And why aren't you considering 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth?
As for PS5, I think the only way to use these controllers on it is using Brook adapter (or any other adapter of this type), but it'll only work in PS4 games
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The site said ultimate is only compatible with Switch, Windows, and SteamOS.
I was wondering if you know if it's compatible with Android as well.
(8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth)
I can't speak for the KingKong other than that I have a friend who has one and loved it enough to buy another.
I can speak for the 8bitdo Ultimate Wireless and Pro2.
Although the ultimate wireless is the better wireless controller for latency (2.4ghz) and most features (hall effect sensors, ability to wake the switch) - I still prefer my Pro 2. I find the triggers less fatiguing for long sessions of racing games and the controller is the most comfortable I've ever used. Plus, the convenience of having a switch on the back for 4 (though I've only used 3) Bluetooth compatibility profiles is so convenient, it's the controller I bring with me when going to a friend's because I know that as long as they don't use playstation I can use my controller.
The positioning for the dpad on the Pro2 also makes Tetris much more comfortable.
Both controllers are great though, it would probably come down to whichever one was more comfortable in your hands.
Besides the lack of hall effect sensors, the biggest complaint I've heard about the 8bitdo is the ergonomics. Because of the shape, your sits have to stay at a sharper angle which causes joint fatigue much quicker than the KingKong.
Personally, I own the KKP2 and love it. The shape is exactly the same as on Xbox so if you're familiar with that and like the feel, I absolutely recommend the Gulikit controller.
I love the way the SN-30 Pro+ feels over an XBox style controller, but maybe that's because I grew up on an SNES controller.
Quite possibly. My first console was the PS1 was the steeper angle feels closer to a neutral posture for me, only problem with them being they became uncomfortably small as I grew up to the point I can't use them for very long without getting hand cramp. Needless to say the Switch's Joy-Cons were torture for me.
I’ve reached the point where if a controller doesn’t have back buttons I don’t even consider it anymore. That’s the only reason I haven’t gotten a kingkong pro 2. I have the 8bitdo ultimate and I like it quite a bit, though I haven’t used the pro 2.
Yeah, I am in this boat too, regardless of the quality of the controller, I can't go without the back buttons anymore.
It has really spoiled me.
As I recall they both have hall effect joystick, not sure about the triggers but I know that the KKP2's triggers are hall effect.
I'm pretty sure only the Ultimate has HE from 8bit do. The Pro 2 definitely seems to not have them with the amount of posts I've seen asking if retro-fitting them is possible.
King Kong 2 both pro and non-pro have HE sticks and triggers, I've got a KK2P and that's the reason I wanted one. 8bitdo don't seem to mention it on their website but I remember the release press articles mentioning some recent model coming out with HE sticks, but nothing is mentioned in the product pages.
That's why I have the KK2P as well. When I was in the market I was watching review videos on different models from both companies and the only 8bitdo controller I got confirmation of HE sensors on was the Ultimate so it's prudent to assume the others don't.
I guess I confused the 8bitdo Pro and Ultimate, yeah never meant to imply other controllers from 8bitdo had them.
No problem. It doesn't help that both companies have a "Pro 2".
if they both have hall effect joysticks then in my case it would be a no brainer to get the 8bitdo.
I'll have to look it up to make sure though.
thanks.
I was pretty sure the 8bitdo ultimate was supposed to have HE sticks and triggers, not sure if the different models use different sticks but would seem unlikely, but another user mentioned they were indeed different.