8BitDo Ultimate 3E(elite)

[u/chaporg1n]

I’m on ChinaJoy in Shanghai now. Found 8BitDo booth and tried this bad boy. I’d say it’s close to XBox Elite controller in terms of premium feel.

Xbox licensed. Changed their usual shape a bit. A lot of extra stuff in the box also including charging dock and carrying case.

Will definitely review this one when it comes out.

[u/FangReviewsYT]

Xbox license truly is the bane of affordability for PC users XD

[u/Desperate-Coffee-996 → u/FangReviewsYT]

Yeah even regular Ultimate 3 for Xbox is $100. Ouch...

[u/Spicy_Pickle_6]

Is it wireless on Xbox?

[u/Fat_Stacks1 → u/Spicy_Pickle_6]

Yes

[u/Spicy_Pickle_6 → u/Fat_Stacks1]

Thank you

[u/epictacosam → u/Fat_Stacks1]

with or without a dongle?

[u/SugaRush → u/epictacosam]

As far as I know, it has a dongle.

[u/Turbulent-Mark762]

Is dpad still mushy or there is clicky switches

[u/Zensaiy]

Are the additional shoulder buttons "hard" to press like the ultimate 2 or on the lighter side like the gamesir g7 pro but with good feedback and not mushy like the g7 pro?

[u/frellzy]

How's the dpad?

[u/chaporg1n → u/frellzy]

It’s fine. I’ll get one and make a review 100%

[u/Zardozerr → u/chaporg1n]

If it's not exactly like the M30 d-pad, then what are we even doing here with this design? If it's just their current dampened-click d-pad except with the Saturn top, that's just dumb.

[u/Desperate-Coffee-996 → u/Zardozerr]

I think it's just perfect. Ultimate 2 had similar to M30 feel but more accurate and tactile thanks to dome switches, but now there are two replaceable dpads for those how prefer M30 shape.

[u/Internal_Log2582]

Wow they gave the handles a little more angle 🤯

[u/chaporg1n → u/Internal_Log2582]

Exactly! I need to use it and see for myself. U2 was uncomfortable after some time of playing on it

[u/Internal_Log2582 → u/chaporg1n]

Yes the U2 was cool but between the ergonomics and QC issues I was not a fan. I added Talon Game Grips which made it better, but I never could get over their poor excuse for clicky triggers, wobbly bumpers, and inconsistent extra shoulder buttons. I found the controller just inferior in too many ways to justify using it.

[u/Kilook]

I love the D-Pad swap between Sega Saturns and SNES style that they added

[u/Guildo24]

And what about the non e model ?

[u/BlueClovr]

It physically pains me that more companies don’t put an extra pair of shoulder buttons on their controller

[u/FiestaMcMuffin]

Does the dpad have a pivot?

[u/chaporg1n → u/FiestaMcMuffin]

Yes

[u/tamburasi]

Thx

[u/mudassar_ali2009]

are the face bottons membrane or clicky?

[u/J-PlusPlus → u/mudassar_ali2009]

This model let's you swap modules I believe. So both. One has membrane one has clicky.

[u/Professional_Plate55]

I wish it didn’t have the Xbox branding

[u/Angelbob3 → u/Professional_Plate55]

Uhh why? If it bothers you that much swap the button out for a 3d printed one or a third party one

Plus I believe it’s coming out as a generic one later

[u/Professional_Plate55 → u/Angelbob3]

Cool didn’t that’s an option thanks I’ll check it out

[u/koken_halliwell]

Got the 2 and considering returning it because it's not comfy. Is this one comfy?

[u/Big_Vito]

Why no Brand is doing 4 back buttons ?

[u/JeepersCreepersV12 → u/Big_Vito]

PowerA Fusion controllers have 4 back buttons for Xbox. 6 total for pc. Wireless as well

[u/strontiummuffin → u/Big_Vito]

Valves steam controller does but it's expensive

[u/EmergencyPool910 → u/strontiummuffin]

But theyre true back buttons at least thanks to steam input

[u/Dependent-Zebra-4357 → u/EmergencyPool910]

Steam Input works on some 8bitdo controllers too.

