The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Controller just got its first discount on Amazon
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You won’t want to miss the inaugural discount on the 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller at Amazon. Priced at $59.99 at launch back in February, you can pick up the Ultimate 2 for just $47.99 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Thanks to its relatively low price point and extensive features, the original 8Bitdo Ultimate controller quickly established itself as one of our favorite third-party controllers, and the sequel builds on that legacy.
The Ultimate 2 is aesthetically similar to the original with its Xbox-style layout, but has two new inputs next to the shoulder buttons in addition to the back paddles found on the original. The triggers have also been improved with better Hall-effect sensors, which allow you to fine-tune the travel distance via the 8Bitdo Ultimate app. However, the biggest addition to this controller are six-axis motion controls, a rare feature in third-party controllers.
The joysticks now feature an RGB light ring, but have also been improved with new tunneling magneto-resistance sensors, which are more accurate and power-efficient than the Hall-effect sensors found in the original controller.
The Ultimate 2 doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, but is compatible for wireless use with Windows and Android devices thanks to its 2.4 GHz dongle. And, just like the original controller, the Ultimate 2 also comes packaged with a dedicated charging stand, this time with RGB lighting built into the base.
