Customer Ratings & Reviews

Works better than another similar controller I had, for less money, with the base and dongle. Got the Xbox buttons to make them line up with game prompts

one of the best Controllers I've ever Used really love the Dock that comes with it

This is my go to wireless gamepad for my Switch. It syncs quick and the controls are very responsive.

I play a lot on the laptop. And I needed a controller that looked and felt good. This was definitely it. After software update everything ran perfectly. I really like how it comes with its own dock and connects really fast. I highly recommend it

Works well on Nintendo Switch and PC. The Hall Effect joysticks are the main highlight for me.

I love this thing. Has motion controls and remapping for all the buttons via a free app. Much better than the Nintendo brand Switch Pro

We had excellent service from the time we entered the store and until we left the parking lot.

really good alternative to the Switch Pro with a lot of the features. it even came with a charging stand.

I’ve been using this controller for a few weeks now, and I have to say, it’s really impressive. The joysticks feel super smooth and precise, and I haven’t noticed any stick drift at all, which is a big plus. The controller feels solid in your hands but isn’t too heavy, so playing for long sessions is comfortable. The charging dock is awesome too—it keeps everything neat, charges the controller, and even stores the dongle so you don’t lose it. Connecting it is really easy, whether it’s via Bluetooth, the 2.4 GHz dongle, or wired. I also love that you can customize buttons and profiles using the software—it’s nice to have the back paddles for extra controls too. Battery life is solid and lasts through long gaming sessions. A couple of small things I noticed: the triggers feel a little soft compared to the Switch Pro Controller, and it doesn’t have HD rumble or NFC for Amiibo. A few people online have mentioned connection issues, but I haven’t had any problems personally. Overall, this is a really solid controller if you want something that works well on both Switch and PC. The dock and customization options make it feel like a premium setup, and I’m really happy with it.

I bought a new controller and wait a week. However there is dirt and short hair on it. So I think it is a pre-owned one.

Bought it since my Nintendo pro controller stopped working and surprisingly not from drift. Now i don't have to worry about drift. The joysticks are mediocre feeling but i have the security of no drift. The back paddles are nice and so is the dock! That alone makes it more worth the Nintendo brand. I don't like having to plug and unplug so many devices. The only problem i had was the gyro seems to have like a small dead zone? Feels like a fraction of a second delay every time I try shooting arrows in Zelda. But who knows maybe it's just mine. Actually wait 2 problems. Sometimes i want to take a screenshot in like Metroid prime remastered and it triggers the turbo. You can never fully disable turbo from the button but you can remap screenshot to another button which is fine but annoying. Turbo is nice when I'm out mining in totk depths for item pick up haha

Was looking for a GOOD wireless pro controller (back paddle buttons) for my Switch AND pc, and boy did it deliver. It feels premium and good in the hands. Comes with a charger so you never have to change batteries (though this is not something I am against). The sticks use the hall effect sticks so there will never or less chance of stick drift compared to all the older sticks. And like I said, it has back paddle buttons. Just 2 though so if you want 4 buttons back there you may want to go elsewhere. Also comes with a 2.4ghz dongle so you can have less input lag. This is what I opt for when gaming either on my Switch or on my pc. I was hoping however that I would be able to connect my Xbox controller or DualSense to the dongle but unfortunately you can only connect the 8bitdo controller to it. All in all, great controller, would buy again.

The dock is quite handy to have and is one of my favorite features of this controller. I've been switching back and forth between using this controller for my switch and my pc and it feels like a perfect fit. It's got a decent weight to it and has a satisfying low rumble.

The build quality is very good and made of a smooth and durable plastic. The dock is great as I never lose the controller and it's always charged whenever I need it. Looking forward to using it for the foreseeable future

The quality is great. The controls all feel great except finding the right button is challenging. Would love the plus and minus buttons to have plus and minus shapes that you can feel and have them closer to the joycon locations. Even the abxy buttons get miss presses because of the small size of the controller. Documentation is not good and it was really challenging to find the right support software. Had an issue with phantom trigger presses that after I finally found the support software I was able to resolve. Still have not figured out how to keep and use the customization that the software let me set up.

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.

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.