Key Takeaways
1. Viture and 8BitDo have launched new translucent special edition controllers, expanding the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C lineup.
2. The Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller now includes a Smoky Translucent option but is only compatible with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, not SteamOS.
3. The Ultimate 2C Wireless controller introduces a Clear Translucent version, bringing the total color options to eight.
4. Each controller is priced at $39, with a promotion offering a free controller when purchasing a Viture glasses pack.
5. The new controllers are available on Amazon, but they are not yet for sale.
Earlier this year, Viture and 8BitDo team up to introduce the first mobile controller that works with XR glasses. This controller, priced at $79, is built on the 8BitDo’s Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller design. Now, these two brands have come together again to launch two new controllers, which are special editions of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C.
New Translucent Controllers
The latest controllers are see-through versions of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless, currently sold on Amazon for $25.49. The Ultimate 2C Bluetooth was first offered in Blue, Pink, and Dark Blue, but now it adds a Smoky Translucent option to its lineup.
Viture claims the color resembles that of the limited-edition Steam Deck OLED, yet it’s important to note that the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller doesn’t work with SteamOS. It is compatible only with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Be sure to check the compatibility list for other 8BitDo controllers with the Steam Deck and SteamOS.
Features of Each Controller
On the flip side, the Ultimate 2C Wireless made its debut in Mint, Peach, Green, and Purple. In December 2024, 8BitDo released two special-edition colors: Blueberry and Brownie, plus a Black Myth: Wukong special edition. With the addition of the new Clear Translucent version, users now have eight color choices available.
Differing from the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth, the Ultimate 2C Wireless provides a 2.4GHz adapter, making it compatible with the Viture Neckband (Bluetooth) and with devices like Windows (Wired and 2.4GHz) and Android (Bluetooth only).
Pricing and Availability
Each version of the Viture × 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller can be purchased directly from Viture for $39. However, there’s a special offer where if you buy a Viture glasses pack and add one of the controllers to your cart, you can get the controller for free. Listings for the new controllers are also available on Amazon, but as of now, they are not available for purchase.
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