8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows PC
8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows PC and Android, with Hall Effect Joysticks and Hall Triggers, 1000Hz Polling Rate, and Remappable L4/R4 Bumpers – Black Myth: Wukong
My Xbox controller for my PC bit the dust. After the funeral I decided I needed a new one. But who wants to over pay for another name brand controller with no special features? WellI remembered seeing the regular version of this controller reviewed one Linus Tech Tips. Only problem was I didn’t like the bright colors. BEHOLD! They just came out with a dark Wukong version. I had to order.
It feels the same quality as the name brand. The shape is pretty much the same. The difference? You get turbo mode. You get the dongle. You get two extra buttons. Hall effect joysticks. Quality feeling buttons and joysticks. A battery built in. A charging cable. A special unique design. ALL and it is still cheaper than a Xbox controller!
Function wise it worked right out of the box. It was already charged. Learning how to pair and work the button modes was easy with the instructions. Although the instructions unfold like a world map. Please people just give us booklets!
Overall this is a awesome controller BUT if it fails in a unreasonable amount of time I WILL update! Good luck shoppers!
This is my initial experience with an 8Bitdo product. I frequently game on the PS5 and PC, and have owned multiple Dualsense controllers as well as an Xbox Series X controller.
Honestly, the controllers from Sony and Microsoft are reliable and have set industry standards, being crafted from high-quality materials. Sony’s controller boasts haptic feedback and a trackpad, along with exclusive gameplay features for the PS5. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s controller is known for its asymmetrical design and comfort. Both controllers perform well when used with a PC.
However, every product has its disadvantages. The battery life of Sony’s Dualsense controller doesn’t match that of Microsoft’s, and the thumbsticks of Microsoft’s controller aren’t as precise as those on the Dualsense. Sony’s controller boasts a significantly higher polling rate than Microsoft’s, while Microsoft’s controller offers greater PC compatibility.
Considering all of that, I wanted to try something different without spending as much as a DualSense Edge at $200 or an Xbox Elite Series 2 at $180 for boosted features.
Consider the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Black Myth Wukong controller. Priced at $35, it offers features not found in mainstream controllers, such as Hall Effect thumb sticks that resist drifting, an included 2.4G dongle, remappable shoulder buttons, and an attractive Wukong-themed paint job. The top shell is slightly translucent, complemented by textured grips on the back. Additionally, metal rings encircle the thumb sticks to minimize wear and ensure smooth rotation.
There are numerous advantages, but there are also some drawbacks. Currently, there is no ideal method for dependable Bluetooth support on Windows, even after a firmware update. Indeed, you can pair the controller with a PC via Bluetooth, but it lacks the simplicity of using the included dongle or a wired connection. Using via Bluetooth you must manually program all buttons, and this configuration differs from one game to another. While controller support through Steam is more consistent once you do this once, issues arise when attempting to play on platforms like Epic Games, Ubisoft, etc., where it can be challenging to have the controller recognized as an Xbox controller, X-input, on a game-by-game basis. However, these problems are non-existent as long as you use the included dongle instead. It’s unfortunate that the same reliability isn’t available via Bluetooth, especially since Bluetooth is intended for Android and the 2.4g dongle is for PC, with the selection managed by a switch on the controller’s back.
There are pros and cons to consider. Using a dongle, you can anticipate a stronger connection, whereas Bluetooth typically offers better battery life. The battery lasts about 20 hours with the dongle, compared to about 35 hours on Bluetooth, which is a significant battery life difference.
The controller’s functionality is impressive. The sticks and buttons have a satisfying click, the D-pad combines clicky responsiveness with a soft membrane feel, the shoulder buttons are pleasantly clicky, and the triggers are well-balanced with minimal travel time and just the right amount of tension. Then there’s the 1000Hz polling rate. The controller is lag free and snappy like the Dualsense.
My five-star rating reflects the value of a controller with these features at such a price point. Despite some drawbacks, the inclusion of the dongle and the overall cost make it difficult to criticize.
I can’t believe I was spending so much money on the official Xbox and Dualsense controller when this guy can pretty much do everything much better, with more features and most important, with half the price tag depending on which variant of this controller you buy. Here’s my quick breakdown without going into extreme minute details and calculations:
Build and Material and connectivity: The controller feels sturdy, not cheap but not too premium either. It’s lightweight, so that can be a big advantage if you hate heavy controllers. Size-wise it’s smaller than Xbox and DS, but It’s not too small, nor it gave me any kind of discomfort while playing games, rather I would say its compact size feels much better when playing heavy action packed games as you can juggle around buttons way quickly! The textured grip is pretty decent and the thumb stick, triggers, d-pad and other buttons are also sturdy and satisfying to press. For the price, it has surprisingly amazing build quality! Even connectivity wise, I didn’t face any issues and the dongle works well.
2. Additional features: This is where it shines! The extra R4/L4 bumpers are awesome and very useful in combat games. At first, they might seem small and hard to press, but when you do start playing, they are surprisingly easy to reach (maybe coz of the controller compact size) and makes the gameplay so much fun as you can remap them in game or assign them as a secondary button from the controller. For example, pressing the right thumbstick for certain actions can be a pain, with this controller you can just assign the thumb stick click to R4/L4.
Other important features with be the Hall effects sticks and triggers, so no worries of the infamous dead zones which are currently haunting the premium elite 2 controllers.
In conclusion, I rarely post any reviews, but this controller is so good for the price that I couldn’t stop myself from writing one! It’s a great upgrade from your old xbox and ds controllers with a lot more additional features with no sacrifice in the build quality along with a reasonable price tag! Enjoy your controller and happy gaming.
It’s a controller and experiences will always be subjective. I’m an average person with average sized hands and it feels good in my hands, it has a nice grippy texture that isn’t abrasive. The wireless dongle works well, set itself up and the controller connects to it quickly and easily upon simple tapping the power button once on the controller. The charger USB-C cable connects and locks in with a strong click, better than the one on my phone. I suspect that will wear with time but it’s stronger than my phone ever was and the port on my phone still works well so that’s a good sign.
Plenty of good things about this controller, works very well with emulators and games using Steam’s controller support or that just have native support for xbox controllers. I’m able to set controller dead zones to 0.05, possibly even lower I haven’t test that much, and not get any joystick drift thanks to the Hal Effect joysticks.
I feel like the marketing on the controller is one of the rare times someone can advertise their product without having to tell lies about it or bend the truth. It’s basically just the things they say it is and if you want those things, you buy the controller, that simple. It’s kind of refreshing to be honest, especially for something on Amazon.
I had issues with my xbox controller b button sticking constantly and I’ve had zero issues with this controller. The thumb sticks are fantastic, a great upgrade over a stock controller. You really can’t beat this for the price, it’s fantastic.