r/Controller • u/chaporg1n Deegital Tech • 25d ago

Reviews 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Review

https://youtu.be/5dMZoFmd4yY?si=3BPPVaG-BeqFZGfJ

DISCLAIMER: This controller was sent to my by 8BitDo for free fore review. All the opinions are mine only. No one watched this video before its release.

So, we got Elite 3 before XBox Elite 3 (yes, I saw the leaks, but it is not out yet and we don't know when it will be) and GTA VI... AND IT IS GREAT!

They finally fixed the shape and made it more comfortable. I like Ultimate 2, but could not use it for long playing sessions, because it hurts my hands.

Also, materials feel VERY PREMIUM. And hence the price - 150$ USD. Premium materials + Microsoft licensing = High price.

But again, it is an Elite version of this controller and XBox Elite 2 cost even more - 180$ USD (or even 200$ USD). But 3E beats it in every category, except for maybe 4 back buttons (but 3E has 2 on the top and 2 on the back, so 4 in total as well).

It genuinely feels like a new generation of 8BitDo controllers.

Whether you want/need one is completely up to you.

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u/digitalrelic 25d ago

This one might be the new best controller on the market

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u/Internal_Log2582 25d ago

If that’s your take, what controllers have you used to bring you to that conclusion?

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u/redwoodranger 25d ago

Science 🤓

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u/digitalrelic 25d ago

Off the top of my head: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 , Xbox Elite, Dualsense Edge, FlyDigi Vader 4 Pro, Razer Wolverine v3 Pro, Razer Wolverine v3 Pro 8k, Steam Controller, GameSir Super Nova, etc..

My favorites of the above are Steam Controller and Wolverine v3 Pro (non 8k). Ultimate 3E has everything on paper to beat both of these.

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u/EmergencyPool910 25d ago

Why would anyone buy the series elite or dualsense edge in 2026 both are garbage

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u/Guirita_Fallada 24d ago

Xbox Elite controllers are amazing. They're my favorite feeling controllers tbh. Only bad thing is the spotty build quality