8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows PC and Android, with Hall Effect Joysticks and Hall Triggers, 1000Hz Polling Rate, and Remappable L4/R4 Bumpers - Black Myth: Wukong

This is a very nice controller for the price. You do give up the dock and Nintendo Switch compatibility of some of the more expensive versions, but for a gaming PC, it's a great option.After several hours of play, primarily on Forza Horizon 5 and Oblivion Remastered, it has worked well and feels a bit tighter and more responsive than the tired launch edition Xbox One controller it is replacing. Throttle response is good in Forza and button presses are reliable and quick.PositivesFeels like a first party controller. Solid, with good button and stick feel. I'm not a D pad guy, so that doesn't really worry me. Battery life seems good, but I haven't really tested it for more than a couple hours at one time. Charging is only through a Type C USB cable and there is no provision to use the dock from the higher tier versions of the controller. The 2.4ghz dongle works seamlessly as it should.Negatives.There is no customizability available through the company's software. The software will only update the firmware on this version. The two extra R4 and L4 buttons can only be programmed on the controller and don't seem to show up in Windows, pressing them in game setup doesn't allow you to map them in the games I've tried. It's not difficult to program them on the controller, but you can't use them for extra game specific shortcut buttons, etc.The general shape of the controller may also not work for some people. The grip handles are much closer to 90 degrees than the more outswept grips of the Xbox controller this replaced. The distance from the top of the stick to the back of the controller is also deeper than an Xbox controller, which is more cut out on the back.

Bought this controller as my PS4 controller doesn’t work under Linux without a wired connection and it matches with my other red rgb peripherals. It’s smaller than I expected and has some extra buttons I don’t know how to use yet, but I’m sure I’ll ease into it in time.Pros:-Steam’s Linux client picks this controller up immediately: You don’t need to install any drivers not included in the kernel or anything like that. Steam picks it up automatically once it’s powered on, at least when using the 2.4ghz connection as I haven’t tested it with Bluetooth. I also haven’t tested it with Heroic launcher or Lutris yet, but considering Steam picks it up, Heroic and Lutris will likely pick it up too.-It has Hall effect sticks: This is great as these type of sticks are meant to prevent stick drift, which is present in many controllers (*cough* Nintendo Switch Joycons *cough*) and is not a fun time to deal with once it happens. Ask me how I know.-Extra buttons: Besides the obvious buttons for a standard controller, it has some extra ones that you can map to different things. I don’t know how to do that yet, but I’m sure I’ll find out eventually. Or maybe never since I don’t think I’ll need them.Cons:-It’s smaller than a typical controller: If you’re used to using Xbox or PlayStation controllers, using this is going to feel off for you. This also applies if you have big hands.Neutral:-It has a rechargeable battery: I’m putting this here since this can be seen as a good or bad thing depending on who you are. Some consider this good as it means they don’t have to constantly buy batteries, others consider this bad as it reduces the overall lifespan of the controller (if the battery inside dies, you have to disassemble the controller to replace it or buy a new controller entirely). Just keep this in mind before you buy it if you’re in either camp.Overall for the price you get it for, I find it to be superior to Xbox and PlayStation controllers. I’ll def be buying more of these for a RetroBat living room setup I’m working on. It feels good to use a controller wirelessly again, I’ll say that.

I’ve been using the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Black Myth: Wukong edition controller with both my Windows PC and Steam Deck, and it’s been absolutely fantastic. Right out of the box, it connected effortlessly and has performed flawlessly across a wide range of games.The Hall Effect joysticks and triggers feel smooth and precise, and I really appreciate the wear-resistant metal joystick rings which is a nice touch for long-term durability. The extra L4/R4 bumpers are a great addition, and I love that you can remap them without needing to install extra software. The turbo function is also a nice bonus for certain games.The D-pad and refined bumpers are light but have a satisfying tactile feel, perfect for both action and platformer games. On top of that, the 1000Hz polling rate ensures quick and responsive input with zero lag.The special edition Black Myth: Wukong design looks sharp and feels premium in hand. For the price, this controller offers tremendous value with great performance, smart features, and solid build quality. Highly recommended for gamers on both PC and Steam Deck!