While many smartphone gamepads have been released by manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, 8bitdo, one of the biggest names in the controller space, has been holding back on its launches. At least that’s how it was until now.
8bitdo has launched the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the company’s first foray into the smartphone controller space. The controller features an extended clamping mechanism that accommodates devices from 100mm to 170mm in length and is compatible with a wide range of smartphones and small tablets. Hall-effect sensors on both the joystick and triggers eliminate stick drift and other wear and tear, and a comprehensive button layout includes shoulder buttons, D-pad, turbo and macro functions, plus 2 It has two programmable buttons. paddle button.
To facilitate long gameplay sessions, the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller has a built-in 350mAh rechargeable battery that can last up to 15 hours on a single charge. However, this addition brings the controller’s weight to 236 grams, making it slightly heavier than some of its competitors. Large smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra weigh around 500 grams when combined with the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller.
One notable thing about this controller is that it connects via Bluetooth rather than hogging your device’s USB port. This should ensure broad compatibility with all devices and platforms, although 8BitDo only advertises compatibility with Android. Since other 8BitDo controllers work fine on the iPhone and the 8BitDo Ultimate customization app is already in the Apple App Store, we asked for clarification.
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller costs $50 and is available for pre-order now. Orders will start shipping from November 29th. At $50, it’s half the price of the Backbone One, making it significantly more affordable than other smartphone gamepads.
Source: 8bitdo via The Verge
