The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller isn't quite the ultimate gamepad for everyone that it wants to be due to some odd compatibility quirks, but it's a superb choice for Switch and Steam Deck/PC ...

8BitDo is best known for its retro-inspired gamepads, usually styled like classic Nintendo and Sega controllers. But its premium offering, the Ultimate Controller, is actually a full-sized wireless ...

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 ...

If you regularly play video games, there’s a good chance you’ve dealt with stick drift. You may be lining up a shot in Apex Legends or surveying the land in Tears of the Kingdom, and suddenly, you ...

8BitDo is responsible for many of the best third-party controllers on the market, and thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, you can now add them to your collection for cheap. A variety of gamepads in the ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

The latest controller from 8BitDo is a Bluetooth gamepad for Android. The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller clamps onto to phone, similar to the Backbone One. The controller is available to pre-order ...

8BitDo makes some of our favorite third-party game controllers. The gamepads work with a variety of devices (now including the Apple Vision Pro) and they’re well-built. Right now, you can pick up a ...