Controllers / Compare
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad vs Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Product A: 8BitDo
82 of 151 known
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
GameSir G7 Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Valve Steam Controller (2026)
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Compare the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller with
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
GameSir G7 Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Valve Steam Controller (2026)Product B: Nintendo
73 of 151 known
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Flydigi Apex 5
GameSir Super Nova
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
SCUF Omega
Change Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Compare the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad with
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Flydigi Apex 5
GameSir Super Nova
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
SCUF Omega81 of 142 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 49 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 45 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Button latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 5.85msB: 19.4ms8BitDo is 13.55 ms lower.
- Battery lifeA: 20hB: 40hNintendo is 20 h higher.
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 11.44msB: 13.08ms8BitDo is 1.64 ms lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A8BitDo: 153.6 × 100.5 mm
- BNintendo: 148 × 105 mm
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (claimed)
A242.4g
B235g
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Not available
Model numbers
Not available
BEEAFSSKA, BEE-0085Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Retail model code BEEAFSSKA for original base Black package. Physical controller model BEE-008 is now independently confirmed from the exact Nintendo manual. Cable BEE-016 is not a controller identifier.10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller information leaflet. Physical controller BEE-008. BEE-016 is the included USB charging cable and is not put in controller model numbers. Existing US base retail code BEEAFSSKA retained.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
00045496885861, 000454968862881Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black UPC 00045496885861. Released Resident Evil Requiem UPC is covered by its separate maker source entry.9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Maker product information gives UPC 00045496886288 for Resident Evil Requiem Edition.
Announced
Not available
2 April 20254Press articlevariety.com/2025/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-date-price-tariffs-1236372547Read 28 September 2026Accessories announced on April 2, 20257Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18 release explains accessory launch prices changed from those announced April 2, 2025, and lists the Pro Controller. Original Variety source is unavailable.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)6Press articlenotebookcheck.net/The-8BitDo-Pro-3-is-now-available-to-buy-in-the-US-but-Europe-and-the-UK-have-to-wait-until-October-10.1085435.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck says 8BitDo announced the Pro 3 as the successor to the Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller12Revieweshopperreviews.com/2025/06/13/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-for-nintendo-switch-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and directly compares its successor Switch 2 Pro Controller. Previous original product exists in catalogue. Does not imply the original controller was discontinued.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
$84.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18, 2025 launch MSRP table gives the Pro Controller at USD 84.99 before June 5 launch. Excludes US sales tax.27Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Resident-Evil-Requiem-New-special-edition-Switch-2-Pro-controller-now-available-for-preorder.1152391.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only Resident Evil Requiem Edition original US preorder/launch 99.99 USD. Does not override base Black 84.99 USD. Current Nintendo 99.99 is corroboration only, not sole launch-price evidence. Local tax not normalized from an unstated source condition.28Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-termsRead 7 October 2026Tax handling only for the existing Resident Evil Requiem variant launch 99.99 USD. US shopping terms separate listed product pricing from applicable tax added at charge. Base original 84.99 USD is unchanged. No later current store price substituted for dated prelaunch evidence.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
US7Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026Actual US April 18, 2025 manufacturer release explicitly discusses US retail preorders and lists Switch 2 Pro Controller at 84.99 USD. Original US market, paired with exact US maker store listing and existing retail reference.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 7 October 2026Retained base Black reference is the US maker store SKU 123674 and US launch MSRP 84.99. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem variant also has a US maker listing. Later current prices not treated as launch prices.
Colours
Orange, Purple, G Classic, Gray1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Current Tech Specs four color selectors. Orange is eShop exclusive.
Black, Resident Evil Requiem Edition1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black configuration. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem Edition is covered by its separate maker source. No themed edition laboratory test is claimed.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Black9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Released themed edition has the maker name Resident Evil Requiem Edition and a gunmetal-black visual design.
