Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After over four years of waiting, 8BitDo has released the Pro 3, with lots of little improvements and a handy charging dock. It's easily one of the most comfortable retro-focused controllers ever, but like with most other jack-of-all-trades options, there are some compromises here and there.
Amazon (8BitDo): amzn.to/4lmshO7
Amazon (AKNES): amzn.to/4lZZBLM
AKNES direct: tinyurl.com/AKNES8BitDoPro3
AKNES giveaway: tinyurl.com/AKNESgiveaway
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:16 where to buy
02:07 unboxing
03:11 impressions
05:31 d-pad testing
07:51 analog sticks
09:32 swappable face buttons
12:45 other controls
15:04 the dock
16:06 color models
17:38 hotkey options
19:34 connectivity breakdown
20:09 Windows
21:30 Switch 1 and 2
23:43 SteamOS
25:48 Android
27:14 retro (Linux) handhelds
28:11 iPhone and Mac
30:03 Ultimate Software features
33:14 summary (likes and dislikes)
35:52 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#8bitdo #controller #retrogaming #emulation #Switch2
After over four years of waiting, 8BitDo has released the Pro 3, with lots of little improvements and a handy charging dock. It's easily one of the most comfortable retro-focused controllers ever, but like with most other jack-of-all-trades options, there are some compromises here and there.
Amazon (8BitDo): amzn.to/4lmshO7
Amazon (AKNES): amzn.to/4lZZBLM
AKNES direct: tinyurl.com/AKNES8BitDoPro3
AKNES giveaway: tinyurl.com/AKNESgiveaway
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:16 where to buy
02:07 unboxing
03:11 impressions
05:31 d-pad testing
07:51 analog sticks
09:32 swappable face buttons
12:45 other controls
15:04 the dock
16:06 color models
17:38 hotkey options
19:34 connectivity breakdown
20:09 Windows
21:30 Switch 1 and 2
23:43 SteamOS
25:48 Android
27:14 retro (Linux) handhelds
28:11 iPhone and Mac
30:03 Ultimate Software features
33:14 summary (likes and dislikes)
35:52 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#8bitdo #controller #retrogaming #emulation #Switch2
