Side-by-side specs for Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, 8BitDo Pro 3, 8BitDo Ultimate 2: connection, sticks, triggers, battery, weight and price.
PC support, Hall sticks, 235 g
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2.4 GHz
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | 8BitDo Pro 3 | 8BitDo Ultimate 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connection | |||
| Connectivity | USB-C wired, Bluetooth | USB-C wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C wired |
| Platforms | Switch, PC | PC, Android, iOS, Switch, Steam Deck | PC, Switch, Android, iOS |
| Sticks and triggers | |||
| Sticks | Standard analog (not Hall effect or TMR) | TMR | TMR |
| Triggers | Digital | Hall effect (linear), switchable to micro switch | Hall effect, switchable to non-linear tactile |
| Vibration | HD Rumble 2 | Dual asymmetrical rumble motors; intensity adjustable in Ultimate Software V2 (HLPlanet spec lists 'Two, asymmetrical'; HLPlanet release page says five intensity levels) | Dual asymmetric vibration motors (per HLPlanet; official page lists vibration without type) |
| Extra buttons | 2 programmable GL/GR buttons, C button (GameChat), Capture button | 2 back paddles + 2 remappable Fast Bumpers (L4/R4) | 2 back paddles plus R4/L4 fast bumpers |
| Battery and weight | |||
| Battery | — | — | — |
| Weight | 235 g best | 242.4 g | 246 g |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Price | |||
| Price (USD) | — | — | — |
Data checked: 2026-10-09
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