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
Not available
Compatibility
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Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, SteamOS, Android, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Current compatibility table: Switch 1/2, Windows 10(1903)+, SteamOS 3.7.13+, Android 13+, Apple iOS/macOS 26+. No Xbox or PlayStation inferred from button layout.10Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro 3 entry, not the generic Apple minimum at the top or an older Pro 2/SN30 entry. iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 are explicitly required. Other means tvOS/visionOS native gameplay, not every TV or headset.11Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English printed page 5 explicitly lists all five Apple systems at version 26. The full official PDF was downloaded and that page was visually read.
Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Windows USB route requires current Steam Input software and suitable controller-supported games. Source explicitly recognizes Switch 2 Pro, with Nintendo layout and gyro configuration. This is observed host-software compatibility, not Nintendo-certified PC support. Nintendo store official platform claim remains Switch 2 only. No Bluetooth, native XInput/DInput or Linux/Mac support is added.
Connection per platform
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | USB (wired) |
| Nintendo Switch | 2.4 GHz |
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | USB (wired) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 2.4 GHz |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth |
| Windows | USB (wired) |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz |
| SteamOS | USB (wired) |
| SteamOS | Bluetooth |
| Android | USB (wired) |
| Android | Bluetooth |
| macOS | USB (wired) |
| macOS | Bluetooth |
| iOS | USB (wired) |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Other | Bluetooth |
Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English manual PDF pages 5-8 gives individual platform paths. Switch 1/2 supports USB, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Windows USB/2.4 GHz. SteamOS, Android and Apple Bluetooth/USB. Apple USB requires macOS or USB-C iOS/iPadOS device, Android requires OTG. Full-features cells omitted, since IR/NFC/HD Rumble and gyro support differ.10Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Pro 3-specific entry supports Bluetooth across the listed Apple systems in D-input mode. USB is restricted to macOS or iOS/iPadOS devices with USB-C ports. No Other USB row is added, and no Lightning/adapter route is inferred. Existing Apple USB/Bluetooth rows are preserved with these exact host/version conditions. No 2.4 GHz Apple gameplay is claimed.11Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5: D switch position for Apple Bluetooth and USB. Wired availability is only macOS or USB-C iOS/iPadOS. Printed page 7 gives generic four-hour charging wording without an empty starting point, so no 0–100 scalar is added. Existing latency and stick-test rows and their setup notes are unchanged.
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth |
| Windows | USB (wired) |
Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202619Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026One Windows USB-wired route via current Steam Input. full_features is unknown and omitted. Source does not establish GL/GR, audio jack, NFC or every console-specific function on Windows.
Official licence
Not available
Not available
Input modes
XInput, DirectInput, Switch Pro2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker product comparison explicitly X input, D input and S input. Manual modes are platform-specific. Native Steam support recorded separately.
Steam controller mode18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Named Steam Input controller interface via host Steam software over USB on Windows. This is not a physical onboard Steam-mode switch or native Windows XInput declaration. Existing Windows XInput/DInput latency tests do not prove controller-native protocols or bridge versions, so those modes are not promoted.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Explicit newer Switch 2 USB/Steam setup only. No driverless generic XInput/DInput mode inferred. Steam software configuration and current compatible client required. Does not prove all console functions, audio or Bluetooth support on PC.
Mode switching
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Yes18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Official Valve Steam Input API publishes an exact distinct controller type, not generic Xbox translation only. Direct current HTTP body includes this row, public web cache is older. PC Gamer January 2026 guide independently describes Steam Input recognition over USB on Windows. Transport/client restrictions apply, not Nintendo-endorsed cross-platform compatibility or all-feature support.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Updated January 14, 2026. Dedicated Switch and Switch 2 Steam setup says Steam Input supports newer Switch 2 Pro via USB since November 2025, while Bluetooth does not work in Steam. It documents Nintendo button-layout selection, controller layout and gyro calibration for the recognized controllers. Current official Valve API independently has exact Switch2ProController type 16. No GL/GR, audio, NFC or full-feature support on PC is inferred.