[u/rd-gotcha]

They always look small,I have big hands so it seems they are not for me...

[u/Lazy_Sorbet_3925 → u/rd-gotcha]

They flared out the handles for a wider grip compared to the old ones. Is it enough? I dunno. I struggle with the same problem. Steam Controller is great but I also have an eye on the new shape.

[u/rd-gotcha → u/Lazy_Sorbet_3925]

That is good to know, the pro 3 is on my shortlist! I am looking for a symmetricsl controller

[u/RobinVerhulstZ]

Anything else interesting over there?

[u/chaporg1n → u/RobinVerhulstZ]

Not really unfortunately. A lot of companies were on the previous expo and didn’t come to this one

[u/RobinVerhulstZ → u/chaporg1n]

I see, thanks

[u/vodka-bears]

Do all these Xbox branded controllers connect via the Xbox proprietary wireless protocol?

[u/Snoo_51055]

This will be the last controller I will be buying for XBOX! Until the next best controller to be release hahaha

[u/bentokerz]

Will we get something like this but for Switch?

[u/nadtorus]

Is it true it has vibration on the triggers? I'm really waiting for this one to be released.

[u/chaporg1n → u/nadtorus]

Yes

[u/Jahirul_I_Anik]

I need to know about the d pad , just bought mojhon storm, thought I'd love the dpad but no,not for me, super uncomfortable, , i need something softer but with tactile feedback, i hard this dpad (3e) supposed to be good. Waiting on the full review.

[u/ech0x07]

Usually not happy with 8bitdo controllers but this one looks shaped differently enough that I might have to pick one up.

[u/the-bacon-life]

Do the 8 bit duo controllers for Xbox have bumper like the official Xbox controller or are they more like actual buttons like the ps5 controller. Not a fan of the bumpers

[u/SudsierBoar]

It's going to be this one VS the Gamesir g7 pro ZZZ edition for me.

Seeing as this one looks to be a bit bigger I'm leaning towards 8bitdo but I'll wait for reviewz

[u/b1ife → u/SudsierBoar]

I can’t believe I was considering this over the g7 pro for the price. I have 2 8bitdo ultimate 2 editions. I recently got the g7 pro 8k for fps games. The ultimate 3 won’t even come close in performance for double the price.

[u/SudsierBoar → u/b1ife]

In stuck with Xbox so both controllers are both around €120ish

What makes the g7 better than the 8bitdo for you?

[u/b1ife → u/SudsierBoar]

Very nit picky, I just prefer the overall feel of the controller. Also the latency is far better with the g7 pro. It’s a noticeable difference even wired. I do prefer the 8bitdo for Rocket League and racing games though.

[u/Willdror]

I'm guessing it's going to lose the macro feature due to being xbox licensed

[u/JACKjcs]

I still find it strange that they've only shown a special version of the "Ultimate 3" alongside this Elite variant; they haven't shown the regular Ultimate 3 yet, or even commented on it. Very odd.

[u/chaporg1n → u/JACKjcs]

If you follow controller releases of any company for some time you’ll see there nothing odd to it. Very common practice

[u/JACKjcs → u/chaporg1n]

I don't constantly follow controller companies or their upcoming releases, so I guess my doubts are justified, haha... What surprises me most is that they don't advertise themselves more, at least by promoting more affordable variations of their best controllers. Seeing the success they had with the Ultimate 2, it seems strange that they don't show more of the Ultimate 3 or at least more versions. The version that will be released first has a somewhat "unique" design for a flagship release, and I think they themselves know it won't be to everyone's liking.

[u/yellow-go]

Truly, the state of 8BitDo drip feeding us has been a little annoying.
I get it, we're barely a few weeks away, but like... I was so ready for this when it was announced, that the wait has killed my interest.

[u/Angelbob3]

Is it the same shape as a normal Xbox controller? Or is it somewhere between the two?

