Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Like the last few controllers from 8BitDo, this new wireless ...

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 gaming controller is a pretty straightforward upgrade over the original 8BitDo Ultimate - a pad that continues to feature in our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers. And ...

This controller is very close to perfect for its budget cost, with premium-feeling buttons, Hall effect sticks, and Hall effect triggers. Unfortunately, some might find its slim shape less comfortable ...

Amazon is offering big discounts on a wide variety of 8BitDo controllers for Prime Day 2024, including the priciest product in 8BitDo's lineup. 8BitDo's wireless Arcade Stick for Xbox and PC is on ...

I hate Bluetooth in Windows. Add it to the list of gripes I have, but no matter how many times I go through the process of pairing and re-pairing different controllers on my PC, I always seem to run ...

In brief: Although most of 8BitDo's products are designed to support PCs, the company's main appeal is its affection for retro console gaming. Months after releasing a Nintendo-themed keyboard, 8BitDo ...

Game controllers exist in myriad price brackets, from ultra-premium gamepads that cost $200 to barebones wired models that cost a few bucks. Naturally, the cheaper controllers aren't very good, but ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

A lovely look and smart design would make up for the lack of a strong polling rate and missing 3.5 mm jack, if others didn't offer them at similar prices. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team ...