Between the Pro 3 and Xbox Elite Series 2, the Pro 3 comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 wins on battery. Overall, the Pro 3 scores 58.2 and the Xbox Elite Series 2 scores 74.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Series 2 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 Xbox Elite Series 2 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 Xbox Elite Series 2 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 Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 60.00% more. 40 h vs 25 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 230 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 25 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PC,Switch,Mobile,Steam Deck | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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