Between the Pro 3 and Switch 2 Pro Controller, the Pro 3 comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks, while the Switch 2 Pro Controller wins on battery. Overall, the Pro 3 scores 58.2 and the Switch 2 Pro Controller scores 74.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Switch 2 Pro Controller is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pro 3 if you care most about hall-effect sticks. The biggest gaps in its favor are hall-effect sticks.
Pick the Switch 2 Pro Controller if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable back paddles, adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Switch 2 Pro Controller is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Pro 3 wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
Why Nintendo - Switch 2 Pro Controller wins
- ▲Battery — 60.00% more. 40 h vs 25 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Nintendo - Switch 2 Pro Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Nintendo - Switch 2 Pro Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 230 glead | 246 g |
| Battery | 25 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Nintendo - Switch 2 Pro Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PC,Switch,Mobile,Steam Deck | Switch,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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