An extra controller is a necessity for Switch owners, and while the official Nintendo Pro controller is a great piece of tech, 8BitDo has a terrific and feature-packed alternative that’s worth considering. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is on sale for as low as $55. This specific price applies to the eye-catching white color variant. Alternatively, you can get the red model for $60 or the black version for $60. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is GameSpot’s favorite third-party Switch controller and is already a bargain at its $70 list price–so you shouldn’t miss out on this deal.
The red and blue models also come with stylish optional thumbstick caps.
- 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (White) — $55 ($
70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Red) — $60 ($
70) with 15%-off coupon - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Black) — $60 ($
70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Blue) — $63 ($
70) with 10%-off coupon
This controller is fantastic for many reasons: It has Hall Effect analog sticks that mitigate stick drift, two remappable back buttons that perfectly align with the controller’s stellar ergonomics, and offers robust customization. Plus, it comes with a matching charging dock. A compartment on the bottom of the dock stores the 2.4GHz adapter, which can be used as an alternative to Bluetooth for a wireless connection. It also comes with a detachable USB-C cable, if you prefer a hardwired connection.
