8BitDo Opens Pre-Orders for Arcade Controller Pro Fighting Game Controller

Soon, not only Chinese gamers will be able to experience the 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro wireless fighting game controller. This device features a built-in 1.47-inch display, Core Green linear mechanical switches, and a magnetic wrist rest.

8BitDo announced that international pre-orders for the Arcade Controller Pro fighting game controller have opened (previously, it was only sold in China). The new product can be purchased for $119.99 (9827 rubles).

The tempered glass faceplate on the device features 17 buttons, not including input control switches and additional quick access buttons along the top edge.

The P1–P5 buttons, located in different parts of the Arcade Controller Pro, can be remapped on the fly thanks to the built-in 1.47-inch display, which runs the Ultimate Software.

Arcade Controller Pro trailer from 8BitDo's YouTube channel

The controller comes with a magnetic wrist rest, which stores locking caps to prevent accidental presses of the P1–P5 buttons, and a quick-release glass faceplate conceals a tool for removing caps and switches, along with three additional switches for emergencies.

On the technical side, the Arcade Controller Pro is equipped with low-profile Core Green linear mechanical switches, co-developed with Kailh, which comply with the Choc V2 standard. This means you can replace them with tactile or clicky switches to your liking if desired.

From a software perspective, the Arcade Controller Pro allows button remapping, RGB lighting customization, macro creation, and SOCD management using 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2. Plus, there's a built-in SOCD cleaning function with tournament lockout.

The Arcade Controller Pro is wireless, supporting 2.4 GHz low-latency or Bluetooth connectivity for Nintendo Switch and Android devices, although 2.4 GHz connectivity provides only up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge with RGB lighting off.

It also features two USB Type-C ports for convenient placement, with the port on the back of the controller equipped with a built-in metal cable lock to keep the wire in place. Compatibility: Windows 10 (1903) and above, Switch (3.0.0 and above), and Switch 2 (20.1.1 and above).

Dimensions: 301 * 201 * 16 mm. Weight: 1090 grams. It has a 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery. Charging takes four hours. Shipping of the Arcade Controller Pro starts on November 30, 2026.