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PC GamerRead review ↗
“Hall-effect sensors, seamless 2.4GHz dock pass-through, and superb build quality make the 8BitDo Ultimate our favorite gamepad for PC and Switch.”
Publisher score: 91/100 · 48mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$69 · Hall Effect Joysticks / Charging Dock / 2.4GHz + Bluetooth / Switch & PC · 4 years old
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At $69 including a matching charging dock and 2.4GHz wireless adapter, the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is the best-value pro controller in gaming—featuring drift-free Hall-effect joysticks, two programmable rear paddles, motion controls, and instant switching between Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck, and Apple devices.
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Most positive review signal
“Hall-effect sensors, seamless 2.4GHz dock pass-through, and superb build quality make the 8BitDo Ultimate our favorite gamepad for PC and Switch.”
PC Gamer · 91
Most cautious review signal
“Between electromagnetic Hall-effect joysticks, custom profile switching, and an included charging dock, the 8BitDo Ultimate is a must-buy controller for Switch and PC.”
Eurogamer · 90
Gaming & tech publication reviews
90
“With drift-immune Hall-effect thumbsticks, two responsive back paddles, and an included charging dock for $69, the 8BitDo Ultimate beats first-party pro controllers at half the price.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 48mo ago
90
The VergeRead review ↗
“Lifting the 8BitDo Ultimate off its charging dock automatically powers it on and connects via 2.4GHz—and its Hall-effect sticks ensure stick drift is a thing of the past.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 48mo ago
90
EurogamerRead review ↗
“Between electromagnetic Hall-effect joysticks, custom profile switching, and an included charging dock, the 8BitDo Ultimate is a must-buy controller for Switch and PC.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 48mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller review
“Hall-effect sensors, seamless 2.4GHz dock pass-through, and superb build quality make the 8BitDo Ultimate our favorite gamepad for PC and Switch.”
Source page · 48mo ago
EurogamerCoverage
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller review: Hall-effect precision
“Between electromagnetic Hall-effect joysticks, custom profile switching, and an included charging dock, the 8BitDo Ultimate is a must-buy controller for Switch and PC.”
Source page · 48mo ago
The VergeCoverage
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller review: the new gold standard
“Lifting the 8BitDo Ultimate off its charging dock automatically powers it on and connects via 2.4GHz—and its Hall-effect sticks ensure stick drift is a thing of the past.”
Source page · 48mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Review
“With drift-immune Hall-effect thumbsticks, two responsive back paddles, and an included charging dock for $69, the 8BitDo Ultimate beats first-party pro controllers at half the price.”
Source page · 48mo ago
90
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller