8BitDo’s not too long ago launched Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller–its finest and most superior pro-style gamepad yet–is now out there for Nintendo Switch. Like 8BitDo’s unique flagship controller, the Nintendo model known as 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth and prices $10 greater than the 2.4GHz Wi-fi mannequin for PC that launched in February. The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth is essentially the identical from a technical perspective, and it nonetheless helps PC.
Notably, the Ultimate 2 ought to work on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 by way of Bluetooth and presumably with the 2.4GHz dongle, too. So should you plan on getting the Switch 2 when console and accent preorders open, it’s possible you’ll need to evaluate the brand new official Switch 2 Professional Controller to 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2. Nintendo’s controller provides two remappable again buttons, however the Ultimate 2 has 4 remappable inputs, upgraded analog sticks, set off locks, and a bunch of inside customization options.
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC)
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller (PC, Android)
The Ultimate 2 is 8BitDo’s most feature-rich controller but. We have examined the PC version and look at it as a significant improve over the unique. It is one of the best controller in 8BitDo’s lineup, however we have not had the prospect to check the Bluetooth version for Switch but. The unique Ultimate was already our high choose in our greatest PC controllers listing, so the Ultimate 2 will take the highest spot from the unique in our subsequent replace. I am going to have a full evaluate of each fashions within the coming weeks, however I might be stunned if the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth would not substitute the Ultimate Bluetooth as GameSpot’s choose for one of the best third-party Switch controller.
$70
The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Edition adds support for Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth as well as 2.4GHz Wireless. The dongle is USB-C, which is worth mentioning here because the original Switch, when docked, does not have an open USB-C port. The Switch 2, on the other hand, has a USB-C port on the top of the console. Bluetooth Switch controllers will be compatible with Switch 2 out of the gate, but it’s possible the Ultimate 2 will also work wirelessly with the console via the 2.4GHz dongle.
The Ultimate 2 Bluetooth retains compatibility for PC in wireless mode via the dongle and wired with the USB-C cable. That said, the motion controls and rumble only work on Switch with this model, according to 8BitDo.
The listing doesn’t mention Android support, but we’d suspect it is also compatible with Android smartphones and tablets.
Key Features
- Nintendo Switch: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz Wireless (USB-C dongle), USB-C wired
- PC: 2.4GHz Wireless + USB-C wired
- TMR electromagnetic analog sticks
- Hall Effect triggers with adjustable stop point
- 2 remappable back triggers
- 2 extra remappable shoulder buttons
- Tactile bumpers
- RGB lighting rings
- 1,000Hz polling rate for 2.4GHz and wired
- 6-axis motion controls (Switch only)
- Rumble (Switch only)
- Turbo button
- 1,000mAh battery
- Available in white and black
- Includes matching USB-C charging dock
Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
- Remap inputs
- Set up three custom profiles
- Set up dead zones
- Adjust motion control sensitivity
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
- Adjust rumble intensity
- Adjust lighting effects
$60
For those who do not want compatibility with Nintendo consoles, the unique Ultimate 2 Wi-fi Controller designed for PC and Android saves you $10. Notably, it helps movement controls and rumble on PC. In any other case, the characteristic set and customization choices are the identical.
Key Options
- PC: 2.4GHz Wi-fi (USB-C dongle)
- Android: Bluetooth
- TMR electromagnetic analog sticks
- Corridor Impact triggers with adjustable cease level
- 2 remappable again triggers
- 2 further remappable shoulder buttons
- Tactile bumpers
- RGB lighting rings
- 1,000Hz polling fee for 2.4GHz and wired
- 6-axis movement controls
- Rumble
- Turbo button
- 1,000mAh battery
- Available in white, black, and purple
- Consists of matching USB-C charging dock
Customise with 8BitDo Ultimate Software program V2
- Remap inputs
- Arrange three customized profiles
- Arrange useless zones
- Regulate movement management sensitivity
- Regulate stick sensitivity
- Regulate set off sensitivity
- Regulate rumble depth
- Regulate lighting results
The Ultimate 2 Controller options a number of notable enhancements. 8BitDo improved its 2.4GHz Wi-fi tech and gave it the title “8Speed.” When synced wirelessly by way of the included USB-C dongle, the Ultimate 2 reportedly gives near-seamless enter recognition with 1ms latency. The Ultimate 2 additionally has a polling fee of 1,000Hz when utilizing 2.4GHz wi-fi or USB-C wired connections. To be clear, the unique Ultimate supplied a secure and quick wi-fi connection, however the brand new mannequin gives a extra dependable and seamless connection. It is also the primary Ultimate Controller to make use of a USB-C dongle as a substitute of USB-A. The Switch version may also sync wirelessly to the console by way of Bluetooth, whereas the PC version solely has Bluetooth assist on Android. It is unclear if the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth additionally works on Android, although we would be stunned if it did not.
8BitDo changed the Corridor Impact sticks discovered on a lot of its controllers with TMR sticks. Like Corridor Impact sticks, TMR expertise makes use of electromagnets to offer a smoother really feel with extra correct, exact actions. Electromagnetic controls additionally mitigate the chance of analog stick drift. Although related total, TMR expertise is often considered as an enchancment in comparison with Corridor Impact tech. The brand new analog sticks are accompanied by customizable RGB lighting rings.
8BitDo additionally added one other frequent pro-style customization characteristic to the Ultimate 2: set off locks. The Corridor Impact analog sticks can immediately convert to linear buttons by flicking the switches on the again.
Along with the bodily modifications, the controller helps 8BitDo’s proprietary app on PC and Android. With Ultimate Software program V2, you may create as much as three profiles and make changes to stay, set off, and movement management sensitivity, modify rumble depth, and program analog stick useless zones.
Like 8BitDo’s different premium controllers in its flagship collection, the Ultimate 2 comes with an identical USB-C charging dock with a compartment to retailer the USB dongle. Whereas it is unclear how a lot sport time you may get from a full cost, the Ultimate 2’s battery is considerably bigger than the unique’s battery. Each fashions of the Ultimate 2 have 1,000mAh batteries, whereas the Ultimate and Ultimate Bluetooth for Switch every have 480mAh batteries. That stated, the brand new lighting rings will drain the battery quicker when enabled.
Potential Switch 2 patrons who need to keep on with the first-party choice can take a more in-depth have a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 Professional Controller under:
- Official Nintendo Switch 2 Professional Controller — $80 | Releases June 5