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Comfortable Grip
Customers are highly satisfied with the comfortable grip of the controller. They find it has a good weight, is easy to hold, and the buttons feel great when pressed. The controller's design provides a solid feel and the charging dock makes it convenient for quick and easy recharging.
Responsive Buttons
Customers are generally pleased with the responsive buttons of the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Gaming Controller. The buttons and shoulder buttons have consistent resistance and good feedback, allowing for precise control during gaming sessions. However, a small group of customers mentioned that they had issues with the A, B, X, Y button quality. Despite this, most customers are happy with their purchase and appreciate the docking station and wireless connectivity options.
Build Quality
Customers are generally very satisfied with the build quality and design of the controller. Many have noted its premium feel and top-notch fit and finish. However, a small number of customers have reported issues with the durability of the right trigger.
Solid Sticks
Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the solid sticks of the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Gaming Controller. They appreciate the tactile feel and resistance, as well as the overall solid construction of the controller. Some users have noted that diagonal inputs might require adjustment depending on the game, but overall are satisfied with their purchase.
Customizable Inputs
Customers highly praise the customizable inputs of the 8Bitdo Ultimate Wireless Gaming Controller, allowing for extensive button mapping and macro setup through the 8BitDo software. The controller's versatility and compatibility with various devices is also a significant selling point.
Highlights
Quality
This controller has amazing battery life, incredible durability, ease of use, plug and play functionality, and included dongle,... Read More
Feels great to use, and the buttons have good feedback.
If you are used to playstation buttons, it feels like a cheap toy at first (even on xbox controllers).
It was essential that the controller take zero technical knowledge to operate as i would like my wife and myself to be able to ... Read More
Price
For under 50 bucks, i would highly recommend this thing to anyone.
Save $20+ and update the firmware to 2.
If you can afford this thing, it's worth every penny, i've never been so pleased with a controller in my life.
It's quite a bargain considering the quality and price.
Shipping
There was a firmware update for the controller when it arrived.
Packaging/appearance
Item came well packaged and was undamaged.
I got the white one and it looks cool and sleek resting in its dock with all my other equipment.
Competitiveness
For the $50 price this competes handily with the base x-box series x controller, and i would handily recommend it over the micr... Read More
This controller is unmistakably akin to the x-box series line of controllers (or perhaps switch pro).
The fit and finish, in my opinion, is better than my various oem xb1 and ds4 controllers.
I guess diagonal inputs might be harder compared to xbox dpad.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, good, nice and easy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 392 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 25 2025.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i lift it off the cradle windows detects it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Get the bluetooth if you use for connecting to gaming devices
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got really tired of stick drift so wanted a hall effect controller
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So far it it just fine but only been a month
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Well see how it holds up after a year
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This controller is an amazing product however the sticks can be damaged easily
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought 2 just in case and dropped one on the face to test
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This caused one of the sticks to be rough to move yet aside from that no lag or unregestered input was found
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