Comment on 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller Announced with Swappable Buttons, Available for Preorder

tomalley8342@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• brisk@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It’s not replaceable? That’s disappointing. I expected better or controller manufacturers since they’re not space constrained.

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• ISolox@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I can’t speak for this controller specifically, but all of the 8bitdo controllers I’ve had seem to been fairly easy to get into and repair.

  Although it’s not as convient as the Pro 2, I wouldn’t say it’s not replaceable.

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• Thassodar@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Are you talking about the battery in the Pro 2? My understanding is they use TMR sticks that use less battery. And even if/when the battery dies I’ve been having no issues using it wired.

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  • tomalley8342@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The Pro 2 was notable for having an easily replaceable battery pack which was also compatible with standard AA batteries, and now the Pro 3 will be removing this feature in favor of an internal battery. I was implying that although the Pro 3 includes a new hall effect sensor for the triggers which would marginally increase its lifespan, the Pro 3 will likely need to be thrown away sooner than a Pro 2 because of its new irreplaceable battery design.

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    • Thassodar@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I was thinking about my Ultimate 2 anyway, so my comment didn’t matter. Maybe I’ll get a Pro one, some day.

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    • Hadriscus@jlai.lu ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      You should still be able to disassemble it and solder on a new battery if you have the tools, the time and the knowledge

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• simple@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I have 3 of their controllers and never had issues with the battery

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  • tomalley8342@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I have 1 of their controller, the Pro 2, and I never had issues with the battery, and will never have issues with the battery, because it takes standard rechargeable AA batteries. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about the Pro 3.

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