Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8bitDo Pro 2 vs 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8bitDo Pro 2
Advantages
- Macros
- Multi-Platform (5)
- Gyroscope function
- Mobile software
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller
No unique advantages.
Drawbacks
- Port: Fixed Cable
Latency Comparison Chart
Detailed Latency Analysis
⚡ LatScore Ratings
LatScore combines button and stick latency and adds a jitter penalty, so stable timing scores better than spiky latency. Lower effective ms = better grade.
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8bitDo Pro 2 D (33.6ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller No data
8bitDo Pro 2 — 33.6 ms (8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller: no data)
📊 Individual Metrics
🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
8bitDo Pro 2 13.2 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller —
8bitDo Pro 2 — 13.2 ms (8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8bitDo Pro 2 17.2 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller —
8bitDo Pro 2 — 17.2 ms (8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8bitDo Pro 2 19.6 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller —
8bitDo Pro 2 — 19.6 ms (8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8bitDo Pro 2 26.8 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller —
8bitDo Pro 2 — 26.8 ms (8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$44.99
Regular price
$34.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
No battery
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
—
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
—
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
—
NFC support
No
—
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
—
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Fixed Cable
Software
Yes
Firmware support
—
Yes
Macros option
—
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
—
Yes
Linux
—
Yes
macOS
—
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
—
Playstation 3
No
—
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
—
Xbox One
No
—
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
8bitDo Pro 2
8bitDo Pro 2
Confidence: Medium (4/6)
8bitDo Pro 2
$44.99
VS
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller
$34.99
Scorecard
8bitDo Pro 28BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller