8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller for Switch, Switch 2, with Hall Effect Joysticks, Non-linear Digital Triggers, Remappable L4/R4 Bumpers, 6-axis Motion Control and Rumble Vibration - Dark Blue

Almost every Switch controller I’ve gotten has fallen victim to stick drift over time and I was beyond sick of how much money I was wasting on controllers when I’m a casual player at best and never had to deal with this on any generation of consoles prior to this. It was unheard of for even my cheap controllers to fail before. I have one 8BitDo controller still kicking so I wanted to invest in another, this time wondering if they had any with Hall effect, a technology touted as the solution to stick drift. While I haven’t had it long enough to verify the long term, I will say, I love that it is light, ergonomic and for the price, very worth it if the Hall Effect feature is what it claims to be. Connecting was super easy; first time use, I turned on my Switch (we have three other Switches in this house so I didn’t want to risk pairing to someone else’s on accident) and pressed the ‘pixel heart’ home button and I was good to go. I love that the indicator lights are under the bottom lip so they’re not shining in your face at night or low light. I played for hours today to give it a good test run and so far, so good. The buttons don’t feel as slick and quiet as pricier controllers, but the stick textures are perfect. I haven’t messed with the additional buttons or programming but there are plenty extras for those that do. I like the location of them; not easy to press unintentionally like some configurations. Overall, it just confirms why I bought from them a second time.

Overall, the controller offers great quality for the price. The build doesn’t feel as premium as some higher-end models, and you can tell it’s a bit more budget-friendly, but it still holds up really well where it matters. The battery life is excellent and lasts a long time, so you won’t need to charge it constantly. The Hall effect sticks are also a big plus — they feel smooth, accurate, and really satisfying to use. I compared it to my Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, and while the build quality isn’t exactly the same, this one still feels surprisingly good for what it costs. If you’re looking for a versatile and affordable controller, this is definitely one of the best options out there.

The first one I bought lost connection randomly while wired, but was easy to replace. AKNES is a trusted reseller of 8bitdo and they are worth doing business with.

I like this better than the Pro controller and it's less than half the price.I wish they had more standard colors, but the dark blue is nice enough.

I've attempted multiple times to try and connect to my Nintendo switch to and it just will not do it. Apparently this is only for the switch one. It will not work wired either

Muy bien control para nintendo switch, de muy buena calidad y muy cómodo. la unica falla que le encuentro es que los botones suenan mucho cuando el control vibra especialmente el d-pad que por cierto tiene una calidad que parece inferior al resto del control. Por lo demás el control es perfecto y se siente muy bien.

The joysticks on the Ultimate 2C have a shorter throw than the Switch Pro controller. I feel this is an advantage in games like Metroid Dread where you are mostly aiming the joystick in a circle. However in games like Breath of the Wild it feels less precise than the Switch Pro controller. The buttons are much louder on the Ultimate. It can keep family members up during an intense boss battle during the night. I imagine it feels close to an Xbox controller although I haven't held one since the 360 era. The D-Pad is quite functional. No wrong inputs unlike the switch pro. It feels different than the other 8bitdo offerings but on par with them. A little soft but precisely clicky. Worked fine on my PC, Steam detected it as a Switch Pro controller wired. Kind of bland color selection. The Hall Effect thing is a bit overhyped but welcome. All that matters is how everything is implemented together.

I got maybe 8-10 hours worth of use out of the original joy cons (mario kart) before drift issues and so I bought a brand new pair (of original switch joy cons) which almost immediately had drift issues. If I was being ridiculous on the controllers and smashing them back and forth I would understand that I may cause damage. I was actually having trouble driving with the 2nd pair as I was specifically being very gentle on the joy cons and they still started drifting. What a waste of money. So I bought this 8BITDO controller. Super easy to set up. Keeps a charge for what I need. No drift yet. 25 hours in. Honestly, way more comfortable too.