Out of the box, the Pro 3 uses the Xbox’s button layout, but you can swap the A and B buttons to match Nintendo Switch controllers or rearrange them all to whatever layout you prefer. The Pro 3 works with 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2 so that you can remap the layout, and the controller can store and switch between three different custom profiles.

According to The Verge, The Pro 3 is the newest controller from 8BitDo and its biggest selling point is the magnetic swappable face buttons allowing you to go between Xbox and Switch style layouts on the fly. I get it, but I don't think this execution is the win button reform has been needing.

With so many different handheld gaming devices entering the market, having a flexible gamepad that works with many different hardware platforms can be a valuable addition to your gear collection. A promising new option arrived today with the pre-order announcement of the 8BitDo Pro 3.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is the company's first gamepad with switchable ABXY keys to suit the Nintendo Switch or a handheld like the Steam Deck.

8BitDo, a company that arguably makes some of the finest third-party controllers for the Switch, has announced its new 'Pro 3' model. Compatible with Switch 1 and Switch 2, it looks pretty familiar to the Pro 2 – why fix what isn't broken 'n' all that – but comes with a wealth of features that will hopefully justify the $69.99 price tag.

Shake to wake' is a popular 8BitDo feature, allowing OG Switch players to launch their consoles with the gamepad alone. It's a functionality that makes some of the best Nintendo Switch controllers even better,

Swappable buttons and an update to 8BitDo's Pro controller are what you can look forward to with the new Pro 3 model.