8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joystock for Nintendo Switch 2 NS Switch OLED Console
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“The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a highly competitive budget gaming controller featuring durable Hall Effect joysticks and responsive tactile shoulder bumpers. While it lacks premium additions like rear paddles or console-wake functionality, its precise inputs and robust build quality make it a standout choice for Switch and PC users seeking longevity over extra features.”
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Hall Effect joysticks eliminate potential stick drift for long-term input accuracy.
gamingpcguru.comHall-effect sticks are immune to the gradual wear that causes drift
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Extra mappable shoulder buttons provide additional inputs for complex gameplay without accidental presses.
pcgamer.comYou get extra buttons near the shoulders, too, which I found surprisingly easy to avoid
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Anti-friction rings around the thumbsticks ensure smooth, consistent movement during use.
pcgamer.comsticks also have that characteristically smooth Hall effect feeling... and feature anti-friction rings
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The D-pad utilizes a membrane mechanism that feels mushy compared to tactile buttons.
pcgamer.comIt's the standard rolly-polly, slightly mushy-wushy affair
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Lacks console-wake functionality, requiring manual power-on for the Nintendo Switch.
engadget.comCan't wake the console
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Absence of rear-grip buttons limits customization options for advanced competitive players.
engadget.comNo rear buttons
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Lightweight Excellent performance across the board (aside from the contentious dpad) Easy remapping and changing settings with on-board shortcuts _Where it could have been better:_ Could have made it feel less like a toy, but that’s honestly not a bother to me since the build quality is great.
hlplanet.comLightweight Excellent performance across the board (aside from the contentious dpad) Easy remapping and changing settings with on-board shortcuts _Where it could have been better:_ Could have made it feel less like a toy, but that’s honestly not a bother to me since the build quality is great.
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The 2C supports 2.4GHz wireless via the included USB dongle and USB-C wired only.
gamingpcguru.comThe 2C supports 2.4GHz wireless via the included USB dongle and USB-C wired only.