8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for Windows & Android, Gaming Controller with TMR Joysticks, Switchable Hall Effect/Tactile Triggers, RGB Fire Ring, 8Speed Wireless Tech,… by 8Bitdo

Connectivity is seamless, and I’ve experienced no lag or dropouts during intense sessions. The ergonomic design ensures comfort even after hours of use. Battery life is impressive, easily lasting through multiple gaming sessions on a single charge.

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.

*UPDATE*
AFTER OWNING FOR EXACTLY 8 MONTHS THE MEMBRANES ON THE TRIGGERS ARE STARTING TO FAIL. THE TRIGGERS ONLY REGISTER ABOUT 35% WHEN FULLY DEPRESSED. YOU CAN “FIX” THIS WITH SOFTWARE, BUT IT ABSOLUTELY MAKES FINE TRIGGER USE, COMPLETELY WORTHLESS. I HAVE AN RMA CLAIM OPEN WITH 8BITDO, SINCE AMAZON TOLD ME TO KICK ROCKS… AND WILL UPDATE FURTHER ONCE I GET A REPLY ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT TO DO.

Not only is the color just right! They really nailed the purple here… Like, for real! They need to do a retro mouse in this color way, or tell Logitech and the like to quit screwin ’round and use this! Lol!

Anyhoo, the performance is fantastic!
The right tactile feel overall, for those not really knowing that they like, and want a pseudo-nostalgic vibe to the controller.
The d-pad, and abxy’s are great.
Bumpers and triggers feel right, and have amazing range as say… a throttle or a brake.
The inside paddles are a neat addition too! You shouldn’t use them for certain games or tasks, as they often get mashed during frantic action… But for things like a farming or truck driving sim… And open world crafty, survival-y types……. Holy smokes! Excellent asset!
The greasy smooth hall effect joy sticks are a “thing” if I’ve ever experienced one! Lol! For this price point they are truly unbeatable!
Nothing wrong with this unit yet, after it’s first month and a half of abuse… and I don’t really expect any issues either. 8Bitdo has done it the right way in the past, and this thing is no exception!
Try one! You’ll like it!

This is a nice controller. I’ve always used a PS controller for PC gaming, but not anymore. It feels great in your hands, the extra buttons are functional, placed well, and easy to program. Having different profiles for different games is awesome. Battery life is good. Charging station is sleek and functional. The price is totally reasonable for what you get. I would recommend this controller.

I’ve completely transitioned from official Xbox controllers to the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller for PC gaming, and it’s been a fantastic decision. The build quality is exceptional, and the Hall Effect joysticks provide smooth, precise control without any drift issues.

Switching between PC and Nintendo Switch is seamless, which is perfect for our household since my kids and I play on both regularly. The included charging dock is a huge plus. Even my younger kids can dock the controller easily, which keeps things tidy and saves us from going through batteries. The wireless dongle stores right in the dock, making setup simple and keeping everything in one place.

The variety of color options allowed each family member to choose their favorite, eliminating any confusion over which controller belongs to whom. Overall, this controller offers a premium experience at a reasonable price and has become a staple in our gaming setup.