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8BitDo Has Announced The Successor To Its Ultimate Wireless Controller | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
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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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[–] poke@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 hours ago

While I love 8bitdo, unfortunately I just dont find the Ultimate to be comfortable to use, and that will be the same with the sequel. I do, however, absolutely love my Pro 2. Its shaped like a SNES controller with handles and it is somehow the most comfortable controller I've ever used. it is the only controller with both analog sticks low that I find comfortable and yet it is more comfortable than all x-box styled controllers I've used. If they made a new version of that with 2.4ghz, TMR sticks, and updated all of their controllers to actually provide every function available in d-input mode at once for better customization, then it would be the perfect controller for me.

I did recently get the gamesir cyclone 2, and that is also an incredible controller. All it is missing feature-wise is that fully featured d-input mode, and an easy Bluetooth mode switch like the pro 2 has. The analog sticks are outstanding on it, but unfortunately the dpad just can't compete with 8bitdo. Again though, the cyclone 2 and pro 2 are overall incredible controllers for different reasons.