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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller review - a slight step back
As mobile gaming continues to grow its share of the wider industry, there’s more demand than ever before for good-quality mobile controllers, and 8BitDo is at the forefront of that movement. I got the chance to test out the new 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller to see just how far the technology has come, and I’m impressed, but not as much as I thought I would be. Just as the name suggests, the Ultimate 2 Wireless controller is the next generation of 8BitDo’s highly praised bit of kit, which we gave a 9/10 in our original Ultimate Wireless controller review. This iteration shares many of the original’s great features and even upgrades a few, but despite the ‘ultimate’ in its name, it feels a little limited. I’ll start with the positives. The Ultimate 2 controller comes in black, white, and a gorgeous purple, which is my color of choice. It’s sleek, sturdy, and lightweight, so it’s easy to travel with, and I don’t feel the need to buy a case for it. 8BitDo has upgraded the joysticks from Hall Effect to TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance), leading to increased precision and less power consumption. Continue reading 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller review - a slight step back MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones
As mobile gaming continues to grow its share of the wider industry, there’s more demand than ever before for good-quality mobile controllers, and 8BitDo is at the forefront of that movement. I got the chance to test out the new 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller to see just how far the technology has come, and I’m impressed, but not as much as I thought I would be.
Just as the name suggests, the Ultimate 2 Wireless controller is the next generation of 8BitDo’s highly praised bit of kit, which we gave a 9/10 in our original Ultimate Wireless controller review. This iteration shares many of the original’s great features and even upgrades a few, but despite the ‘ultimate’ in its name, it feels a little limited.
I’ll start with the positives. The Ultimate 2 controller comes in black, white, and a gorgeous purple, which is my color of choice. It’s sleek, sturdy, and lightweight, so it’s easy to travel with, and I don’t feel the need to buy a case for it. 8BitDo has upgraded the joysticks from Hall Effect to TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance), leading to increased precision and less power consumption.
