The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC is on sale for $60 (was $70) at Amazon ahead of next week’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Only the white edition is discounted to $60, but the black and bright yellow models are on sale for $63 with coupons. If you don’t need Nintendo console compatibility, the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for PC and mobile is on sale for $53 (was $60) in three different colors.
The Ultimate 2 is the newest and best controller in 8BitDo’s flagship Ultimate series. Fitted with premium components and a slew of useful customization features, the Ultimate 2 is our top pick for Nintendo Switch 2 (and Switch) users. We’d even recommend it over the $90 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. Both editions of the Ultimate 2 are among the best pro-style controllers for PC, too. If you’re buying the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth for Switch 2, you may need to update the firmware to get it to connect. Check out our roundup of 8BitDo controllers with Switch 2 support for more details.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller (Switch 2, Switch, PC, Mac)
$60 (was $70)
The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller syncs wirelessly to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via Bluetooth or 2.4GHz with the included USB-C dongle. It also has 2.4GHz Wireless support for PC and Bluetooth for Apple devices, Android, and SteamOS.
The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Edition is more expensive than the original Ultimate 2 Controller because of its added support for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. On Nintendo consoles, you can sync the controller wirelessly via Bluetooth or the included 2.4GHz USB-C dongle.
The motion controls and rumble only work on Nintendo consoles with this model.
Key Features
- Nintendo Switch 2 / Switch: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz Wireless (USB-C receiver), Wired (USB-C)
- PC: 2.4GHz Wireless + USB-C wired
- Apple: Bluetooth + USB-C wired
- Android & SteamOS: Bluetooth
- TMR electromagnetic joysticks
- Change trigger type by flipping switches:
- Hall Effect Triggers
- Non-linear Microswitch Triggers
- 2 remappable back triggers
- 2 extra remappable shoulder buttons
- Profile button: Stores 3 custom layouts
- Tactile bumpers
- Tactile D-pad
- Textured grips
- RGB lighting rings
- 1,000Hz polling rate for 2.4GHz and wired
- 6-axis motion controls (Switch 2 + Switch only)
- Dual rumble motors (Switch 2 + Switch only)
- Turbo button
- Up to 25 hours battery life
- Available in white, black, and yellow
- Includes matching USB-C charging dock
Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
- Remap inputs
- Set up three custom profiles
- Set up dead zones
- Adjust motion control sensitivity
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
- Adjust rumble intensity
- Adjust lighting effects
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller (PC, Apple, SteamOS, Android)
$53 (was $60) with coupon
If you don’t need compatibility with Nintendo consoles, the original Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller designed for PC and mobile devices retails for $10 less. Notably, it supports motion controls and rumble on PC. Otherwise, the feature set and customization options are the same. On PC, you can sync the Ultimate 2 via 2.4GHz Wireless or hardwire the controller with the included USB-C cable. Bluetooth is limited to Apple, Android, and SteamOS.
Key Features
- 2.4GHz Wireless on PC (USB-C dongle)
- Bluetooth on Apple, Android, SteamOS
- Wired on PC
- TMR electromagnetic joysticks
- Change trigger type by flipping switches:
- Hall Effect Triggers
- Non-linear Microswitch Triggers
- 2 remappable back triggers
- 2 extra remappable shoulder buttons
- Profile button: Stores 3 custom layouts
- Turbo button
- Tactile bumpers
- Tactile D-pad
- Textured grips
- RGB lighting rings
- 1,000Hz polling rate for 2.4GHz and wired
- 6-axis motion controls
- Dual rumble motors
- 1,000mAh battery
- Colors: White, Black, Purple, Green
- Special Editions: Honkai: Star Rail / Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
- Includes matching USB-C charging dock
Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
- Remap inputs
- Set up three custom profiles
- Set up dead zones
- Adjust motion control sensitivity
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
- Adjust rumble intensity
- Adjust lighting effects
The Ultimate 2 was the first controller in the series to feature four extra buttons; the recently released Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad joined this club. 8BitDo essentially combined the designs of the original Ultimate with the Ultimate 2C, the manufacturer’s latest budget wireless controller. It has two remappable back triggers (like the Ultimate) as well as two extra shoulder buttons (like the Ultimate 2C).