Wakes the supported console
Max phone length
Not available
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available
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Connectivity
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Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Connectivity table: USB wired, dedicated 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Not available
Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
USB-C12Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Exact maker section names the USB-C 2.4 GHz adapter. This is the included radio receiver, stored in the dock, not the controller charging connector or an assumed USB generation. Exact GamesRadar hands-on review independently names a USB-C dongle.13Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/8bitdo-pro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Pro 3 review Features section explicitly identifies the supplied USB-C wireless dongle. No third-party Bluetooth receiver or optional conversion adapter is substituted.
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Not available
Wired connector
USB
Not available
Not available
Detachable cable
Cable length
Not available
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Claimed polling rate by connection
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
| Connection | Platform | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Windows | 250 |
| 2.4 GHz | Windows | 250 |
| USB (wired) | Nintendo Switch | 125 |
| 2.4 GHz | Nintendo Switch | 125 |
| Bluetooth | Nintendo Switch | 200 |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Not availablePolling rate wired
250Hz
Not available
Polling rate wireless
250Hz
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
200Hz
Not available
Sticks
8 of 15 differ
Stick sensor
Stick module name
Not available
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2 sticks adjustment and exact-model FAQ zero-deadzone setting.4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 3 FAQ zero-deadzone mode configured in Ultimate Software V2. Default deadzone value is not published.
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Not available
Tension levels
Not available
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Standard caps (fitted), Ball-top caps1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Two fitted standard caps visible on maker product and two spare ball-top caps in Includes. Not replaceable whole modules.
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Triggers
5 of 10 differ
Trigger sensor
Trigger resolution
Not available
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
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Trigger stops
Trigger stop positions
Not available
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Trigger stop type
Mechanical click1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Comparison table: linear Hall Effect vs non-linear micro-switch triggers.
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available
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Buttons
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Face button switches
Face button switch name
Not available
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
Not available
D-pad
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification, not latency measurement. Its actual tooltip defines an additional pair on the top edge next to standard bumpers. None means zero additional shoulder controls, while standard L/R/ZL/ZR remain present. GL/GR rear grip buttons excluded.25Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete maker button inventory names only standard L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls, plus GL/GR explicitly rear grip buttons and front/system controls. No additional single shoulder control is present. This confirms zero beyond the standard four and resolves the community question wording that asks about an additional pair.
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Macros
Share or capture button
Not available
Feedback
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Rumble
Rumble motor type
Not available
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Not available
Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
Not available
NFC
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
Not available
Light bar
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Measured input latency
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 5.85 | 3.29 | 10.08 | 1.72 | 249.88 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 11.44 | 9.17 | 13.57 | 1.13 | 249.88 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Button | 9.2 | 5.28 | 15.87 | 2.24 | 224.47 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Stick | 14.77 | 11.89 | 19.25 | 1.58 | 224.47 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 11.93 | 4.44 | 31.43 | 4.71 | 97.86 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 28.08 | 21.95 | 48.41 | 4.71 | 97.86 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 53.51 | 34.92 | 91.89 | 10.86 | 70.38 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 73.46 | 57.67 | 102.46 | 10.21 | 70.38 | Windows |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 7.97 | 5.34 | 10.63 | 1.29 | 248.45 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 13.08 | 8.33 | 21.42 | 3.67 | 248.45 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Button | 7.37 | 5.49 | 9.32 | 1.09 | 249.94 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Button | 19.4 | 0.38 | 49.93 | 9.46 | 62.86 | Windows |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
5.85ms
19.4ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
9.2ms
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
53.51ms
Not available
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
11.44ms
13.08ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
14.77ms
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
73.46ms
Not available
Measured stick tests
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 6.2% | 2,000 | 2.7% |
| Right | 0% | 5.1% | 4,000 | 2.8% |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 5.2% | 1,667 | 4.5% |
| Right | 0% | 4.6% | 3,333 | 4.9% |
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
6.2%
5.2%
Measured battery life
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
Not available
Not available
Speaker
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Microphone mute control
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Expansion port
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Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries included
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 20 |
| 2.4 GHz | 20 |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 40 |
Longest claimed battery life
20h
40h
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Dock
Not available
Not available
Play while charging
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact Pro 3 guide printed English page 7 states the controller does not shut down during wired connection. This corroborates ongoing USB operation. It is not alone used to infer simultaneous charging, which the contemporaneous TechSpot report states explicitly.16Press articletechspot.com/news/108681-8bitdo-pro-3-wireless-gamepad-features-swappable-abxy.htmlRead 8 October 2026Shawn Knight July 15, 2025 exact Pro 3 TMR-controller report explicitly says users can connect the included USB cable and keep playing while charging its non-removable 1000 mAh pack. Applies to USB cable operation. Docked gameplay is not asserted. This is a stated hardware capability, not a battery runtime or charging-time measurement, and Pro 2 or Ultimate models are excluded.
