We’re still about a week away from the official start of Black Friday, but Amazon has already launched its early Black Friday savings event. And if you’ve been shopping for an affordable yet powerful Switch controller, look at the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, which is listed for its lowest price ever.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock
$56 (was $70)
Both the white and black editions are eligible for the $14 discount. Whichever you pick, you’ll get a gamepad that supports Switch, PC, and Steam Deck. It also comes with a charging dock, and the option to use 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software to customize its performance.
Despite its affordable price, this gamepad offers a few premium features such as two back paddles, custom profile switching, and a battery that’ll get you 22 hours of gaming before needing a recharge. It also comes with the usual assortment of rumble vibration, motion controls, and a 2.4GHz USB adapter in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.
In our roundup of the best Nintendo Switch controllers, the 8BitDo Ultimate earned the title of “Best Switch Pro controller alternative,” thanks to its ergonomic design, premium features, and affordable price tag. And now that you can snag it for less than $60, it’s easier than ever to recommend.
