8BitDo Controllers Get Price Cuts Ahead Of Black Friday 2023

The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is a great alternative to the first-party Switch Pro. Along with a charging dock, it features Hall effect sensing joysticks, support for three custom profiles, a pair of back triggers, and support for both rumble and motion. You can even use 8BitDo’s proprietary software to adjust analog stick tension, rumbo intensity, and remap inputs. As a Bluetooth controller, the Ultimate works with a wide range of platforms. Keep in mind you can also sync it via a 2.4GHz wireless adapter.

This pro-style controller offers truly fantastic value at its regular $70 price, but right now you can save on all four color, including the recently released blue and red models.

• White — $55 ($70)
• Red — $59.50 ($70)
• Blue — $63 ($70)
• Black (Prime Exclusive) — $61 ($70)
• Black — $63 ($70)

Available in a variety of colors and with support for Switch, PC, MacOS, Android, Steam, and Raspberry Pi, the Pro 2 is a solid, versatile controller. It also includes two back buttons and works with both Bluetooth and a USB receiver–making it easy to connect to your platform of choice and modify your controls as you see fit. The Pro 2 is also compatible with 8BitDo’s Ultimate software.

• Transparent Black — $46 ($51)
• Transparent Purple — $46 ($51)
• Gray Edition — $45 ($50)
• Black — $46 ($53)
• G Classic Edition — $54 ($60)

You’ll find the 8BitDo Ultimate in three different colors–white, black, and pink. Regardless of which you pick, you’ll get an included charging dock, two back buttons, a turbo function, and fifteen hours of battery life. It’s essentially the same controller as the aforementioned Ultimate, but it’s designed for PC (no Switch support) and only connects via 2.4GHz. This is a nice option for PC and Steam Deck players.

• Black — $45 ($50)
• Pink — $45 ($50)
• White — $45 ($50)

$90

This premium arcade stick includes responsive, mappable buttons, support for wired and wireless connections, and is highly moddable. In fact, because it was built with a universal mounting plate, you can use any Sanwa arcade stick you’d like–as long as you have the technical chops to install it.

$75 ($120)

This arcade stick offers many of the same features as the one above, though it’s designed for Xbox and PC. It also uses a muted color palette that consists largely of black and silver.

This updated 2023 version of the iconic SN30 Pro makes an excellent addition to your game room. With support for Switch, PC, Mac, and Android, it offers a retro design with tons of modern conveniences such as wireless connectivity, rumble vibration, and motion controls. You’re getting the form factor of the SNES controller coupled with all of the modern inputs you need.

• Crystal Purple — $37 ($46)
• Jade Green — $37 ($46)
• Gray — $38 ($45)
• G Classic — $40 ($45)

$30 ($45)

If you need a cheap controller for Player Two, it’s hard to go wrong with this. You’ll need to put up with a wired connection, but it offers two back buttons, customizable button mapping, and support for Xbox, PC, and mobile.

$20 ($35)

The Pro 2 still a bit too expensive? Then check out the Ultimate Wired Controller, which is down to its lowest price of the year. Along with a design that looks quite similar to the first-party Xbox controller, it offers two back buttons, a 3.5mm jack, rumble support, and enhanced grips that are great for long gaming sessions. It’s available in three different colors, all of which are just $20.

$27 ($30)

This retro gamepad uses a six-button layout inspired by Sega Genesis. Beyond its retro look, you’ll find modern features such as a turbo function, support for PC, Switch, and Android, and a lengthy 18-hour battery life.

$20 ($40)

Built to be identical to the original SNK NeoGeo controller, this wireless reimagining is great for fighting games. Along with its four responsive face buttons, you’ll get a classic click-style joystick along with new bumpers, turbo functions, and wireless connectivity. It’s compatible with PC, Android, and the Neo Geo Mini.

$27 ($30)

The SN30 Wireless Gamepad (SNES) is built for the original SNES. So if you have the old console lying around and want to give yourself the comfort of a wireless controller, consider checking it out.

$27 ($30)

Bring the convenience of a wireless gamepad to your old NES with this gorgeous controller. Along with support for NES, it offers a dedicated home button, turbo functions, and a retro design.