Amazon has a truly awesome deal on the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller right now. Normally $70, the superb Nintendo Switch and PC controller is on sale for only $47.59. This is the lowest price ever for the 8BitDo Ultimate, with the previous low being $55. As such, we wouldn’t be surprised if this deal disappeared quickly. To get the full discount, make sure to click the coupon box below the price to knock an additional 15% off. White and black models are eligible for this deal, each of which comes with a matching charging dock and will arrive before Christmas.
- 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (White) — $47.59 (
$70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Black) — $47.59 (
$70) - 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) — $34 (
$50) - 8BitDo Pro 2 (Gray) — $34 (
$50) - 8BitDo SN30 Pro — $31.49 (
$45)
Heads up: The 8BitDo Ultimate isn’t the only controller from the third-party manufacturer that’s on sale for a tremendous price. You can also get the 8BitDo Pro 2 for only $34 (down from $50) in both gray and black models. The Pro 2 has aligned analog sticks and a retro aesthetic resembling the SNES controller (with longer handles). Speaking of the SNES controller, 8BitDo’s SN30 Pro, which has the form factor of the classic controller, is on sale for $31.49 (down from $45).
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock
$47.59 (was $70)
Regardless of which one you pick, you’ll get a gamepad that supports Switch, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, and mobile devices.
The 8BitDo Ultimate has two ergonomic back buttons, Hall Effect analog sticks (no stick drift), custom profile switching, and a battery that’ll get you 22 hours of gaming before needing to charge. You get a charging dock that doubles as a matching display with the controller. In addition to Bluetooth, the controller supports 2.4GHz wireless via the included USB adapter, which is stealthily stowed in a compartment on the bottom of the dock.
With 8BitDo’s free Ultimate Software, you can set up three custom profiles, remap inputs, set up macros, and adjust stick, trigger, and rumble sensitivity. The controller syncs wirelessly to the app, which is available on mobile, PC, and Mac, and saves your settings directly to the controller.
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 its lowest price ever, it’s easier than ever to recommend.
