8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 & Windows PC, Switch Pro Controller with TMR Joysticks, Switchable Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers, Vibration and Motion Control – Black
$69.99
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Flagship, fully upgraded for next-level performance. Compatible with Switch/Switch 2 and Windows.
1 Next-level
2 RGB Fire Ring
3 Tactile bumpers and D-pad
4 USB-C Adapter
5 Ultimate Software V2
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Price
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Compatibility
Switch, Switch 2, Windows
Switch, Switch 2, Windows
Switch, Switch 2
Windows, Android
Connectivity
Bluetooth, 2.4G, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4G, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4G, Wired
Triggers
Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers
Linear Triggers
Non-linear Digital Trigger
Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers
Bumpers
Tactile
Silicone
Tactile
Tactile
Joysticks
TMR Joysticks
Hall Effect Joysticks
Hall Effect Joysticks
TMR Joysticks
2.4G Adapter
USB-C
USB-A
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USB-C
Ultimate Software Support
Ultimate Software V2
Ultimate Software
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Ultimate Software V2
Battery Capacity
1000mAh
1000mAh
480mAh
1000mAh
RGB Fire Ring
✔
✘
✘
✔
Fast Bumpers (L4/R4)
✔
✘
✔
✔
Pro Back Paddle Buttons
✔
✔
✘
✔
Wear-resistant Joystick Rings
✔
✘
✔
✔
Flagship, fully upgraded for next-level performance. Compatible with Switch, Switch 2, and Windows. Switch 2 compatibility requires the controller and adapter to be updated to the latest firmware.
TMR Joysticks – Offering higher sensitivity, greater precision, and enhanced durability, complete with an RGB Fire Ring and wear-resistant joystick rings.
Integrated Charging Dock – A seamlessly integrated charging dock keeps your controller always charged and ready to play. Automatically reconnects when removed from the dock.
Vibration and Motion control (for Switch only). Turbo function. Wake-on-shake. Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2.
Trigger Mode Switch – Easily switch between linear Hall Effect triggers and non-linear tactile triggers for optimal control across different gaming scenarios.
2 Pro-level back buttons. Extra R4/L4 bumpers. Tactile bumpers and D-pad. 3 custom profiles.
8 reviews for 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 & Windows PC, Switch Pro Controller with TMR Joysticks, Switchable Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers, Vibration and Motion Control – Black
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William H. –
The Champ Has Returned – Outstanding Quality and Performance
The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller has been an awesome purchase. Right out of the box, it works perfectly with the original Nintendo Switch. After updating the firmware using 8Bitdo’s software (easy to find on their website), it also connects seamlessly with the Switch 2.I originally bought this as a replacement after my dogs decided my old 8Bitdo SN30 Pro would make a great chew toy — apparently, they wanted to get in on the gaming action. This new controller has me back in the game, and my wife is once again taking second place in Mario Kart World.Like every 8Bitdo product I’ve owned, the build quality is top-notch. The controller feels solid, comfortable in the hands, and made with premium components. The buttons are responsive, the sticks feel precise, and the wireless connection has been flawless.For the price, it’s an incredible value — durable, high-quality, and versatile. Whether you’re gaming on modern consoles or diving into retro setups, the Ultimate 2 delivers a professional-grade experience that easily rivals first-party controllers.
rc –
A solid daily driver that served me well for over a year
I have a lot of controllers… and I’m on a mission of reviewing every controller I own. Today, we’ll review my first 8BitDo Ultimate – The Bluetooth version.The main reason I bought this controller was as an option to replace a Switch Pro Controller. I bought it a little bit after the GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro and it was between those for which I would use for Switch… ultimately the KingKong 2 ended up being used for Switch (at least until it lost my trust… I probably won’t review that controller since it’s no longer available, but long story short it went haywire on me while playing, twice) and I adopted this as my new main PC controller after the right bumper went bad on my Elite 2. I even bought the buttons from 8BitDo in order to convert it to Xbox layout ABXY.Features:Face buttons are standard membrane.dpad is old school feeling membrane with center pivot.Profile switch and home buttons are tactile.Triggers are hall effect and have good resistance to me (subjective).Special Features:The standout features that attracted me to this controller were….- Hall Effect Joysticks- Multiple Game Profiles- Mappable Back Buttons- Wakes switch (was the first 8BitDo to do so!)In general, all of these features work as advertised, though compared to some other options, I would say the mappable back buttons are not as capable as other controller options today. 