Amazon has
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller for Nintendo Switch (Pink) for
$18.32.
Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member
ttjiaa for sharing this deal.
Product Details:
- Compatible with Switch/Switch 2. Bluetooth connectivity.
- Hall Effect joysticks with wear-resistant metal rings.
- Refined bumpers and D-pad - Recalibrated for a clicky yet smooth feel.
- Extra R4/L4 bumpers. Custom button mapping without using software.
- Wake-on-shake (Switch 2 wake-up function not supported). 6-axis motion control. Rumble Vibration. Turbo function.
- Fast button mapping. Refined ABXY buttons.
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From fine print, "The amount listed in the promotional offer includes the 5% Back you already earn on Amazon.com purchases with your Prime Visa, and the extra % Back you can earn with this promotion."
Perhaps it's YMMV?
I've always liked 8BitDo controllers for the Switch. The tiny pink and blue ones were lifesavers for my kids, who aren't exactly gentle with their gear. So when I saw these were compatible with the Switch 2, I jumped on it.
Unfortunately, the experience hasn't been great.
First, the firmware update process is clunky. You have to use a computer, and the updater itself is buggy and hard to navigate. When I reached out to support, their response was basically, "Just do the thing." The issue? I work in IT, and even I had to dig through online forums to figure out how to get each controller into the right mode. Some require holding two buttons before plugging in, some want the controller on, others off—it's inconsistent and frustrating.
Then there's the connectivity. Our Switch 2 is wall-mounted behind the TV, same setup we had with the Switch 1, which worked fine. We sit maybe 15 feet away, and the controllers constantly lost connection. My daughter would be playing Mario Kart and complain that she couldn't steer. I figured she was overreacting—until I tried it myself. There was a noticeable delay in input, and the controller often didn't register when she let go of the stick. It felt like stick drift but wasn't. On top of that, the controllers would randomly disconnect—lights flashing, and then they'd just power off mid-game.
We bought two of these, plus one Ultimate controller (which worked a little better, but not by much). Eventually, I returned all three and picked up two official Pro controllers from Costco. Best decision I made. I won't be going the third-party route for Switch controllers again—8BitDo included.
For anyone reading this thinking it's going to be hard to update these controllers to work on Switch 2:
There are no "modes" to that controller. It's strictly a Switch/Switch 2 controller. You just open the 8bitdo Firmware Updater app (found here : https://app.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2/), plug in the controller, and click update. That's it.
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The link I used was for my Ultimate C for Switch (the first iteration of this controller). I didn't notice this post was for the Ultimate 2C (I really hate 8bitdo's naming, as an aside 😆)
I've always liked 8BitDo controllers for the Switch. The tiny pink and blue ones were lifesavers for my kids, who aren't exactly gentle with their gear. So when I saw these were compatible with the Switch 2, I jumped on it.
Unfortunately, the experience hasn't been great.
First, the firmware update process is clunky. You have to use a computer, and the updater itself is buggy and hard to navigate. When I reached out to support, their response was basically, "Just do the thing." The issue? I work in IT, and even I had to dig through online forums to figure out how to get each controller into the right mode. Some require holding two buttons before plugging in, some want the controller on, others off—it's inconsistent and frustrating.
Then there's the connectivity. Our Switch 2 is wall-mounted behind the TV, same setup we had with the Switch 1, which worked fine. We sit maybe 15 feet away, and the controllers constantly lost connection. My daughter would be playing Mario Kart and complain that she couldn't steer. I figured she was overreacting—until I tried it myself. There was a noticeable delay in input, and the controller often didn't register when she let go of the stick. It felt like stick drift but wasn't. On top of that, the controllers would randomly disconnect—lights flashing, and then they'd just power off mid-game.
We bought two of these, plus one Ultimate controller (which worked a little better, but not by much). Eventually, I returned all three and picked up two official Pro controllers from Costco. Best decision I made. I won't be going the third-party route for Switch controllers again—8BitDo included.
how did you even troubleshoot your computer/network issues? what field are you specialize in in your IT career? cyber security?
I've always liked 8BitDo controllers for the Switch. The tiny pink and blue ones were lifesavers for my kids, who aren't exactly gentle with their gear. So when I saw these were compatible with the Switch 2, I jumped on it.
Unfortunately, the experience hasn't been great.
First, the firmware update process is clunky. You have to use a computer, and the updater itself is buggy and hard to navigate. When I reached out to support, their response was basically, "Just do the thing." The issue? I work in IT, and even I had to dig through online forums to figure out how to get each controller into the right mode. Some require holding two buttons before plugging in, some want the controller on, others off—it's inconsistent and frustrating.
Then there's the connectivity. Our Switch 2 is wall-mounted behind the TV, same setup we had with the Switch 1, which worked fine. We sit maybe 15 feet away, and the controllers constantly lost connection. My daughter would be playing Mario Kart and complain that she couldn't steer. I figured she was overreacting—until I tried it myself. There was a noticeable delay in input, and the controller often didn't register when she let go of the stick. It felt like stick drift but wasn't. On top of that, the controllers would randomly disconnect—lights flashing, and then they'd just power off mid-game.
We bought two of these, plus one Ultimate controller (which worked a little better, but not by much). Eventually, I returned all three and picked up two official Pro controllers from Costco. Best decision I made. I won't be going the third-party route for Switch controllers again—8BitDo included.
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