8BitDo is no stranger to transparent and translucent tech, often embracing the 90s and early 2000s trend for gaming peripherals like the bright green Xbox Edition Retro Mechanical keyboard, but its latest translucent controller release, the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth—which is designed for the Nintendo Switch console family—features a decidedly more subtle version of the translucent tech trend. The new version of the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller has a plain matte black bottom shell and a smoky, translucent top case, which allows you to see into the controller without resulting in a design that's too loud. Unfortunately for non-US gamers, the new Ultimate 2C controller is a Best Buy-exclusive, and there's no word on whether there will be a wider release at a later date.

The Translucent Black Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller is very similar to the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless in the same colorway, but the new Switch-specific controller has red rings around the joysticks instead of the green on the previously released version. In terms of internals, the new translucent version of the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth doesn't pack any upgrades over the other versions. It still has the same Hall effect joysticks, 6-axis motion control, optional USB Type-C wired connectivity, and extra R4 and L4 buttons. It is also launching at Best Buy for the same $29.99 as its predecessors.

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