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8BitDo Has Announced The Successor To Its Ultimate Wireless Controller | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
submitted 12 hours ago by ktec@feddit.uk to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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The gaming accessory company, 8BitDo, has recently unveiled the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller.

This new model comes with a range of impressive improvements over its predecessor. Key among these is claimed to be an ultra-low latency (1000hz / 1ms) connection, thanks to what the company dubs "8Speed Wireless Technology". Additionally, it debuts TMR (Tunneling magnetoresistance) technology in its joysticks for higher sensitivity and enhanced durability while reducing power consumption.

For those interested in the technical specs, here's a quick rundown as provided by 8BitDo:

  • TMR Joysticks
  • Speed - Ultra-low latency 2.4G wireless with 8Speed technology
  • 1000Hz Polling Rate (for 2.4G and wired connection)
  • Fire Ring - RGB lighting joysticks
  • Extra Bumpers (R4 and L4)
  • Pro Back Paddle Buttons
  • Trigger Mode Switch
  • Tactile Bumpers and D-pad
  • 6-axis motion control
  • Turbo Function
  • Vibration
  • Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software V

Priced at $59.99.

How do you think this will compare with the previous version?

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[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 3 points 9 hours ago (3 children)

How well does it work with Linux ?

[–] lunsjentilanette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I have the original and it works both with 2.4ghz and bluetooth out of the box. Been a very good experience.

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 1 points 2 hours ago

thanks a ton, good to know

[–] lime@feddit.nu 12 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

i've got a pro2, and while it speaks standard protocols fine, the "ultimate software" doesn't work so you can't remap the rear paddles. then again they can't be used as their own buttons, only as shortcuts to other buttons on the controller. other than that it's good.

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

Alright I didn't know that. Not a great loss then ? From what I read it seems this one has an additional set of bumpers, in addition to the paddles. Maybe those are their own buttons

Appreciate the info

[–] logan_hero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 hours ago

There is also phone app with same functionality, so no loss if you have a phone.

[–] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago

I have the original ultimate wireless controller, and it works flawlessly for me on Fedora 41.