Review: 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox

[@jonathanhagberg6033]

Great, honest review. I've got the series s controller and the 8bitdo Xbox pro 2 controller, and was thinking about picking this one up. This is the perfect review for comparing these and making a decision!

[@dave93x]

Any update? I was gonna get the PlayStation layout one but I'm still looking at both. What's reliability/durability like? Are the sticks nice and loose? Also is the headphone jack good with microphones? The controller I'm coming from killed microphone volume.

[@dolphin666dead]

The controller would be perfect if the cable is detachable from the gamepad itself. Makes storage easier, and avoids stress damage on the cable over time. Hopefully they implement this on their next revision.

[@karimayoubi74]

But then you have a plug & socket that are taking all the strain, which I would have thought is more much fragile than a captive cable, no?

[@yaboidustin2447]

That's literally the reason I'm buying this controller. My detachable controller gave out and isn't compatible with any other cables. Old school wired is better

[@dolphin666dead]

@@Arto300-yn5fv I think the new ones out there, based on images on the 8bitdo website, have detachable cables.

[@olegchykurkov7661]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful! I finally got my xbox series x this week, and was looking for 2 controller. Really waiting for your updated emulation guide for xbox.

[@lesterparedes8358]

You forgot that it also comes in pink, making it superior to all other controllers

[@YuProducciones]

exactly, and has such a friendly lower price than the xbox controller😊

[@chupapiincorporated]

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[@gReed16384]

Just a memo - It also has programmable buttons, so for example I can invert Y axis on some emulators and have it as a profile (it has saved profiles)..

[@robertwest7045]

Great review! so spot on its a hybrid

[@konradmazowiecki2580]

Bought a year ago. Used sporadically for half a year. Pros: customizable button mapping and additional profiles, two rear buttons, microphone mute and profile buttons, the ability to disable dead zone, which improves responsiveness in games where dead zones cannot be adjusted. Cons: When connected to Xbox, analog sticks often need calibration (it has been this way from the beginning), drift in the right stick has started to appear even after calibration, causing involuntary camera movements in games, such as when aiming, which disqualifies this controller and all of its advantages, poor analog stick quality; someone who plays all day would probably wear it out in a month.

[@NiKE-2002]

Dear Sir, thx A LOT for all the content you're producing! What i'm really interested in: the loudness of all buttons/analog sticks/triggers etc., as i think that the standard XS-controller is MUCH too loud and clicky.

[@alansmithee.01]

Hey, Russ! Another great video. The Amazon reviews on the other 8bitdo Xbox controller seem to complain about a dead zone on the initial pull of the triggers. Have you had any issues with either of these 8bitdo controllers?

[@Boxed_Victory]

Hey Russ, have you tried it on Batocera? I heard the other Xbox Pro controller has issues connecting to it. So I wonder if this is the same.

[@r3troid]

I would choose this one over the pro 2 for xbox even with retro gaming because the profile switch which make you customize your control easily

[@JasonWhalen]

I love everything 8bitdo makes. Their arcade stick is fantastic for retro stuff and fighter games, love the pro 2, but gosh this might be my favorite they have made. Great weight, great feel in the hand, and I love asymmetric sticks.

[@CFG-qv7hy]

I wish they would work out something with Microsoft to make these compatible wirelessly with XBox & the PC wireless dongles. The wire just kills these for me.

[@lmShakeFTW]

Wired is so much better tho

[@RoccoCusumano]

I made a very similar comment on another review of this controller, and someone mentioned a Brooks converter that allows you to use any controller (like SN30 Pro 2 wireless controller for Switch) on the Xbox. Wirelessly. I don't have the money to get adapter yet, but I am super excited for it. That will be my next purchase when I have some spare cash.

[@azurekite3870]

@@RoccoCusumano dude the brookers converter only work for ps1 and 2 and with the other contollers and does plug into the xbox at all

[@katsumoto9143]

The reason I'm buying it it's because it's wired.

[@Cmon3play]

it has less latency and you don't worry to charge batteries

[@Lilacs4]

Thanks for the review! Call me weird, but I actually prefer wired controllers...wired anything, really. I just hate having to deal with pairing devices lol I like when you can just plug in and immediately play the game.

