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phoinix | Staff 9.8K Views
Aug 21, 2026 5:47 PM

Prime Members: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for PC/Android (Purple)

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8BitDo Official via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller w/ Hall Effect Joysticks for PC/Android (Purple) for $23.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Compatible with Windows and Android.
  • 1000Hz Polling Rate (for 2.4G and wired connection)
  • Hall Effect joysticks and Hall triggers. Wear-resistant metal joystick rings.
  • Extra R4/L4 bumpers. Custom button mapping without using software. Turbo function.
  • Refined bumpers and D-pad. Light but tactile.

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  • About this Offer:
    • This price matches the previous +48 FP deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $6 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this post.
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8BitDo Official via Amazon has for Prime Members: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller w/ Hall Effect Joysticks for PC/Android (Purple) for $23.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal

Features:
  • Compatible with Windows and Android.
  • 1000Hz Polling Rate (for 2.4G and wired connection)
  • Hall Effect joysticks and Hall triggers. Wear-resistant metal joystick rings.
  • Extra R4/L4 bumpers. Custom button mapping without using software. Turbo function.
  • Refined bumpers and D-pad. Light but tactile.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This price matches the previous +48 FP deal.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $6 less (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.99 at the time of this post.
  • About this Store:

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Aug 21, 2026 6:07 PM
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Joined Aug 2017
musicmanz93Aug 21, 2026 6:07 PM
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Been eyeing this or the regular Ultimate 2, anyone have recommendations on which to grab?
Aug 21, 2026 6:15 PM
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Joined Jul 2015
darkice81Aug 21, 2026 6:15 PM
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I own two of these and they're great controllers, really nice build quality for the price. But I'm confused why the link posted has a different ASIN than the ones I bought. I can't seem to see a difference between the two other than amazon being the seller vs 8bitdo being the seller.

My other two purchases: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D72TNXSC
This post: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6BGS5TH
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Aug 21, 2026 6:32 PM
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Joined Nov 2016
vultryxAug 21, 2026 6:32 PM
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Quote from musicmanz93 :
Been eyeing this or the regular Ultimate 2, anyone have recommendations on which to grab?
Honestly I think most people can get away with the 2C. It charges over USB C and has decent battery. It can also be used plugged in but I rarely do. I did not want the paddles on the back of the controller and have had 0 problems remapping controls in game. I think for around half the price its fantastic.
Aug 21, 2026 8:29 PM
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Joined Apr 2019
FairName776Aug 21, 2026 8:29 PM
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Quote from musicmanz93 :
Been eyeing this or the regular Ultimate 2, anyone have recommendations on which to grab?
There isn't really much of a difference unless you need paddles, in which case the 2c doesn't have them. IMO they both have the same build quality otherwise.
Aug 21, 2026 9:09 PM
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Joined Oct 2006
AnnieclayfaceAug 21, 2026 9:09 PM
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No back paddles but the 2c does have smaller L4 and R4 buttons near the trigger that I assume can be remapped. Haven't tried yet.
Aug 21, 2026 9:09 PM
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Joined Jul 2025
SharpBelieve5057Aug 21, 2026 9:09 PM
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costs $10 or less during sales on Aliexpress
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Aug 21, 2026 9:27 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 21, 2026 9:27 PM
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Quote from SharpBelieve5057 :
costs $10 or less during sales on Aliexpress
$10 or less LOL...okay. 2024 called and wants its references back Wink

Due to the weak dollar and the tariffs those days are long done.

FWIW, current major AE sale going on right now, even with coupons you'd be lucky to buy this for $20.

For example (note, same WINDOWS version, BT switch version can be found a few dollars cleaper)
$25 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...61955.html
$22 for the black one https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...41784.html

*If you abuse the coin deals you might be able to score $14-16 checking daily for a larger than normal discount. Thats assuming you have the time and are farming coins. Thats what I did month ago.

TLDR: great controller but wish it had back buttons. Works perfectly on PC and Android.

P.S. I remixed this 3D printed dongle holder to work with the USB A style. https://www.printables.com/model/...lder-usb-a
Last edited by WooHoo2You August 21, 2026 at 02:31 PM.
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Aug 22, 2026 2:12 AM
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Joined Sep 2018
migueldangAug 22, 2026 2:12 AM
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Thanks in for one
Aug 22, 2026 2:20 AM
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Joined Apr 2017
tjspeachAug 22, 2026 2:20 AM
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Recently got a couple of these to use with my Legion Go S - excellent controllers for the price. Also comes in a handful of neat colorways.
Aug 22, 2026 11:04 AM
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Joined Oct 2020
DaitoAug 22, 2026 11:04 AM
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Bought these a while ago to have 4 player local co-op on the steam deck, but keep having connection drops. Anyone have the same issue?
Aug 22, 2026 11:37 AM
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Joined Nov 2010
ClkClkAug 22, 2026 11:37 AM
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This bundles in two thumbstick caps. 8bitdo has had these parallel listings for quite a while. Although some might care about the caps, this mostly seems to exist to play pricing games.

Interestingly, the wired version of this controller without bundled caps is completely gone from Amazon ... clicking on a past order takes you to an error page. And the page for this controller without the caps is introducing new colors.
Aug 22, 2026 9:56 PM
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Joined Aug 2010
makimbellAug 22, 2026 9:56 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You :
$10 or less LOL...okay. 2024 called and wants its references back Wink

Due to the weak dollar and the tariffs those days are long done.

FWIW, current major AE sale going on right now, even with coupons you'd be lucky to buy this for $20.

For example (note, same WINDOWS version, BT switch version can be found a few dollars cleaper)
$25 https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...61955.html
$22 for the black one https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...41784.html

*If you abuse the coin deals you might be able to score $14-16 checking daily for a larger than normal discount. Thats assuming you have the time and are farming coins. Thats what I did month ago.

TLDR: great controller but wish it had back buttons. Works perfectly on PC and Android.

P.S. I remixed this 3D printed dongle holder to work with the USB A style. https://www.printables.com/model/...lder-usb-a
It's actually true, but it's frustrating to have it posted as a reason not to get this. The AliExpress deals are so hit and miss. I got a gamesir controller for $5, but many people in the same thread couldn't. I'd rather just pay the reasonable price and get it quicker anyway and not have to deal with a gamified Chinese shopping app.
Aug 23, 2026 1:27 AM
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WooHoo2YouAug 23, 2026 1:27 AM
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Quote from makimbell :
It's actually true, but it's frustrating to have it posted as a reason not to get this. The AliExpress deals are so hit and miss. I got a gamesir controller for $5, but many people in the same thread couldn't. I'd rather just pay the reasonable price and get it quicker anyway and not have to deal with a gamified Chinese shopping app.
Those Gamesir deals are actually very repeatable and still going on, checkout the sub if you need any hints https://www.reddit.com/r/crownpuffdeals/.

However like I stated (unless you can show evidence otherwise....), the $10 Ultimate 2C deals, especially the Dongle version are a thing of the past. Trust me, I'm darn near a PhD at sourcing controllers and retro handhelds at a massive discount via AE. That being said, if you got secrets and can make me eat my words....do share because I love to be wrong, especially if it allows me to save more $$$.

*Unless you are farming coins...as I alluded to. Currently you can score a $9 non-dongle version (see Reddit sub first post) but only if you have been collecting coins for roughly 29 days without missing a day ($11.50 coin discount @ 0.40 coins collected per day.
Last edited by WooHoo2You August 22, 2026 at 07:32 PM.

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