8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for Windows PC, Apple, Steam & Android, Gaming Controller with TMR Joysticks, Hall/Tactile Triggers, Motion Control, RGB Fire Ring, 1000Hz Polling Rate, Black

I love this thing. 98% of it is impeccable. 8BitDo's naming convention is a little bit confusing, but this particular controller is pretty much JUST for PC, and it is a very solid choice for PC at that. Very smooth sticks, nice membrane buttons, L2 and R2 triggers that can be transformed from analogue triggers to digital clicky buttons, all good stuff. The dpad is different from 8bitdo's earlier revisions, with it being more 'tactile' than rubber membrane. I think the closest similarity to another product might be a PS Vita dpad, where it has an in between rubber dome of most dpads of the past and the clickiness of XBOX controllers. In theory, this should be amazing for precision platformers or Tetris type of games, as you will feel when you press a direction the way you meant to or accidentally press a wrong direction input. Could it feel fatiguing? I can't quite tell, but playing games for over 2 hours at a time would fatigue me anyway. The input latency is insanely good, like you can have the dock connected to the PC and will connect with 2.4ghz to its dock and it feels just about the same as connecting the controller through a wire. You *could* use the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth if you want, but that would be better for Switch/Switch2 as I think it has more latency (according to Gamepadla) which is fine for the Nintendo Consoles and is more in line with how those controllers and consoles work. If your main focus is PC, get this instead for the better input latency. I also appreciate how classy, understated, and not 'aggressively gamer' it looks, compared to other third party controllers. My only complaint is about the R1 and L1 bumpers, but this is more of a taste thing. I would have preferred a rubber membrane button for the bumpers, but if I wanted that then I would use the older model Ultimate C that I have. If you were to get only ONE gamepad for your PC, I can highly vouch for this one.

The build quality is solid. The controller feels just slightly more smaller and narrow to a regular Xbox Controller, but it’s still comfortable to hold. The buttons, triggers, and d-pad feel good in use and are responsive. The connection is great and the charging dock being included is a nice touch for a controller at this price point. Admittedly I think the software is barebones and I don’t like that you can’t assign keyboard macros. I’m sure the extra buttons can be useful, but personally I don’t use them.

Everything about it feels like an upgrade. The button, stick and trigger response feels right. The programmable macro switches on the back and underside are placed perfectly so I didn't have to be a contortionist to use them. And since we're on the subject, every single button and switch is programmable. You can send every function to wherever you want it to be. Another cool touch is that the wireless dongle is tucked away in the docking station. You have the choice to remove it and plug directly into your PC. But it's better to use the dock. Because everything is automatic. Place the controller in the dock and you're instantly charging. Remove it and it instantly connects wirelessly at 2.8ghz. It with the flick of a switch via Bluetooth. And of course you can plug it directly and use it wired. Another unique feature are the LED lights. You can change the colors but also how they behave. Evenb option to have every action show as a location on your stick ring colors. You have to see it to get it. As I said, best controller I've ever used. Well worth the price. About $90 in 2026.

This truly is a great controller for Windows, and I'm only returning it because the steam controller became available within my return window for this one. I only have small gripes with the 8BitDo, and none of those things would have been a dealbreaker if the steam controller hadn't been available so soon. I'll start with gripes, since those are probably the most important things to consider with a controller that has so many things going for it. First, the extra inputs. Steam does not natively recognize the extra bumpers and back buttons and to my knowledge, the only way to assign them is by making a profile with the companion software. It wasn't as straightforward out of the box and actually deterred me from messing with it. Essentially, they were extra things to press that I would have paid the same money for to do without considering the friction in getting them to work in the first place. If it weren't clear by implication, my second issue was with the software; even then, it's pretty standard and less intrusive than I'm sure a lot of companion softwares tend to be. Really the only part I didn't like is that it seemed to take a lot of effort to create profiles (as far as mapping the extra buttons, for example) compared to how steam input handles it. If you don't care and don't want to buy a steam controller, this can be dismissed as I don't think it's something that truly holds the controller back. Otherwise, the software is convenient for tweaking things like haptics, which some feel are too intense out of the box. On to the good. For the price, this controller is an excellent value. TMR sticks that have incredible longevity and, theoretically, should never experience drift or otherwise malfunction like traditional sticks tend to. The extra inputs, provided you have the patience to configure it, are a big plus. The option to flip the triggers from full throw to short throw is welcome, too. The dock is also a strong selling point. The controller sits perfectly on the dock and connecting it to my PC from charging is completely friction-less; you pick it up and it connects within seconds, provided you're using the 2.4 ghz adapter. I can't speak for how it works when using Bluetooth, but even if it isn't as straightforward, it shouldn't be seen as a deterrent. The controller turns off and starts charging immediately when resting it back on the dock, and I never had trouble lining up the charging pins between the dock and controller. Just fits, no fiddling or second guessing. Performance-wise, I never had any issues with perceivable latency when couch gaming or at my desk. My PC is in a completely different room as the TV with the 2.4ghz adapter being about 40 feet and a wall between the PC and the couch. I tried to use Bluetooth with my nvidia shield but the Bluetooth experience with that device is middling at best. Not the fault of the controller at all. If you can't spring for the price tag on the steam controller and you want something that's multi-platform and doesn't solely rely on steam input to work, this is a great option. I only take the one star away for those few (arguably subjective) points that the steam controller solves for me.

