The best third-party Switch and PC controller is getting a great Black Friday deal at Amazon

• Works with Switch, PC, Mac, Mobile and Steam Deck
• Available in white and black
• Analogue Hall effect sticks
• Two remappable rear triggers
• Connects wirelessly using Bluetooth or 2.4GHz
• Optional wired USB-C mode
• Up to 22 hours of battery life
• Includes matching charging station

Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate software for PC, Mac, iOS, Android:

• Reassign inputs
• Set up three custom profiles
• Set up dead zones
• Adjust stick sensitivity
• Adjust the trigger sensitivity
• Adjust the intensity of the rumble
• Create dead zones

The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is highly customizable and offers great value for money, making it a great deal to pick one up for under $50. It’s our favorite third-party alternative to Nintendo’s Pro Controller, which is on sale for $49 on Black Friday.

So why buy the 8BitDo Ultimate when the Switch Pro Controller is currently the same price? Customization is the main reason. The Ultimate features two remappable rear triggers and a dedicated app for PC, Mac and mobile devices that allows you to tweak various features. You can remap inputs, set up three custom profiles that you can switch through on the fly, and adjust the sensitivity of the sticks, dual rumble motors, and triggers. You can also create dead zones and program macros.

And unlike the Switch Pro Controller, the 8BitDo Ultimate features analog reverb effect sticks, reducing the risk of stick drift.

The Ultimate is a well-designed controller that feels good in the hand. I find the Switch Pro Controller to have slightly better ergonomics, so I personally switch back and forth between the two controllers. When I play a game with a variety of control inputs like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Echoes of Wisdom, I like the Ultimate’s convenient back buttons.

The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth comes with a suitable charging station with a compartment for the 2.4 GHz adapter. You can use the optional adapter on PC, Mac or Steam Deck to play wirelessly on these platforms. You can also sync the controller with iPhone or Android via Bluetooth.