8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller elevates your play

It’s like the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller was designed to upgrade your gaming experience several levels at once, on Windows and mobile. If you play on either of these systems, you might want to give it a shot.

Game controllers are one of those things you overlook, easily. Until you’re in the middle of a heated virtual moment — where precision, low-latency and control are absolutely paramount. Some controllers are designed well, and others not so much. But we can all agree that a good, reliable controller with a thoughtful design is invaluable, no matter what system you’re playing on. Allow me to introduce the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller. It’s a flagship, pro-grade and next-generation controller for Windows and Android offering some exceptional features. Starting with the TMR joysticks, that boost sensitivity, offer improved precision, better durability and with a lower power draw, to the Hall Effect triggers and tasteful RGB fire ring, this thing is a beast.

It comes with an integrated charging dock that keeps the battery charged between play sessions. Plus, the controller automatically connects to your system when it’s removed from the dock. That way you can jump right in to your next game. An ultra-low-latency 2.4G wireless connection keeps you in the zone at up to a 10 meter range. Finally, you get pro-level buttons with refined tactile feedback, extra-fast bumpers for quick reactions, and elite controls personalization thanks to the 8BitDo software.

Do you even game, bro? What do you know?

I’m not just a robotic tech writer, I am also a human and I love video games, among other things. I also write about games on the side, when I have a little extra time. I’ve been playing since I was very young, so I know a thing or two about controllers, responsiveness and related hardware. Needless to say, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller has a lot to love and I can recognize greatness when I see it.

While it is only available for Windows and Android, it’s not difficult to see that it could give even some of the best-designed console controllers a run for their money. But the real allure here is the cost. It’s accessible, in both the US and the UK (on Amazon), and 8BitDo gear regularly goes on sale. Plus, with four color styles to choose from, there’s a lot of personalization on offer, and that’s before you factor in the RGB customization.

The ultimate question is, does it feel great in your hands? Yes, yes it does.