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8BitDo’s $29.99 wireless controller is now Switch compatible.

When the budget-minded Ultimate 2C debuted last June, its Bluetooth support was limited to Windows and Android. 8BitDo now offers a Bluetooth-only variant (no 2.4GHz) for the same price that specifically supports the Nintendo Switch. It’s nearly identical to the original Ultimate 2C controller, but is available in three colors including blue, dark blue, and a bright pink option that’s very reminiscent of Kirby.

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A gamer using the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller to play on the Nintendo Switch.
The pink version of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller.
The dark blue version of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller.
The blue version of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller.
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller is nearly identical to the original Ultimate 2C, including three sets of shoulder buttons.
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