Customer Ratings & Reviews

All it took was a quick firmware update while plugged into my computer to get it ready to use with the Switch 2. No complaints so far. Holds charge for a good amount of time, joysticks and buttons have a decent feel, and it fits my hand as good as any other controller. Def beats paying $50 more for a switch 2 pro controller

Amazing controller with nearly universal compatibility. Quality of the controller and the dock are both great and the battery life is good. The dock makes it super easy to charge when not in use.

Pros: Charging dock and it acts as a range extender Hall effect sensors (Bluetooth version with Switch button layout) Fully configurable button mapping including two back buttons Everything else except... Cons: Bumpers rattle No precise battery level indication or reporting A little delayed on wireless PC reconnection I use this for PC gaming. Great controller, comfortable, inclusion of a charging dock at this price is impressive. Inside the dock there's a wireless dongle for connection in to PC X-Input mode, the dock itself acts as a USB passthrough, so the dongle can just stay in there, also acting as a range extender. This more than makes up for the Bluetooth mode being tied exclusively to Switch controller configuration. I've found no issues charging off PC USB (3.2 gen 1). My only issue with the controller build is the shoulder bumpers rattle quite a bit. If these were face buttons I'd be worried about the getting stuck, but I don't expect bumpers are prone to that. Everything else seems very built, the things that should be smooth are smooth, things that should be crisp are crisp. Vibration is strong, I have it turned all the way down in the controller configuration and in my games and it's still noticable. It's a slower rumble, not buzzy. Reconnection to 2.4GHz when waking the controller is a tad slow, compared to say a Dualsense using Bluetooth. But it not too big a deal. I haven't done any marathon gaming on it, so can't say if the battery life claim is accurate, but it's certainly had no issues for a few hours at a time. However, I can't figure out how to really check the battery level besides a low, charging, or fully charged LED. So far as I can tell it's not reported to Windows, perhaps it is on the Switch. The documentation isn't amazing. But usage is relatively intuitive. And given the price point, I don't expect a dedicated team making regionalized translations. There is a replaceable button set available from the manufacturer to get X-Box button configuration, with shipping to US it's about $10, but may take awhile to arrive. Given the one that comes with Xbox buttons uses potentiometer sticks, it's definitely worth getting this version for PC.

Works seamlessly with both PC and Switch. No stick drift. Always charged and ready to go. Highly recommend this controller.

8bitdo has made a solid easy and user friendly controller that removes the suspicion of if your joy sticks will start to drift etc. This controller features hall effect joysticks that just seamlessly move so freely. I absolutely love this controller it feels better then orginal switch controller and some other controllers. 100% would reconmend to anyone whos looking for a universal controller with paddles

Honestly love it! Was looking for a cheaper alternative to the switch pro controller and honestly for 20 bucks less this is as good if not better. Build quality is great and every button and joysticks feels rock solid. Plus the fact that it comes with a dock charger is a godsend.

If anyone were to get a pro controller for their Nintendo Switch, this is the controller they should get. I used to have the standard Switch Pro Controller, and it ran fine. . . except for the fact that the RB button started acting up, and on top of that, the controller still does get stick drift due to the type of stick it is. With the 8BitDo Ultimate, it uses hall-effect joysticks, meaning that it uses magnets to control the movement rather than potentiometers that typical controllers use. This means that the sticks won't wear out for a long while, even after harsh use. Latency is non-existent. Everything responds pretty much instantly. The only thing is that it doesn't have NFC capabilities, which could be a bit of a deal breaker for some if they want that. But you could also use the Joycons for that purpose. Aside from that though, the 8BitDo does everything the regular Switch Pro Controller does, just better. Definitely worth getting.

You get a controller with hall effect sticks (that won't develop drift after a month or two), Bluetooth, 2.4ghz and a charging station all for a great price. Worth picking up if you just want a good quality PC or switch controller that will last.

I’d like this controller because it has a charging dock and you can plug it into your computer. If the battery dies I like how the batteries built in it last a good amount of time and this controller works great with steam and Xbox PC games it has the Xbox Buttons. I think it’s better than the controller by Microsoft.

I usevthis controller fir my pc and switch and it works great on bluetooth and usb. No stick drift after a year or so and is compatible will all games.

love this controller. perfect dock that lives on my nightstand. fits well in my hands

I recently updated my PC to a gaming laptop and found that I was frustrated with my old school keyboard-and-mouse controls. This controller definitely upped my experience. It was quick and easy to connect and works flawlessly with my library of Steam games. It automatically wakes up when removed from the drop-in dock and goes to sleep when you put it back on the dock. Highly recommended!

As you can see from the title of this review I really REALLY like this controller. It pairs easily to my switch and with a flip of a switch it pairs to my pc. The hall effect thumbsticks are great and even after a month I still have ZERO stick drift. Now, with this being the NINTENDO SWITCH lay out you HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC in order for it to work like an xbox controller on your pc. It only took me 2 tries to get it down and now everything is perfect. (One to flip x y b a and one to map the back buttons) The best part for me personally is the charging dock because oh my goodness does it feel so cool just slappin it on there watching the bar light up indicating its charging. It kind of makes it look like an otem you use in the end game to beat the big bad boss lol.

Very good quality! No regrets about it perfect connection with the switch!

Been using this controller for a few weeks now and gotta say I'm in love with it. The hall effects joysticks are wonderful. The ergonomics feel great on the controller as well. The only real complaint I have is that the face buttons are in the Nintendo orientation, but I rarely ever have to look down at my controller personally so it doesn't bother me all too much. I love the fact that the controller automatically starts connecting as soon as you take it off the charging dock as well as turning off when you place it back on, very handy feature.

If you are a PC controller gamer like me then this is a must have. Never really knew about these but was tired of spending money on X-box controller that never lasted and had connection issues at every turn. Enter the 8BitDo. It is very nice and from what i understand you can't get joystick drift on these. Love the recharge stand feature for these. I have only had for about a month but not one issue so for with it! Got this for my desktop PC and even bought another for my laptop. And the price for these compared to X-box controllers is so nice!

Superb ergonomics, hall effect joysticks and great connectivity make this a fantastic.controller for Switch and PC.

These controllers are perfect. They have a bluetooth and 2.4g option and can be easily switched back and forth for different devices. They also work with my Switch 2 after an easy firmware update. It's worth noting that the back buttons can be programmed, but not as seamlessly as the official Switch 2 controllers.

This controller is the best controller I've used. The dock is great because you never have to worry about remembering to charge it, the 8bitDo software lets you remap basically the entire controller, and it works with bluetooth or the adapter on switch, pc, or steam deck. Only draw backs are that the back buttons aren't recognized by steam unless you have them mapped already. Also the button layout is nintendo style.

Solid premium feel, good battery life, aestheticly pleasing, and just overall a great addition to any pc and switch setup.