TechRadar has analyzed the new 8BitDo Pro 3 and ranks it as the best budget controller on the market. It retains the design of the Pro 2 but introduces substantial changes that enhance the gaming experience. With a competitive price, it positions itself as a superior option compared to alternatives like the GameSir Nova Lite, offering high-quality construction and compatibility with multiple platforms.
TMR joysticks and trigger locks: the technical keys 🎮
The big news is the TMR joysticks, a technology that eliminates dreaded drift by using magnetic sensors instead of potentiometers. Added to this are interchangeable magnetic front buttons, allowing you to customize the layout without tools. The trigger locks offer two travel modes, ideal for shooting games, and the four reassignable rear buttons expand control options. The symmetrical stick layout is a nod to Nintendo controllers. Compatible with PC, Switch, Switch 2, iOS, and Android, though not with Xbox or PlayStation.
Drift: the enemy that finally has an expiration date 🎯
If you've thrown a controller against the wall because of drift, this 8BitDo Pro 3 is your redemption. The new TMR joysticks promise to end that annoying phantom movement that ruins games and relationships. And if that's not enough, the trigger locks will make you feel like an F1 driver shifting gears in the middle of a firefight. All this without having to sell a kidney, because the price remains one of those that makes your wallet smile.