Works great . love how you just conect the charger no need to conect a dogle . Build quality is great. Only problem is I have big hands and it is smaller then most contorlers but still a great controler.

It's a very nice controller. It offers more buttons than typical xbox controller, and its comfortable in the hand. the should buttons are adjustable so you can choose a long or short throw on them. The dock is also a nice feature. You plugged it into your computer, and it gives you connectivity/charging. I think it was well worth the price.

Wow, this controller genuinely surprised me. I switched from the Manba One V2, and honestly, this one is better in every way. The connection is rock solid no drops at all. The software is on another level too; I couldn’t believe how much better and easier it is to use. On top of that, it comes with a 1-year warranty, while the Manba only had 6 months and when mine failed, their support wasn’t helpful at all. Everything about this controller feels right, from the button layout to how easy it is to program. It just works the way you expect it to.

After extensive researching, this is one of a handful of controllers I've found that supports direct input mode on PC. This protocol allows the gyro and extra buttons to be seen by the OS and bound to things like keyboard presses via Steam Input or other programs. This functionality is highly sought after, but for some reason controller manufacturers dont yet realize this. Holding the star and B buttons while powering on the controller in 2.4ghz mode enables direct input. I'm including this information because for some reason it is not in any of the manuals or information provided by the manufacturer. Pros: - Direct Input mode!!! This cannot be overstated enough. On PC the additional buttons and gyro functionality are very helpful for flightsim games. - Value: This controller provides excellent build quality, features, and a charging dock at a very reasonable price. - Onboard profile storage. Storing up to 3 profiles is great and they can be swapped to with a single button press. - Inputs feel great. Buttons have just the right amount of travel, they arent clicky, but arent excessively long either. Sticks are very smooth and accurate. Cons: - Powering on the controller via the power button seems to revert from direct input back to xinput. Most of the time if I just pick it up from the charger it auto-wakes into direct input mode, but sometimes still reverts to xinput here as well and needs a reboot. There needs to be a way to force the controller to stay in direct input mode. Perhaps this can be a setting in the Ultimate Software profile. - Auto power off. It shuts off after about 15 minutes of inactivity. For my use case, this is a bit annoying as I will regularly leave it inactive, but need to pick it up and have it ready on a moments notice. There is no way to disable the auto-power off, this should be a setting in the Ultimate Software as well. You can get the controller to stay on by plugging it in, but that defeats the purpose of a wireless controller. Feedback for 8BitDo if you read these reviews: - Thumbsticks: The thumbstick caps are removable, it would be amazing if there were longer thumbstick caps available for purchase. - Direct Input mode: This feature should be more evident in your marketing, and more supported by your software. Many PC users desperately want this functionality, and you have it. But the steps to take advantage of this functionality are nowhere in your manuals or documentation. I had to find it in a random reddit post. Also, it needs some work as the controller frequently reverts back to xinput mode. A firmware update addressing this would be very welcome. - Also a firmware update allowing users to disable the auto-shutoff feature would be great!

Very comfortable, it has a very nice rumble, and the lights are customizable and can easily be turned off. Mapping the extra buttons is easy, and works well.

I initially bought the Ultimate 2C, and it was very good, but this one Ultimate 2 just feels much more premium, and it is. I'm very satisfied with the purchase, the ergonomics of the controller are excellent 👌.

