Moread HDMI to VGA vs 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch — Head-to-Head (2026)

Our verdict

Neither product beats the other because they solve unrelated problems. The Moread 2-pack is the right buy only if your display has a VGA input and no HDMI, since it converts HDMI to analog VGA at up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz. The 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired is the right buy if you need a controller for a Raspberry Pi, Steam Deck, Switch or Windows gaming setup, and for the typical 2026 Pi retro build on an HDMI TV it is the one you will actually use.

Buy the Moread HDMI to VGA 2-Pack if you have a Raspberry Pi, laptop, Chromebook or console that has to drive a VGA-only monitor or projector at up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz, especially when you can use the second unit as a spare or a bag adapter. Buy the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller if you are building a Pi, Steam Deck, Switch or PC emulation setup and want two rear paddles, three onboard profiles and a 3-meter cable with nothing to pair or charge.

SpecPicks editorial verdict, written October 7, 2026. Prices move, so check the current price on each listing before you buy.