BT Gamepad / Controller for Nintendo Switch + iPad Pro

watts on 28/07/2021 - 11:49

Hi All, just after a bit of advice on wireless controllers.

We've just got a new m1 iPad pro and will very soon be getting a Switch for the kids so wondering what BT controller will work well for both? if any.

cheers

Gaming Game Controller Switch Accessory

Comments

  • Doy on 28/07/2021 - 11:51
    +8

    Get the 8BitDo Pro 2

    • FizzBalls on 28/07/2021 - 11:53

      This is probably the best choice.

    • RobBoss on 28/07/2021 - 11:53

      second this, it works great

    • watts on 28/07/2021 - 12:01

      cheers. seems like that that's the one.

    • Caped Baldy on 28/07/2021 - 12:17

      They stuffed up the design slightly imo. Should have kept the concave buttons for x and y. Easy enough to open and switch them though.

  • Domingo on 28/07/2021 - 12:02
    +2

    Note that an 8BitDo controller won't be able to turn your switch on remotely - just a consideration. I have 2 of them but rarely use them, my switch lives in the back of a cabinet so being able to turn it on via a pro controller is more convenient.

    • watts on 28/07/2021 - 12:10
      +1

      thanks for the info. Hard to know how much of a hassle that might be but reckon it'll be an acceptable compromise.

      The alternative is nintendo pro controller for the swtich and an 8bitdo for the ipad, so I'll just start with the 8bitdo and see how it goes.

      • Domingo on 28/07/2021 - 12:35

        Switch pro controllers are Bluetooth, so you can use them on other devices - not sure about an iPad though. I've used mine on my PC in the past, although I have a dedicated one now so not sure if there are issues switching back and forth between devices

        • watts on 28/07/2021 - 13:01
          +1

          apparently nintendo controller doesn't work with an iPad.

  • watts on 29/07/2021 - 16:15

    just ordered the 8BitDo Pro 2. cheers all.

  • watts on 04/08/2021 - 09:34

    Received yesterday and working just fine with the ipad.

    A bit disappointed to realise mario kart doesn't support controllers though. ggrrrrr.

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