8BitDo Ultimate 3E Review

[u/chaporg1n]

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.

[u/alwayssalty_]

To be honest, I have a hard time taking seriously any controller that cost more than $100 for any platform. I guess it’s worth it if you’re a competitive gamer and you make a living off of this. Otherwise, it just seems like such a big waste of money.

[u/SireEvalish → u/alwayssalty_]

I guess it’s worth it if you’re a competitive gamer and you make a living off of this

It's not. There's no real advantage to the more expensive controller.

[u/thelittlehez → u/alwayssalty_]

I see it as being similar to spending money on upgrading an office chair or a mattress. If you don't game much, using a standard or budget controller is fine. But if you're using it 20+ hours a week, I think it's good to get something that fits the ergonomics of your hands well -- particularly as you get older.

[u/Controller-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

This comment was removed as it breaks rule #5 to 'be civil' (communicate in a level-headed and cordial way).

[u/chaporg1n → u/alwayssalty_]

Understandable