The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller isn't quite the ultimate gamepad for everyone that it wants to be due to some odd compatibility quirks, but it's a superb choice for Switch and Steam Deck/PC ...

This controller is very close to perfect for its budget cost, with premium-feeling buttons, Hall effect sticks, and Hall effect triggers. Unfortunately, some might find its slim shape less comfortable ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

Thanks to rear paddles, an included rechargeable battery and charging dock, and its robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller feels like the best controller you can get for under ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

The Ultimate 2 doesn’t distinguish itself from its predecessor aesthetically, retaining the same Xbox-style layout with offset analog sticks. However, a closer inspection reveals that 8Bitdo has ...

The Ultimate C is compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms, including Windows PC, Steam Deck, Android and Raspberry Pi. It's a cheaper version of some of 8BitDo's other peripherals. It ...

Gamepad maker 8Bitdo unveiled a cheaper version of its beloved Ultimate Controller today. The new Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is a $30 wireless accessory in purple or green color options. It’s ...

You won’t want to miss the inaugural discount on the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller at Amazon. Priced at $59.99 at launch back in February, you can pick up the Ultimate 2 for just $47.99 during ...