[@programaths]

No need to charge, faster, more compatible. There are good reasons to prefer wired ^^

[@fryke]

@@programaths I guess it's really a very individual preference. At my desk, I prefer wired controllers for the same reasons stated here. In my living room I mainly play the Switch on my video projector, which means I sit quite far away from the console/dock and the wall the picture's on. A wire would be in the way very much. There I vastly prefer a wireless controller over a wired one. Since those wireless controllers are only used on that one Switch, I never have to pair them. They already are.

[@programaths]

@@fryke You've to ensure they are charged. As you use a projector, lag is not at all your concern tho^^

[@fryke]

@@programaths Sure. But with 30-40 hours of playtime, I'm fine charging them from time to time. It's not like in the 90s or 00s anymore, where basically any wireless controller was out of battery everytime you wanted to use it. And yes: Of course using a projector and wireless controllers is nowhere near perfect for delay-critical gaming. However: I simply prefer the very large picture for some games, for others, I'm at my desk.

[@programaths]

@@fryke Always get bitten by the requirement to charge controllers ^^ Same issue with mouse and keyboard. Used wireless mouses, then went back to wired.

[@Hoptronics]

I'm excited. I've never been much of a new gamer. I had an original xbox and about every console before that. I bought yhe controller for $16 on AliExpress. Ive just started developing a game in Unity and just using a keyboard and a mouse isnt going to cut it. What a time we live in . Lol . I have an i7 2.6ghz w/16mb ram and a no gpu graphics card. But for $100 i upgraded. 32gb ram, gt750ti, and a USB 3.0 pcie card. Bringing my 10+yr old computer up to 5yr old entry gaming specs.. lol..

[@VERY_MAD_ALIEN]

The sticks on 8bitdo controllers usually end up having noise issues after a while, mine did. I would avoid their analog stick controllers unless you don't mind your sticks twitching after a while.

[@jakesmith5278]

I don't have this problem on any of my 3 8bitdo controllers.

[@vinsonchen4121]

How does the input latency compare between the Xbox series X controller and 8bitdo Ultimate?

[@garciamartinezerikmanuel8810]

Nice video, Russ. Sadly, in my country (México) the authorities have been retaining 8 bit do xbox controllers for alleged piracy (even if they are original), so I didn't risk buying one :(

[@ZephyrusGT]

Is this still happening even if you buy from a retailer like Amazon México? I’m thinking of buying one, but now I’m a little weary of buying it with what you said.

[@garciamartinezerikmanuel8810]

@@ZephyrusGT Nah, ya dejó de suceder, las aduanas se relajaron bastante los últimos meses. Y no, casi ningún paquete es detenido de amazon México

[@conza1989]

Yeah glad I watched this, so I found a deal on a new Xbox Series controller (about $42USD), I was shopping it compared to the wireless version of this controller. For the Switch, I prefer my Switch Pro controller to my Pro 2 and I couldn't really figure out why, but I think your comparison, to this controller explains it, it's how both of those controllers bend in a bit, where as this and the Pro 2 and more like big flat bricks.

[@Ivanimirus]

I have this controller and use it for Halo Infinite , I love it because you can turn of the clicks in the sticks and remap those clicks to the backbuttons 😘

[@JkCorleone.]

Comprei ele hoje, principalmente por isso pra por os clicks nos botões traseiros e também por poder mexer nos gatilhos (em alguns jogos pra atirar têm que apertar até o final oque é chatinho, porém da pra configurar isso no controle)

[@acdyman]

Nice controller overall. Wanted to love it but rumble was all screwed up and unevern on both sides. Sent it back for replacement (Amazon). Same problem. I'll try again in a year after 1st generation are either sold or fixed. Too bad. :(

[@persechini]

8bitdo sometimes amuses me for their lack of sense. The controller is great, got almost no complaints about it and I've been using it for a few weeks. But controller with most buttons so far they've made can't do turbo or macros trough the software like the pro/+/2, it has bluetooth but just for using the mobile app as it's wired only. The heart button doubles as share/screenshot on other controllers and it's customizable but now that it has the proper xbox share button, you can't customize/reasign it anymore. Why? I feel that in the gaming accessory space there is always the perfect product being purposely avoided, and not because of cost

[@Zanpaa]

Many of those limitations come from Microsoft unfortunately.

[@shuttlecockgourock3948]

you're not very insightful

[@bigChrisWithAtinyPeice]

I got the pink 1 for $22 on amazon. Havent had time to meas with it yet. Couldnt find instructions for programming the back buttons

[@Stabzcell97812]

I'm curious, do you know of any decent controllers with pressure sensitive buttons. Every single controller I've used with pressure sensitive buttons other than the ps2/3 are usually all dreadful.

