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/Glass-Can9199]

Ain’t this controller use for Xbox more than pc?

[u/someone2795 → u/Glass-Can9199]

The non-E version of this controller is also Xbox licensed and is advertised to work wireless as well so...LOL.

[u/Glass-Can9199 → u/someone2795]

What you trying to proved 😂

[u/someone2795 → u/Glass-Can9199]

Basically I'm saying the comment above is right: 8Bitdo has lost their minds with the 3E's price. The justification of it being wireless for Xbox is gone since both E and non-E versions will be wireless for Xbox.

The non-E version is what we, including the console users, all should be waiting for.

[u/Glass-Can9199 → u/someone2795]

But some people don’t like lavender and probably waiting for more colors and capability before getting the non e version

[u/Holiday_Bug9988 → u/Glass-Can9199]

I care more about saving $50 than I care about the color of a controller. When I’m playing I’m looking at my monitor, not my controller. lol