8BitDoCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s $10 off Lightning Deal on multiple color schemes of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wireless controller is over, but you can get the black model for $5 off. Simply check the box on the product page that says “Apply 10% coupon.” It’s a stellar choice for Steam Deck, Windows PC, as well as for use wirelessly with Apple and Android products. This 8BitDo controller costs a fraction of the modern gamepads made by Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, yet is superior in one key area: Hall effect joysticks, which means in practice that these will not suffer from drifting joysticks that many of us have experienced on various controllers.8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller$45$5010% off$45$45 at Amazon (black)The Ultimate 2.4G borrows the Xbox layout, with asymmetrical sticks. It uses a rechargeable battery that gets power through a USB-C port, however each controller includes a dock that you can rest it on to charge via pogo pins. To connect the controller to your device, simply plug in the included 2.4 GHz adapter into the device’s USB-A port, and it’ll pair automatically. In the case of pairing up with your phone, this controller supports Bluetooth connectivity. 8BitDo makes a $69.99 controller called the Ultimate Bluetooth that’s virtually identical, except it offers compatibility with the Nintendo Switch.