J'ai changé de manette suite à une extinction complète après des années de dure labeur d'une nacon ultimate (200€) et je suis extrêmement content de cette 8bitdo (60€). Manette très réactive, parfaitement compatible avec mon pc qui l'a détecte aussitôt enlevé du socle de charge. Très qualitatives, ergonomique, impression de robustesse ... Sur le plan technique, c'est une des meilleures manette du marché avec un prix explosant toute concurrence (joystick tmr, gâchette hall effect/ lineaire...). Taille de manette unique plus petite qu'une manette élite ou PS5, peut être déplaisant pour certain, elle me convient parfaitement malgré de grandes mains. Les seuls points "négatif" (subjectifs) que je lui ai trouvé sont: - le software qui ne propose pas de personnalisation des paramètres joystick ( courbe d'accélération) -Le software qui ne propose pas de couleur constante, seuls des mods de couleurs variables sont personnalisables Si vous êtes un joueur plus occasionnel sa petite sœur ultimate 2c fait parfaitement l'affaire ,étant pour moi le meilleur rapport qualité-prix existant (il n'y a bien sûr pas les même caractéristiques).

O controle 8BitDo superou minhas expectativas. Utilizo para jogar Zelda Breath of the Wild no Cemu e a experiência é excelente. O controle tem um acabamento impecável, passa muita qualidade e é bem confortável, mesmo em longas sessões de jogo. Outro ponto muito positivo é a segurança e precisão dos joysticks com Hall Effect, que evitam drift e garantem maior durabilidade. Além disso, o controle conta com um software próprio, que permite realizar algumas configurações e ajustes. Observação: não é possível fazer bind substituindo teclas do teclado por botões do controle; o software permite apenas configurar binds entre os próprios botões do controle. Tirando esse detalhe, o controle é simplesmente maravilhoso. Ótima resposta dos botões, excelente compatibilidade e ótimo custo-benefício. Recomendo muito!

Viele der Rezensionen sind für mich, jemanden, welcher über 20 Controller besitzt, völlig unverständlich! Der erste 8bitdo Ultimate hat meinen MS Elite Controller ersetzt. Wenn es etwas gab, was mir nicht sehr gut gefallen hat, dann war es das Steuerkreuz. Der Ultimate 2 hat diesen Punkt von "ok" zu "sehr gut" verbessert, gefällt mir richtig gut! Von den Maßen, dem Gewicht aber auch vom Feeling hat sich so gut wie nichts geändert, nicht mal bei der Dock - muss es auch nicht. Wenn man hier etwas verbessern könnte, dann wäre es das USB-Kabel. Nutze das von RAZER, welches bei den Mäusen dabei liegt. Kein anderen Hersteller, egal ob groß oder klein, hat so ein gutes USB-Kabel im Lieferumfang aber ich denke der Punkt wird für viele keine Rolle spielen, daher "wenn Ihr wirklich nach einem Kritikpunkt suchen müsst". Zum Controller selbst: Der Ultimate 1, mit dem deutlich besseren Steuerkreuz und mehr Optionen, welche bereits bei den Bilder zu sehen sind. Von Hall Effect zu TMR Sticks bekommt man kaum was mit. Der Ultimate 1 ist nach über einem Jahr täglicher Nutzung weiterhin perfekt. Kein Stick Drift oder Sonstiges in der Art. Die Knöpfe auch weiterhin fehelrfrei. LED's hat der Controller jetzt auch, bei den Sticks bzw. drumherum. Mit einem Knopfdruck, ohne Software (unter der Start-Taste) können diese geändert werden oder auch ganz deaktiviert werden. Es ist mit Abstand nach ein paar Tagen mein liebster Controller und das was Ihr auf dem Bild sehen könnt, sind nur die, die in der Nähe sind. Der Elite fühlt sich sehr hochwertig an aber überlebt bei mir nie ein Jahr, immer gab es etwas, was nicht mehr richtig funktionierte. Lasst Euch somit von der Verpackung und der Größe im ersten Moment nicht täuschen. Der Ultimate 2 ist minimal kleiner und ich habe große Hände. Die Verbindung ohne Kabel ist stabil und funktioniert von Werk aus ohne Probleme, unter Windows/Steam. Leider ist auch dieser unter Linux ohne Kabel ein Krampf. Wirklich schade!