The gaming accessory company, 8BitDo, has recently unveiled the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller.
This new model comes with a range of impressive improvements over its predecessor. Key among these is claimed to be an ultra-low latency (1000hz / 1ms) connection, thanks to what the company dubs “8Speed Wireless Technology”. Additionally, it debuts TMR (Tunneling magnetoresistance) technology in its joysticks for higher sensitivity and enhanced durability while reducing power consumption.
For those interested in the technical specs, here’s a quick rundown as provided by 8BitDo:
- TMR Joysticks
- Speed - Ultra-low latency 2.4G wireless with 8Speed technology
- 1000Hz Polling Rate (for 2.4G and wired connection)
- Fire Ring - RGB lighting joysticks
- Extra Bumpers (R4 and L4)
- Pro Back Paddle Buttons
- Trigger Mode Switch
- Tactile Bumpers and D-pad
- 6-axis motion control
- Turbo Function
- Vibration
- Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software V
Priced at $59.99.
How do you think this will compare with the previous version?
I recently bought and immediately returned an 8bitdo controller. In this case the ultimate C2.
It was uncomfortable to the hands. It has a strange narrow shape, to us accustomed to Xbox controllers.
But the worst thing were the triggers. They had a massive dead zone that made it unplayable to any game requiring progressive input on the triggers. Like they wont start registering the input until 1/4 pressed, and there was no feedback on when they would start registering input. For racing games it was 100% impossible to play.
That was a quick return and a sad red X over the brand for me.