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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great controller.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Really great build quality, I love everything about this controller I was skeptical at first because I wasn't familiar with the brand but it has far exceeded my expectations, I love using it with my switch
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Works better than another similar controller I had, for less money, with the base and dongle. Got the Xbox buttons to make them line up with game prompts
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I play a lot on the laptop. And I needed a controller that looked and felt good. This was definitely it. After software update everything ran perfectly. I really like how it comes with its own dock and connects really fast.
I highly recommend it
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Bought it since my Nintendo pro controller stopped working and surprisingly not from drift. Now i don't have to worry about drift. The joysticks are mediocre feeling but i have the security of no drift. The back paddles are nice and so is the dock! That alone makes it more worth the Nintendo brand. I don't like having to plug and unplug so many devices. The only problem i had was the gyro seems to have like a small dead zone? Feels like a fraction of a second delay every time I try shooting arrows in Zelda. But who knows maybe it's just mine. Actually wait 2 problems. Sometimes i want to take a screenshot in like Metroid prime remastered and it triggers the turbo. You can never fully disable turbo from the button but you can remap screenshot to another button which is fine but annoying. Turbo is nice when I'm out mining in totk depths for item pick up haha
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I love this controller! I use it with my Nintendo switch. The battery last forever and it feels great in my hands. I've had a couple of these 8bitDo controllers and they have great build quality and last forever. Be sure to double check that the one you are buying is compatible with whatever you want to use it for. They sometimes have multiple models that look the same but have different compatibilities.
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I’ve been using this controller for a few weeks now, and I have to say, it’s really impressive. The joysticks feel super smooth and precise, and I haven’t noticed any stick drift at all, which is a big plus. The controller feels solid in your hands but isn’t too heavy, so playing for long sessions is comfortable. The charging dock is awesome too—it keeps everything neat, charges the controller, and even stores the dongle so you don’t lose it.
Connecting it is really easy, whether it’s via Bluetooth, the 2.4 GHz dongle, or wired. I also love that you can customize buttons and profiles using the software—it’s nice to have the back paddles for extra controls too. Battery life is solid and lasts through long gaming sessions.
A couple of small things I noticed: the triggers feel a little soft compared to the Switch Pro Controller, and it doesn’t have HD rumble or NFC for Amiibo. A few people online have mentioned connection issues, but I haven’t had any problems personally.
Overall, this is a really solid controller if you want something that works well on both Switch and PC. The dock and customization options make it feel like a premium setup, and I’m really happy with it.
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Was looking for a GOOD wireless pro controller (back paddle buttons) for my Switch AND pc, and boy did it deliver.
It feels premium and good in the hands. Comes with a charger so you never have to change batteries (though this is not something I am against). The sticks use the hall effect sticks so there will never or less chance of stick drift compared to all the older sticks. And like I said, it has back paddle buttons. Just 2 though so if you want 4 buttons back there you may want to go elsewhere.
Also comes with a 2.4ghz dongle so you can have less input lag. This is what I opt for when gaming either on my Switch or on my pc. I was hoping however that I would be able to connect my Xbox controller or DualSense to the dongle but unfortunately you can only connect the 8bitdo controller to it.
All in all, great controller, would buy again.
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Good controller for pc, good battery health and good connectivity, ive had it for a month and a half with no issues plus the price and what it comes it’s a good deal
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Works great. I love the fact that you can connect it via blue tooth and dongle. I use the blue tooth for my Switch 2 and the dongle for the computer. Joy sticks are smooth and responsive and the battery lasts a long time.
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The dock is quite handy to have and is one of my favorite features of this controller. I've been switching back and forth between using this controller for my switch and my pc and it feels like a perfect fit. It's got a decent weight to it and has a satisfying low rumble.
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Pros:
Charging dock and it acts as a range extender
Hall effect sensors (Bluetooth version with Switch button layout)
Fully configurable button mapping including two back buttons
Everything else except...
Cons:
Bumpers rattle
No precise battery level indication or reporting
A little delayed on wireless PC reconnection
I use this for PC gaming. Great controller, comfortable, inclusion of a charging dock at this price is impressive. Inside the dock there's a wireless dongle for connection in to PC X-Input mode, the dock itself acts as a USB passthrough, so the dongle can just stay in there, also acting as a range extender. This more than makes up for the Bluetooth mode being tied exclusively to Switch controller configuration. I've found no issues charging off PC USB (3.2 gen 1).
My only issue with the controller build is the shoulder bumpers rattle quite a bit. If these were face buttons I'd be worried about the getting stuck, but I don't expect bumpers are prone to that. Everything else seems very built, the things that should be smooth are smooth, things that should be crisp are crisp. Vibration is strong, I have it turned all the way down in the controller configuration and in my games and it's still noticable. It's a slower rumble, not buzzy.
Reconnection to 2.4GHz when waking the controller is a tad slow, compared to say a Dualsense using Bluetooth. But it not too big a deal. I haven't done any marathon gaming on it, so can't say if the battery life claim is accurate, but it's certainly had no issues for a few hours at a time. However, I can't figure out how to really check the battery level besides a low, charging, or fully charged LED. So far as I can tell it's not reported to Windows, perhaps it is on the Switch.
The documentation isn't amazing. But usage is relatively intuitive. And given the price point, I don't expect a dedicated team making regionalized translations.
There is a replaceable button set available from the manufacturer to get X-Box button configuration, with shipping to US it's about $10, but may take awhile to arrive. Given the one that comes with Xbox buttons uses potentiometer sticks, it's definitely worth getting this version for PC.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Amazing controller with nearly universal compatibility. Quality of the controller and the dock are both great and the battery life is good. The dock makes it super easy to charge when not in use.
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The build quality is very good and made of a smooth and durable plastic. The dock is great as I never lose the controller and it's always charged whenever I need it. Looking forward to using it for the foreseeable future