The special-edition Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is now available at a significant discount on Amazon. Originally priced at $65, this officially licensed controller can be purchased for just $50. This limited-time offer makes the Wuchang Edition, usually more expensive, the most affordable 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller on the market currently, though quantities are diminishing rapidly.
Featuring a striking design inspired by Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, this 8BitDo Ultimate 2 model boasts impressive aesthetics. It operates wirelessly via 2.4GHz for PC and Mac users, and offers Bluetooth connectivity for Android devices. It`s important to note that this specific controller is not compatible with PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X consoles for direct gameplay, though remote play options on PC or Android may allow its use.
Despite being a special edition, this controller`s launch MSRP was only $5 higher than the standard Ultimate 2 models, which typically retailed for $60.
Our rigorous testing of both the Ultimate 2 and its Bluetooth counterpart (which supports Switch) has shown that these controllers often outperform many others priced two or three times higher.
Advanced Features for Enhanced Gameplay
The Ultimate 2 is equipped with advanced TMR electromagnetic analog sticks, providing a smoother and more reliable experience than traditional Hall Effect sensors. It also includes two remappable back buttons, two additional remappable shoulder buttons, trigger locks for precise input, and customizable RGB lighting rings.
Further enhancing its capabilities, the controller features 6-axis motion controls, haptic rumble feedback, and a turbo button. Users can personalize their gaming experience extensively using 8BitDo`s Ultimate Software V2, which allows for creating up to three custom profiles, adjusting stick and trigger sensitivity, defining dead zones, and more.
Included with the controller is a matching USB-C charging dock, designed to complement the Wuchang theme, making it an attractive display piece when not in use.
Key Specifications
- Compatibility: PC and Mac (2.4GHz Wireless via USB-C dongle); Android (Bluetooth)
- Sticks: TMR electromagnetic analog sticks
- Triggers: Hall Effect triggers with adjustable stop point
- Buttons: 2 remappable back triggers, 2 extra remappable shoulder buttons, tactile bumpers
- Lighting: RGB lighting rings
- Polling Rate: 1,000Hz for 2.4GHz and wired connections
- Controls: 6-axis motion controls, Rumble, Turbo button
- Battery: 1,000mAh capacity
- Accessories: Includes matching USB-C charging dock
Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
- Remap inputs for personalized control schemes
- Create and switch between three custom profiles on the fly
- Set up dead zones for precise stick movement
- Adjust motion control sensitivity to your preference
- Fine-tune stick and trigger sensitivity
- Adjust rumble intensity for immersive feedback
- Customize lighting effects to match your setup
Beyond the Controller: The Game and Other Collaborations
This isn`t 8BitDo`s inaugural collaboration with a major game release. Last year, they partnered with Game Science for a Black Myth: Wukong Ultimate 2C Controller. While the 2C is their budget PC model, the current Wuchang collaboration for the Ultimate 2 is particularly noteworthy. For those interested, the Wukong-themed wireless controller is still available at a reduced price of $23.79 (down from $35), with the wired version at just $12.
The Wuchang Edition Ultimate 2 controller debuted in July, coinciding with the launch of the new souls-like game, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. For those looking to purchase the game itself, the PC version is currently available at over 20% off from a sister site. Console players can also find the Day One Edition for $50 at major retailers.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has received generally positive reviews from critics, including an 8/10 score from GameSpot and a Metascore of 74 on Metacritic.