8BitDo
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller
A solid mid-range pick in the game controllers line-up, with 15 hours up front.
65/100
15 hours
£45.90best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- PC
- Mobile
- iOS
- No nintendo switch
- No tmr sticks
Score profile
Scored against the game controllers classWhere the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compatibility
PCYes
MobileYes
iOSYes
AndroidYes
Steam DeckYes
macOSYes
Sticks and triggers
Hall-effect sticks (drift-proof)Yes
Buttons and customisation
Back paddles / buttons2
Remappable buttonsYes
Feedback
Adaptive hapticsYes
RumbleYes
Battery and power
Battery life15 hours
RechargeableYes
Charging dock availableYes
USB-C chargingYes
Design and connectivity
WirelessYes
2.4 GHz wirelessYes
Customisation appYes
Onboard profiles3
More specs
ConnectionWireless
Hall effectYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that row8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller vs GameSir GameSir Nova Lite
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless ControllerGameSir Nova Lite
| 8BitDo8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless ControllerThis page | GameSirGameSir Nova Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 66 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 15 hoursBetter | 10 hours |
| Back paddles | 2 | — |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | — | 310 g |
Who it's for
Is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable game controller for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need nintendo switch, in which case a higher-tier game controller is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other game controllers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller?
Its pc stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the GameSir Nova Lite?
The GameSir Nova Lite scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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