<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/8bitdoswitch2.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1620" height="1080" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/8bitdoswitch2.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>   </figcaption> </figure> <p>8BitDo hasn’t rushed to offer big discounts on its 2025 controllers, including the new Ultimate 2 wireless gamepad made for Switch, Switch 2, and PC. But now’s a good time to consider getting one, as there’s a rare $10 off deal available at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off next Tuesday. The white version is $59.99 (originally $69.99), while the black version is $62.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page.</p> <div><h3>8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller</h3> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/8bitdoult2switch2.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/8bitdoult2switch2.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$69.99</strike> $62.99 at <strong>Amazon (black, with coupon)</strong></li><li> <strike>$69.99</strike> $59.99 at <strong>Amazon (white)</strong></li></ul></div> <p>This is one of the best controllers out there. The second iteration boasts a handful of improvements, like the switch from Hall effect joysticks to more power-efficient tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) ones. 8BitDo also added trigger stops, so you can alternate between a full pull, or a shorter, clickier pull of either trigger. </p>  <p>You may or may not get a ton of mileage out of its additional pair of shoulder buttons, as well as its LED-equipped joystick rings, but they’re there if you want more flexibility. (If you’d rather have a controller with a PlayStation-style stick layout, plus removable buttons, and all of the same features of the Ultimate 2, check out 8BitDo’s Pro 3, which is also $7 off and $63 at Amazon.)</p></div>

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<p>8BitDo is offering a rare discount on its Ultimate 2 wireless gamepad, now priced at $59.99 for the white version and $62.99 for the black version with a coupon on Amazon. This controller features improved TMR joysticks, trigger stops, and additional shoulder buttons, making it one of the best options for Switch and PC gamers. The discount comes ahead of October Prime Day, providing a good opportunity for buyers.</p>

8BitDo’s fantastic Ultimate 2 controller is cheaper than ever