8BitDo Ultimate 2C wireless controller review
I do love me some 8BitDo. I've found myself returning to the Pro 2 for years now, thanks to its stellar build quality. Given this, I was pretty sure I wouldn't be massively disappointed by its recent Ultimate 2C controller, and in this regard I was thankfully correct.
No, I haven't been massively disappointed by the 8BitDo. But I have been a little disappointed due to one particular thing, which sucks to say about such an all-round fantastic controller. That thing is the shape, which has remained the same as the original Ultimate controller and opts for a slimmer Switch Pro-like design rather than a more splayed-out PlayStation or Xbox one.
Admittedly, my reaction to this is almost entirely subjective, but tell that to my God-given hands. They feel what they feel when holding the controller, and now they must write what they must write.
These somewhat subjective assessments aside, though, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a controller that kind of stumps me, because I cannot for the life of me see how 8BitDo is listing this thing for a mere $30. Apart from looking far from budget thanks to the variety of lovely pastel colours on offer, it also feels far from a cheap controller, nor does it perform like one.
Compatibility: Windows or Android
Connectivity: USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth (Android only)
Ports: USB-C
Thumbsticks: Hall effect
Thumbstick layout: Asymmetric (Xbox-style)
Weight: 200g
Price: $30 / £25
That's because it not only has Hall effect joysticks, but also Hall effect triggers, and 1,000 Hz polling on its 2.4 GHz wireless connection. That's faster polling than you get with most budget controllers and even some mainstream ones (the standard Xbox controller has 124 Hz polling, of course, because it's designed for consoles which hit lower framerates).
I found this polling rate to bear bountiful tasty fruits in my testing. Loading up Crab Champions, my little crustacean ducked and dived in what felt like the instant I commanded it to via the firm clicks of
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