We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Playing video games is a hobby that many people enjoy, and there have never been as many options for play as there are today. Back in the day, ...

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 ...

To get your PS4 controller working with your PC, you’re going to need to decide how you want to connect. You can pair it over Bluetooth if your PC supports it, or you can use a USB cable to keep the ...

8BitDo is best known for its retro-inspired gamepads, usually styled like classic Nintendo and Sega controllers. But its premium offering, the Ultimate Controller, is actually a full-sized wireless ...

Most game controllers ape the Xbox controller, which is supported equally well on the Xbox consoles and Windows. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, however, borrows equally from the Xbox and ...

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 ...

For as long as PC and console gaming has existed, gamers have debated the merits of using a gamepad vs. a keyboard and mouse to control onscreen action. While you can play games on your PC with a ...

If you're looking for an affordable PC controller, the upcoming 8BitDo Ultimate 2C needs to be on your radar. Arriving on July 15, the wireless controller costs just $30 yet offers one of the key ...

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 ...

Gamers looking to add to their gaming controller lineup are in luck, as the 8BitDo Ultimate controller has received a 20% discount this Black Friday. Instead of paying the full amount of $60, shoppers ...

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 ...