The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller, already praised as a strong budget option for PC and handheld gaming, has been discounted further on Amazon, making it an even more compelling buy for gamers who don't want to spend heavily on a control pad. IGN's commerce team recommends it as an alternative to pricier options such as the GameSir G7 Pro, noting it offers features typically found on far more expensive controllers.

Normally priced at $29.99, the Ultimate 2C is temporarily available to Amazon Prime members for $23.99 after a 20% discount. It uses Hall Effect magnetic switches in both joysticks and triggers, reducing wear and eliminating stick drift, a feature absent even from premium pads like the PlayStation DualSense Edge or Xbox Elite. Other features include metal-reinforced joysticks, remappable R4/L4 bumpers, a turbo button, rumble vibration, and both Bluetooth and a 2.4GHz USB dongle with 1,000Hz polling. It is compatible with Windows PCs, Android devices and handhelds such as the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go.