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Harrison
3rd November 2022, 15:06
The company 8BitDo have released another new controller called the Ultimate controller.

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https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controller/

It comes in 3 models. A wired USB model and 2 different wireless models that are black or white.

The wired model is compatable with Windows, Android, Rasperry Pi and Switch.

Both the wireless controllers come with their own charging dock and a USB 2.4GHz dongle stored in the dock to connect them to a device if that device doesn't have the connectivity built in.

The cheaper white model is a wireless 2.4GHz model that can switch between X and D modes. And is compatible with Windows, Rasperry Pi and Android.

The more expensive black model has both wireless 2.4Ghz and bluetooth built in so supports more hardware. This one will work with a Nintendo switch and even supports motion controls. It's compatible with Windows, Android, Rasperry Pi and Switch. But it doesn't have D input, only X input, unlike the cheaper model so might not work on all Bluetooth devices so you would need to use thr included dongle.

But this most expensive model is also using a new type of analogue stick called Hall-Effect magnetic, which is more accurate and removed any deadzone issues.

I'm not currently interested in buying either of those as Im happy with their last model released, the Pro 2. In also a bit confused between the 2 models of this Ultimate controller and which to buy. From this video below he says the 2.4 GHz white model has D/X switching for better Android compatibility, whereas you might need to use the dongle for thr black version because not all devices will support the singke mode the black controller offers. But he shows the black controller working fine in Android and realistically I would just use bluetooth anyway. People say it introduces lag, but I've never really noticed it with Bluetooth.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFSelP8s-f8

Demon Cleaner
4th November 2022, 10:01
Not interested, I have so many controllers at the moment. I use some retro 8bitdo gamepads for emulation, on the Raspberry f.ex.

Lately I was designing my own XBox (PC) controller in the XBox Design Lab, you have many options, especially configurating the colors. It's the elite series 2 controller. I still have it in my basket, didn't order it yet although it's very tempting.

But I still have 3 controllers for the PC, 2 XBox ones and 1 NACON Revolution Unlimited Pro which is still wrapped. I also have 2 of the 8bitdo Pro 2 controllers lying around. Plus the designed XBox is 219$ with the full package.

Here is the one I designed, notice the engraved DeadVoivod text.

https://i.imgur.com/mLz4OiA.png

Harrison
5th November 2022, 00:20
I think that's way too much for a controller. They do look nice but too much. I even waited for an Amazon Prime day earlier in the year to get a second PS5 controller. A black one which I managed to get for £45. And I thought that was expensive.

Demon Cleaner
13th May 2023, 09:58
I ordered the controller now, only changed the menu buttons to white so that it matches the middle design.

https://i.imgur.com/9loJWME.png

https://i.imgur.com/iXb9Cg6.png

https://i.imgur.com/h8f6yKe.png

Demon Cleaner
17th May 2023, 20:33
Oh, they said 3-4 weeks to design but it got already sent today :thumbs:

Kin Hell
18th May 2023, 07:30
Oh, they said 3-4 weeks to design but it got already sent today :thumbs:

How much DC?

Demon Cleaner
18th May 2023, 08:17
It was 210€.

Kin Hell
19th May 2023, 07:07
It was 210€.

:blink:

Harrison
20th May 2023, 00:26
That is a mad price just for a controller. I already thought the normal official controllers for both the PS4/5 and Xbox are way over priced, although they are far more complex than ever, especially the PS5 dualsense controller. I managed to get a second one in the last Amazon Prime sale for £44 which I think was worth it.

I wouldn't pay for the PS5 Edge controller either. And that's about the same price at £209.

Demon Cleaner
27th May 2023, 15:35
Got it this morning. The series 2 controller is awesome, just the click of the buttons feels so nice, the adjustable triggers are excellent, so is the (replaceable and magnetic) d-pad. The added rubber gives also a perfect grip and the fact that this one is without batteries is actually nice.

https://i.imgur.com/m4mMcCf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dtJIw83.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3XDj05Y.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/krqQzD7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jc3Zmoi.jpg

Kin Hell
28th May 2023, 08:46
@DC

For that kind of money & looking that good, surely you should at least get "one" blow job tossed in for free! :D

J T
30th May 2023, 02:15
I didn't know about this sort of fancy stuff, nor the Ps5 edge controllers.

It seems like impressive stuff, but good grief, that price tho!!

I'm probably a touch green cos I can't afford nice stuff like that, and I'm also not good enough at games for high level gear like that to make a difference (I'd still kinda suck)

Demon Cleaner
30th May 2023, 14:00
Are you more "green" because of Australia, or because of you(rself)?

Just explain what it has to do with a controller?

J T
30th May 2023, 23:51
"Green with envy / jealousy" is the term I was going for - but I can see how perhaps that wasn't clear, and no it's not an environmentalism thing. All my money goes on bills and things for other people :(

Kin Hell
3rd June 2023, 06:23
Awwww J.T. :(

Demon Cleaner
3rd June 2023, 14:56
"Green with envy / jealousy" is the term I was going for - but I can see how perhaps that wasn't clear, and no it's not an environmentalism thing. All my money goes on bills and things for other people :(

Remember that I'm not an English speaking person, so I'm not really familiar with every expression or term.

Kin Hell
4th June 2023, 06:43
"Green with envy / jealousy" is the term I was going for - but I can see how perhaps that wasn't clear, and no it's not an environmentalism thing. All my money goes on bills and things for other people :(

Remember that I'm not an English speaking person, so I'm not really familiar with every expression or term.

American humour sucks for me. They have an arse ended way of getting to the joke & when it gets there..... is usually aimed low & dry.

English Humour is akin to itself (no pun intended) & is usually in your face & to the point. :sly:

J T
4th June 2023, 23:46
"Green with envy / jealousy" is the term I was going for - but I can see how perhaps that wasn't clear, and no it's not an environmentalism thing. All my money goes on bills and things for other people :(

Remember that I'm not an English speaking person, so I'm not really familiar with every expression or term.

It's easy to forget sometimes, as your English is really good. I also forget sometimes how English uses idioms so heavily in everyday conversation.