8BitDo's New $30 Wireless Switch Controller Has Hall Effect Sticks And Extra Bumpers

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C's Hall Effect analog sticks are designed to prevent drift, while its metal rings aim to prevent wear. Hall Effect sticks typically feel smoother than regular analog sticks, too.

Unlike 8BitDo's flagship Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, the 2C, and C series in general, doesn't have back buttons. Instead, it comes with an extra pair of remappable shoulder bumpers. These inputs can be remapped on the fly, which is nice, but you don't get the other customization features found in the standard Ultimate, as it's not compatible with 8BitDo's mobile and desktop apps.

The Ultimate 2C does have built-in rumble, 6-axis motion controls, and a turbo button. It also has a "wake-on-shake" feature, so you can turn it back on with a slight jostle. Amazon's listing doesn't mention battery life, but the Ultimate C offered 16 hours of play between charges.

While we haven't tested the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth model yet, we have used the Ultimate C Bluetooth and the Ultimate 2C 2.4GHz Wireless. 8BitDo's C series of controllers offer great ergonomics, feel, and overall performance; we'd be surprised if the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth didn't follow that trend.

The original Ultimate C apepars to be on its way out, but the pink model is available for only $24 (was $30) at Amazon.

8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Deals - Switch, PC, Mac, Mobile, Steam Deck

• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller + Carrying Case -- $53 ($70)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (White) -- $50 ($60)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Black) -- $50 ($60)

8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Features:

• Works with Switch, PC, Mac, Mobile, Steam Deck
• Available in white and black
• Hall Effect analog sticks
• Two remappable back triggers
• Connects wirelessly with Bluetooth or 2.4GHz
• Optional USB-C wired mode
• Up to 22 hours battery life
• Includes matching charging dock
• Support for 8BitDo Ultimate Software customizations:
  • Remap inputs
  • Three custom profiles
  • Custom macros
  • Analog stick dead zones
  • Adjustable stick and trigger sensitivity
  • Adjustable rumble intensity

The Ultimate 2C is 8BitDo's budget Switch controller, but the flagship Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is by no means expensive. Our favorite third-party Switch controller--and our top overall PC controller--the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller has numerous upgrades. Most notably, it has two remappable back triggers and support for 8BitDo's Ultimate Software, which can be used to create three custom profiles, remap inputs, and make adjustments to analog and trigger sensitivity as well as rumble intensity.

The 8BitDo Ultimate also comes with a matching charging dock that houses a 2.4GHz USB adapter for wireless play on PC and Mac. Battery life is better too, as you can get up to 22 hours of play between charges.

It's on sale for $50 at Amazon in white and black. But you can get an 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller bundle with a hardshell carrying case for only $53. 8BitDo's carrying case normally costs $20.