Due to its large number of customization options, enhanced compatibility, and extra features, 8BitDo Ultimate is one of the leading gamepads for docked play right now.
The 8BitDo Ultimate is not only an unofficial Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, but it is also the usurper. It has tons of customization options, two rear paddles, expanded connectivity, and a charging dock. It is one of the leading Switch controllers for docked gaming. Look no further than this Switch controller if you want a Switch controller that doubles as a PC controller.
Are there any special features?
A squishy, rectangular redesign of the Pro controller, the Ultimate looks similar. It has the same button and thumbstick layout but comes with two remappable rear paddles, textured grips, and domed ABXY buttons. The switch buttons include home, capture, plus, and minus and input to change button mappings.
Compared to Nintendo’s Pro gamepad, the Ultimate is slightly smaller. The gamepad feels solid in construction despite its size, but anyone with a larger palm will need to contort their fingers to fit around the truncated grips. I find it comfortable to hold with my medium-sized hands.
With its customizable controls, the Ultimate stands out. The paddles on the back can be turned into secondary inputs. The triggers and thumbsticks can be fine-tuned across a wide tension range. On PC, Android, and iOS, you can change everything using an app. Using my phone, I was able to tweak the Ultimate more quickly than wiring it up to my gaming PC. With a button on the gamepad’s front, you can switch, edit, and tweak your control scheme if something doesn’t work.
As the Ultimate is quite small, the rear paddles are comfortably placed across its curved grips with an actuation force that prevents accidental activation.
The Ultimate’s features surpass those of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, but the sleek charging dock really emphasizes its value for money. With PC, Android, and iOS compatibility, motion controls, and PC compatibility, it’s almost universal. The controller comes in both Windows and Android versions, so you should beware. Although it does not have an NFC reader, you can scan Amiibos, but you will not be able to experience Nintendo’s haptic HD Rumble. However, you can use the app to adjust the vibration intensity.
