Aussie Bargain Roundup: 8Bitdo Bluetooth Controllers

8Bitdo’s retro-inspired controllers are a fantastic alternative to Nintendo’s controllers for the Switch — as I said in our first impressions and guide — and there’s a wide variety of online stores to buy from. But it seems like they’re finally going to be available at retail in Australia.

EB Games quietly added some of 8Bitdo’s Bluetooth controllers to their online store earlier today, with a release date of July 30th, so we thought with the controllers presumably coming to brick-and-mortar stores, we’d put together a roundup of all the places you can buy them from.

8Bitdo’s naming scheme can be incredibly confusing, so we’ve also put together a handy visual guide for comparing them:

And here are the prices;

EB Games (Pre-order — 30 July)

Classic:

• 8Bitdo SFC30 Bluetooth Controller – $54.95 – link

Pro:

• 8Bitdo FC30 Pro Bluetooth Controller – $69.95 – link
• 8Bitdo NES30 Pro Bluetooth Controller – $69.95 – link

Gamesmen

Classic:

• 8Bitdo SFC30 Bluetooth Controller – $59.95 – link
• 8Bitdo NES30 Bluetooth Controller – $59.95 – link

Pro:

• 8Bitdo FC30 Pro Bluetooth Controller – $69.95 – link

Play-Asia

Classic:

• 8Bitdo FC30 Bluetooth Controller – $42.40 – link
• 8Bitdo NES30 Bluetooth Controller – $42.40 – link
• 8Bitdo SFC30 Bluetooth Controller – $42.40 – link
• 8Bitdo SNES30 Bluetooth Controller – $42.40 – link

Pro:

• 8Bitdo FC30 Pro Bluetooth Controller – $51.68 – link
• 8Bitdo NES30 Pro Bluetooth Controller – $51.68 – link

Thanks to Tofuboi from the Vooks Discord for the tip off!

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