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 ...

One problem I've always faced with PC controllers is a lack of layout consistency - an Xbox controller, a Switch controller, and a PlayStation controller all have different button positions. 8BitDo's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Game controllers exist in myriad price brackets, from ultra-premium gamepads that cost $200 to barebones wired models that cost a few bucks. Naturally, the cheaper controllers aren't very good, but ...

This is the first mechanical keyboard from gaming accessory maker 8Bitdo, and it has two designs inspired by the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System game consoles for $99.99 each. 8Bitdo has ...

In brief: Although most of 8BitDo's products are designed to support PCs, the company's main appeal is its affection for retro console gaming. Months after releasing a Nintendo-themed keyboard, 8BitDo ...

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 ...

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 ...

A lovely look and smart design would make up for the lack of a strong polling rate and missing 3.5 mm jack, if others didn't offer them at similar prices. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team ...