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phoinix | Staff 7.6K Views
Aug 17, 2026 5:05 AM

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2/PC (Black)

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$70

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+ Free S/H for Prime Membersat Woot!
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Woot! has 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2/PC for $44.99 - $9 when you apply coupon code GAMER20 = $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:
  • Compatible with Switch, Switch 2, and Windows
  • TMR joysticks with RGB rings for high precision and durability
  • Integrated charging dock with auto reconnect
  • Hall Effect or tactile trigger modes
  • Motion controls (Switch), vibration, turbo, and wake-on-shake
  • 2 back buttons, extra R4/L4 bumpers, and 3 custom profiles

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Valid through 8/17/26 at 11:58pm CT, or while supplies last.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $18 less (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $53.99 at the time of this post.
    • This sale price closely matches this Previous FrontPage Deal
  • About Amazon Prime:

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Woot! has 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2/PC for $44.99 - $9 when you apply coupon code GAMER20 = $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 Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Compatible with Switch, Switch 2, and Windows
  • TMR joysticks with RGB rings for high precision and durability
  • Integrated charging dock with auto reconnect
  • Hall Effect or tactile trigger modes
  • Motion controls (Switch), vibration, turbo, and wake-on-shake
  • 2 back buttons, extra R4/L4 bumpers, and 3 custom profiles

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Valid through 8/17/26 at 11:58pm CT, or while supplies last.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $18 less (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $53.99 at the time of this post.
    • This sale price closely matches this Previous FrontPage Deal
  • About Amazon Prime:

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Aug 17, 2026 2:20 PM
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apull
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Aug 17, 2026 2:20 PM
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In for one, been waiting for this extra 20% discount to come back when the ultimate 2s are in stock. I have the Pro 3 from a previous deal and it's by far my favorite controller, but my smaller kids have trouble with the thumbstick location on that one. The superior build quality and TMR joysticks and included charging dock all make this a win. (We have a PowerA Advantage which is spotty, but obviously a cheap build quality, and the GameSir Nova HD which is a quality product but has fairly frequent difficulty connecting, and two generic wave controllers that are clearly inferior).

Also, for those who care, 8Bitdo's latest firmware updates allow you to shake their switch 2 controllers to wake the switch 2. Follow their instructions, then it's as simple as hit a button to wake the controller, then shake it to wake the switch.
Aug 17, 2026 2:25 PM
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ChoafAug 17, 2026 2:25 PM
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Quote from apull View quoted comment :
In for one, been waiting for this extra 20% discount to come back when the ultimate 2s are in stock. I have the Pro 3 from a previous deal and it's by far my favorite controller, but my smaller kids have trouble with the thumbstick location on that one. The superior build quality and TMR joysticks and included charging dock all make this a win. (We have a PowerA Advantage which is spotty, but obviously a cheap build quality, and the GameSir Nova HD which is a quality product but has fairly frequent difficulty connecting, and two generic wave controllers that are clearly inferior).

Also, for those who care, 8Bitdo's latest firmware updates allow you to shake their switch 2 controllers to wake the switch 2. Follow their instructions, then it's as simple as hit a button to wake the controller, then shake it to wake the switch.
have they released firmware to make the pro 3 be able to load into the other input mode with out bluetooth? thats my only drawback on the pro 3
Pro
Aug 17, 2026 2:32 PM
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apull
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Aug 17, 2026 2:32 PM
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Quote from Choaf View quoted comment :
have they released firmware to make the pro 3 be able to load into the other input mode with out bluetooth? thats my only drawback on the pro 3
I'm not sure what you mean by "load". There is a physical selector on the back of the controller that toggles between three modes: S, D (labeled BT) and S/X (labeled 2.4g). Put it in the last slot and it doesn't use bluetooth.
Aug 17, 2026 2:49 PM
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ChoafAug 17, 2026 2:49 PM
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Quote from apull View quoted comment :
I'm not sure what you mean by "load". There is a physical selector on the back of the controller that toggles between three modes: S, D (labeled BT) and S/X (labeled 2.4g). Put it in the last slot and it doesn't use bluetooth.
sorry there is X-input and D-input the only way the pro 3 can be put into D-input is through bluetooth when you use the dongle it puts it in X-input this matters for like on PC emulators that you can re assisn all buttons including the back buttons to whatever you want. I might have the X and D reversed its been a while since i messed around with it. The Pro 2 allowed you to hold certain buttons to swithc the input method no matter dongle or bluetooth but when the pro 3 came out it couldnt do that and at one point they said they didnt intend to change that but im hoping they change their mind its a great controller but i might end up buying a pro 2 for that ability since my PC doesnt have bluetooth and a dongle doesnt tend to work to great for latency.
Aug 17, 2026 3:26 PM
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SplendidPencil5958Aug 17, 2026 3:26 PM
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Checking today at approx. 1130 EDT - I'm seeing the price is $44.99. Still seems like a good deal, tbh

