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expiredRichard8g posted Dec 15, 2025 1:45 PM

8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller w/ Charging Dock (White)

$40

$70

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Amazon has 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller w/ Charging Dock (White) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Richard8g for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Compatible with Switch and Steam Deck via Bluetooth/2.4g adapter/USB Cable, Windows with a 2.4g adapter/USB Cable.
  • Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is compatible with Steam Deck now
  • Multifunctional Charging Dock - Stable connection and controller will be automatically switching ON/OFF while it is undocked/docked.
  • Hall Effect Sensing Joystick
  • Ultimate Software on PC and mobile (Android/iOS)
  • 2 Pro back paddle buttons, Custom Profile Switch Button, Player indicators & 2-way Mode Switching button.
  • Rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 22 hours rechargeable battery.

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  • Our research indicates that this offer is $10 lower (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99.
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Amazon has 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller w/ Charging Dock (White) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Richard8g for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Compatible with Switch and Steam Deck via Bluetooth/2.4g adapter/USB Cable, Windows with a 2.4g adapter/USB Cable.
  • Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is compatible with Steam Deck now
  • Multifunctional Charging Dock - Stable connection and controller will be automatically switching ON/OFF while it is undocked/docked.
  • Hall Effect Sensing Joystick
  • Ultimate Software on PC and mobile (Android/iOS)
  • 2 Pro back paddle buttons, Custom Profile Switch Button, Player indicators & 2-way Mode Switching button.
  • Rumble vibration, motion controls, USB-C, 22 hours rechargeable battery.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $10 lower (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Dec 15, 2025 2:03 PM
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ChristopherC2649Dec 15, 2025 2:03 PM
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I own two of these, great controllers!
Dec 15, 2025 3:38 PM
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dealmonkeyDec 15, 2025 3:38 PM
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Looks like this is the old version? I see an "Ultimate 2" for more money.
Dec 15, 2025 3:49 PM
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Spartan775Dec 15, 2025 3:49 PM
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Don't get it. The triggers don't last under use. Get the ones with Hall Effect triggers and sticks. All magnets.
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Dec 15, 2025 4:05 PM
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nekosempai15Dec 15, 2025 4:05 PM
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Thanks! In for one
Dec 15, 2025 4:58 PM
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KiszeczkaSzyneczkaDec 15, 2025 4:58 PM
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Sweet controller but the Ultimate 2 is absolutely worth it, the bumpers are a million times better and the extra buttons by the triggers are incredibly handy. I regret buying this one and wish I would have just bought the Ultimate 2 right away. Looks like its only 8 bucks more right now:
https://slickdeals.net/f/18959590
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Dec 15, 2025 6:33 PM
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freakingwillyDec 15, 2025 6:33 PM
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FYI, this is the model that is natively compatible with the Switch, so it has the Nintendo BAXY layout versus the Xbox ABXY layout. No dongle is needed to sync to Switch.

The Ultimate 2 is currently $8 more, but has much better TMR sticks, switchable triggers (hall effect linear triggers and non-linear clicky triggers), and extra buttons. There is also a firmware update for both the controller and dongle that enables Switch and Switch 2 support. Additionally, for Switch 2, it supports "shake to wake" (turn the controller on, shake the controller, and it will wake Switch 2).

The only downside (aside from price) is that you MUST use the dongle to get it to work on Nintendo Switch. You can achieve this by connecting the dongle directly to the Switch or leaving it in the controller's charging dock and connecting the charging dock to your Switch instead. Either way, you'll need to enable "Pro Controller Wired Communication" in your Switch settings to make it work correctly.
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Dec 15, 2025 6:57 PM
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CalmHome550Dec 15, 2025 6:57 PM
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Good ole 8bitdo

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Dec 15, 2025 8:50 PM
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StarmanDXEDec 15, 2025 8:50 PM
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Quote from freakingwilly :
FYI, this is the model that is natively compatible with the Switch, so it has the Nintendo BAXY layout versus the Xbox ABXY layout. No dongle is needed to sync to Switch.

The Ultimate 2 is currently $8 more, but has much better TMR sticks, switchable triggers (hall effect linear triggers and non-linear clicky triggers), and extra buttons. There is also a firmware update for both the controller and dongle that enables Switch and Switch 2 support. Additionally, for Switch 2, it supports "shake to wake" (turn the controller on, shake the controller, and it will wake Switch 2).

The only downside (aside from price) is that you MUST use the dongle to get it to work on Nintendo Switch. You can achieve this by connecting the dongle directly to the Switch or leaving it in the controller's charging dock and connecting the charging dock to your Switch instead. Either way, you'll need to enable "Pro Controller Wired Communication" in your Switch settings to make it work correctly.
I am 99% sure the "shake to wake" feature for the Switch 2 only works with the Bluetooth model.
Dec 15, 2025 11:57 PM
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DarnCrazyDec 15, 2025 11:57 PM
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I have the xbox version of this and one of them has d-pad issues. As much as I enjoy the controller shape and comfort, it's super annoying to have a flaky d-pad where it get stuck either up or down. I'd recommend getting the newer Ultimate 2 with newer triggers and bumpers instead.
Dec 16, 2025 12:26 AM
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TomFauxDec 16, 2025 12:26 AM
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Good controller
Dec 16, 2025 7:26 AM
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Frank_NittyDec 16, 2025 7:26 AM
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Quote from ChristopherC2649 :
I own two of these, great controllers!
Same here. However, I own both the black and white colorway for both the Ultimate Bluetooth 1 and Ultimate Bluetooth 2 series of controllers. I mainly use the white Ultimate 1 controller. Was able to beat Spiderman 2 on PC earlier this year using that controller.
Dec 16, 2025 7:31 AM
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Frank_NittyDec 16, 2025 7:31 AM
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Quote from KiszeczkaSzyneczka :
Sweet controller but the Ultimate 2 is absolutely worth it, the bumpers are a million times better and the extra buttons by the triggers are incredibly handy. I regret buying this one and wish I would have just bought the Ultimate 2 right away. Looks like its only 8 bucks more right now:
https://slickdeals.net/f/18959590
They're not the same since the one in the OP has native Switch 1 support w/ the Nintendo button layout as opposed to the one you referenced which is only native to PC/Android and has the XBox button layout.
Dec 16, 2025 2:03 PM
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dealmonkeyDec 16, 2025 2:03 PM
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Quote from StarmanDXE :
I am 99% sure the "shake to wake" feature for the Switch 2 only works with the Bluetooth model.
$8 more? I see $40 more.
Dec 17, 2025 7:28 AM
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kekekeDec 17, 2025 7:28 AM
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Quote from Spartan775 :
Don't get it. The triggers don't last under use. Get the ones with Hall Effect triggers and sticks. All magnets.
Tell me what to buy bro

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Dec 18, 2025 6:39 AM
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dchang0Dec 18, 2025 6:39 AM
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Quote from kekeke :
Tell me what to buy bro
Spartan775's referring to this newer model:
https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2...ontroller/

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