8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller Announced, Coming April 12

8Bitdo, one of the best 3rd party game controller makers, is releasing the much coveted 8Bitdo Pro 2 on April 12th, 2021. This version of the controller with be compatible out of the box with Nintendo Switch, PC, MacOS, Android, Steam, and Raspberry Pi.

The version of the 8Bitdo Pro Bluetooth Controller has features like a pair of pro-level back buttons, custom profile switching, and more. It even comes in three beautiful color schemes.

Function defines form. Pro-level back buttons.

Pro 2 features two Pro-level back buttons. These buttons give you more control so you don’t have to take your thumbs off the thumbsticks. With 8BitDo Ultimate Software you can assign any button function and macros, too.

More ways to play. Custom Profile Switching. Enhanced grip. 4-way Mode Switching button.

Pro 2 gives you more ways to play. The custom profile switch button holds 3 custom profiles that can be switched on the fly. With an enhanced grip, Pro 2 allows you to hold the controller with even less effort. The new 4-way Mode Switch button allows you to instantly switch between Switch, Android, D-input and X-input so you can pair to any device as easily as possible.

8BitDo Ultimate Software now on PC, Android and iOS

Ultimate Software gives you elite control over every piece of your controller – now on Android and iOS. Customize button mapping, adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination. Create controller profiles and switch between them at any time with the custom profile switch.

A Modern controller that respects the classics

Pro2 controllers isn’t any old Bluetooth game controller – it was designed with respect for the classics. We paid extra attention to the most critical characteristics like the D-PAD, to make sure it feels exactly like you remember it.

Key Features

• 2 pro-level back Buttons.
• Ultimate software now on PC, Android and iOS.
• Custom profile switching, enhanced grip & 4-Way mode switching button.
• Wireless Bluetooth, rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 20 hour rechargeable battery.
• Compatible with Switch, PC, macOS, Android, Steam and Raspberry Pi.

We here at Nintendo Link love the 8Bitdo series and are looking forward to the new 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller when it launched on April 12, 2021. You can even pre-order it on Amazon.com right now.

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