With Prime Day 2023 kicking off this week, there’s no shortage of deals on controllers for PC and consoles. On the third-party side, several of 8BitDo’s popular controllers are available at great prices and target Switch, PC, and mobile gamers specifically.
The first model that has been discounted is the 8BitDo Ultimate, a reliable and multifunctional controller that can also be used on PC and mobile devices. This is one of the more high-end models and features a Hall Effect joystick, paddle buttons on the rear, and plenty of haptic feedback.
- 8BitDo Ultimate Controller — $59.48 ($
70) - 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller — $48 ($
60) - 8BitDo SN30 Controller — $32 ($
45)
Then there’s the 8Bitdo Pro 2, which combines a SNES-like design with more modern ergonomics. This one doesn’t feature a lot of haptic feedback technology, but it does come with a turbo function that makes it ideal for retro games. Additionally, you can get up to 20 hours of playing time with this wireless controller from just a four-hour charge, and it also comes with two extra rear paddle buttons.