Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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

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Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

A Classic Reimagined, with Extreme Compatibility

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

Compatibility


Switch 1/2

Switch 1/2

3.0.0 and above

Windows

Windows

Windows 10 (1903) and above

SteamOS

SteamOS

SteamOS Holo

Android

Android

13.0 and above


Apple

Apple

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

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.

Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Ball-top Joystick Cap

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

Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

A Nod to Classic NGC Colors




More ways to play

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




Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad



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.




Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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.*

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Mapping

Mapping

Assign the buttons with the functionality to your liking

Sticks

Sticks

Customize each stick for a higher precision control

Triggers

Triggers

Adjust the ranges of your triggers to act faster

Vibration

Vibration

Modify the vibration intensity for a better comfort during gameplay

Macros

Macros

Assign a long sequence and action to one single button

Firmware Update

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.

Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Compatibility with Steam®

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

Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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

Instruction
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad
Color/Edition Purple, G Classic, Gray Black, G Classic, Gray
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
Vibration
Turbo
RGB Fire Ring
Ultimate Software Support Ultimate Software V2 Ultimate Software
Battery Capacity 1000mAh 1000mAh
Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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)
  • 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 and above
  • Windows 10 (1903) and above
  • SteamOS
  • 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
  • Instruction manual
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