The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 gaming controller is a pretty straightforward upgrade over the original 8BitDo Ultimate - a pad that continues to feature in our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers. And ...

Customizable, adaptable, and stylish, the 8BitDo Pro 3 does everything you could want a third-party controller to do in 2026.

If you're looking for an affordable PC controller, the upcoming 8BitDo Ultimate 2C needs to be on your radar. Arriving on July 15, the wireless controller costs just $30 yet offers one of the key ...

If you want to learn more about the 8BitDo Ultimate, check out our full review below (originally published in November 2022). Third-party controller manufacturer 8BitDo has released no shortage of ...

The 8BitDo Pro 2 controller is compatible with both the Nintendo Switch console as well as any Windows, Mac, Android, Steam, or even Raspberry Pi device. It uses wireless Bluetooth so it works with ...

Gamers looking to add to their gaming controller lineup are in luck, as the 8BitDo Ultimate controller has received a 20% discount this Black Friday. Instead of paying the full amount of $60, shoppers ...

Amazon’s $10 off Lightning Deal on multiple color schemes of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wireless controller is over, but you can get the black model for $5 off. Simply check the box on the product page ...

8BitDo makes some of our favorite third-party game controllers. The gamepads work with a variety of devices (now including the Apple Vision Pro) and they’re well-built. Right now, you can pick up a ...

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The best controller is the one you’re the most comfortable with. It’s the reason why one of the best fighting game players in the world can win modern championships with a PlayStation 1 controller.

The controller also supports 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software on PC, Android and iOS. The latter is an important point, as it allows you to customize the input on the Pro 2 controller to a very fine degree.

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. 8BitDo is releasing a wired version of its Pro 2 controller for ...