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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 108 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the product's solid build quality, excellent connectivity, and comfortable ergonomics. They also appreciate its long battery life, light weight, and the responsive feel of its Hall Effect Joysticks. Its compatibility with both Switch and PC, along with its appealing color, are additional positive aspects.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller has been great for everyday use. The build quality feels solid and the buttons have a clean and responsive feel. The sticks are smooth and the overall shape is comfortable for longer sessions. Wireless performance has been stable with no random disconnects or input issues. Battery life has also been strong and it charges quickly when needed. For the price, it is a reliable controller that works well across different games and platforms.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Genuinely pleased with how well it functions! I bought it because my previous controller for PC gaming started to drift badly. Controls are smooth and I have the option of USB-A wired and wireless connection. On top of that, it’s a great size and the colors are pretty!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    8Bitdo are making awesome controllers at awesome prices! This is the controller to get if you need a very good one with excellent support and functionality on a windows device. The dongle is helpful as well to ensure a good consistent connection. Can also be used in wired mode!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best cheap gamepad on market!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a really, really great controller for PC and android. 2.4 hz dongle works perfectly with my laptop. Especially for its price - 30$ - it's a must-have. Low latency, Hall effect joysticks, light weight. In some ways, it's better than my $120 MS Xbox elite controller - no connection problems, and it really feels more comfy in my hands. It's my main controller now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mainly used with Rasberry Pi 5 with 2.4Ghz usb adapter, works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to say this controller is unbearable by its price. I was experiencing a joystick drifting from my previous Xbox controller, now I decided to go this one. Solid purchase and recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Minecraft!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this exclusively to play Minecraft on my new Samsung tablet, works well and I live the color. I like how light it is and am seriously looking into buying a wireless version. Great value and gets the job done. Just don't expect console level heft and durability for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty solid controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good controller, really worked well for what I needed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A fantastic controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price, it's easily the best controller I've ever handled. While I typically prefer the analog stick being in the lower position, with the D-pad being in the upward position (like how the PlayStation dualshock/dualsense does it), for the price, the quality of the buttons and sticks, and overall feel of the plastic, this is such a solid buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice controller by 8bitdo

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This controller is smooth to the touch and functions very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Super cute and functional

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller is both cute and functional. Its soft and colorful styles make it stand out and add personality to my setup. The buttons are super responsive, making gameplay smooth and easy to control.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    8bitDo marketing confusing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm giving this product a low review and I'll describe why: 1. The extra buttons on top and the "Switch-style" system buttons are a gimmick. The star is for assigning a button "turbo mode" whatever the heck that is, I don't know. The square button is for remapping, which you can't really do. I think 8bitDo just recycles the same shell and design for all of their models. 2. 8bitDo's marketing/naming convention is confusing. This model is "Wireless" the other model is "Bluetooth", but both are Bluetooth controllers...? The Bluetooth model is Nintendo Switch compatible, but the Wireless model has Switch-style system buttons. Pros: 1. The buttons feel great. They put clicky bumpers on instead of silicone switches, which is very satisfying. 2. Simple and easy to use for just a regular wireless controller for PC or android. Works with 2.4G dongle and Bluetooth. 3. Has "Xbox-style" button layout. This style of button layout feels natural and intuitive. The Nintendo layout always has me second-guessing no matter how long I've been playing. 4. I have medium-sized hands, and the remote fits my hands perfectly. My finger span (tip of pinky to tip of thumb spread wide apart) is 8.5 inches. 5. Great price for a simple controller and uses USB-C for charging or connecting. Summary: I don't recommend getting this remote unless you specifically want the 2.4G dongle. I'll be upgrading to the 8bitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth because the buttons on that one can allegedly be re-mapped (to Xbox style is my goal) AND it connects to Bluetooth, 2.4G (see the confusion?), and wired AND can be used with the Switch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best item for the price, my kids are loving it....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Premiere Budget PC controller

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works with both my Steam Deck (BlueTooth or docked with USB dongle) and PC (no BlueTooth chip; USB dongle only) with no issues. Compared to first-party controllers, this one feels like a bit of a steal for the quality. L4 and R4 buttons don't appear to map to any input automatically thru Steam Input, but there are guides out there to add some functionality to them. The stick deadzones also feel very slightly larger from my previous Xbox Series X controller, but this can be accounted for using in-game settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Connectivity, Ergonomics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great remote

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For what its worth this remote feels super good, it connects to my pc real fast and battery lasts a good minute, i also got this in like 2 days after ordering it with no problems! Also i love the color scheme it pops out alot

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat that price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the colorways that the 8bitdo ultimate 2c controllers have! While the price of this controller is very low, the quality surpasses a lot of more expensive controllers. I've had it for about 4 months now, I've used it on two different PCs and on my phone, and it's been very seamless every time. My only note is that the buttons are very clicky! I love how tactile they are, but if you need your controller to be quiet and more mushy like the DS5 controller, this one may not be for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soild controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second 8BitDo controller. This one is even better than the first, as My first is a older model. Very light weight, and all the buttons and d-pad work great. The hall effect joysticks feel great and feel more reactive. Bumpers and triggers give good response as well. Soild controller, easily my new go to for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid controller for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall really good, especially for the price. Feels solid and surprisingly has quite a bit of weight to it compared to other cheap controllers I've used. I wish the "programmable" extra buttons on the back were fully re-mappable instead of just being able to remap to one of the default buttons.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for Multitasking

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a good controller. It’s really the only “budget” controller I’ve found that can work with both switch and PC, so definitely a bonus if you’re someone who games with both. Build wise- pretty standard controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice all-around controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used a good amount of controllers from 8BitDo and this one is pretty nice to use personally! I find the size and shape of the controller to fit my hands well and it's always cool to see different color options for gaming peripherals. Two things to note : This version of the controller is wired only which might be a deal breaker, but I use this controller mainly for PC so I don't mind it since I'm sitting at my desk all the time. Hall Effect sticks are much better than normal sticks, but TMR sticks have since taken over which is essentially an improvement towards Hall Effect. It's not as big of a difference but there are newer versions with TMR at a slightly higher price if you aren't at a strict budget. Overall, this version of the 2C is great on a budget, and even more worth it if found during a sale and you want a controller to use on PC for casual and semi-competitive use!

    I would recommend this to a friend