
@@PughsReview ok. Tbh i have an xbox one s controller and the bumpers are annoyingly clicky noisy. Its bumper tactile switches get broken easily. Ugh. I already repaired it twice and now it is broken again. Just imagine the hassle of desoldering/soldering the very small pieces of shite. I never had an issue like this with my ds4 because they are very durable. Btw thanks for the reply.
Purchased only for the shape (used to ps controller) and most games on steam supports ds4/5 but the button prompts sometimes is buggy and have to play with xbox prompts for the whole gameplay.
This controller is great. For 4 button fighting games (like MK, Tekken, & Soul Calibur) and games that do better with dpads over thumbsticks, like fixed camera games, 2D platformers, etc. Xbox dpads are not made for actual directional control, they are made for quick selects. Because of this, and its position on the controller, the Xbox dpad kills my thumb every time I spend more than a few minutes using it for anything else. So while official Xbox controllers are generally great, there are some situations where they are near useless. That's where this controller comes in handy.
Thanks for the comment yea I did this review a while back a lot has changed since then lol. I agree 8bitdo has the best dpad on the market hands down. Especially when it comes to fighting games.
Man the no profiles and it forgetting layout is a big deal. I think I prefer the PlayStation layout these days so it might be a hump I have to get over. I'm just not happy with Turtle Beach Recon at all. What are 8bitdo like for reliability and durability? Are the sticks nice and loose on this?
Microsoft don't let 3rd party controllers to be wireless, that's the reason it's wired and that's why the other one that's wireless it's just for xcloud on phones.
Hey man, cool video :) Would you mind telling me if the controller auto - turns on when the computer starts and its connected to the USB? Or do you have to press the xbox home button to start it up?
This is one of the best reviews out there can u make another review on the newer version of this one with hall effect joysticks and a type c charger for the wire 🔥💯
@@PughsReview yes great review ty. I saw that it is wired but given that the price diffference is 4USD between this and the wireless, I wondered why would anyone go with the wired? That's why i wanted to know if the wireless one also can work with a usb cable connected. Ty for your answer
@@bluecry2000 проводной для xbox и pc. Беспроводной для Nintendo, Android, PC и других платформ. Если не ошибаюсь, беспроводной не работает с xbox. Только версия с проводом.
Actually this controller was inspired by the SNES. While it may be hard to see in this controller, it's much easier to see when you look at 8bitdo's earlier controllers.
Hello Mr, it was a useful video. I want to ask you if the computer detects the 8bitdo pro 2 wired controller as an Xbox controller or no. It is very important because the new games on Windows are only compatible with xbox controllers
I can say it's light compared to a wirless pad, but i can't answer if it's better than the ps4 pad since I don't own one. But the controller itself is good
I like this one better than the Wolverine TE lol. I'm anal about triggers and these are the second best triggers I've tried (assuming they're the same as SN30+). XB360 was my fave so far, but haven't tried XB core controller yet.
@@PughsReview A better response might have been "hey that's cool, this controller should be perfect for you. Thanks for the watch!". You know, instead of this nonsense.
@@PughsReview I wrote this reply before checking a more recent video. From what I saw I had a hunch you may have matured and I'm happy to have it confirmed here. Props for not getting defensive and doubling down. Good luck with the channel.
Just got this and out of the box the d-pad isn't as smooth as on my other 8bitdo controllers. Like the Pro+. The d-pad on the Xbox version is like... Like it flips rather than rolls when I move left n right. Might just need breaking in. Not really any other options tbh 😂
The 8BitDo Pro 2 for the Xbox is Amazing! It does it's job, very durable compared to OG Xbox controllers and it doesn't feel cheap at all. Highly recommend IMHO.
I think this is a great controller! I am great fan of 8bitdo. This is perfect for fighting games, new retro games. I bought mine in AliExpress and waiting in brazil. The dpad of xbox series og controller is horrible. For fps and racing games you will see difference but nothing upset. Very nice video!
Yea I believe so you talking about the xbox that dosent take disk right? If so then yes as long as there is a USB slot which I know there is it will work.
This is actually more valued in countries like Canada, where other Pro controllers in general reaches as high as $80, while this is like $45 and the Wireless is like $55~65 In USD the price disparity is much shorter, but in CAD it's much wider.
@@PughsReview Actually it's $59.99 for Wired and $69.99 for Wireless. But yeah a $10 difference instead of a $5 difference. I'm skeptical of picking those Chinese cheaper controllers knowing that some of the Joystick modules might come already degraded as a result of sitting on the shelf too long and whatever grease they used in those rotating sensors to keep them fluid and smooth corrodes the plastic housing and seeps into the graphite pad that determines the resistance of the electrical signals for your stick. There's word that there is a joystick module made in America that does not degrade and works using electromagnetism parts instead of rotating metal rubber parts, but no idea if it's in use in the market right now.
