8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Retro flagship. 8BitDo’s iconic design—elevated with next-level compatibility and control.

A Classic Reimagined, with Extreme Compatibility

Compatible with Switch 1 & 2, Windows PC, Apple®, SteamOS, and Android devices.

Compatible with Switch 2

Compatibility with Steam®

This controller and all of its inputs have been optimized to fully work with Steam®

Compatibility

Switch 1/2

3.0.0 and above

Windows

Windows 10 (1903) and above

SteamOS

SteamOS 3.7.13 or above

Android

13.0 and above

Apple

iOS 26 and above
iPadOS® 26 and above
tvOS® 26 and above
macOS® 26 and above
visionOS™ 26 and above

New Color – Orange

Exclusive available on 8BitDo eShop.

Swappable Magnetic ABXY

Magnetic ABXY buttons let you swap between Switch and Xbox layouts.
Includes a dedicated button puller.

Integrated Charging Dock

A seamlessly integrated charging dock keeps your controller always charged and ready to play. Automatically reconnects when removed from the dock.

Equipped with TMR Joysticks

Featuring market-leading TMR joysticks for higher sensitivity, greater precision, and
enhanced durability—all while consuming less power. Equipped with a 12-bit ADC sampling chip.

Hall Effect Triggers & Mode Switching

Easily switch between linear Hall Effect triggers and non-linear tactile triggers for optimal control across different gaming scenarios.

Extra Fast Bumpers for Quick Reactions

Remappable Fast Bumpers (R4 and L4 buttons) are designed for personalized configuration to help you react faster in-game. No software required.

Refined Tactile Feedback

Recalibrated bumpers and D-pad for a clicky yet smooth feel. Light yet tactile.

Ball-top Joystick Cap

Made purely for fun. Includes two swappable ball-top joystick caps.

A Nod to Classic NGC Colors

More ways to play

Pro-level back buttons. Wear-resistant joystick rings. Three custom profiles.

Uninterrupted 2.4G Connection with USB-C Adapter

The signal extension ensures robust connectivity, delivering an unrivaled gaming journey, now updated with a USB-C adapter for even more gaming scenarios.

8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Ultimate Software gives you elite control over every piece of your controller. Customize button mapping, adjust joystick & 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.*

Mapping

Assign the buttons with the functionality to your liking

Sticks

Customize each stick for a higher precision control

Triggers

Adjust the ranges of your triggers to act faster

Vibration

Modify the vibration intensity for a better comfort during gameplay

Macros

Assign a long sequence and action to one single button

Firmware Update

Access the latest features and keep your controller up-to-date.

* Connect the controller to the Ultimate Software using a wired USB or 2.4G connection on Windows or macOS.

Officially supported by Apple
Compatible with iPhone®  iPad®  Mac®  Apple TV®, and Apple Vision Pro™

Support 8BitDo Mobile Gaming Clip

Compatible with Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad. Sold Seperately.

Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad

Color/Edition
Purple, G Classic, Gray
Black, G Classic, Gray, Translucent Purple, Jade Green, Transparent Blue, Transparent Black

Compatibility
Switch 1/2, Windows, SteamOS, Android, Apple
Switch 1/2, Windows, SteamOS, Android, Apple, Raspberry Pi

Connectivity

– 2.4G: Windows / Switch
– Bluetooth: Switch / SteamOS / Apple / Android
– Wired: Windows / Switch / Android / Apple / SteamOS

Bluetooth, Wired

Triggers

Two trigger modes with mode switch- Linear Hall Effect triggers- Non-linear micro-switch triggers

Linear triggers

Bumpers
Silicone
Silicone

Fast Bumpers (L4/R4)
Micro-switch

Joysticks
TMR Joysticks
Hall Effect Joysticks

Wear-resistant Joystick Rings

Polling Rate

D input: Bluetooth 60-100Hz, Wired 100-200Hz
S input: Bluetooth 60-200Hz, Wired/2.4G 125Hz
X input: Wired/2.4G 250Hz

D input: Bluetooth 60Hz, Wired 100Hz
S input: Bluetooth 60-200Hz, Wired 100Hz
X input: Wired 100Hz

Pro Back Paddle Buttons

3.5mm Audio Jack

Charging Dock

6-axis Motion Control

Shake to wake
for Switch 1 only

Vibration

Turbo

RGB Fire Ring

Ultimate Software Support
Ultimate Software V2
Ultimate Software

Battery Capacity
1000mAh
1000mAh

Tech Specs

Special Features

TMR Joysticks

Extra bumpers (R4 and L4)

2 Pro back paddle buttons

Trigger mode switch

Hall Effect Triggers

Tactile D-pad

Swappable magnetic ABXY buttons

6-axis Motion control (for Switch and Steam only)

Shake to wake (for Switch 1 only)

Turbo function

Vibration

Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Dimension / Weight

153.6*100.5*64.5 mm

242.4g

Connectivity

Switch: Bluetooth, 2.4G, or Wired USB

Windows: 2.4G or Wired USB

SteamOS: Bluetooth or Wired USB

Android: Bluetooth or Wired USB

Apple: Bluetooth or Wired USB

Compatibility

Switch (3.0.0 and above)

Switch 2 (20.1.1 and above)

Android 13.0 and above

Windows 10 (1903) and above

SteamOS 3.7.13 or above

Apple iOS 26 and above

Apple iPadOS 26 and above

Apple tvOS 26 and above

Apple macOS 26 and above

Apple visionOS 26 and above

Includes

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Charging dock

2.4G adapter

USB cable

ABXY button puller

Ball-top joystick caps x 2 （red for Gray and G Classic, yellow for Purple)

Instruction manual