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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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This controller has been great for everyday use. The build quality feels solid and the buttons have a clean and responsive feel. The sticks are smooth and the overall shape is comfortable for longer sessions. Wireless performance has been stable with no random disconnects or input issues. Battery life has also been strong and it charges quickly when needed. For the price, it is a reliable controller that works well across different games and platforms.
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It's a really, really great controller for PC and android.
2.4 hz dongle works perfectly with my laptop.
Especially for its price - 30$ - it's a must-have.
Low latency, Hall effect joysticks, light weight.
In some ways, it's better than my $120 MS Xbox elite controller - no connection problems, and it really feels more comfy in my hands. It's my main controller now.
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For the price, it's easily the best controller I've ever handled. While I typically prefer the analog stick being in the lower position, with the D-pad being in the upward position (like how the PlayStation dualshock/dualsense does it), for the price, the quality of the buttons and sticks, and overall feel of the plastic, this is such a solid buy.
This review is from 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Android and Windows with Hall Effect Joysticks - Green
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
8bitDo marketing confusing
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I'm giving this product a low review and I'll describe why:
1. The extra buttons on top and the "Switch-style" system buttons are a gimmick. The star is for assigning a button "turbo mode" whatever the heck that is, I don't know. The square button is for remapping, which you can't really do. I think 8bitDo just recycles the same shell and design for all of their models.
2. 8bitDo's marketing/naming convention is confusing. This model is "Wireless" the other model is "Bluetooth", but both are Bluetooth controllers...? The Bluetooth model is Nintendo Switch compatible, but the Wireless model has Switch-style system buttons.
Pros:
1. The buttons feel great. They put clicky bumpers on instead of silicone switches, which is very satisfying.
2. Simple and easy to use for just a regular wireless controller for PC or android. Works with 2.4G dongle and Bluetooth.
3. Has "Xbox-style" button layout. This style of button layout feels natural and intuitive. The Nintendo layout always has me second-guessing no matter how long I've been playing.
4. I have medium-sized hands, and the remote fits my hands perfectly. My finger span (tip of pinky to tip of thumb spread wide apart) is 8.5 inches.
5. Great price for a simple controller and uses USB-C for charging or connecting.
Summary:
I don't recommend getting this remote unless you specifically want the 2.4G dongle. I'll be upgrading to the 8bitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth because the buttons on that one can allegedly be re-mapped (to Xbox style is my goal) AND it connects to Bluetooth, 2.4G (see the confusion?), and wired AND can be used with the Switch.
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I love the colorways that the 8bitdo ultimate 2c controllers have! While the price of this controller is very low, the quality surpasses a lot of more expensive controllers. I've had it for about 4 months now, I've used it on two different PCs and on my phone, and it's been very seamless every time. My only note is that the buttons are very clicky! I love how tactile they are, but if you need your controller to be quiet and more mushy like the DS5 controller, this one may not be for you.
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For what its worth this remote feels super good, it connects to my pc real fast and battery lasts a good minute, i also got this in like 2 days after ordering it with no problems! Also i love the color scheme it pops out alot
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At $60, this controller would be well worth it. At MSRP of $29.99, it's basically a steal. It's much lighter than my Nintendo Pro Controller but feels objectively better in build quality. The back is slightly rough and feels good to grip, and the buttons are punchy. I specifically bought this to use for PC gaming and prefer 2.4G over Bluetooth.
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Pretty good! Everything was really easy to set up. All I had to do was plug in the dongle into my PC and I was able to play with the controller right away. I also connected it to my phone as easily by flipping the little switch on the back of the controller to switch it from dongle connection to bluetooth. Also this controller has gyro controls, so if you like that in your controller, there you have it! Overall really good feel in the hands and fast response.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Seen this on sale around Black Friday for $18 so i picked it up to replace my wife's Xbox (for PC) controller that had been drifting. I got the peach color and it has a very high quality look and feel to it. It's comfortable to hold and the buttons feel great to press. Immediately after opening it I followed the instructions and updated the firmware and haven't had a single problem with it. It connected immediately to my wife's pc and worked with steam as soon as i launched it. It turns on with a single button press and turns off when the pc turns off. I would recommend this controller to a friend and I've decided to get one for myself as well. It's a great deal even at regular price
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Seamless connectivity for PC, execellent battery life
This review is from 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Android and Windows with Hall Effect Joysticks - Green
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Obvious choice
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Very easy to connect and use , no problems through continuous use. Long battery life as well. Would highly recommend. Should be the number one choice for PC gaming with a controller .
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Very easy to connect and use , no problems through continuous use. Long battery life as well. Would highly recommend. Should be the number one choice for PC gaming with a controller .
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I hooked this up to my PC with the USB dongle, no problem. It's got solid-feeling sticks. It has a clicky d-pad which could put some people off, not a problem for me though. It has three shoulder buttons that can be mapped to anything, including keyboard shortcuts. I was surprised that it had vibrate for the price. I am not sure I could ask for anything else given it was $25 when I got it. My PC is in my basement and it is connected to my TV in the living room. Using 2.4 GHz, it disconnected frequently. I was expecting it to do that. I have not tried the Bluetooth connection yet.
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Amazing controller, Theres 3 ways to connect it via dongle, USB C Cable (included in the box) and bluetooth. Very tactile and mushy clicks the Joystick is pretty smooth and no stick drifts since its got Hall effects.
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Stop reading and add this to cart. Great value, great span of use, and excellent quality for the money. There are a variety of colors to choose from and newer models.
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This is my second 8BitDo controller. This one is even better than the first, as My first is a older model. Very light weight, and all the buttons and d-pad work great. The hall effect joysticks feel great and feel more reactive. Bumpers and triggers give good response as well. Soild controller, easily my new go to for gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shockingly good
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Controller is really quite good, especially for the price. Easy to grip, nice button and trigger feel, and the included pc adaper makes for an extra solid low latency connection. If you want an extra controller, I recommend this option.
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Great controller at a good price. The controller is well built and the buttons feels good. The shoulder buttons are clicky but not too loud. Battery life is good and last several gaming sessions. I’ve encountered some weird bugs a couple of times. One it suddenly launch windows game bar during gaming and another when the controller just stopped responding in game. They were quick fixes and hasn’t happened since.