EDIT - Disregard, read the full post and see that a discount code is needed for the cheaper price. Thanks for sharing!
Aug 17, 2026 4:27 PM
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SDSummerDayAug 17, 2026 4:27 PM
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keep in mind that if you using the bluetooth on the PC or android, it present itself as Nintendo controller. it may or may not be what you want.

if you want it to present has xbox controller, you must use the 2.4G wireless dongle not the bluetooth. or you get the xbox version of the controller.
Aug 17, 2026 4:31 PM
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NumberNineLargeAug 17, 2026 4:31 PM
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Super deal. I love mine all except the face button font, which looks cheesy

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Aug 17, 2026 4:40 PM
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KranielAug 17, 2026 4:40 PM
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I was able to get this used for $50. I use it for my Switch. Honestly, I like the feel of the controller a lot, but the snapback is really annoying. If I'm playing a game and flick in one direction, my character will turn that direction, but then the snapback will turn them the opposite way.

There's also a little bit of dead zone with the gyroscope, unlike the original Switch controllers. When making slight aiming adjustments with the gyroscope, those adjustments will freeze over time, and I end up having to turn my controller way farther than with the original Switch controllers. It's very annoying.

I've contacted them about a firmware update, but I haven't received a reply. I have to set the dead zone to about 50% of the travel in order to reduce the snapback problem, which is pretty silly.

I still like the controller, though, so I'm on the fence about this price. Are there any good alternatives around this price range that don't have terrible snapback or gyroscope dead zone?
Aug 17, 2026 4:47 PM
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JamaicanshopperAug 17, 2026 4:47 PM
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Thanks! Snagged one.
Aug 17, 2026 5:18 PM
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AceCooperAug 17, 2026 5:18 PM
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I can't decide between this or the pro 3. Seems they are identical except for the ergonomics. And that the Pro 3 has swappable buttons.
Aug 17, 2026 5:37 PM
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SlickCreator971Aug 17, 2026 5:37 PM
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Aaaand it's gone
Aug 17, 2026 6:09 PM
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riffdexAug 17, 2026 6:09 PM
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Quote from SDSummerDay View quoted comment :
keep in mind that if you using the bluetooth on the PC or android, it present itself as Nintendo controller. it may or may not be what you want.

if you want it to present has xbox controller, you must use the 2.4G wireless dongle not the bluetooth. or you get the xbox version of the controller.
Is there's a wireless dongle included with this?
Pro
Aug 17, 2026 7:07 PM
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wilmer007
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Aug 17, 2026 7:07 PM
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I have it but keep it mind the Wireless PC version is better for setting keyboard keys to the additional buttons (V2.01 beta 3 on the switch version disables the triggers for the additional buttons in D-Input, while the Wireless PC version doesn't have these problems)

Great thing this one does is that it wakes up switch 2 and it puts blue on the left joystick and red on the right joystick just like the joy cons while in Rainbow mode.

I'm still getting the PC version just because I need it but if you only need 1 go with the wireless PC version instead.
Last edited by wilmer007 August 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM.
Pro
Aug 17, 2026 9:32 PM
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apull
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Aug 17, 2026 9:32 PM
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Quote from AceCooper View quoted comment :
I can't decide between this or the pro 3. Seems they are identical except for the ergonomics. And that the Pro 3 has swappable buttons.
Well, the Pro 3 is still in stock, this one isn't. I posted the pro 3 deal, it's my favorite controller, though once I get the Ultimate 2 I ordered this morning that might change. (Unless my kids never let me use it...)

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Pro
Aug 17, 2026 9:33 PM
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apull
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Aug 17, 2026 9:33 PM
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Quote from SlickCreator971 View quoted comment :
Aaaand it's gone
Yup, gotta grab the Pro 3 instead...or wait. I missed the Ultimate 2 last time it was this price, and just waited it out.

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