Input Lag and Specs comparison: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller

Gamepad Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
Gamepad 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

Advantages

  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • 💳 NFC support
  • Charging dock
  • Switch Wake Up

Drawbacks

  • Port: Other

8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller

No unique advantages.

Latency Comparison Chart

Detailed Latency Analysis

📊 Individual Metrics

🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller 6.7 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller — 6.7 ms (Nintendo Switch Joy-Con: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 14.5 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con — 14.5 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$77.95
Regular price
$14.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Main buttons type
Potentiometers
Sticks type
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
No
Display
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Digital
Triggers pressing
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Other
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
Mobile software
No
No Dead Zone
No
PC software
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No

Summary & Verdict

🏆
Overall Winner:
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
Confidence: Medium (4/6)
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
$77.95
VS
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
$14.99
Scorecard
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
1000
WIN14.5 ms vs No wireless
1000
WIN100 vs 0 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE1 vs 1 features
1090
WIN$77.95 vs $14.99
Key takeaways
  • 📡Worst Bluetooth latency: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con14.5 ms vs No wireless
  • 🧩Features & controls: Nintendo Switch Joy-Condetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms