I recently came to know that I was very wrong about controllers for some time. When I grew up and played the local multiplayer game, I reached the “good” controllers-the first-party and cheap third party made for Sansole away from someone else.
She remained a habit when I met PC gaming. The only option in my brain was a microsoft or Sony pad that started at $ 60 (although now they are more like $ 70). Then last week, desperate for an affordable controller for my new-docked steam deck, I took a shot 8bitdo ultimat 2 c wireless ($ 29.99). Holy smoking, third-party controllers got this good?
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Some time ago, it turned out. 8bitdo has been making quality pads over years, but recently they have upgraded their entry-level wireless controllers with features that even Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo cannot match, such as resistance to hall effects and trigger drifts.
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The above deal is actually the advanced version of my controller: Last 2.4gThis is a large extent that I am using every day-the comfi offset thumbstick, Big face button, analog triggers, click de-pad-but it comes with a wireless charging dock with a clean trick. Dock plugs with USB, but you can also plug the controller of the controller into a special compartment within the dock, allowing it to act as both charger and wireless receiver.
At $ 35, this is the lowest price that goes to the last 2.4G Amazon. With heavy discounts, it is only five rupees more than my Doclce Ultimate 2C wireless pad.
A warning is mentioned: The version of the above highlighted version does not support Bluetooth, which means that it is not the best option for travel. If you want Bluetooth And A dock, there is also misleading name Param 2 wireless ($ 59.99), upgrade 2.4G version with Bluetooth and switch support. Our own Nick Evanson reviewed and liked the Ultimate 2 wireless last month, although he said that its switch pro controller shape and playstation-style sticks are not his favorite.
It has advantages of Bluetooth support (my 2C wireless controller will only wake up my steam deck while sleeping in Bluetooth mode), but you are always the best voting rate and reliability from 2.4G dongle, so it is not a significant sacrifice for huge discounts.
It is also worth noting that the budget controller also has some great deals, Gamesir, the largest rival of the 8bitdo in space. Our own James Bentley was going on sale for his favorite controller for $ 20. I have used a gamer pad myself so far, but I think the cleaner of 8bitdo wins the day for me.