[@brando847]

I wish the older SNES style controller was more available here in Canada; this Ultimate one is the only one I'm seeing on Amazon

[@Rukojop74]

Finally left analog on right place

[@ry7hym]

I'm looking at this controller to use it for Forza Horizon 5 mainly. Other games that I play with controller are more arcade-y so they don't have that big of an influence on my choice. would you say this controller is worth getting for the back buttons ? because the Xbox One controller doesn't have those. Another thing I want to take into consideration is ergonomics, the Xbox One controller has the handles more angled which seems more comfortable to me. Two other controllers that I have my eyes on are the PowerA Enhanced wired controller and the Turtle Beach Recon controller do you know more about those perhaps?

[@persechini]

Even if my first modern layout controller was the dual shock, I'm always more comfortable using the offset layout of the xbox, even when using the dpad retro or fighting games, although I frequently use the analog as dpad as well, so no complains in that department for me. If I have anything to say about the build quality, is that you can feel the letters in the face buttons when you press them and it's not as smooth as the current first party controllers or even 8bitdo's other products

[@disclancer]

Hi Russ, will you be reviewing the Bluetooth version of this that's coming out. The one with the Hall effect sensing joysticks?

[@MarkEscobar81]

Just FYI 8bit(do) not (doh) they released a Bluetooth speaker a while back and it pronounced (do) at startup. That's how I found out.

[@dawae5447]

Ther is also the normal 8bitdo ultimate, it is the same but without the xbox logo. It costs 10 dollars less

[@xyntaxxian7615]

Does this use hall effect sensor?

[@FranklySean]

Seems to be a much cheaper way to get back paddle buttons on Xbox. Is there another option besides the pro controller which costs $150 and is made from feathers and balsa wood?

[@gramblor1]

I’ve always preferred Razer’s pro controller’s to the Xbox Elite.

[@Antiheld1989]

Great review as always. I didn't really care for the controller since I don't like the layout. I watched your video anyways because I really like how you point out pro and cons as well as use case scenarios. Even thouth other youtubers make those comparisons too I always think what your video they make more sense and are getting me more the infos I really need to know.

[@jerryscotti4619]

Drift?

[@Fleur_de_lis2k]

I tried some 8-bit platform game emulation with my XBOX360 controller and noticed that correct timing for jumps is frustrating. Does the wireless controller introduce lag that it would be worthwhile to try this wired controller instead or am I just imagining things?

[@hikerclarence7092]

Russ, i have a challenge/video idea for you. Spend a whole week playing 2d platformers (current gen indies, not emulators) on xbox with the series controller gamepad. I think you once called it clicky garbage but it's underrated if you give it a chance. The game that really made me a believer was touhou luna nights. It's a 2d metroidvania with bullet hell graze mechanics, and the series dpad is sublime for the precision that game requires. It's design makes it impossible to screw up an input (on rubber membrane dpads, you can hold, say, right and wiggle your thumb up and down to cause it to misinput up and down in game) and it provides a lovely cup for your thumb to rock back and forth. I think if you took the time to get used to it, you would enjoy it. It may still not be your cup of tea, but i can tell you after using it extensively that it's way more brilliantly designed than i first thought. I think where people go wrong is they tend to press down the directions like a regular dpad, which is why it's so loud. The proper way to use it is to rest your thumb in the cup and rock/tilt toward the direction. It makes way less noise and it flows like butter in games that require precision

[@jakesmith5278]

I tried it on 2d Mario, it's not great. Horrible for fighting games. It's not even a proper dpad.

[@FlequilloSenpai]

Personally I use it for Project Diva (rhythm game) and it feels pretty good for it

[@HoldMeForever]

There's a switch on the back of the Bluetooth one where you can switch between BT and 2.4G. Doesn't that mean that the Bluetooth version can be used with a 2.4G dingle?

[@lizj4261]

Como puedo configurar en xbox los botones de atrás

[@samh5886]

Don't understand why they make wired but not wireless versions for these "Xbox versions"

[@lolcat]

Xbox wireless tech is proprietary, probably won't be happening any time soon

[@alinepiroutek8932]

@@lolcat Just like Switch controllers. This one is official so it can't be wireless unless MS permits. 8bitdo does unofficial Switch controllers so they can put Rumble and wireless.

