8BitDo
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller
A solid mid-range game controller for PC and console players, leading with Xbox.
68/100
XboxSymmetricalGolden Metal Tactile5.0USB
£71.00best 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 3-mode Wireless Controller wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compatibility
PCYes
XboxXbox
MobileYes
iOSYes
AndroidYes
Sticks and triggers
Stick layoutSymmetrical
Hall-effect sticks (drift-proof)Yes
Hall-effect triggersYes
Buttons and customisation
Back paddles / buttons2
Remappable buttonsYes
D-pad typeGolden Metal Tactile
Feedback
RumbleYes
Adaptive triggersYes
Battery and power
Charging dock availableYes
Design and connectivity
Weight100 g
WirelessYes
2.4 GHz wirelessYes
Bluetooth5
Wired connectionUSB
3.5 mm jackYes
Customisation appYes
Onboard profiles3
More specs
PlatformXbox Series X
ConnectionBluetooth
Hall effectYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that row8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller vs EasySMX EasySMX D10 TMR Wireless Game Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless ControllerEasySMX D10 TMR Wireless Game Controller
| 8BitDo8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless ControllerThis page | EasySMXEasySMX D10 TMR Wireless Game Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 69 /100Better |
| Back paddles | 2 | 2 |
| Polling | — | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 100 g | — |
Who it's for
Is the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 68/100 against other game controllers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller?
Its pc stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the EasySMX D10 TMR Wireless Game Controller?
The EasySMX D10 TMR Wireless Game Controller scores 69/100 versus this one at 68/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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