The ultimate controller for Switch™ gamers arrives in the EU, joining the
8BitDo® Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android®
Karlstad, Sweden – February 27, 2025 – Game Outlet Europe®, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories and part of Embracer Freemode®, has announced the shipping of the 8BitDo® Ultimate 2C Bluetooth® Controller across Europe.
Ultimate by name, ultimate by nature, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller brings a stunning array of advanced features and high quality innovation to Switch™ gamers, delivering a new gold standard for the discerning gamer.
Designed specifically for the Nintendo® Switch, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller is a levelled up and fully reimagined version of the popular 8BitDo Ultimate C Series. More than a mere update, the new controller has been thoughtfully engineered for enhanced tactility and responsiveness, and is packed with state-of-the-art technology for a premium gaming experience.
Banishing infamous stick drift forever, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, features upgraded Hall-Effect thumbsticks providing exceptionally durable and precise movement and sensitivity that combines with the wear resistant metal Thumbstick rings to provide gamers with the edge they need to win. The front ABXY action buttons and shoulder triggers have also been highly refined for perfect feel and precision, and full 6-axis motion control is also supported, allowing compatibility with motion controlled Switch games.
8BitDo have added all new shoulder triggers in the form of the R4 and L4 buttons, located on the top of the controller. These new triggers serve as Remappable Fast Bumpers, allowing players to personalise their control configuration for quick access to their most used inputs, without the need for additional software. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller buttons, d-pad, and bumpers have all been given the ultimate upgrade, light and tactile, recalibrated for a clicky but smooth feel.
The onboard, powerful Li-on rechargeable battery powers your controller for up to 15 hours of continuous play with a mere two hour charge time.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller offers everything you’d expect from a professional grade controller at incredible value, priced at €29.99 / £24.99, and is available in both Blue and Pink variants.
For those looking to upgrade their mobile gaming experience, 8BitDo has gamers covered via the equally remarkable 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller. Designed for Android®, this mobile marvel inherits the acclaimed design of 8BitDo’s flagship Ultimate series, combining sleek aesthetics with powerful features, to deliver a console-like experience on the go. Boasting Hall-Effect Thumbsticks and Triggers, the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller features a smooth and secure telescopic stretching mechanism for easy clipping, making it compatible with nearly all Android mobile devices.
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is available now, priced at €44.99 / £39.99, and available in Black and White variants.
For more information on the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller, please visit: https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-bluetooth-controller/
For more information on the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, please visit: https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller/
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About 8BitDo®
8BitDo® is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market. 8BitDo’s controller line has been referred to as, “a range of excellent retro-style game controllers” by The Verge™. 8BitDo’s goal is to produce premium quality game controllers with ultra-compatibility at economical prices.
About Game Outlet Europe® (GOE)
Game Outlet Europe® is an independent distributor of videogames and gaming accessories. Distributing products to every continent on the planet, Game Outlet Europe® is based in Karlstad, Sweden and conducts business globally with more than 40 different countries. A small-town, entrepreneur-driven company, Game Outlet Europe® pioneered the Swedish gaming industry in the early 1990’s and have been growing rapidly ever since, proud of being rewarded for their enduring company spirit.
About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational, and financial support, helping its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.
Freemode is part of the Embracer Group AB family of companies, which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).