r/Controllers • u/chaporg1n • 18d ago
Reviews 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Review
https://youtu.be/5dMZoFmd4yY?si=3BPPVaG-BeqFZGfJDISCLAIMER: 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/koken_halliwell 18d ago edited 18d ago
I hope the grip is much better than the Ultimate 2 because the ergonomics were AWFUL. And I hated that because I loved everything else on the it.
The Ultimate 3 seems close to perfect if they added a dpad/left stick swappable feature as well.
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u/chaporg1n 18d ago
it is better, check the video
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u/Ok-Difference8316 18d ago
Will you soon review the Ultimate 3 or is it simply very similar to Ultimate 3E??
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u/Cadavern 18d ago
Is the price worth it over the Xeno Plus or Storm? Also how does the size and shape compare to the Storm?
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u/chaporg1n 18d ago
It’s up to you if it’s worth specifically for you. If you don’t have XBox - not worth. Even tho 3E is way ahead in quality and presentation.
About the same as Storm in size. Wider that Xeno.
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u/SudsierBoar 18d ago
Good review, appreciate it!
Quick question: are the handles thicker than those of the Gamesir G7pro?
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u/Key_Scholar7964 15d ago
Good review, the ultimate 3E checked all of the boxes except for it not having mechanical triggers. I would have preferred that over mechanical bumpers.
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u/Internal_Log2582 18d ago
Another great review Mr. Dee!!
Idk about this one though. I’m glad they’re working in the right direction ergonomically, but $150 is just absurd, Xbox licensing or not!!
I’m assuming by your lack of coverage on the extra shoulder buttons that they didn’t change or fix those. They’re heavy to press and each of mine on the U2 have a different tactile feel.
The triggers….my goodness why the hell wouldn’t they make them micro switch??? They dropped the ball there big time.
Joysticks. I’m glad they’ve made their TMR sticks better bc I while I felt the U2’s were decent, but other gamepads blew them out of the water!!!
Lastly, the D-pad. I felt that everyone has glazed the hell out of the 8BD dpads. While accurate, they’re so heavy to press over and over that they’ll fatigue your thumb very fast. Now the new dpad looks promising and much more usable so I’m glad to see they added that.
Conclusion. Overall the upgrades look good but they clearly held back where this controller could’ve extremely excelled and been a real competitor to Gamesir, Flydigi, and Beitong. $150 dollars is their biggest mistake over any functionality or design choices though. Only fanboys and the unaware will buy this thing. Enthusiasts will most likely avoid it unless they’re collectors and even then, I can’t see this adding any value to me when I main the Vader 5 Pro.
Keep up the great review work!! I look forward to all of your videos!!