Budget third-party controller for Nintendo Switch 2
IGN commerce manager Eric Song recommends the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller at its Prime Day price of $23.99, calling it arguably the best controller at that price point. The budget gamepad includes Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, a 1,000Hz polling rate over 2.4GHz wireless, and customizable rear bumpers without requiring any software. Only the lavender color is discounted, but Song notes it looks great in person.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless PC Gaming Controller delivers premium features like Hall Effect switches and a 1,000Hz polling rate for just $29.99, with the lavender model currently discounted to $23.99. IGN commerce manager Eric Song calls it arguably the best controller at that price point, outperforming options costing three times as much.
Save big on Switch 2 pads with remappable buttons, Hall Effect sticks, and a charging dock.
Skip first-party prices. These three Switch 2 pads add remappable buttons, a cradle, and Hall sticks—one even costs about a third of Nintendo’s.
