8BitDo makes some of our favorite gaming accessories, and right now you can get one of its Switch 2 controllers for the lowest price we’ve seen yet. A deal on Amazon shaves 14 percent off the controller’s usual $70 price tag, bringing it down to $60 — and with a coupon you can apply before checkout, it drops a bit more to $54. The discount only applies to the white color option.
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The Ultimate 2 controller is one of the best you can get for Nintendo Switch 2.
$60 at Amazon
The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller is one of out there. (It’s also compatible with PC). This controller has TMR joysticks for greater sensitivity and durability, and has trigger mode switches to flip between linear Hall Effect triggers and non-linear tactile triggers. It’s a great option for those who prefer an Xbox-style controller. The Ultimate 2 charges on an included charging dock, and it’ll automatically reconnect to the console when you pick it up.
It’s also customizable using the Ultimate Software, so you can adjust the button mapping, joystick and trigger sensitivity, vibration and more. It offers three custom profiles so you can save the different configurations. You can play around with the visual effects too. The Ultimate 2 controller has RGB rings around the joysticks with multiple lighting modes to choose from, including Fire Ring Mode, Light-tracing and Rainbow. You can further adjust the colors with the Ultimate Software as well.
It’s a versatile controller that offers a lot of bang for your buck. If you’ve been thinking about picking up a good third-party controller for your new Switch 2, you can’t go wrong with the Ultimate 2.
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