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“Symmetrical Hall-effect sticks, a benchmark retro D-pad, rear paddles, and a removable battery make the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller perfection for 2D and 3D games alike.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 21mo ago
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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller
$69 · Symmetrical TMR Thumbsticks / Magnetic Charging Dock / 4-Way Mode Switch · 1y 7m old
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Combining a classic symmetrical SNES-meets-PlayStation layout with Hall-effect thumbsticks, dual rear paddle buttons, a physical 4-way platform selector switch, and a removable rechargeable battery pack, the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is the ultimate symmetrical gamepad.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
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“Symmetrical Hall-effect sticks, a benchmark retro D-pad, rear paddles, and a removable battery make the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller perfection for 2D and 3D games alike.”
IGN · 89
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“8BitDo's signature 4-way mode switch and replaceable battery door keep the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller years ahead of disposable-battery gamepads.”
The Verge · 87
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PC GamerRead review ↗
“The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is the definitive symmetrical controller for Steam Deck, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.”
Publisher score: 88/100 · 21mo ago
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The VergeRead review ↗
“8BitDo's signature 4-way mode switch and replaceable battery door keep the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller years ahead of disposable-battery gamepads.”
Publisher score: 8.5/10 · 21mo ago
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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller Review
“8BitDo's signature 4-way mode switch and replaceable battery door keep the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller years ahead of disposable-battery gamepads.”
Source page · 21mo ago
PC GamerCoverage
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller Review
“The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is the definitive symmetrical controller for Steam Deck, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.”
Source page · 21mo ago
IGNCoverage
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller Review
“Symmetrical Hall-effect sticks, a benchmark retro D-pad, rear paddles, and a removable battery make the 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller perfection for 2D and 3D games alike.”
Source page · 21mo ago
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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller