8BitDo has opened pre‑orders for the Arcade Controller Pro, a button‑only gamepad aimed at serious fighting‑game players. The device is priced at $119.99 and is slated to begin shipping on November 30. This follows the company’s earlier release of a leverless controller earlier in the year.
The Pro version builds on the original arcade controller by shrinking the buttons, tightening their spacing and adding more programmable inputs. A 1.47‑inch screen on the front can display real‑time input data, let users customize button mappings and adjust RGB lighting. For longer play sessions, a magnetic wrist rest snaps onto the bottom of the controller; inside the rest are five extra button caps that let owners change the feel of the device.
Battery capacity has also been upgraded to 3,000 mAh, with a full recharge taking about four hours. While the enhancements push the price above the earlier model’s $89.99 starting point, the Arcade Controller Pro is available in two color schemes: an “N Edition” finish and a classic white option.