8BitDo is responsible for many of the best third-party controllers on the market, and thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, you can now add them to your collection for cheap. A variety of gamepads in the Ultimate lineup plus the Pro 2 are down to some of their best prices of the year–making this the ideal time to get a reliable controller for Player Two.
Best 8BitDo Controller Deals
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC, mobile) — $48 ($60)8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller + Carry Case (Switch, PC, mobile) — $60 ($70)8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller + Carry Case (Switch, PC, mobile) — $48 ($60)8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC, mobile) — $36 ($45)8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz Wireless Controller (PC, mobile) — $40 ($50)8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz Wireless – Genshin Impact Edition — $50 ($60)
The most affordable controller in the Ultimate lineup is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz Wireless Controller with Charging Dock, as it’s just $40 (was $50). That’s the best price ever for the gamepad, which supports PC, Android, Apple, and Steam Deck. It’s equipped with Hall Effect joysticks that are drift-resistant, as well as two back buttons, and it’s highly customizable using the accompanying Ultimate Software. This lets you tinker with its stick sensitivity, trigger sensitivity, vibration levels, and macros. Black, purple, and white models are all eligible for the discount.
8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock
You’ll also find a cool Genshin Impact 2.4GHz Edition for $50 (was $60). This gets you all the same features as the above controller but comes with a stylish blue-and-white design, plus a few golden accents.
If you want to play on Switch, step up to the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, as it supports Nintendo’s console in addition to PC and Steam Deck. It’s available for $48 (was $60) and can be had in either white or black. For folks who plan on traveling with their gamepad, be sure to check out the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller + Travel Case, as it’s seeing a rare $10 discount.
The 8BitDo Pro 2 is a bit more retro in its design than the Ultimate, but it’s still a modern controller packed with functionality. Currently listed for $48 (was $60), it works on PC, Android, Apple, and Steam Deck, is equipped with two back buttons, and supports motion controls thanks to a six-axis gyro sensor. Your purchase also includes a Travel Case. Another retro-styled controller, the 8BitDo Sn30 Pro, is on sale for $36 (was $45), so give it a look if you prefer something inspired by the iconic SNES gamepad.
Plenty of other controllers are discounted during Prime Big Deal Days, and you’ll find our favorites below.
Best Controller Deals
8BitDo Mechanical Gaming Keyboards, Numpads, Mouse
8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Mechanical Keyboard — $74.89 ($110)8BitDo Fami Edition Retro Mechanical Keyboard — $76.39 ($100)8BitDo NES Edition Retro Mechanical Keyboard — $78 ($100)8BitDo IBM Edition Retro Mechanical Keyboard — $80 ($100)8BitDo N30 2.4GHz Wireless Gaming Mouse — $23 ($30)8BitDo C64 Mechanical Numpad — $37.89 ($45)8BitDo Fami Mechanical Numpad — $38.19 ($45)8BitDo M Mechanical Numpad — $38.19 ($45)
Nintendo Switch & PC Controllers
8BitDo Ultimate C Bluetooth Wireless — $23 ($30)8BitDo Lite Bluetooth Wireless — $18 ($25)8BitDo Lite 2 Bluetooth Wireless — $28 ($35)
PC & Mobile Controllers
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired — $36 ($45)
Xbox & PC Controllers
8BitDo Arcade Stick for Xbox and PC — $84 ($120)8BitDo Ultimate C Wired — $28 ($35)8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller (Xbox, PC, mobile) — $63 ($70)8BitDo Ultimate Wired — $33 ($45)8BitDo Pro 2 Wired — $36 ($45)
Retro Controllers
8BitDo TurboGrafx Wireless (PC Engine Mini, Switch, PC) — $21 ($25)8BitDo M30 Sega Controller (Switch, PC, Mobile) — $24 ($30)
