Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Macros
- Asymmetry: 13.2% (vs 16.8%)
- Circle Error: 6.1% (vs 8.4%)
- Cable Latency: 7.02 ms (vs 11.95 ms)
- BT Latency: 12.02 ms (vs 16.48 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.11 ms (vs 19.19 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- Soulder buttons
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- Centering: 1.1% (vs 2.9%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 10.5 bits)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- 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.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (5.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox B (12.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 5.8 ms vs 12.3 ms (53% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox C (22.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 7 ms vs 22.6 ms (69% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller B (17.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox D (25.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 17.9 ms vs 25.3 ms (30% faster)
📊 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 2 Wireless Controller 2.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 7.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 2.8 ms vs 7.5 ms (62% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 7 ms vs 12 ms (41% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 18.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 4 ms vs 18.4 ms (78% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 8.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 19.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 8.1 ms vs 19.2 ms (58% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 16.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 12 ms vs 16.5 ms (27% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 16 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 21.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 16 ms vs 21.4 ms (25% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$69.99
Internal
—
Battery life hours
15
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
—
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
Yes
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
Yes
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
—
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Bluetooth
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Bluetooth
macOS
Yes
No
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
🏆
Overall Winner:
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
$59.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
$69.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Key takeaways
- ⚡Worst Wired latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller7 ms vs 12 ms
- 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller8.1 ms vs 19.2 ms
- 🎯Stick precision: 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox71 vs 76
- 🧩Features & controls: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controllerdetails
- 🌐Compatibility: differences existplatforms