The original 8BitDo Ultimate controller was one of my go-to Switch controllers and a great alternative to the costly Switch Pro Controller, and I've still never bought the latter to this day. It brought a similar asymmetrical form factor to the original Switch but was decked out with Hall effect sticks, which was a big deal at a time when stick-drift was more rampant than ever. Now we've got a real contender for one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers.
A new 8BitDo Ultimate controller has emerged. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is yet again in a position to rival that of the new and improved Switch 2 Pro controller, as it's not only marginally cheaper with its $59.99 / £69 MSRP, but it's packed with even more accurate TMR sticks, extra buttons, and some flashy RGB lighting to keep all eyes on its third-party benefits.
