8BitDo - Ultimate 2C vs Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2
Between the Ultimate 2C and Xbox Elite Series 2, the Ultimate 2C comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 wins on battery and back paddles. Overall, the Ultimate 2C scores 52.3 and the Xbox Elite Series 2 scores 74.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Series 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 22.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Ultimate 2C if you care most about hall-effect sticks. The biggest gaps in its favor are hall-effect sticks.
Pick the Xbox Elite Series 2 if you care most about battery and back paddles. Its strongest claims are battery, back paddles.
Both ship with comparable adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xbox Elite Series 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 100.00% more. 40 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 210 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 20 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Switch,PC,Mobile | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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