8BitDo Ultimate C 2.4g Wireless Controller for Windows PC, Android, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (Purple)

I got this controller after the trigger on my old one broke. This one has a lot of available color schemes that all look good, and I chose the mint/orange. The buttons are all clicky, except for the trigger buttons that are just linear. The D-pad importantly isn't mushy like some other controllers, and it provides a nice tactile feel when pressed. The controller has good, strong rumble. The outer shell feels decent and not cheap and hollow like my old controller, and the joysticks have nice grips. The size is a bit smaller though, about the size of a Switch Pro controller joystick grip. I was decently surprised by the metal connecting the joysticks to the body of the controller, which looks high-quality. The 2.4G connector has no latency when I connect it to my PC, but I haven't tried it on my Switch or on Bluetooth mode. Overall, a great product!

So after playing for about 6 hours my initial thoughts are, "this is $26!?". Excellent quality very similar to other 8BitDo products. Feels the same as the Ultimate C Wired Controller For Xbox. The dongle works with the MagicNS for switch, blu-tooth connected and stayed connected without issues. The extra R and L buttons don't get in the way but are great for something like quick saving and loading or fast forward and rewind on emulators. The basic button commands to turn on "Turbo" or "Auto-Turbo" modes work pretty intuitively. Overall this is just a damn well made "budget" controller.

The media could not be loaded. Both of Playstation 4 DS4 controllers always seemed to have trouble with latency when I connected to my Steam Deck using Bluetooth. I wanted a 2.4G USB dongle and gave 8BitDo's USB Adapter 2 a try, which worked OK with my DS4s, but they would still have weird connection issues.I also used 8BitDo's Gamecube controller adapter for the Nintendo Switch, and I think their design philosophy and products are great! I ordered the Ultimate 2C contoller (I love the mint/orange color combination, so fun!) and so far, it works great after only plugging in the matching USB dongle.The controller is maybe a little small, but my hands are medium to large, and it only becomes uncomfortable after holding down the back triggers for an extended period. Other than that, I like the fit. The thumb sticks are also very solid and feel quality. They feel like they won't wear away or fade, at least not immediately.For a budget controller, I am very happy with the look, feel and control.

I wanted a controller that I could simply plug and play without the hassle of pairing or configuring. This controller fits that bill: just plug in the USB-A dongle, and it works out of the box. It also supports Bluetooth if your device does not have a USB-A port, and the battery lasts for several days—charging via a USB-C port.This controller offers great value for the money; however, I do have some complaints.The extra buttons are a bit of a hassle if you want to configure them—they function more as macro buttons that you can program to simulate other functions rather than as additional buttons. Also, when using the USB dongle, there’s no way to determine how much battery life remains. Finally, the controller sometimes sends a ghost signal: the menu button (the equivalent of the Xbox or PlayStation button) is activated even when no buttons are pressed, bringing up the game menu. This could be problematic during a multiplayer game that does not pause when the menu appears.Otherwise, the controller works well, is comfortable to use, and works great with the SteamDeck!

Bought this controller as my PS4 controller doesn’t work under Linux without a wired connection and it matches with my other red rgb peripherals. It’s smaller than I expected and has some extra buttons I don’t know how to use yet, but I’m sure I’ll ease into it in time.Pros:-Steam’s Linux client picks this controller up immediately: You don’t need to install any drivers not included in the kernel or anything like that. Steam picks it up automatically once it’s powered on, at least when using the 2.4ghz connection as I haven’t tested it with Bluetooth. I also haven’t tested it with Heroic launcher or Lutris yet, but considering Steam picks it up, Heroic and Lutris will likely pick it up too.-It has Hall effect sticks: This is great as these type of sticks are meant to prevent stick drift, which is present in many controllers (*cough* Nintendo Switch Joycons *cough*) and is not a fun time to deal with once it happens. Ask me how I know.-Extra buttons: Besides the obvious buttons for a standard controller, it has some extra ones that you can map to different things. I don’t know how to do that yet, but I’m sure I’ll find out eventually. Or maybe never since I don’t think I’ll need them.Cons:-It’s smaller than a typical controller: If you’re used to using Xbox or PlayStation controllers, using this is going to feel off for you. This also applies if you have big hands.Neutral:-It has a rechargeable battery: I’m putting this here since this can be seen as a good or bad thing depending on who you are. Some consider this good as it means they don’t have to constantly buy batteries, others consider this bad as it reduces the overall lifespan of the controller (if the battery inside dies, you have to disassemble the controller to replace it or buy a new controller entirely). Just keep this in mind before you buy it if you’re in either camp.Overall for the price you get it for, I find it to be superior to Xbox and PlayStation controllers. I’ll def be buying more of these for a RetroBat living room setup I’m working on. It feels good to use a controller wirelessly again, I’ll say that.