The gaming accessory company, 8BitDo, has recently unveiled the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller.
This new model comes with a range of impressive improvements over its predecessor. Key among these is claimed to be an ultra-low latency (1000hz / 1ms) connection, thanks to what the company dubs “8Speed Wireless Technology”. Additionally, it debuts TMR (Tunneling magnetoresistance) technology in its joysticks for higher sensitivity and enhanced durability while reducing power consumption.
For those interested in the technical specs, here’s a quick rundown as provided by 8BitDo:
- TMR Joysticks
- Speed - Ultra-low latency 2.4G wireless with 8Speed technology
- 1000Hz Polling Rate (for 2.4G and wired connection)
- Fire Ring - RGB lighting joysticks
- Extra Bumpers (R4 and L4)
- Pro Back Paddle Buttons
- Trigger Mode Switch
- Tactile Bumpers and D-pad
- 6-axis motion control
- Turbo Function
- Vibration
- Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software V
Priced at $59.99.
How do you think this will compare with the previous version?
I emailed support and they confirmed this controller does not support steam input fyi.
So the extra buttons can only be mappable to existing buttons, and the gyro can only emulate joystick movement.
If it gets steam input support I’ll consider it but until then it’s a no go for me.
are there any controllers besides the old steam controller and maybe the Xbox elite controller that support steam input for extra buttons?
ive been looking for over a year for any affordable controller where I can just map play/pause media and prev/next track to the extra back buttons and ive found nothing
This is how the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller works as well. That said, the Pro 2 works great with Steam on desktop and the Deck. It just sucks that you are restricted to buttons shared with PS/XB controllers.
Still fantastic battery life, and hall effect joysticks make it a no-brainer.
Trash then. Thank you for confirming!
Direct input reeeeealy needs to get with the times.
It pisses me off that the only 2 controllers with Steam Input support are the Hori pad that I can’t find where I live and the DualSense Edge which is expensive as all fuck
I wonder if it’s the controller makers that aren’t interested in supporting it, or if it’s Valve that isn’t allowing them to
Thanks for the info. As long as the Steam Deck has been out and the momentum is getting they should at least have SteamOS support.
I agree, I plan to email them back and let them know.