[@samh5886]

@@lolcat a Bluetooth version will be welcomed as well

[@dublicator_2.0]

Dead zones?

[@neilcvernon6957]

Are they well built ? I keep breaking bumpers playing FIFA ...broke 8 controllers in 11 months :(

[@oswaldotorre6047]

You should have tested on fighting games that is where dpad makes huge difference

[@parzival230]

anyone knows if this works with xbox gamepass on pc?

[@JoaoHenrique-dk3mt]

It should work with any PC games that supports Xbox Standard Controllers.

[@Mestre-Joe]

I have a 8bitdo Pro2 Wired Controller. This is my first 8bitdo and also the last. Every firmware update comes with bugs. After I updated to 1.70v my left trigger stopped vibrating. There's no support on their website and nothing about it in manual, how to reset to factory etc... Can anyone help me with that please? Is there a way to make a factory reset? The latest version of this broken firmware is the 1.70v and the only downgrade is 1.60v which is not solving anything. I would like to make a factory reset to version 1.0. because my controller is dead now.

[@kingk10110]

Why can’t I use my mic with this controller also are there any recommended headsets?

[@mrt6349]

Just ordered this for Elden Ring.

[@Srhyle]

Can I use it on Android or iOs via their USB-C port?

[@Txmpst_]

yo idk what to choose should i take this one or power a spectra, i got a scuf impact but i ordered my pc and i want a controller who look like xbox and not dualshock lol

[@instantclips8897]

whats the audio like in party chats. had a few controller that made my steel series headset crackle and sound terrible. and is it prone to stick drift like the power a?

[@iLLmatic240]

Audio is just as good as an official Xbox controller way better than power A

[@David-lj8cu]

How does the vibration feel on racing games?

[@whiteboikev]

hall effect triggers?

[@junkmail6274]

Haven't watched yet, but my favorite controller since the Switch Pro, bought both the black and white ones. The best improvement was over the terrible d-pad of the official xbox controller which is horrible for fighting games.

[@trevorchadwick7649]

Can't do wired. Just doesn't work well in my household. Looks good for those who like wired.

[@dextrip25]

Does it have turbo

[@weesengjim3411]

Maybe not but you can always improvise by flicking the buttons really fast then it becomes turbo too

[@angelf9046]

What size kontrol freeks will fit this controller?

[@citizenkill1965]

Would the controller pull in to my Xbox one s?

[@persechini]

so much opinions on this controller XD If this was bluetooth I would love to use it on the switch when it's docked on my desk (for tv+couch I can't bear wired no more), does anyone know any usb adapter that would work with this on the switch? Any of the mayflash ones or generic aliexpress ones?

[@azurekite3870]

Wireless Controller Adapter for N-Switch PS3/PC, Bluetooth Controller Converter Adapter Supports PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/ Xbox One X/Xbox One S/ Switch Pro Controller

[@RyzenZegend]

This controller is based on the Switch pro controller. Hence the name 8bitdo. Sincerely,

[@srinivasprasad837]

Is it a hall effect analog stick?

[@stecoleman3356]

Does anyone know if this works in batocera ?

[@slugzz-]

Can you add trigger stops to this?

[@alinepiroutek8932]

I don't like wired controllers because I play with crossed arms and wire gets in the way. Yeah, I play with 2 Joycon.

[@brysonking56]

The paddles don’t work

[@techwolfcave]

May i ask if this works for Steam too?

[@stevenjackson9312]

So I considered this, but ended up with a weird alternative: A PS5 DualSense with a USB-C to A cable going into an optional Brooks Wingman XB. The DualSense works with a lot of systems automatically anyway over USB, but the Brooks adaptor makes it work with every Xbox back to the 360 too (great for retro games on the 360, as the native 360 controller has a terrible Dpad). And if I ever need it, I have a spare PS5 controller as well

[@zZiL341yRj736]

I have a Dualsense with a modded click face buttons from XtremeRate, the clicky buttons are so fun when I'm playing SNES games. Very responsive.

[@mustofaalialhamid4121]

There are turbos?

[@Patrick82.]

I have large hands can i play with it?

