Pro 3

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Pro 3

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WHy do i have to use a dongle? (8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless)

Idk why 8bitdo went backwards with their newer controllers the Pro 2 (PlayStation layout) was perfect but now the Pro 3 and all the ultimate controllers have dongles and non removable batteries and charging docks and are more expensive.

SnooDoughnuts5632 in r/GyroGaming

April 21, 2026 5:16 AM

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I don’t understand the debate over the price for the Steam controller

Eh, wouldn't say that his statement is untrue either. It depends on the specific controller and the games you play. I've had 3 8bitdo controllers over the years: sn30 pro (1st version which looked more like a snes controller), pro 2 wired controller and pro 3 in gamecube colorway. Sn30 pro has VERY

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Acrobatic-Hawk-5267 in r/Steam

May 11, 2026 6:03 PM

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does anyone know if the 8bitdo lite se 2.4g for xbox will work with the steam deck or not? sorry im not familiar with controllers stuff

huh I have 7 8bitdo controllers and 1 keyboard. only problems I had was the pro3 buttons cracking (which is a known issue) and the 2 oldest ones having their analog stick tops crumbling, easy fix with stick covers. connection wise never had any issues with any of them

TokwaDoodles in r/SteamDeck

April 22, 2026 5:26 AM

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Is anyone else have controller issues with fh6

Same problem here but with the 8BitDo Pro 3. The game just sometimes doesn't detect it. I have to restart my PC for some reason.

YukYukas in r/ForzaHorizon6

May 20, 2026 11:40 AM

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One controller for iPad/iPhone/AppleTV/Macbook???

Ok but will it pair to 3 or 4 devices in DS mode without having to re pair every time? If you read the OP that’s what I’m looking for. I was prompted to post this after buying an 8bitdo pro 3 that will only pair to one device in DS mode at a time and I’ll have to re pair it anytime I want to move it

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Ok-Soup-5300 in r/EmulationOniOS

April 30, 2026 11:11 PM

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