Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- Paddles (2)
- Macros option
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- PC software
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 5.12 ms (vs 5.2 ms)
- iOS
- macOS
- Soulder buttons
Latency Comparison Chart
Detailed Latency Analysis
⚡ LatScore Ratings
LatScore combines button and stick latency and adds a jitter penalty, so stable timing scores better than spiky latency. Lower effective ms = better grade.
LatScore (Cable)
Weighted latency rating for cable connection with a jitter penalty for unstable response.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A+ (4.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.3 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A (5.5ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.5 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller B (14.1ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 14.1 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
📊 Individual Metrics
🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox 5.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
Tie — both ~5.2 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 1.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 1.9 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.1 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 4.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.1 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 15.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 15.2 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 8.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 8.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$34.99
Regular price
$34.99
Internal
No battery
Battery life hours
24
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
No
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
No
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
No
macOS
Yes
No
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
No
Yes
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (5/6)
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
$34.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
$34.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller