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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock (Black/White) $74.25 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock (Black/White) $74.25 Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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Ldivineiniquity on 29/07/2023 - 07:44 amazon.com.au (2171 clicks)
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Update 03/08: Back to full price now
Update 02/08: Only black left in stock
Update 31/07: As mod has said, back in stock (both colours)
Update 2:50pm: Both colours OOS - hopefully I can expire and unexpire this page if stock comes back.

Cheapest price ever according to CamelCamcelCamel. Black and white in stock. Amazon Prime NOT required.

2.4g also available in black, pink and white for $66.26 $84.95 (as at 31/07) but most people will tell you to get the Bluetooth one instead as it has the Hall Effect sensing joystick.

Item description:

  • Multi-platform- Compatible with Switch and Steam Deck via Bluetooth, 2.4G adapter or USB Cable. Compatible with Windows with a 2.4G adapter or USB Cable.
  • Multifunctional charging dock- Stable connection and controller automatically switches ON/OFF based on docking status.
  • Hall Effect sensing joystick- Enjoy better control and a longer life-span on your controller thanks to the Hall Effect joystick.
  • Ultimate software- Ultimate Software gives you elite control over every piece of your controller. Available on Android and iOS. Customize button mapping, adjust stick and trigger sensitivity, vibration control, and create macros with any button combination.
  • Pro-level back buttons- Ultimate Bluetooth controller features two Pro-level back buttons. These buttons give you more control so you don't have to take your thumbs off the thumbsticks. With 8BitDo Ultimate Software you can assign any button function and macros, too.
  • More ways to play Custom profile switching. Player indicators and a 2-way mode switching button.
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  • dsiritz on 29/07/2023 - 07:52
    +3

    Great controller, had mine since March and paid full price off Ali ($110).

    I use it for competitive Fortnite on PC - so it gets a fair beating when in use. The latency is fantastic and all of the buttons feel as though they will stand the test of time and trauma. I'm a huge fan of the way the paddles are positioned underneath and the way they click to press. Very ergonomic controller in my opinion for someone with pretty regular size hands.

    • bboarder on 29/07/2023 - 09:43

      Why is controller better than mouse in Fortnite? Aim assist?

      • dsiritz on 29/07/2023 - 10:00

        Personal preference really.. it used to be "OP" using smg's close up when aim assist was a lot stronger but now it's balanced either way. I am more comfortable sitting back with a controller and find it so much easier to get a rhythm happening with my builds/edits on a controller.

  • Commodore64 on 29/07/2023 - 07:58

    Just switch and PC..? What about Xbox?

    • ldd-mn on 29/07/2023 - 08:22
      +3

      Not supported, Xbox use their own wireless connection.

    • bigbadboogieman on 29/07/2023 - 08:23
      +2

      Don't think this works with Xbox or PS. They have their proprietary controllers to sell…

      • Commodore64 on 29/07/2023 - 08:27

        Damn, I thought even the pro 2 worked in Xbox… guess I’m wrong

        • Ebany on 29/07/2023 - 10:40

          Also the button layout is Nitendo

    • catbarf on 29/07/2023 - 12:26

      I read online this can be used for Xbox and it has the 2.4g mode as Xbox set up controls. Maybe do some searching online?

      • Commodore64 on 29/07/2023 - 12:36

        Wouldn’t it just be so nice if one controller worked everywhere..

      • hollykryten on 29/07/2023 - 12:50

        I wonder if that might be through the USB port only

        As the Xbox 360 console and newer uses its own proprietary wireless connection for the controller. As in you can only use an official Xbox controller with the Xbox console if it's through wireless.

        Even the Xbox controller uses a proprietary technology USB wireless dongle for the PC.

  • lesher on 29/07/2023 - 08:22

    Man, if only the dpad and left analog stick is swapped and i would have considered…

  • bigbadboogieman on 29/07/2023 - 08:26

    Would love to get it but it's slightly more expensive than the Xbox Bluetooth/wireless controller on its discounted price… I hope the price on this goes lower.

    • DangerNoodle on 29/07/2023 - 13:15
      +1

      I've got an official Xbox controller and two of these 8bitdo controllers, and I prefer the 8bitdo controller. Rechargeable battery, dock for charging, and the dock has the USB dongle in the base to act as the relay so you can position it nicely. It's also quite customisable, hall effect joysticks so no drift, good button feel and a great deal lighter than the Xbox controller.

      For PC I've been using this to play the spider man games as well as FFXV, and I use steam to set it up with the switch button layout.

  • hawktalk on 29/07/2023 - 08:43
    +1

    Have had mine since mid April, funny thing is I purchased it in mind for Nintendo Switch use…. but I've used it for pc gaming most of the time (Rocket League, GTA V, MK 11, SF V + SF 6) and it performs pretty well. I've also got it going as a "media" controller for the NVidia Shield. If you get it cheaper than $89, I'd consider it a bargain.

    • Max999 on 29/07/2023 - 09:57

      So Android is supported even though it's not listed as one of the supported platforms?

      Did you buy the Bluetooth version or 2.4g version?

      • Feelsbad on 29/07/2023 - 11:25
        +1

        It works on an Android phone and tablet I have.

        Bluetooth mode 'just works'; 2.4g mode requires the 1.02 beta firmware as it enables on the fly input switching via some button combos.

        • Max999 on 29/07/2023 - 12:39
          +1

          Thank you, working with Android definitely makes it more appealing.

    • Ebany on 29/07/2023 - 10:37

      Hows it go with the Nvidia? My Nvidia came with the little media remote and a game controller but it's aging and the batteries aren't holding charge like they once did.

      • hawktalk on 29/07/2023 - 12:51
        +1

        I've got an older model Shield, and only tried the 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth controller with it a few weeks ago upon discovering that the controller that came with the Shield doesn't hold its charge for very long now (like 2 hours or less).

        I was still able to get the controller fired up in the bluetooth connection settings. I had to do some modifying of the settings in the actual apps of the Shield (kodi for example) but once that was done its been flawless.

        • Ebany on 29/07/2023 - 19:12

          Thanks mate. Almost missed it, the black wen tout of stock but I managed to get the last white one.

  • slideaway on 29/07/2023 - 08:49

    I have 3 official Nintendo controllers, and they all have drift. Anyone know how this performs vs the official ones, will I get drift with these too?

    • curtiss on 29/07/2023 - 08:56
      +5

      Hall effect joysticks are what you're looking for, and the Bluetooth (but not 2.4ghz) version of this controller has them.

      • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 29/07/2023 - 08:57
        -2

        This posting IS for the bluetooth variant

        • divineiniquity on 29/07/2023 - 09:03
          +5

          Both the 2.4g and bluetooth controllers are under the same Amazon listing. If buying please be careful to select the correct model (check the item description too before adding to cart).

        • Ebany on 29/07/2023 - 10:42

          Bluetooth variant is meant to do both BT and 2.4g

    • Ebany on 29/07/2023 - 10:44
      +1

      This version uses the Hall effect, a magnetic type sensor on the stick that's less prone to drift

  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 29/07/2023 - 08:57
    +2

    This controller is GOAT

    • Thiefsie on 29/07/2023 - 14:00

      Yes apart from requiring the dongle for Windows (otherwise it's incorrectly run as a switch controller via BT with less function).
      FYI this comes with the dongle too.

      For windows and more variable use in different consoles, the Pro 2 is maybe the better choice.

      I have both.

  • Limbot on 29/07/2023 - 09:06

    Any body know if either the 2.4 or the bluetooth will work with a Chromebook ?

  • Jonzay on 29/07/2023 - 09:12

    Damn good price! I paid around $100 off Aliexpress. Great joystick, best variant. Comes with a USB dongle for 2.4Ghz wireless mode too.
    It even wakes up the switch from sleep if you lift the controller out of the dock and shake it!

  • dave888au on 29/07/2023 - 10:38

    Will it work on the switch lite, wireless?

    • DangerNoodle on 29/07/2023 - 13:17

      It will since it pairs with the switch via Bluetooth.

  • FrugalNotStingy on 29/07/2023 - 10:54

    Isn’t this listing for the controller at $74.25 sold by Amazon AU but not 8BitDo Official Store?
    Not that there’s anything wrong with it as I guess warranty handling should be easier.

    • ModeratorRichardL on 29/07/2023 - 10:58

      Updated

      • divineiniquity on 29/07/2023 - 11:37

        Yeah I was a bit confused too because it's the same listing as recent deals so I copied from there.

  • chromium on 29/07/2023 - 11:08

    I got one of these and left analogue trigger is a lot less sensitive than the right. The right one registers when I barley touch it but the left one needs to be pushed in a lot before it starts doing anything.

    I played with the settings in the app, but you can only make it less sensitive, not more.

    Wondering if I should return it

    • John452432543 on 29/07/2023 - 12:08

      Return it

    • DangerNoodle on 29/07/2023 - 13:17

      Return it or boot up the app on the phone or in windows and recalibrate it.

  • Aildaris on 29/07/2023 - 12:30

    Looks like the black version is sold out. White still in stock

  • Kiro on 29/07/2023 - 12:36

    Great stuff. Purchased BT version for Android phone.

    • Kiro on 29/07/2023 - 13:50

      Now I need a phone holder that clips onto this and I'm all set

  • Jengel on 29/07/2023 - 13:03

    Purchased white (black at discounted price is sold out), had to manually change from 2.4g to Bluetooth version.
    My OLED Switch (Pokemon violet edition) already has stick drift and the only game I've played is BOTW and now half of TOTK. Pretty poor result and I'm hoping this controller is accurate enough in gyro to replace the OG joycons

    • DangerNoodle on 29/07/2023 - 13:19
      +1

      I've been using this in place of my pro controller, got two of them. Worth it over the pro controller due to versatility of platforms, charging dock with dongle inside and customisability.

      The build quality of this is probably better than the other controller i've been keeping an eye on - the mobapad chitu. Mobapad has hall effect sticks, mechanical buttons, HD Rumble, Gyro, etc. The mobapad is supposed to be better for waking the switch as you can just hold the home button. That's the one downside of the 8bitdo, you gotta pull it off the dock and wait for the light to flash before shaking the controller to wake the switch. I usually just pull it off the dock and press the home button on the joycons on my switch.

  • Munki on 29/07/2023 - 13:30

    Does the Bluetooth also come with the wireless dongle?

    • Thiefsie on 29/07/2023 - 14:01
      +2

      Yes

      • Munki on 29/07/2023 - 15:51

        Cheers!

  • llzzz on 29/07/2023 - 13:39

    this or the Nintendo Pro controller better for zelda BoTW/ToTK?

    • Thiefsie on 29/07/2023 - 14:01
      +2

      This

      • Loopyloop on 30/07/2023 - 12:24
        +2

        I recently purchase a black bluetooth model and the gyro works great in BoTW.

  • Homr on 30/07/2023 - 02:24

    Does this work on RPCS3 for PC?

  • ModeratorRichardL on 31/07/2023 - 13:18

    Back in stock

  • Kiro on 31/07/2023 - 17:13

    So I have just received it and my white one is BT/wireless/ cable support. The wireless dongle is in the bottom of the charging dock.

    • CheapOjoe on 01/08/2023 - 09:21

      Yes we know that.

      • Kiro on 01/08/2023 - 09:28

        oof. i didnt reailse that was the case until i got it in my chubby hands

  • EIN374 on 01/08/2023 - 20:26

    bought this for 10 bucks more the day prior damn it!

  • Mingles on 06/08/2023 - 01:38

    Back in stock for even a little bit cheaper at $73.96. So good I had to get a 2nd one for my 2nd PC :)

    • FrugalNotStingy on 06/08/2023 - 13:52

      That one is from Shop4funAU, not Amazon AU.

      • Mingles on 06/08/2023 - 14:29

        True - does make returns a bit more troublesome if ever needed.

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