I really wanted to like this controller. I was excited for it to arrive today, but after only an hour of play, I’m sending it back. There are a couple small things I don’t like, like the indents in the dpad getting in the way of quick movements. I could lean to adapt to this, but those sharp ridges on the body under the triggers are TERRIBLE and made this a non starter. After only an hour I already have the start of a bump on the side of my knuckles on my middle fingers. Without the ridges, I would have this contoller a 4/5 because of the rough dpad. But those ridges make it a solid 0/5. Damaging your fingers make it a fail.
They’re a new version of this wire is a type c that can be removed from controller and u could order a 8 bitdo USB from the official store to sinc with the controllers so u could do it wireless
Yea I am hearing all controllers that are not Microsoft controllers are wired since its a legal thing not sure if that is true but kinda of makes since. Since every controller I have reviewed has been wired but I will need to verify that info first of course.
@@PughsReview My spectra died after 3 months. For the same price I had this controller since release with no problems. Spectra has had this problem across the board with many other people from dead triggers to unfixable stick drift.
I personally like it bc i want a ps5 bc of the where the joysticks are but i like xbox more and infinite battery i have all wired controllers for my xbox so it doesent bother me to much but i like it
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make sure you check out this 40-dollar controller.
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Finally an Xbox controller with the thumbsticks in the correct place 😃
Ewww no lol.
@@PughsReview Yes xbot!
Lol each to their own..... but eww no lol.
@@PughsReview symmetrical > asymmetrical
To each his own lol
Stick Sensitivity options is a must if you have drift developing from using the game pad for a long time, it extends the use of your controller without replacing it sooner. When drift occurs you can tune the dead zones to be wider to omit it from being possible to trigger for instance.
Any Gamepad you buy, you don't know if the joystick module is already degrading from time itself, the graphite pad in the module can be corroded by the oil in the spring when you push the L3 / R3 buttons, and eventually over time of use will leak into the sensors, and mess with the resistance of the pad hence drifting.
The 8-bit-do pro style controllers are the most durable I can find, I haven't broken one yet, but I've been through two Xbox controllers, also a massive fan of the horizontal sticks ;)
First your weird for liking the sticks lol I can say that I am weird to lol. Also I've seen alot of people tell me this style controller is great for retro and fighting games. So I am learning alot from these comments. Thanks.
Pugh, can you give me your opinion? I'm playing TEKKEN 8, and I find the joystick on the regular controller to be too long, making for inaccurate input.
I'm considering this controller, because the joystick seems shorter.
I use this to game on my PC. I really like it and is probably the most comfortable controller I have. Super responsive and great for twitch style games like beat them ups and metrovanias. For example, a common command in most of these games is double tap a direction to dash. Much easier to do on 8bitdo's crisp thumb sticks than on the mushy Dualshock or Xbox controller. I personally like that its wired because I keep on forgetting to charge my controllers all the time. Heh.
Lol you did a review I am about to do a comparison review with this and the Spectra Infinity for racing and fight style games
You compared it to a PlayStation controller. And while it has similar thumbstick layout, it has far more in common with a SNES controller. Shoulder buttons, dpad, face buttons are all SNES style. The controller draws attention to the DPAD, which is far superior to both the Xbox and PlayStation controller d-pads for retro games. Try playing Cyber Shadow, Celeste, Dead Cells with this controllers DPAD, its perfect for that. Those interested in retro indie games are going to love this controller.
Games that have digital input like those games benefit a ton from the precision of a Dpad, and this mushy-yet-tactile dpad is tried and true
To be fair I have heard this about these style games unfortunately I don't really play those yet. But I appreciate you letting me know this I can use this as research in other videos with dpads like this. Thanks
How do you reset this controller to the Xbox? The LED keeps blinking and doesn’t respond to anything
Just subbed bro. Are the Bumper buttons tactile just like xbox's?
There not tactile but do sound clicky
@@PughsReview ok. Tbh i have an xbox one s controller and the bumpers are annoyingly clicky noisy. Its bumper tactile switches get broken easily. Ugh. I already repaired it twice and now it is broken again. Just imagine the hassle of desoldering/soldering the very small pieces of shite. I never had an issue like this with my ds4 because they are very durable. Btw thanks for the reply.
Purchased only for the shape (used to ps controller) and most games on steam supports ds4/5 but the button prompts sometimes is buggy and have to play with xbox prompts for the whole gameplay.