8BitDo software kind of has a macro builder where you build your macro, rather than other options that let you just record the inputs. This makes it such that there’s no way to create macros which rely on buttons being held while others are being pressed, one button must end before the next begins. This unfortunately limited it’s functionality for me in games like FFXIV, in which the trigger buttons must be held down to execute skills.By the time I switched to this controller though I was no longer raiding, so that limitation didn’t end up being a deal breaker for me and it was still better than needing to buy a third party application to make macros at all, so I’ll give it a pass.Shake to wake with Switch is a bit hilarious, but it works.QC / Durability Concerns:I haven’t had any issues with this controller at all. There is wear from the plastic to plastic rub of the joystick with the controller face, but otherwise it generally looks fine. Maybe get black if you are concerned with grime and don’t clean your controllers often.Functionality:In general, I have nothing to complain about as far as functionality. Everything works solidly, though the resolution of the hall effect sticks is certainly lower than the resolution of the Xbox Elite 2. You can tell this when you do operations such as changing the time of day in Genshin Impact – you can easily get it to register minute by minute with the Elite 2, but usually the 8BitDo Ultimate skips a few minutes when you rotate it. My my case, this does not affect game play, but perhaps if you need the ultimate level of precision this controller may not be suitable for you.A staple of my controller reviews… the Tetris dpad test. I play games on Tetris at as fast of a pace as I can (I’m roughly a 1 minute sprinter in modern Tetris games) and see how many false hard drops I get. Generally, 8BitDo controllers do well in this test for me, but I seem to be more prone to make accidental hard drops on this controller than I do on the Pro 2. In general though, this controller would fall somewhere below Xbox Elite 2 with cross dpad installed, other options with tactile / clicky dpads, and the 8BitDo Pro 2 (my current go to)… probably a little worse than the IINE Candy Pop controller I recently reviewed, but certainly not embarrassing like the Switch Pro controller.In Conclusion:For the price of this controller I think you get a lot from it, but if you are looking for a PC controller today I’d probably go with another option. If you are looking for a Switch Pro alternative though, I think this is still a pretty good option. It’s very responsive on Switch and I still use a limited edition variant of this controller on Switch today. For PC though, I think there are better options for not a lot more of your hard earned money.Still though if this is your only option, I can recommend it as a solid reliable option. If PC is your intent though and you won’t play on Switch ever, you can save $10 by getting the 2.4G version of the controller and you’ll have the Xbox layout by default. Back when I bought this one, that variant didn’t have hall effect joysticks, but now it does so you don’t really lose any functionality except Switch connectivity.
Tim –
A few growing pains, but worth it.
Would absolutely be five stars, but… eh. I changed my mind before posting. It’s five stars. This is my second 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller. My first one started malfunctioning mysteriously recently after about three months where the L-Trigger button stopped responding in-game. The Ultimate V2 App showed that the L2 was reading as always on and would only twitch a little when pressed in finite or gradual settings. Fortnite players know my pain for that specific trigger to be acting up.That said, there was *no question* whatsoever on my next controller. I ordered this one after about two days trying to troubleshoot and tinker with the previous one (and got the 2-year Asurion protection this time which has been pretty good in the past— my local guys are a drive but great).This thing is amazing! Looks great, feels great in your hands, grip is fantastic, connects well and stays connected to Switch, iOS, and MacOS — Luna is another story but that is what it is. The v2 app is up now for iOS and it crashes sometimes on iOS 26.2 but is functional. The buttons are springy and the rebound is well-suited to my play style where I bounce my thumb off the button when I tap it. Great bumpers, no mush. The hardware is top-marks all the way. It has the most minimal lag possible over Bluetooth and the TMR joysticks are well worth the upgrade. Motion control is limited to Switch, and for some things the X and Y are swapped on iOS and MacOS so you have to tell it not to do that, but it’s still fabulous.In spite of (probably me) breaking the last one, it is very rugged. It feels substantial in your hands and is clearly the result of some serious development and thoughtful design. This is the flagship 8Bitdo controller. It’s worth every penny IMHO and when the next one comes out I’m getting that one too. Happy gaming!
Rodrigo Azevedo –
O controle é melhor que o pro controller original da Nintendo. Gostei muito, principalmente por deixar botão automático e fazer macro.🤗
Rimkus –
The good :Packed with featuresHas extra buttonsCharging station acts as a signal extender, but you do need to connect it to your device2.4 dongle is greatAuto power on when removed from the stationFeels good in hands.Haven’t had any drift after 3-4 monthsButtons and sticks feel greatHas apps where you can update it hastle free. Also you can program and map your controller to 3 different maps.Does not get dirty for no reasonThe bad :Sometimes mapped programs stop working ?? Could be user errorSometimes it thinks that its an xbox controller, not a nintendo one (yes its setuped as a nintendo controller on pc and yes, still could be user error)All in all – great product, really like it. Personally i’d think twice before buying it for the full price, but if its 40 euros – deffinetly the best I’ve had.
hamzah –
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Mallikarjun Ganesh –
This controller is very good.
Pablo Zafra –
El mando tiene muy buena ergonomía. Se nota robusto, tiene el peso idóneo y tiene muy buen acabado. Los botones se sienten perfectos y los gatillos son geniales. El D-Pad no es lo mejor del mundo pero hace click lo cual te proporciona feedback al pulsar. Una pega importante para mi es que la distribución de los botones + – cuadrado y estrella no son mis preferidos. Me gustaría poder reasignar cuadrado y estrella… (cambiarlos por + y -) pero estos botones no se pueden cambiar en el software. También poder cambiar el resultado de pulsar el botón estrella, ya que hace ciclo entre cuatro perfiles rgb, dos perfiles por defecto, el mío, y apagado. Me gustaría que solo fuese on y off.Respecto a las pegas que pone la gente sobre tener que actualizar… Este mando salió al mercado antes que la switch 2. Es normal que sea necesario.