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“With ultra-precise TMR thumbsticks, physical trigger-mode locks, 1,000Hz polling, and an included charging dock for $69, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is unbeatable.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 20mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$59 · TMR Electromagnetic Joysticks / Switchable Hall & Tactile Triggers / 1000Hz Polling · 1y 8m old
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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller upgrades 8BitDo's legendary dock-equipped gamepad with next-generation TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) joysticks, switchable Hall-effect linear / tactile microswitch triggers, extra R4/L4 claw bumpers, and a 1,000Hz polling rate.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
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“With ultra-precise TMR thumbsticks, physical trigger-mode locks, 1,000Hz polling, and an included charging dock for $69, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is unbeatable.”
IGN · 91
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“8BitDo took the best value controller in gaming and gave the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller TMR sticks, tactile trigger stops, and 1,000Hz response.”
The Verge · 90
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“The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller embarrassed $180 pro controllers by packing TMR sticks, hair-trigger switches, and four extra buttons into a $69 docked package.”
Publisher score: 91/100 · 20mo ago
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The VergeRead review ↗
“8BitDo took the best value controller in gaming and gave the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller TMR sticks, tactile trigger stops, and 1,000Hz response.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 20mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Review
“The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller embarrassed $180 pro controllers by packing TMR sticks, hair-trigger switches, and four extra buttons into a $69 docked package.”
Source page · 20mo ago
The VergeCoverage
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Review
“8BitDo took the best value controller in gaming and gave the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller TMR sticks, tactile trigger stops, and 1,000Hz response.”
Source page · 20mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Review
“With ultra-precise TMR thumbsticks, physical trigger-mode locks, 1,000Hz polling, and an included charging dock for $69, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is unbeatable.”
Source page · 20mo ago
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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller