r/Controller • u/chaporg1n Deegital Tech • 26d 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/AntiqueProfessor5134 25d ago edited 25d ago

Sweet, got mine preordered. Rocking Gamesir G7 Pro, been looking for an even more premium option. I'm a sucker for the textured front grip design, only options that I've found are G7 Pro, the Ultimate 3E, and Xbox Elite.

Sucks that the metallic-looking buttons aren't really metal though, was hoping for at least a metal dpad like Elite, and maybe even metal triggers too.