Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Like the last few controllers from 8BitDo, this new wireless ...

If you're looking for an affordable PC controller, the upcoming 8BitDo Ultimate 2C needs to be on your radar. Arriving on July 15, the wireless controller costs just $30 yet offers one of the key ...

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 gaming controller is a pretty straightforward upgrade over the original 8BitDo Ultimate - a pad that continues to feature in our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers. And ...

Gamers looking to add to their gaming controller lineup are in luck, as the 8BitDo Ultimate controller has received a 20% discount this Black Friday. Instead of paying the full amount of $60, shoppers ...

One problem I've always faced with PC controllers is a lack of layout consistency - an Xbox controller, a Switch controller, and a PlayStation controller all have different button positions. 8BitDo's ...

This controller is very close to perfect for its budget cost, with premium-feeling buttons, Hall effect sticks, and Hall effect triggers. Unfortunately, some might find its slim shape less comfortable ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

Many PC gamers prefer the venerable keyboard and mouse, but controllers aren’t just for consoles anymore. Controllers can actually improve the experience in certain games, particularly those ported ...

Most game controllers ape the Xbox controller, which is supported equally well on the Xbox consoles and Windows. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, however, borrows equally from the Xbox and ...

Game controllers exist in myriad price brackets, from ultra-premium gamepads that cost $200 to barebones wired models that cost a few bucks. Naturally, the cheaper controllers aren't very good, but ...