8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, Bluetooth Controller Wireless Switch Controller for Switch and Windows(Red)

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Charging Dock Convenience

Customers are highly satisfied with the convenience of the charging dock for the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller. The dock not only charges the controller but also serves as an attractive stand, saving desk space and providing easy accessibility. Many customers appreciate the hidden receiver in the base of the dock and the long battery life of the controller.

Build Quality

Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the premium build quality of the controller, describing it as vibrant, sturdily made, smooth, and well-constructed. However, some have noted concerns about the durability of the bumpers.

D-Pad Design

Customers generally praise the D-pad design of the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller as the best they have used on the Switch, providing excellent performance for retro games and fast move execution in fighting games. However, a small group of customers express their preference for different button layouts and slight concerns regarding the controller's weight compared to previous 8Bitdo models.

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Analog Stick Design

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the analog stick design of the controller, with many praising its accuracy and smoothness. Some customers also appreciate the versatility of the controller as it can be used on various consoles and emulators. However, a small group of customers are keeping their fingers crossed to avoid potential stick drift issues that may develop over time.

Button Responsiveness

Customers have mixed opinions on the button responsiveness of the controller with some praising its soft and improved feel while others report issues with phantom inputs and unresponsive buttons. Some users appreciate the ability to remap buttons, but others have encountered difficulties in doing so.

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Quality

Product is high quality so far with roughly 15 hours of use.

I've only been using it a few weeks so i can't speak to longevity or drift over time, but it feels very sturdily made.

Over the course of the last 5 years i have had to throw away and replace several controllers from both first and third party du... Read More

I changed the joysticks in them to hall effect, but the triggers and buttons are way too small, and the sticks are super, super sensitive.

Price

110% reccomend and worth the $70 price tag

Good value for the price and comes with everything needed to use the controller wirelessly with her desktop.

For the price it's a good controller.

Packaging/appearance

Right out of the package it looks very clean and organized, and even included a little pack of joystick covers which i didn't expect.

Competitiveness

The thumbsticks are identical to the dualsense thumbsticks, the back of the controller has a textured grip that feels exactly l... Read More

The controller is as responsive as the xbox one controller it replaced and a little bit more comfortable in my hand then that was.

8bitdo has built a reputation for great controllers and while this controller isn't perfect, it may actually be better than con... Read More

The controller itself feels good in the hands with shoulder buttons similar to that of a playstation controller instead of an x... Read More

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This product had a total of 805 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 18 2024.