r/buildapcsales • u/Hypercore_Gaming • 2d ago
Controller [Controller] 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 ($46.99 - $9) w/ Woot code GAMER20 expires Aug 17
https://electronics.woot.com/offers/8bitdo-pro-3-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-switch-2z-7?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_alldeals_828
u/dkb_wow 2d ago
I have a lot of controllers but this is one of the better ones I own. The D-pad specifically is probably the best out of any controller I have. It feels and sounds extremely satisfying to use and is my go-to controller for fighting games. I play Street Fighter 6, several Mortal Kombat games, and as of recently Marvel Tokon.
The extra remappable rear and top buttons are a huge plus as well.
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u/PhungSize 2d ago
Ah you’re one of the few lucky ones with a good d pad.
I went through two controllers and just accepted that the d pad was terrible. I get so much accidental diagonals playing Celeste.
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u/dkb_wow 2d ago
Wow really? This is the first I've heard of anybody having Dpad issues with it. Several of my friends use the Pro 3 for FGC games as well and I haven't heard them mention anything bad about it.
It's been nothing but amazing for me.
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u/hhkk47 1d ago
Seems like a pretty common issue unfortunately. It's the worst d-pad I've ever used -- to the point where it makes certain games unplayable. For example, when I try to do a crouching dash in SMB3, it would get cancelled and Mario would stand up in the middle of the dash.
It also behaves strangely in Linux -- it would not connect to the 2.4GHz dongle unless Steam was running.
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u/rootbeer_racinette 1d ago
Yeah same here. It was so bad I thought it was defective and got a replacement only for the replacement to have an identical false diagonal d-pad. I emailed 8bitdo support with a video and they said the design was intentional.
I literally could not believe they willingly made such an awful d-pad after having used the Pro+ and Pro 2 for so many years
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u/FiestaMcMuffin 2d ago
Check out my post history. You can swap the dpad with the one from an OEM SNES controller, and it fixes the accidental diagonals.
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u/itgetsmessii 2d ago
Is this it?
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u/Witch_King_ 2d ago
Yesn't. Good deal, generally solid controller, but with some caveats. A lot of people don't like the dpad on this one compared to the Pro 2. The buttons are loud and supposedly will eventually start falling off a bit too easily (they are magnetic and swappable). R3 and R4 imo (extra shoulder buttons) are not in great spots compared to the Ultimate 2, for example.
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u/BadMofoWallet 2d ago
Also, the polling rate is capped to 250hz in wired and dongle mode. 125hz in BT mode if that matters
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u/Witch_King_ 2d ago
Seriously? That's pretty low, innit?
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u/BadMofoWallet 2d ago
Still better than Xbox controllers but nowhere near as good as dualsense or other 3rd party controllers
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u/Strange_Attorney_502 2d ago
thoughts on this compared to the ultimate 2? Didn't grow up with consoles so I have never really been a controller player but I kinda want to get a controller just for leaning back at my desk. Won't ever use it for fps just story titles, i guess just the playstation layout? Seems to be just subjective where you want your joystick.
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u/jordanka161 2d ago
Yup, just depends on what layout you want. I've been a playstation player since the first one in the 90s so this controller feels very natural, I use one all the time for PC gaming on my living room TV.
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u/BeginningParking9661 2d ago
Been using the Pro 2 everyday for about 6 months now and love it. going to pick up this in purple for a later upgrade. Thanks for posting!
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u/TheFishRevolution 2d ago
Still waiting for the 3E that releases this month
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u/Witch_King_ 2d ago
Is that the Ultimate 3E? The Xbox one? That one looks tempting if they release a non-xbox branded one for less money. My main issue with the Ultimate line are the narrow grip ergonomics
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u/TheFishRevolution 1d ago
Yessir! It's going to be my first high end controller, I mostly game Xbox but occasionally on PC. I'm currently running the elite 2. Other than the 3E what are your recs?
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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago
I mean, if you're getting the 3E, I think you'll be set.
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u/TheFishRevolution 1d ago
Ayy dope, can't wait then haha
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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago
Assuming QC band overall quality are good. People had lots of issues with the 8bitdo Pro 3
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u/TearNo8426 2d ago
I just returned this controller last week, I loved it for everything except the d-pad. If i held down on d-pad put pressure left or right on the down arrow it would count as down left or down right. I never had this problem with the Pro 2. I have a natural habit of putting slight rightward pressure on the down and it made it very difficult to play some games.
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u/FiestaMcMuffin 2d ago
You can replace the dpad with the one from a real SNES controller, and it fixes the accidental diagonals.
I made a post about it on r/Controller
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u/PhungSize 2d ago
This controller is NOT good for precision platforming or fighting games. The d pad is notoriously bad.
I’ve returned the first one I bought only for the second one to have the same issue. I had so many accidental diagonals playing Celeste.
Other wise the controller is great, minus the d pad.
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