This controller is great. For 4 button fighting games (like MK, Tekken, & Soul Calibur) and games that do better with dpads over thumbsticks, like fixed camera games, 2D platformers, etc. Xbox dpads are not made for actual directional control, they are made for quick selects. Because of this, and its position on the controller, the Xbox dpad kills my thumb every time I spend more than a few minutes using it for anything else. So while official Xbox controllers are generally great, there are some situations where they are near useless. That's where this controller comes in handy.
Thanks for the comment yea I did this review a while back a lot has changed since then lol. I agree 8bitdo has the best dpad on the market hands down. Especially when it comes to fighting games.
Man the no profiles and it forgetting layout is a big deal. I think I prefer the PlayStation layout these days so it might be a hump I have to get over. I'm just not happy with Turtle Beach Recon at all.
What are 8bitdo like for reliability and durability? Are the sticks nice and loose on this?
So it's hard for me to just tell you that durability is good since it's not a every day use. I cam say the sticks out of the box are good and tight.
Microsoft don't let 3rd party controllers to be wireless, that's the reason it's wired and that's why the other one that's wireless it's just for xcloud on phones.
Wow didn't realize that that is good to know
You review controllers and didn’t know this basic fact. I bet you didn’t know about Hunter Biden’s laptop before you voted Blue either.
Hey I appreciate the feedback be blessed.
Db acting like Pugh has to know all of Xbox’s policies. DB for sure
How else they supposed to sell them Elite Series 2 lol
You are the only guy I've heard Pronounce the company 8BitDo right and you have earned my subscription 🙌
Lol I had to look it up to make sure o was doing it right lol
Hey man, cool video :) Would you mind telling me if the controller auto - turns on when the computer starts and its connected to the USB? Or do you have to press the xbox home button to start it up?
Hmm good question I will check and get back with you.
Controller powers up when you turn on pc
@@PughsReview thanks 🙏 too bad it does that : p
Yea it weird that it is like that.
This is one of the best reviews out there can u make another review on the newer version of this one with hall effect joysticks and a type c charger for the wire 🔥💯
if i buy the wireless version could not I use it with a USB cable with no battery installed/utilized?
There is not a wirless version. This is only cable no batteries inside
@@PughsReview yes great review ty. I saw that it is wired but given that the price diffference is 4USD between this and the wireless, I wondered why would anyone go with the wired? That's why i wanted to know if the wireless one also can work with a usb cable connected. Ty for your answer
To be honest I don't know I haven't reviewed that on it is for switch not xbox I believe.
@@bluecry2000 проводной для xbox и pc. Беспроводной для Nintendo, Android, PC и других платформ. Если не ошибаюсь, беспроводной не работает с xbox. Только версия с проводом.
Actually this controller was inspired by the SNES. While it may be hard to see in this controller, it's much easier to see when you look at 8bitdo's earlier controllers.
Good to know I'll take a look.
Hello Mr, it was a useful video. I want to ask you if the computer detects the 8bitdo pro 2 wired controller as an Xbox controller or no. It is very important because the new games on Windows are only compatible with xbox controllers
So under hardware on the pc it shows 8bitdo pro 2 wired controller for Xbox. Not sure if that helps or not.
How long is the cord?
Of the top of my head 8 to 10 feet.
if you look at the description it says that it supposed to have macro capability..but it doesnt
Is that a built-in mic??
No built in mic
@@PughsReview Okay good
I know this is an older video but I was wondering if you have developed any stick drift with this controller?
I'll pin this since this isn't a every day use maybe some if the viewers can help with this question
Yes I've noticed stick drift, but that's because I'm a competitive player so I sometimes mash to hard on the analog sticks😂.
Easy fix if u use the app
nice video is this controller lightweight? and is it comfortable compared to ps4 pad?
I can say it's light compared to a wirless pad, but i can't answer if it's better than the ps4 pad since I don't own one. But the controller itself is good
I like this one better than the Wolverine TE lol. I'm anal about triggers and these are the second best triggers I've tried (assuming they're the same as SN30+). XB360 was my fave so far, but haven't tried XB core controller yet.
Well there you go. Maybe it will work good for racing to since it has software to set things for you as well.
I want to get this because it reminds me of the Playstation controller which is my preferred layout and feel
Eww lol
@@PughsReview A better response might have been "hey that's cool, this controller should be perfect for you. Thanks for the watch!". You know, instead of this nonsense.
True, this is 1 year ago. we all have to start from somewhere and grow through the process. Thanks for the response. 👍
@@PughsReview I wrote this reply before checking a more recent video. From what I saw I had a hunch you may have matured and I'm happy to have it confirmed here. Props for not getting defensive and doubling down. Good luck with the channel.
