Don't wait for Black Friday when you can get one of the best Switch controllers - and a free carry case - for less right now

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It's not quite Black Friday sales week just yet, but we're already seeing fantastic deals for top controllers across the gaming spectrum. Now, my all-time favorite Nintendo Switch controller (that's also compatible with Switch 2 and PC) has been given a stellar discount at Amazon.

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Today's best 8BitDo Ultimate Black Friday deal

8BitDo Ultimate
Save $25
8BitDo Ultimate: was $69.99 now $44.99 at Amazon

It's my all-time favorite Switch pad at one of its lowest ever prices. You're getting drift-beating Hall effect sticks, fantastic build quality, gyro aiming support, and an included charging dock for when you need to top up. It's also compatible with Switch 2, PC, and mobile devices.

<p><strong>Price check: <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F8BitDo-Ultimate-Bluetooth-Wireless-Controller-for-Switch-PC-and-Steam-with-Travel-Case-White%2F9391220088%3FclassType%3DVARIANT%26from%3D%2Fsearch" target="_blank"><strong>Walmart - $49.99<strong> | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2F8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-and-windows-with-charging-dock-black%2FCZY3JSJ2V9" target="_blank"><strong>Best Buy - $54.99<strong> | <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2F8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-wireless-controller-for-switch-pc-and-steam-with-travel-case-white%2F-%2FA-93360649%23lnk%3Dsametab" target="_blank"><strong>Target - $59.99<strong>
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The 8BitDo Ultimate is one of my personal favorite controllers, and it still ranks top of our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers. But fear not if you've recently upgraded to Switch 2, as the controller is also compatible with Nintendo's new system, as well as PC and smartphones.

The 8BitDo Ultimate boasts a pair of Hall effect thumbsticks, so no need to worry about the kind of stick drift that plagues many first-party Nintendo pads, including the Joy-Con and Switch Pro Controller. It also has excellent build quality and comes packaged with a charging dock.

This pre-Black Friday deal also chucks in an officially-branded 8BitDo carrying case, ideal if you're traveling away for the Holidays but would still like to bring a top gamepad with you.

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Rhys Wood
Rhys Wood
Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

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