8BitDo Ultimate Controller With Charging Dock Review: A Superb Wireless Pad For PC And Switch

Games 8BitDo Ultimate Controller With Charging Dock Review: A Superb Wireless Pad For PC And Switch Ollie Barder Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. Following New! Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories.

Got it! Nov 1, 2022, 01:12am EDT | New! Click on the conversation bubble to join the conversation Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin 8BitDo has a new wireless controller for PC and Switch. 8Bitdo Following the recent wired controller release , which was and is superb, 8BitDo has followed up with a new wireless gamepad for PC and Switch. Like the last few controllers from 8BitDo, this new wireless controller is also compatible with their Ultimate Software app .

This allows you to customise the controller very extensively, from input macros, to switchable controller profiles and customisable vibration functions (among many other things). What makes all this rather special and seamless is the using of a charging dock that also acts as the controller’s wireless connection. It’s all very plug and play, as connecting the controller via the USB cable syncs the dock and the pad.

Simply removing the pad starts the wireless connection, without any additional configuration needed. There’s also a 2. 4g USB dongle stored in the dock if you want to just connect the pad that way.

The battery life is also sizeable, coming in at 22 hours on a full charge. MORE FOR YOU The Inside Story Of Papa John’s Toxic Culture Walgreens And CVS Aren’t Done With Primary Care Buying Binges The Four Seasons Washington, DC- One Of The Coziest And Well Styled Hotel’s In The Nation’s Capital The charging dock also contains a 2. 4g USB dongle.

8BitDo The pad itself just feels great though. It’s very comfortable to hold and the grip is excellent. The buttons are also distinct and precise in terms of input, as well as being very responsive.

Like other recent 8BitDo pads, you also have two extra back buttons that can customized in terms of their input. I gave the pad a test drive on the newly released SD Gundam Battle Alliance , as I am already dialled in on how the game plays. In short, I had no issues whatsoever and I was able to play the game entirely fine.

In addition to working on Windows 10, the pad is also compatible with the Switch. While I have an inordinate amount of love for the Switch Pro pad, this new 8BitDo offering is easily as good. However, for me, this is now my new go to PC gaming controller.

The wired pad was and is amazing, but this wireless pad is as good and as easy to use. 8BitDo are continuing to make some seriously great gaming controllers, I just wish they would start offering their services for PlayStation consoles. The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock is available from 8BitDo’s online shop for $69.

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