8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox, Hall Effect
8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox, Hall Effect Joystick Update, Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 & Windows 11 – Officially Licensed (Black)
8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox, Hall Effect Joystick Update, Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 & Windows 11 – Officially Licensed (Black)
I game on Xbox a lot and have gone through quite a few controllers of the past 17yrs of gaming since getting an Xbox 360. I chose to try this controller specifically for the hall effect sticks and triggers, plus their reasonable price of $45US at time of purchase.
Pros:
-Very accurate
-Relatively quiet (not super clicky)
-Ergonomic, if not a touch weird (Home and Back buttons)
Cons-
-D-pad is vague (Makes selections difficult)
-White (hands are dirty, personal preference)
For the most part, I really enjoy this controller. The D-pad issue could be specific to my unit but I was too lazy to exchange it in time. I notice it most in Battlefield 2042 when selecting character kits and accessories.
If I find myself in need of another controller, I will probably buy this one again and just do a good test up front.
Works. Very nice.
I read a few of the reviews and was a bit worried, but honestly I haven’t had any issues whatsoever. The software was easy to install, intuitive, and worked. It’s not that big but it’s very easy to hold. The software lets you recalibrate and test the controller in depth.
The cable is actually the perfect distance for me, same distance as the cable I used to use and it works great! The game pass is also a plus.
Short cable
While the controller itself works well enough, the cable is fairly short, despite claiming to be 3 metres long. The old version with the built in cable, which they also rate as being 3 metres, is actually longer than the new cable provided with the Hall effect triggers. Not sure what’s going on there.
The controller itself is pretty solid. No real complaints. Just wish the cable was longer, or at least the same length as the previous 3 metre cable.
As good as the original Microsoft, works with Linux (but)
Size: Controller is same size and buttons are more or less the same as with my Xbox One controller which gave up after just one year with severe paddle drift
I have high hopes of no paddle drift for this one as these are hall-effect paddles, not the usual potentiometer paddles.
Look and Feel: Feels and looks very well made, sturdy, does not creak or bend. Buttons, paddles, exterior almost elegant.
Included cable is quite long and feels well made and sturdy.
During test gaming the paddles feel … “better” than the ones from the Microsoft controller, hard to describe, may be personal preference.
Paddles are very precise in games as are the triggers and the buttons have a good “pressed” feeling, 10 points.
Tip for Linux (in my case Arch):
1. Update firmware via Windows tool (Microsoft store) to 1.03.
2. (this may work w/o fw update) Once that is done when plugging into Linux box, keep X pressed while plugging it in and after the controller buzzes once let go, then it will work perfectly as a Xbox controller with Linux (Arch/KDE 6) and Steam, no issues, tested various games for hours.
Confortable et entièrement paramétrable
Les poignes sont lgrement plus resserres, mais a reste confortable. Les sticks et les boutons ont le mme feeling que les manettes Sries et One.
La croix multidirectionnelle est une copie de celle de la Super Nintendo, on peut difficilement faire mieux.
Les gchettes et boutons LB et RB ressemblent beaucoup celle de la Dualshock 4. a change beaucoup de l’original, mais j’ai eu la PS4 auparavant et a ne me gne pas.
L’installation sous Windows 11 tait trangement longue. La port USB fait le bruit de connexion et dconnexion plusieurs fois avant d’enfin s’arrter. La cble USB fourni mesure 2m, c’est bien, mais loin des 3,2m du cble fourni avec les manettes Sries S/X. Cependant il est plus robuste (ce n’est pas celui de la photo). Le port USB-C enfonc dans la coque pour rigidifier la connexion est une excellente ide pour viter de casser la fiche lors d’une mauvaise manipulation.
Le logiciel 8BitDo permet de calibrer sticks, gchettes et vibrations, mais surtout de modifier l’attribution de toutes les touches, voire les dsactiver. Les deux palettes l’arrire servent cloner d’autres touches de la manette. Sur la photo on voit que j’ai mis la touche Affichage (Back) sur P1 et le bouton du stick droit sur P2.
On peut enregistrer trois profils diffrents (les trois voyants en faade).
C’est une manette filaire avec un excellent rapport qualit-prix.
Un ottimo pad, con tante feature ad un prezzo onesto
Ergonomico e preciso, il pad 8bitdo rispecchia appieno ci che promette.
La scelta del solo cavo lo rende leggero, e aiuta nelle sessioni lunghe, mentre gli analogici ad effetto Hall, danno il plus in pi che si voleva.
Completano il tutto anche la piena compabilit su Windows, e le app di configurazione su PC.
Piccola chicca, il mese di game pass ultimate incluso nella confezione.
Sotto i 45 euro, pad perfetto.
Not for big hands
I use it with a Windows 11 computer, and did not have to install any driver.
This joystick seems sturdy and well built.
Important to know: it’s much smaller than the regular Xbox joystick; not for big hands.
Will see if the hall effect makes it more durable.
So far so good.
Buon controller, solido
Il controller ben costruito e i materiali sono buoni, gli stick magnetici hanno una bella sensazione fluida e reattiva e in generale piacevole da usare, unica pecca sono i bumper(lb,rb) che sembrano un po’ lenti a ritornare s una volta premuti, quasi come fossero appiccicosi, molto leggera come pecca ma si pu notare (nel mio caso, non so se vale con tutte le unit), oltre a questo magari i tasti frontali (A,B,X,Y) sono un po’ piccolini, per oltre questo non trovo altri difetti al momento, grip ottimo, freccette ottime, trigger buoni, il software per Xbox decente e quello che deve fare lo fa senza problemi, che dire, secondo me ci sta, specialmente per 45 euro ti porti a casa un controller che ha 2 pulsanti remappabili, stick magnetici, 3 profili e una buona personalizzazione software, costa meno e fa pi cose dell’originale.
Startschwierigkeiten, aber großartiger Controlle
Wenn man den Controller an einen Windows 11 PC anschliet, kann es sein dass das Gert nicht korrekt erkannt wird, bzw die Erkennung flappt. In dem Fall hilft es die App aus dem Windows Store zu installieren (8BitDo Ultimate Software X) und ein Firmware Update zu machen. Dazu braucht man aber natrlich eine Verbindung. Bei mir hat es geholfen den Controller am Keyboard anzuschlieen, welches ein eigenes USB Hub mitbringt. Oder anderen PC probieren. Nach dem Firmware Update funktioniert der Controller aber problemlos.
Great Controller, Software could use a little work.
(These are my opinion’s of the controller, I used AI to help clarify my review)
So far, my experience with the controller has been largely positive. Initially, I encountered an issue where the joystick didn’t offer full range of motion when connected to the Xbox. This highlighted an area where the software could be improved.
To start, it’s important to ensure you download the correct software for Xbox control (a step I overlooked initially). Once connected, I found navigating the software challenging as there was no clear guide on how to adjust various settings. It took me some time to figure out how to optimize the range of motion on the stick. Providing a tutorial for first-time users would greatly enhance the user experience.
Despite this software hurdle, the controller itself performs admirably. It boasts smooth operation, with responsive buttons. The additional buttons on the back of the controller are a welcome addition, and the ability to create multiple profiles tailored to different games is a definite plus.
Overall, aside from the minor setback of grappling with the software, I’m thoroughly impressed with the controller.