@@smoothyuk Thanks 👍
I like the design actually. Even though I have been Xbox from day one.
Eww no way lol. It wasn't bad to play with I just prefer xbox still.
@@PughsReview That's because you're an xbox fanboy
@@PughsReview It's way better than official xbox controllers due to the better stick placement
Just got this and out of the box the d-pad isn't as smooth as on my other 8bitdo controllers. Like the Pro+. The d-pad on the Xbox version is like... Like it flips rather than rolls when I move left n right. Might just need breaking in. Not really any other options tbh 😂
Definitely better than those satellite dishes of dpads lol
@@PughsReview That's definitely true!
I think the reason it's wired is that it needs to have the wire for power, and it doesn't have a battery.
I was told not sure if it's true but Microsoft owns the rights to wirless controllers for the xbox.
The 8BitDo Pro 2 for the Xbox is Amazing! It does it's job, very durable compared to OG Xbox controllers and it doesn't feel cheap at all. Highly recommend IMHO.
I agree with you. I've come to like the controller. And the functions on it.
I think this is a great controller! I am great fan of 8bitdo. This is perfect for fighting games, new retro games. I bought mine in AliExpress and waiting in brazil. The dpad of xbox series og controller is horrible. For fps and racing games you will see difference but nothing upset. Very nice video!
Thanks.
Is this good for sports game? Like nba2k22?
@@kenmaxwell4920 yes, and fifa too
@@lipfig how about the dead zone or delay in this controller?
@@kenmaxwell4920 there is no delay or dead zone. Its wired and have a software that you can change the settings of analog and triggers.
Is this working with xbox one s all digital?
Yea I believe so you talking about the xbox that dosent take disk right? If so then yes as long as there is a USB slot which I know there is it will work.
@@PughsReview YEAH! The worst XBOX 😂
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is it compatible with ps4
Great video for an old guy
😂🤣
This is actually more valued in countries like Canada, where other Pro controllers in general reaches as high as $80, while this is like $45 and the Wireless is like $55~65
In USD the price disparity is much shorter, but in CAD it's much wider.
Oh wow that is good information to know thanks.
@@PughsReview Actually it's $59.99 for Wired and $69.99 for Wireless. But yeah a $10 difference instead of a $5 difference.
I'm skeptical of picking those Chinese cheaper controllers knowing that some of the Joystick modules might come already degraded as a result of sitting on the shelf too long and whatever grease they used in those rotating sensors to keep them fluid and smooth corrodes the plastic housing and seeps into the graphite pad that determines the resistance of the electrical signals for your stick.
There's word that there is a joystick module made in America that does not degrade and works using electromagnetism parts instead of rotating metal rubber parts, but no idea if it's in use in the market right now.
Oh there are controllers that has this module in it:
GuliKit King Kong 2 Pro
I really wanted to like this controller. I was excited for it to arrive today, but after only an hour of play, I’m sending it back. There are a couple small things I don’t like, like the indents in the dpad getting in the way of quick movements. I could lean to adapt to this, but those sharp ridges on the body under the triggers are TERRIBLE and made this a non starter. After only an hour I already have the start of a bump on the side of my knuckles on my middle fingers. Without the ridges, I would have this contoller a 4/5 because of the rough dpad. But those ridges make it a solid 0/5. Damaging your fingers make it a fail.
I get it everyone is different. Thanks for the comment somebody else can be help by this.
Boy must got baby fingers lmao
This would of been a perfect like controller if it was wireless.
They’re a new version of this wire is a type c that can be removed from controller and u could order a 8 bitdo USB from the official store to sinc with the controllers so u could do it wireless
8bitdo makes great controllers but a wired only controller is an automatic deal breaker for me.
Yea I am hearing all controllers that are not Microsoft controllers are wired since its a legal thing not sure if that is true but kinda of makes since. Since every controller I have reviewed has been wired but I will need to verify that info first of course.
i have a pc we are not the same
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Lame controller.
I think for the price I'd rather just get the Spectra for the same price.
Found the xbox fanboy
@@PughsReview My spectra died after 3 months. For the same price I had this controller since release with no problems. Spectra has had this problem across the board with many other people from dead triggers to unfixable stick drift.
Well that's good to know good thing is tho it has a 2 year warranty keep sending it back a d get a new one.
I personally like it bc i want a ps5 bc of the where the joysticks are but i like xbox more and infinite battery i have all wired controllers for my xbox so it doesent bother me to much but i like it
not to mention the latency is probably a little better wired too.
How do you reset this controller to the Xbox? The LED keeps blinking and doesn’t respond to anything