8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One & Windows 10

If I could give this 6 stars I would. This is quite possibly the best controller I’ve owned in terms of performance. The only ways I could imagine would improve it would be visually (colors, wraps, etc) and Bluetooth/wireless that is compatible with Xbox. The triggers are extremely sensitive making them great for both racing and shooting games. The re-map-able paddles on the bottom are easy to change on the fly (hold both the button you want to activate as well as the paddle that should activate that button, then push the small star button and the paddle is remapped instantly). The ergonomics are great as well. The controller is not too big but also not too small. Perhaps the only real negative thing is that I have found myself accidentally hitting the paddle button because they are slightly sensitive as well. That has more to do with my hand positioning I believe, but it would be nice to have a paddle lock to keep them off when you’re not using them. Ten out of ten, would recommend this controller to any PC or Xbox gamer.

These are great high quality controllers with super long sturdy wires, well made and very comfortable to hold for extended times, i always buy them to play pc games; not exactly super demanding ones but they still do just fine. The only downside to them is the analog sticks, they start drifting after a few months of use, the problem solely stims from pressing them which is unavoidable, sometimes we just have to press them to make some game functions work. The main buttons start out a little stiff which is understandable but by the time you break them in and they start to feel smooth it's time for the analog sticks to start breaking and time to buy another controller, if this poses a problem for you then keep looking for another controller, for me this is the only wired controller I'm comfortable using with pc games as i really don't like where the d-pad is in most xbox controllers and I'm not a fan of how big or how expensive the ps5 controllers are. This controller is a wonderful balance between ps and xbox controllers and works great! just a little bit of improvement on the analog sticks and it will be the perfect controller for all your gaming needs. So far i have 3 of them and 2 wireless ones for my laptop and switch! Love them!

I never loved the controller that came with my Xbox Series X. I found my fingers and hand piling or gripping toward the top of the controller. I had purchased the Xbox plug and play rechargeable battery kit and after 1.5 years, it had difficulty retaining a charge. The headphone jack gave out and had to send it in for repair. The Series X controller has always been too clacky and loud (especially the rounded d-pad).After searching for a new controller, I landed on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller. While it seems aimed at retro games, I've had an amazing experience playing Cyberpunk 2077, Solar Ash and some indie games with it and it's perfect for modern games - especially if you have ever used a PlayStation DS4 and miss that shape.It's wired (and it an ample, long wire) so I never have to worry about recharging batteries or anything. The face buttons and d-pad are excellent and have a less-resistant press than the Series X controller. The triggers are comfortable as well. I highly recommend downloading the free 8bitdo app so you can customize trigger settings, vibration intensity (and the 2 vibration zones), or if you want to customize any buttons.I don't plan to use the customizable assign/turbo buttons on the back and I do feel myself pressing them randomly as I play. Since they aren't mapped to anything, it doesn't interfere with gameplay but I do kind of wish they made a version without these. That's nitpicking at this point as this is a solid, affordable, comfortable and high quality controller. I always play with headphones and the headphone jack seems great so far. I've had zero issues with this controller and think it's an amazing value.