8BitDo Ultimate 2: New Wireless Controller with Hall Effect Triggers

Key Takeaways

1. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller is priced at $59.99 in North America and has launched on Amazon.
2. The controller is now available in Europe and the UK, priced at £49.99 and €59.99 respectively.
3. The Ultimate 2 includes a charging case and a USB Type-C compatible 2.4 GHz receiver.
4. It features new TMR joysticks for better precision and a switch for changing Hall effect triggers to non-linear triggers.
5. Pre-orders will start shipping on April 25, and the controller comes in black, white, and purple color options.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 hit the market just over a week ago, bringing several improvements compared to the previous Ultimate and Ultimate 2C controllers. This is specifically for North America, where the controller is priced at $59.99 on Amazon.

Expansion to Europe and the UK

8BitDo has now confirmed that the Ultimate 2 has made its way to Europe and the UK. Similar to North America, the company is launching the Ultimate 2 on Amazon first instead of its own website. In the UK, the Ultimate 2 is available for £49.99, while in the Eurozone, it costs €59.99.

What’s Included

With these prices, 8BitDo provides a charging case and a 2.4 GHz receiver that now supports USB Type-C connectivity. The design of the Ultimate 2 will be familiar to anyone who has used the Ultimate or Ultimate 2C controllers. It also features the same control layout as the Ultimate 2C, including an additional set of shoulder buttons.

New Features

8BitDo has introduced TMR joysticks, which are expected to offer better precision and efficiency compared to the Hall effect joysticks found in the previous models. Moreover, while the Hall effect triggers are still present, a switch at the back lets users change them to non-linear triggers easily, similar to the Lenovo Legion Go S.

All listings on Amazon indicate that pre-orders for the Ultimate 2 will start shipping on April 25, and it will be available in black, white, and purple color options. For more information, check out the listings on Amazon’s French, German, and UK websites linked below.

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