8BitDo has revealed an officially licensed controller themed across the standard free-to-play RPG Honkai: Star Rail. Similar to the just lately launched Wuchang: Fallen Feathers collaboration, the Honkai: Star Rail mannequin is an Ultimate 2 Wi-fi Controller for PC, Apple gadgets, and Android. The design revolves round Evernight, the mysterious upcoming playable character that is set to hitch Honkai: Star Rail quickly.
The Honkai: Star Rail: Evernight 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is on the market to preorder beginning right this moment for $70, which is 10 bucks greater than the value of the common editions (and 5 bucks greater than the Wuchang mannequin). The controller is slated to launch this fall; Amazon presently lists the launch date as October 16.
8BitDo can be releasing a Collector’s Bundle that comes with 4 stick caps, a themed, hardshell carrying case, momentary tattoo stickers, and a glittery coaster that includes Evernight.
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 has an impressive list of features, especially when you consider the price. It’s equipped with TMR electromagnetic joysticks, which are even more precise and durable than Hall Effect sticks. You’ll find two remappable buttons on the back and two extra shoulder buttons. Switches on the back change the triggers from conventional Hall Effect linear triggers to rapid-fire microswitch buttons. The Ultimate 2 also has RGB lighting rings, dual rumble motors, motion controls, and more pro-style features. With 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2, you can create and save up to three custom profiles as well as adjust settings like stick sensitivity.
The Ultimate 2 comes with a matching charging dock, which has a compartment to store the 2.4GHz adapter. This isn’t the Bluetooth model, so it won’t work on Nintendo Switch 1/2, but the 2.4GHz model also has Bluetooth support for Android, Apple devices, and SteamOS.
Key Features
- 2.4GHz Wireless on PC (USB-C dongle)
- Bluetooth on Apple, Android, SteamOS
- Wired on PC
- TMR electromagnetic joysticks
- Change trigger type by flipping switches:
- Hall Effect Triggers
- Non-linear Microswitch Triggers
- 2 remappable back triggers
- 2 extra remappable shoulder buttons
- Profile button: Stores 3 custom layouts
- Turbo button
- Tactile bumpers
- Tactile D-pad
- Textured grips
- RGB lighting rings
- 1,000Hz polling rate for 2.4GHz and wired
- 6-axis motion controls
- Dual rumble motors
- 1,000mAh battery
- Colors: White, Black, Purple, Green, Wuchang Edition
- Particular Editions: Honkai: Star Rail / Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
- Contains matching USB-C charging dock
Customise with 8BitDo Ultimate Software program V2
- Remap inputs
- Arrange three customized profiles
- Arrange lifeless zones
- Modify movement management sensitivity
- Modify stick sensitivity
- Modify set off sensitivity
- Modify rumble depth
- Modify lighting results
Take a look at our evaluation and offers roundup for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 and Ultimate 2 Bluetooth for extra particulars on why this controller is such a stable selection.
Different 8BitDo Controller Collaborations
8BitDo has collaborated with a number of publishers in latest months to create trendy special-edition controllers. Together with the brand new Honkai: Star Rail and Wuchang Ultimate 2 Controllers, 8BitDo just lately partnered with Microsoft to rejoice Uncommon’s fortieth anniversary. The 8BitDo 3-Mode: Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is the producer’s first wi-fi Xbox controller. Final 12 months, 8BitDo launched a pair of budget-friendly Black Myth: Wukong Ultimate 2C Controllers. There’s additionally a Genshin Impact-themed version of 8BitDo’s authentic Ultimate Controller for PC and cell.
Hoyoverse Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Controllers
Honkai: Star Rail followers have one other high-end controller possibility for PC. The Hoyoverse Firefly Elite Controller has a bunch of pro-style options, too. Sadly, the controller by itself is not out there, however there’s a bundle with a charging dock and carrying case for $186. Sure, that is very costly.
Honkai: Star Rail followers may also get a pair of Moondrop noise-canceling wireless earbuds modeled after the earbuds Robin wears within the sport. These are fairly standard on Amazon and are on sale for $100 (was $120).
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