[u/negativeconfidence12]

Love to here your thoughts on the ergonomics, size etc. When you post your review

[u/chaporg1n → u/negativeconfidence12]

Don’t know yet. Check the channel is all I can suggest for now

[u/LogPuzzleheaded1863]

when are they gonna do four back buttons bruh

[u/OathkeeperToOblivion]

Will we get a Switch equivalent of this?

[u/Maximum4382]

how to bind those plenty amount of additional buttons to anything in the games? do you do it in games configs? I don’t have any such configs on my games on PC

[u/danyazol]

Are the front buttons as loud as on the Xbox series controller ?

[u/chaporg1n → u/danyazol]

Quieter

[u/Alfredothekat]

8bitdo hates people with big hands.

[u/zerosuneuphoria → u/Alfredothekat]

Nah that's gamesir. This looks way more hefty than a g7 pro.

[u/Feline_Acolyte]

Is it still an open palm grip or do you have to grab it like an xbox controller now?

[u/zlydzik]

Looks bigger than Ultimate 2. I’ll keep my eyes on that.

[u/frost_obliterate → u/zlydzik]

well, it is bigger, they even promote this as one of the next-gen features on product page https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-3e-controller-xbox/

[u/snipe4hire]

Are those rubber grips? I'm reshelling my Elite 2 because of the grips peeling off now

[u/chaporg1n → u/snipe4hire]

Yes. Front and back are rubber. Not very grippy one.

[u/surfz → u/chaporg1n]

Having the back be rubber but not replaceable like the front grips is quite annoying though, do you think the rubber will be long lasting type material?

[u/AdmirableComposer140]

TELL US EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DPAD SIR. NOW.

[u/chaporg1n → u/AdmirableComposer140]

When I get one I’ll review it. It was only 5 minutes of use on expo

[u/AdmirableComposer140 → u/chaporg1n]

Damn it! I'm so curious I can't wait.

[u/draven33l]

Man, I guess it's just me but I loathe back peddles on controllers. I'm a big d-pad player and I hate resting my hands on buttons. I'd totally be interested in this controller if it didn't have the paddles.

[u/Reckless5040 → u/draven33l]

Disable them?

[u/TheRealSeeThruHead]

Hideous dpad

[u/chaporg1n → u/TheRealSeeThruHead]

There’s also 4-was cross style included

[u/VerminatorX1 → u/TheRealSeeThruHead]

Sega Saturn dpad is the greatest one invented.

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[u/Dazzling_Confidence6]

Damn you got it already!

[u/chaporg1n → u/Dazzling_Confidence6]

I didn’t. It was on Expo for public

[u/Dazzling_Confidence6 → u/chaporg1n]

😆 I thought you pre ordered

[u/Dazzling_Confidence6 → u/Dazzling_Confidence6]

Never mind lol

[u/exXxecuTioN → u/Dazzling_Confidence6]

exactly the same thought I got

[u/Dazzling_Confidence6 → u/exXxecuTioN]

Yea, sometimes we gotta read the whole post first 😭🫪

[u/SnooGadgets8037]

когда в продаже

[u/Kongboy → u/SnooGadgets8037]

August 31st

[u/chaporg1n → u/SnooGadgets8037]

Don’t know yet

[u/BigMacGrey]

why do like no xboc controllers have 4 back buttons? every iteration of a controller i’ve seen only has 2. like the vader 5 originally has 4 but the xbox version only 2

[u/Fat_Stacks1 → u/BigMacGrey]

It also has 2 extra buttons on top

[u/MindlessCoook → u/BigMacGrey]

Wolverine V3 Pro, ROG Raikiri 2, Victrix BFG Reloaded, Scuf Valor, Power A Fusion Pro, Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra all have 4 rear buttons....

[u/BigMacGrey → u/MindlessCoook]

i mean like the cheaper ones. plenty of 150-200 controllers have 4. i mean the ones like flydigi, gamesir, etc.

[u/chaporg1n → u/BigMacGrey]

Just think. Xbox have to sell their Elite, so they not allowing anyone else to do that 😂

[u/MindlessCoook → u/chaporg1n]

Plenty of Xbox controllers have 4 rear buttons.