That’s still adequate, however, and the relatively short battery life is somewhat offset by the included charging dock that’ll have you back up to full in just a couple of hours. In comparison, The 8BitDo manages 20 hours’ charge, give or take. That’s enough to beat most games, or roughly half of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. On average, you’ll get a phenomenal 40 hours of charge from Nintendo’s pad, before needing to top up. When it comes to how long you can run these gamepads between a recharge, Nintendo's Pro Controller is the clear winner. However, in terms of ‘Pro’ adjacent features, the 8BitDo Ultimate certainly has it beat. The Nintendo Switch’s controller settings does at least let you remap button layout for the Pro Controller, so it’s not entirely without that kind of support. The app also lets you tweak stick and trigger sensitivity, which is a lovely bonus. You can even set profiles if, say, you’re hopping between the best Nintendo Switch games and prefer a specific control scheme for each one. Pairing the controller to the app allows you to completely remap buttons to your liking, as well as assign the two back paddle buttons that aren’t found on the Pro Controller. On top of that, the Ultimate takes things up a notch with the 8BitDo Ultimate Software app, available on iOS and Android devices. The 8BitDo Ultimate lacks NFC, but does at least feature gyro aiming, making it perfect for games that heavily use the control method like Splatoon 3. But that’s not to say it’s without bespoke features of its own, as it boasts Nintendo’s excellent gyro aiming and NFC (near-field communication) connectivity, allowing you to scan amiibo figures and cards for in-game bonuses. It may be called the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, but that’s honestly a bit of a misnomer, as it lacks many of the features that make other ‘Pro’ controllers worth buying. On the 8BitDo Ultimate, these buttons are squashed closer together, making it all too easy to hit multiple buttons at once. Its four central buttons (Plus, Minus, Home and Sharing) are nicely spaced out on either side, making them easy to press with both thumbs. Where the Pro Controller has a definite advantage is at the center of the pad. The 8BitDo Ultimate’s triggers are thinner, but have a travel time not dissimilar to the DualSense or DualShock 4, requiring you to squeeze to fully depress them. The Pro Controller has rather wide triggers and shoulder buttons with a very short travel time, feel quite clicky and responsive as a result. ![]() Triggers, meanwhile, will come down to preference. The pads’ sticks offer a largely identical design and feel. There’s no clear winner when it comes to the analog sticks and triggers. ![]() In comparison, the Pro Controller’s D-pad has a less exciting, basic design with no texturing. You can really rock this thing around your thumb, making it fantastic for games that primarily feature digital movement input, like Nintendo Switch Online’s libraries of retro games. The 8BitDo Ultimate’s D-pad really shines, too, thanks to a concave design and textured grooves.
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