8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox with Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers, RGB Lighting Fire Ring, Compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11- Officially Licensed (Orange)

I picked up this controller to replace an aging DualShock 4 I'd been using with my PC since I both prefer the Xbox form factor and I kept running into compatibility issues with the DS4 I couldn't be bothered to solve with 3rd party software.Packaging:The controller is well packaged though not "premium" insofar as it doesn't include a carry case or any additional accessories such as thumbstick top replacements. However, it is securely packaged and does include a 1 month free trial of Xbox GamePass Ultimate ($20 value) which is a nice touch. The included USB-C cable is color matched, well constructed, and plenty long enough to be routed to the back of my PC while still allowing for ample slack.Initial Impressions:The controller is solidly built and reasonably light in hand without feeling cheap. There was some minor friction squeak at the top of the travel on the left thumbstick. Some rotation back and forth at the problem spot seems to have removed whatever residue or irregularity was causing the issue though.As advertised the thumb sticks and triggers are hall effect. They are smooth, and adjustment in Steam allows the thumb sticks to have effectively no dead zone. Other than one issue with the triggers (detailed below) I think they feel and perform admirably.It should be noted that the actual color of the controller body is considerably lighter than the product pictures indicate. Whereas the images show a darker forest green the controller body is primarily more of a sage green with darker forest green buttons. I do not mind this, but it is something to point out as these images are official from 8BitDo, and it also appears darker on their website than it is in person.Lighting:This will be to each person's taste. There is no RGB "cycle", or single color "pulse/breathe" as is commonly seen on other RGB products. You basically have a number of set colors within three modes (plus off). Two of the three modes ('Rainbow Ring' and 'Light-tracing') can have their brightness set on a per-color basis with an automatic memory function so they do not have to be set every time the controller is turned on. The 'Fire Ring' mode cannot have its brightness decreased, but you can control the speed of the circling contrast color for each of the available preset options.If the controller is left idle it will cycle your set color on and off in about a 1-2 second cadence. This can be distracting, so you may want to just turn the lighting off entirely when not in use.Software:The software for this controller does not provide any ability to customize lighting, remap buttons, or assign macros. The only functionality is to update the controller's firmware. Given that remapping can typically be done via Steam or in games I am not very concerned with this.Issues:Other than the aforementioned thumbstick squeak which resolved quickly I have encountered two issues. Of the two, I was able to resolve one myself.Issue 1 (resolved): Triggers did not initially register as analogI noticed when testing the controller in Steam that the triggers were only registering their max value about halfway through their travel. There was no progression of input value which indicated that their function may only be digital rather than analog. After research and contacting 8BitDo support I managed to resolve it by entering calibration mode and actuating the triggers. After doing this I checked again in Steam, and it appears to be working correctly.Issue 2 (unresolved): Controller does not turn on unless manually unplugged and plugged back inI noticed this after restarting my PC and then pressing the Xbox button to turn the controller on. It would not wake, and necessitated unplugging the USB C from the controller and plugging it back in. After that, it functioned fine. This is a minor annoyance in my opinion but if the USB-C port fails prematurely from this process as indicated by some reviews then I will amend my review.Final thoughts:This is a decent quality controller for the price point. If you are looking for wireless functionality or deeper customization this will not suit your needs. However, for my use case it works almost perfectly. Time will tell if it is also durable. If not: I may seek out other options. Be sure to update the firmware then calibrate both the thumb sticks and triggers before use.

It wasn't long until I found out this new controller was perfect for the games I played. Both my FX3 Pinball games and 2K23 Golf games were made easier and much more fun to use!

Great customer service.I guess it is a "feature" but the joysticks are not soldered on so they come off super easily.I lost one within the first hour.Considering how quickly the joysticks come off and get lost, I would hope they would have a link to get replacements.Plus, they should come with extras. Not sure of why they made detachable if they did not include replacements.I would not get again due to the quickly lost joysticks.Stylish.Functional.Love the detachable USB cord. Easy to add a shorter/longer cord as needed.Great bang for the buck.Need to include and sell replacement joysticks... or solder them on so they do not get lost.Cannot use until I get replacement joysticks so currently collecting dust.

WOW...for 20$ this is kind of crazy.This controller feels like a first party controller,from the plastic to the buttons and presses,its as if microsoft made it themselves. It also comes with 1 month of gamepass ultimate! So the controller was technically free!Though if your coming from a official xbox controller there are a few downsides ill mention.1. The color listed is alot lighter then shown in the picture...really not sure why they are faking this. At least for the Dark Green version i received.2.This controllers handles/grip are straighter compared to a official xbox controller. Though when you hold it,youll hold it the same as xbox,just your palm wont be hugging the handle. So i didnt really have any issues.3. The triggers are similar to playstations controller,took me a few hours to adjust but was easy then. Also the bumpers(rb and lb) are fatter.4. The analog nubs or center are round and raised instead of caved in. They also feel a bit smaller. I adjusted fine though.5. For some insane reason,they dont include instructions for some extra settings on yourcontroller which is odd.If you hold the start and select buttons for a few seconds,youll activate no deadzone mode(2 vibrations,1 vibration means its back to default)Second secret is if you need to calibrate your joysticks or triggers...hold LB,RB,select and start,your xbox logo should flash and then circle your sticks slowly against the edge,also press your triggers slowly down. When your done hold the same button combo again to save it.Besides those things,this controller is incredible. Im also shocked by the weight. Other controllers feel cheap,light and plasticy(?). Ive bought alot and this one at this price range feels the most premium. Easily feels like a 40$ controller.Also to ease your worries,ive bought other cheap hall effect controllers in the past and they have never had stick drift or broke compared to officialones. Happy shoping and i hope this was helpful!

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Make sure you know it's wired! I had several tabs open and thought it was wireless, but that's on me, not the listing.It has a good feel, feels sturdy, love the feeling of the sticks. The buttons have a nice feel as well. It doesn't feel cheap, is a little smaller than other controllers I've used, and fits well even in my small hands. Very responsive, would definitely recommend.It isn't really a dark green, more like a darker sage green -- which is fine, that's exactly what I wanted out of the color. I just noticed some other reviews mention this too. It is a little bit darker than in my attached photos. For some reason my phone washed it out a bit.