8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller, USB Wired Controller for PC Windows 10, Android, Steam Deck, Raspberry Pi and Switch (Black)

Probably the best controller I have ever owned. It has good weight and grip feels like an Xbox One controller no stick drift. For the price I would definitely recommend this over even most console brand controllers. I did run into an issue where the stick inputs would be read wrong but it was easily fixed after updating the firmware. Has a rapid fire button and a preset button for changing layouts quickly.

The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller is an excellent choice for my son’s gaming PC! Its smaller size makes it a great fit for kids with smaller hands, allowing him to play comfortably. The build quality feels solid, and the response is quick, enhancing the gaming experience. Plus, the setup was a breeze—just plug and play! Highly recommend this controller for any young gamer looking for a reliable and easy-to-use option.

Steam picks the controller inputs up as an Xbox controller, so the inputs read flawlessly. 8Bitdo makes good controllers in general, but I got this one because my computer was having trouble with the Bluetooth signal from my Switch Pro Controller I was using for computer games prior and I haven't had any issues since. The wire is long enough to get to my seat comfortably, but not so long that it is a hinderance. If you prefer to use controllers for fighting games as opposed to keyboard, it's a great entry price compared to almost any fight stick. Also works great with emulators if you are into that!

I bought one of these a few months ago, and admittedly, I didn’t treat it right. I dropped it on linoleum floor pretty often, accidentally got tangled in the cord and ripped it out of the socket, etc, etc. So when it failed after only three months I thought, you know, maybe it’s me. I was too rough on the poor thing. It’s past the return period but the price isn’t too bad, I’ll just buy another.And you guys, I have been babying it. It hasn’t been dropped, I haven’t pulled the cord, etc. I’m not repeating my mistakes of yestermonth.So why does it randomly lose connection constantly? That’s a great question. If you go to their website you can find a plethora of tools for each of their controllers. By which I mean, they have separate apps for each and every single one of the dozens of controllers they make. Oh and the app that updates the firmware is NOT the same app that calibrates the device. It’s not the end of the world but couldn’t they just add in detection for their own devices into their own software? Why make it needlessly complicated? Regardless, the firmware update and calibration didn’t help.I really wanted to like this product. The heft and materials feel sturdy and not cheap, and yet it has a nice price point.But it’s just not worth it. But a licensed Xbox controller instead of buying a new one of these once a month.

The paddles do not serve as extra buttons. Be aware of this. They are REMAPS. You can send a stick press signal from the paddles. You CANNOT send a paddle signal from the paddles. They are not extra buttons, they are convenient places for existing buttons.Meter your expectations.

So far this controller seems like a very solid wired controller except for a couple of issues I ran into.These are the specific issues I ran into with the controller I received;1. The B button seems to kind of get stuck when I press it sometimes and does not depress as quickly as the other buttons, which stinks since I wanted a good replacement for the Switch Pro Controller for Smash Bros.2. The Right Joystick feels a lot "looser" than the Left Joystick. This is probably not an actual issue, it's just something I noticed and to me it is a little odd for a brand new controller to have 2 sticks feel different enough to be noticeable.Otherwise, the controller has a great grip to it. Even though It's a little smaller than the pro controller. I also found myself clipping the left macro button while using the controller during gameplay so that may be a problem based on the way I hold it or just with the design, not sure which. However, I don't plan on using that button so it's not really a deal breaker for me.Anyways, It seems like a very solid controller if the B button wasn't an issue. The D pad is definitely way better than the Switch Controller and it has no drifting on the joysticks so far! One of the primary reasons I got this controller is because I heard the Joysticks are built to have almost no drift. Unfortunately, I had a Switch Pro Controller that developed drift after only a couple of months. It's really frustrating since I bought it brand new and have not done anything to damage the joysticks besides normal gameplay usage.One last note, the wired cable is only 5ft long. That can be problematic for some if they want to play on the couch and their TV is a bit further away.

Remote works great on pc