[@tempestzz5682]

Can somebody help me? don't know if mine is defective but the sticks move so weirdly and they move on their own,if i unplug and plug it back into the console or the PC they start to work normally again but when i shut down my console and start it back again the sticks go back to being crazy again,i noticed that if i update the firmware they work fine as well but again when i shut down the controller or the console even if i updated the firmware and it worked fine, when i start it back again the sticks go back to being crazy,can some of you tell me if yours do it too or its just mine that is defective and needs to be replaced?cuz i won't spend any more money if all do the same😂😅"what i mean for going crazy"is that as soon as i move a little bit it has insane stick drift and just move unsmoothly if thats a word hahaha,i'd be really glad if somebody would test this for me,thanks.

[@Cmon3play]

its normal i have same also

[@tempestzz5682]

@@Cmon3play i don't think its normal lol,cuz like i said when i unplug and plug it back it works perfectly,so the best answer is that yours is defective as well most likely and you should turn it back,cuz others said theirs works fine

[@Cmon3play]

nah its fine for me i will just connect again it will solve..

[@tempestzz5682]

@@Cmon3play yeah but isn't it anoying in the long term,every time that i turn on my console i have to plug and unplug the controller,and like i said i don't think its normal,its just the software that is defective on our controller.

[@VinceAndRosGetCancelled]

NO MIC MONITORING!!!

[@Two49]

God I hate the Xbox Series controller. It forces my wrists into an uncomfortable angle and the triggers require WAY too much force to pull IMO. This looks like a much nicer controller for my tastes.

[@3lrich]

Pro 2 is still undefeated in almost every aspect

[@oswaldotorre6047]

jaja people asking 8bitdo to release xbox layout... same people saying they prefer the play station layout...

[@FantomDeck]

40 bucks for back paddles and no more batteries! Sold

[@crystalwater505]

Lol I've been playing old school 2D games with an analog stick for over 20 years not giving a shit.

[@mbjac]

Why wired?

[@Zanpaa]

Because Microsoft.

[@m2ljay]

Cool controller, personally im waiting on either a new steam controller or a new Xbox elite controller to become my main pad

[@daniel35748]

Can you help me my rg351p the light is red

[@ceejayszee]

If only it was wireless...

[@Mazza666]

Fyi - don't upload any screenshots of RA to Xbox, apparently accounts have been suspended. I also don't recommend the new Xbox controller it's junk 💩💩💩. I've sent back my controller I got with my series x 3 times till now. The next time it breaks I'm gonna request for a refund, I will be buying an 8bitdo controller. Hopefully it's reliable

[@dekunutsocarina]

Give me trigger stops

[@nrvhj795]

do you know that in europe and asia we don't care about xbox????

[@OneLastScholar]

Xbox Series S is outselling both Series X and PS5 in Europe and most of Asia...

[@Delioz81]

For competitive fps games i dont recommend this controller. It has huge analog tension that makes precise aiming is impossible. And also back paddles are totally useless because of ergonomics.

[@alexinanalogue2645]

Are the stick’s tension similar to a 360 controller?

[@Delioz81]

@@alexinanalogue2645 I never used a 360 controller. Sorry.

[@alexinanalogue2645]

@@Delioz81 No worries, thanks for replying much appreciated 👍

[@mochorocho]

Any recommendations ?

[@ghosttiee9212]

Nah f you to me it’s fine

[@leokratoschief1853]

Para mí mejor que pdp y power a

[@raindrainxi]

First at last

[@danieljohnston3708]

Last at first. 😂

[@jakesmith5278]

Why is 8bitdo put up with this "wired" crap from Microsoft?? Give them the figure and do wireless controllers yourself.

[@infinitecycle3479]

THIS CONTROLLER IS AWFUL save your time and don’t buy it the audio from this controller is awful and it doesn’t have mic monitoring w hyper cloud alpha x it made them sound terrible and the controller itself is slow and pretty much unusable over time

[@iLLmatic240]

The last two controller I had, had great audio from 8bitdo only issue is the stick drift after 3 months

[@farisfaishal8426]

Jeez who uses wired controllers these days

[@OneLastScholar]

People that don't like to switch batteries or even remotely bother thinking about charging/buying more of them. Plus, pretty much no input latency.

[@farisfaishal8426]

@@OneLastScholar The input latency difference is negligible. It's not worth sacrificing the comfort of wireless over it personally. I just cant stand cables. They're a source of mess

[@anderson9244MLG]

People who don't like pairing and input lag