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Mar 25, 2026 10:45 AM

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 & PC

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$70

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Woot has 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 & PC (Black) for $44.99 - 20% w/ coupon code SAVETWENTY = $35.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Features:
  • 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.

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $17.20 lower (32% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $53.19
  • About this product:
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Woot has 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 & PC (Black) for $44.99 - 20% w/ coupon code SAVETWENTY = $35.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member pennysave for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 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.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $17.20 lower (32% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $53.19
  • About this product:
    • 90-Day Woot Warranty
  • About this store:

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It's fine for PC, but honestly I'd just go with the U3-mode instead. The Bluetooth model doesn't have the 1000hz polling rate, uses dinput instead of xinput, no steam input support so no gyro + back button. You're really paying the premium for switch support
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller stands out as a versatile pad for Switch 2 and PC, with TMR joysticks, Hall Effect triggers, a great D pad, and a handy switch between analog and digital triggers. It also supports Bluetooth on Switch and can wake a Switch 2 after setup, while the docked dongle is for 2.4 gigahertz use rather than Bluetooth. The Bluetooth model lacks 1000 hertz polling, uses D input instead of X input, and does not support Steam Input, so the premium mainly buys Switch compatibility. The coupon also appears to be dead, which undercuts the posted price.

  • Switch 2 owners who want to wake the console with the controller because it has shake-to-wake (power on the controller first, then shake it after setup).

    Drudamis

  • People who want one controller to use on both Switch (via Bluetooth) and PC (via the included adaptor) because the biggest benefit is being 1 controller for both platforms.

    cklgary

  • Switch 2 players who prefer Bluetooth without using the dock dongle because the Switch version can work via Bluetooth and the dongle is described as being for 2.4GHz instead.

    ejmcguir

  • PC gamers who play on Steam and want native Steam support because the non-Bluetooth Ultimate 2 is described as better for Steam/PC due to being natively supported and allowing remapping of extra back/shoulder buttons.

    Staticks

  • PC and Android users who care about 1000Hz polling rate because commenters say the Bluetooth model doesn't have the 1000Hz polling rate (unlike the Ultimate 2 wireless).

    Deagle760

  • PC players who rely on Steam Input features like gyro + back button mapping because the Bluetooth model is described as having no Steam Input support.

    ascendhype

  • Switch 2 owners who expect it to work without any extra hardware because one commenter says the dock contains a dongle that appears necessary, meaning you'd still need to plug the dongle into the Switch for it to work.

    ElatedFruit2433

  • People who are sensitive to controller ergonomics and thumb comfort because the 2.4GHz version is reported to have a very thin joystick pad that can hurt thumb comfort and high L1/R1 placement that hurts index fingers.

    ElatedString650

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Mar 25, 2026 3:47 PM
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ElatedFruit2433Mar 25, 2026 3:47 PM
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Great controller. The joysticks are actually TMR, which is supposed to be a cut above Hall Effect. The triggers are Hall Effect though which is pretty cool. D-pad feels amazing too, best I have ever used.
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Mar 25, 2026 4:21 PM
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mystiqueskillzMar 25, 2026 4:21 PM
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Is this comparable to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller?
Mar 25, 2026 4:38 PM
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Joined Jul 2020
Deagle760Mar 25, 2026 4:38 PM
614 Comments
is this ok For pc and android ? Im reading it doesnt do 1000hz polling rate like the ultimate 2 wireless does. Not sure if thats a big deal
Mar 25, 2026 5:03 PM
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ascendhypeMar 25, 2026 5:03 PM
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Quote from Deagle760 View quoted comment :
is this ok For pc and android ? Im reading it doesnt do 1000hz polling rate like the ultimate 2 wireless does. Not sure if thats a big deal
It's fine for PC, but honestly I'd just go with the U3-mode instead. The Bluetooth model doesn't have the 1000hz polling rate, uses dinput instead of xinput, no steam input support so no gyro + back button. You're really paying the premium for switch support
Last edited by ascendhype March 25, 2026 at 10:09 AM.
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Mar 25, 2026 5:04 PM
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Deagle760Mar 25, 2026 5:04 PM
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Quote from ascendhype View quoted comment :
It's fine for PC, but honestly I'd just go with the U3-mode instead. It doesn't have the 1000hz polling rate, uses dinput instead of xinput, no steam input support so no gyro + back button. You're really paying the premium for switch support
thanks for the help. I just saw the 3 mode for $28 but sadly its out of stock now. I also dont really like the green color. I think ill just wait for another sale
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Mar 25, 2026 6:01 PM
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Joined Nov 2023
KiiroMar 25, 2026 6:01 PM
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Gotta love when you open the SD app not looking for anything particular and a couple of minutes later you have a new Switch 2 controller. Thanks OG
Mar 25, 2026 6:09 PM
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Joined Aug 2024
IndigoMeat737Mar 25, 2026 6:09 PM
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I've been going back and forth on buying a new controller that will support both my Switch and PC for about 3 weeks now. Pulled the trigger two days ago. TWO DAYS AGO. This is an incredible price.

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Mar 25, 2026 6:43 PM
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Joined Jan 2004
cklgaryMar 25, 2026 6:43 PM
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Its biggest benefit is being 1 controller for both PC via the adaptor and switch via bluethooth. I have the old version, and have no complaint. I am also telling myself hard that I only need one controller and no buy this X)
Mar 25, 2026 7:01 PM
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StaticksMar 25, 2026 7:01 PM
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Based on what I've read, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 (Non-Bluetooth version) that I'm currently using is better for playing on Steam and PC, because it's natively supported by Steam, and you can remap the extra back and shoulder buttons to anything you want.
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Mar 25, 2026 7:46 PM
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Joined Aug 2017
AlkamiMar 25, 2026 7:46 PM
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Sold Out
*Back in stock, in for 1.
Last edited by Alkami March 25, 2026 at 06:33 PM.
Mar 25, 2026 7:54 PM
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Joined Oct 2009
DrudamisMar 25, 2026 7:54 PM
73 Comments
I purchased this for my Switch 2. Finally, I can wake my Switch using a controller. It has a shake-to-wake feature, so you need to power on the controller first, then shake it, and it will power on your Switch after you set it up. The controller feels great and would be a great buy at this price.
Mar 25, 2026 7:59 PM
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RoyalMitKaseMar 25, 2026 7:59 PM
100 Comments
Sold out.
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Mar 25, 2026 8:02 PM
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UT07Mar 25, 2026 8:02 PM
713 Comments
Is the dock necessary for use with a Switch 2? I'd much prefer to charger it via usbc like a pro controller and not have a dock sitting out
Mar 25, 2026 8:24 PM
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ElatedFruit2433Mar 25, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from mystiqueskillz View quoted comment :
Is this comparable to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller?
It is better in my opinion.
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Mar 25, 2026 8:26 PM
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ElatedFruit2433Mar 25, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from UT07 View quoted comment :
Is the dock necessary for use with a Switch 2? I'd much prefer to charger it via usbc like a pro controller and not have a dock sitting out
There is a dongle inside the dock, which I believe is necessary. So you would still have to plug the dongle into the switch for it to work.

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