Input Lag and Specs comparison: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Advantages
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS
- macOS
- NFC support
- Switch Wake Up
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 5.2 ms (vs 22.15 ms)
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (28.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox No data
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 28.8 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (34.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox No data
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 34.6 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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox 5.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox wins — 5.2 ms vs 21.8 ms (76% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 22.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 22.2 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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 16.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 16.8 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox —
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 21.1 ms (8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$68
Regular price
$34.99
Internal
40
Battery life hours
No battery
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
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Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Digital
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
No
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
No
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
No
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (5/6)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
$68
VS
8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox
$34.99
Scorecard
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox