8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller Up For Preorder, Half The Price Of Backbone

As an avid gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must say the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller has caught my eye. With its affordable price tag of $50 and a design that adds a traditional gaming profile to my phone, it seems like a promising addition to my gaming arsenal. The Hall Effect sensors for triggers and joysticks, coupled with customizable rear triggers, a dedicated turbo button, and compatibility with phones between 3.93 inches to 6.69 inches in length, make it an appealing choice.

8BitDo has unveiled its inaugural mobile gaming controller akin to the Backbone One and Razer Kishi V2. The unique cradle design combined with the standout features of their top-tier Ultimate controllers for PC and Nintendo Switch, makes the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller an attractive choice, especially given its affordable $50 price tag. Preorders are now live on Amazon, with the controller set to release in white and black variants from November 29 onwards.

8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, similar to its premium counterparts, boasts triggers and joysticks equipped with Hall Effect sensors. This technology eliminates the issue of stick drift and ensures a more seamless user experience. It also offers two adjustable rear triggers, a specialized turbo key, and it accommodates phones ranging from 3.93 inches (100mm) to 6.69 inches (170mm) in length. This span encompasses most contemporary smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which measures 6.42 inches long. The controller’s design is ergonomically friendly too, as it brings a classic gaming layout to mobile devices.

Additionally, it’s compatible with 8BitDo’s user-friendly software package known as the 8BitDo Ultimate Suite. This tool allows for customization such as input remapping, adjusting the sensitivity of sticks and triggers, and various other modifications.

The main, and fairly substantial, caveat here: It’s only confirmed to support Android, but other 8BitDo controllers listed with Android-only mobile support have worked on iOS just fine. TopMob has reached out to 8BitDo to see if official support for iOS is planned and whether it will work in some capacity with iPhones at launch.

As a fan, I wouldn’t be taken aback if the new controller, which syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth instead of USB-C like the Backbone, also supports iOS devices. After all, 8BitDo’s other controllers function seamlessly with Apple gadgets using Bluetooth, and their Ultimate Software app is available for download from the App Store.

If the Ultimate Software app is indeed a crucial aspect of the functionality that’s currently absent in iOS, then it might be the feature that’s missing when using the 8BitDo controller on an iPhone. However, this is all conjecture. If the 8BitDo controller doesn’t pair with the iOS app, iPhone users won’t have the ability to reconfigure inputs or make adjustments, unless they also possess an Android device or the controller can sync with a PC app for such changes. Usually, remapped inputs and modifications are stored in the controller itself. So, if you own an Android tablet or an older Android phone running firmware 9.0 or higher, you could potentially make those adjustments on that device before using it on your iPhone.

We’ll revise this piece should we receive information from 8BitDo regarding iPhone compatibility. Given Apple’s recent focus on AAA gaming on iOS with games like the Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil 7, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and others, the 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, with its numerous customization options, could significantly enhance the iPhone gaming experience.

Nevertheless, Android users have an exciting new controller option to look forward to. 8BitDo’s controllers almost always punch above their price, so the 8BitDo Mobile Gaming Controller should be on your radar. The 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless 2.4GHz Wireless is our pick for the best PC controller in 2024, and the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Wireless Controller is our favorite third-party controller for Nintendo Switch.

8BitDo’s mobile controller retails at $50, which is half the price of the Backbone One, a well-known cradle-style mobile gaming controller that costs $100. Unlike Backbone One, 8BitDo’s controller does not come equipped with rear triggers or Hall Effect sticks/triggers. However, the Backbone One provides dedicated support for both iPhones and Androids via USB-C (or Lightning), complete with a useful app that consolidates your games in a single console-style interface. This USB-C connection helps reduce latency concerns compared to Bluetooth, which might introduce some delay. Notably, 8BitDo’s controllers usually perform well using Bluetooth connectivity, but it’s essential to mention this point here.

8BitDo:

• 8BitDo Mobile Gaming Controller (White) — $50
• 8BitDo Mobile Gaming Controller (Black) — $50

Backbone One:

• Backbone One (2nd-Gen, White) — $100
• Backbone One (2nd-Gen, Black) — $100
• Backbone One (2nd-Gen Lightning, White) — $100
• Backbone One (2nd-Gen Lighting, Black) — $100
• Backbone One (2nd-Gen Lightning, White) — $100

In related news, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is also available to preorder now for $40 at Amazon. Revealed alongside the Analogue 3D, a modernized take on the Nintendo 64, this controller is also compatible with Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android smartphones.

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2024-10-25 20:09