Not available
Battery indicator
LED, On screen22Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Pro-Controller-Power-Issues-2892846.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller recharge LED shows charging and completion. Not the four player-number LEDs and not a numeric remaining-level display. Separate maker paired-controller HOME menu guide proves on-screen approximate remaining charge. No controller built-in display.23Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2881222.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers shows approximate battery life for each actively paired controller. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a supported paired controller. This is console on-screen level, not a companion app or controller screen.
Build
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Shell material
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Grip texture
Not available
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Swappable grips
Not available
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Thumbstick caps, Magnetic ABXY buttons12Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supplies swappable magnetic ABXY caps with a button puller and two swappable ball-top joystick caps. These are external control tops, not replaceable sensor modules, faceplate, battery or internal repair parts.
Not available
Software
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Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2 section, not the Pro 2 original Ultimate Software.
Not available
App platforms
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Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Width153.6Height100.5Depth64.5mm(6 × 4 × 2.5 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker publishes the body tuple 153.6×100.5×64.5mm without axis labels. Reichelt exact Pro 3 listing independently labels Width 153.6, Height 100.5, Depth 64.5mm under Measures. Existing normalized front-face values are preserved using those labels, not a body-photo estimate. Dock/package measurements are excluded.15Retailer pagereichelt.com/ie/en/shop/product/8bitdo_pro_3_controller_with_dock-426928Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 3 controller with dock listing separately gives Measures: Width 153.6mm, Height 100.5mm, Depth 64.5mm and controller weight 0.242 kg. The 707 g manufacturer shipping weight is separate. This labels the maker’s same three body lengths. No package dimensions or rounded new lengths are substituted.
Width148Height105Depth60.2mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Published as approx. 105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm (JP page: height 105, width 148, depth 60.2)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026縦105mm×横148mm×厚さ60.2mm
Weight (claimed)
Certifications
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FCC ID
Not available
BKEBEE00824Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE008Read 7 October 2026Public FCC authorization reproduced for Nintendo Co Ltd game controller BEE008, grant March 31, 2025. Exact physical model linked by maker BEE-008 leaflet. Mirrored label/manual download endpoints returned 403, public grant text/table independently readable. No Bluetooth version inferred from BLE 2 MHz or RF frequency.26Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Actual Nintendo-submitted 06 Label and Location, BEE-008 rear label. Public document page extracted text explicitly gives FCC ID BKEBEE008. Direct PDF and plain HTTP challenge were not bypassed. Independently reopened readable document HTML is cited instead.
Other certifications
Not available
In the box
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In the box
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, ABXY button puller, Ball-top joystick caps x 2, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Includes list. USB-C extension adapter appears elsewhere but is not separately claimed in this list.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
Cables included
A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Not availableBNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202614Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026One included BEE-016 cable, refined endpoints from same package unboxing sentence. Nintendo maker leaflet names BEE-016. No AC adapter cable length imported. Existing in_the_box generic cable description remains valid.
Carrying case
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Stick drift warranty
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current 68-page maker PDF. English section PDF pages 3-10 was rendered and read. Later sections translate the same guide.
www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 30 September 2026English health and safety and pairing leaflet for the Switch 2 Pro Controller, revision June 2025.
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