'A classic reimagined.' It's no secret that we love the design of the SN30 Pro+, one of our favourite controllers to use with the Nintendo Switch. It's scored highly with the team over the years in various applications, and 8BitDo knows just how much of a winner they have on their hands with this design.
They've been promoting their 'Ultimate' design for a while now which, while amazing, hasn't been super retro in its design. But now they've announced their Retro Flagship product, the classic SN30 Pro+ design with next-level compatibility and control. Welcome to the era of the 8BitDo Pro 3.
Introducing 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad.
— 8BitDo (@8BitDo) July 15, 2025
Retro flagship. A classic reimagined. 8BitDo’s iconic design—elevated with next-level compatibility and control. Featuring TMR joysticks, extra bumpers, swappable magnetic ABXY, Hall Effect triggers, and more.
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TMR Joysticks, the option to swap the magnetic ABXY buttons, Hall-effect triggers, extra bumpers, and compatible with Switch 1 & 2, Windows PC, Steam, Apple, and Android devices and consoles - what more could you want? You can also switch between the Hall effect triggers and tactile triggers (linear/non-linear), and you'll also get two ball-cap joysticks to get that arcade machine feel.
One thing I love about 8BitDo's controllers of late is the charging dock - I still haven't got a dock for my PS5 controllers, and they're always out of charge when I come to use them. Having the dock doesn't distract from the retro look of the console either, and it'll always be ready to go.
Pre-orders are open now, with controllers being released on August 12th, 2025. I'm excited to get my hands on that indigo, GameCube-inspired remote!
