Since when were did decent controllers get so cheap?
At least, that's what I've been thinking ever since I got my mitts on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C. We're talking just $30 at full price, and right now it's just $25.49 at Amazon. That's for the Mint version that I have, by the way, although the other versions were on sale just yesterday so I'd keep checking back if you want a different colour.
Anyway, the Ultimate 2C Wireless has everything you might want, feature-wise: Hall effect sticks that prevent stick drift, 2.4 G and Bluetooth connections with 1,000 Hz on polling on the former, USB-C charging, and even extra buttons—although some might not like the placement near the R1/R2 buttons.
That you can get all this for less than $30 these days is great, but the main thing that surprised me was the build quality and feel. To put it bluntly, for the price it's amazing.
I've spent a lot of time swapping between the Ultimate 2C and a standard Xbox controller (which is much more expensive), and yes, the Xbox one feels a little more premium, but there really isn't much in it. In fact, there are some things I prefer about the 2C, such as the tactile feel of the ABYX and L1 and R1 buttons.
And with its pastel paint job looking gorgeous, too? Yeah, colour me impressed.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless | Mint | $29.99$25.49 (save $4.50 at Amazon)
We've already raved about Hall Effect joysticks and how they spell the end for the dreaded stick drift. In this wireless gaming controller, they're a welcome feature but this handful of gaming hardware packs a few quirky surprises too. For instance, the triggers also benefit from a hall effect but, not only that, there are extra bumper buttons. Oh, and that's a seriously cheap price tag for a quality product, of course.
The Lenovo Legion Go has had some cracking deals on for a while now—even well before Black Friday. And the 512 GB version is currently on sale right this moment for $500 at Amazon.
But hold up, before you hit that purchase
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