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[BeardSpike]

I don't usually like the lighter colors for gamepads, but this looks nice.

Is it still the same size as the Ultimate 2, or flared out more like their upcoming elite controller they're doing?

Yeah, that's what I'm curious about as well.

 

[Soodanim]

Boys. Lads. Gents. Fellas. Ladies.

I've been ignoring the discomfort from using the SC, but I just decided mid-game to switch back to my trust Ultimate 2 and it went away immediately. I think a lot of it is the stick positioning. My thumbs in particular have been suffering.

I don't know what to do. I could try out some mkb games and seen if the touchpads are worth keeping it, but I probably know the answer already.

 

[BeardSpike]

Boys. Lads. Gents. Fellas. Ladies.

I've been ignoring the discomfort from using the SC, but I just decided mid-game to switch back to my trust Ultimate 2 and it went away immediately. I think a lot of it is the stick positioning. My thumbs in particular have been suffering.

I don't know what to do. I could try out some mkb games and seen if the touchpads are worth keeping it, but I probably know the answer already.

I have smaller hands so I'm worried about it, lmao.

 

[Puscifer]

BeardSpike Just saw this on 8Bitdo's insta story.. Preorders for the Ultimate 3E are starting in May 26th.

Edit: There's also a Lavender version on their website:

Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Dusk (Ships on Aug 31. 2026)

8Bitdo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market.

shop.8bitdo.com

WOAH! Cheaper than I thought. I might have to return this Gamesir

 

[Diseased Yak]

I like the colour. But im not jumping the gun till I see size comparisons between it and 3E.

It really looks to be the same exact size to me, at least going by pics, but who knows. We have a while before it releases, and I'm sure the usual folks on youtube and such will get early previews.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Boys. Lads. Gents. Fellas. Ladies.

I've been ignoring the discomfort from using the SC, but I just decided mid-game to switch back to my trust Ultimate 2 and it went away immediately. I think a lot of it is the stick positioning. My thumbs in particular have been suffering.

I don't know what to do. I could try out some mkb games and seen if the touchpads are worth keeping it, but I probably know the answer already.

I have smaller hands so I'm worried about it, lmao.

The bumper button placement is murdering my wrists...I had to move them to the back buttons.

 

[TrebleShot]

Got my SC today and I'm very impressed.

the controller is much more rounded than I thought it would be and fits perfectly in the hand.

Really love the haptics and touch pads adds so much choice. Also messed about with grip sense for starfield and yeah it's awesome also love the haptics it gives you.

Surprised how small it is and also how nice the sticks feel.

Biggest gripe is a small one , the triggers are a little shallow but i can deal with it.

 

[Astray]

Boys. Lads. Gents. Fellas. Ladies.

I've been ignoring the discomfort from using the SC, but I just decided mid-game to switch back to my trust Ultimate 2 and it went away immediately. I think a lot of it is the stick positioning. My thumbs in particular have been suffering.

I don't know what to do. I could try out some mkb games and seen if the touchpads are worth keeping it, but I probably know the answer already.

I think maybe wait for some aftermarket silicone grips, I know my wife's ROG Ally X feels far more comfortable to hold with the Skull n Co Gripcase on.

WOAH! Cheaper than I thought. I might have to return this Gamesir

Just make sure that the features you need are in. 8Bitdo are kinda notorious for weird restrictions on Bluetooth connectivity etc.

Also look into the Vader 5 v2, which supposedly solved a lot of the early QC and design issues.

One more controller to look into is the Beitong Kunpeng KP40D, that one looks quite special.

 

[Soodanim]

This evening's realisation has made me realise how much I appreciate the 8bitdo R4 placement. If this thing was just a little bit bigger and more angled (maybe when more direct upgrade U3 comes without rubber grips) it might be spot on for me.

The bumper button placement is murdering my wrists...I had to move them to the back buttons.

I noticed this too. Picking it up my fingers naturally rest on R2, R4, R5. Going up to R1 is not natural so the ergonomics aren't great there and must be the source of some of my discomfort. Remapping to move off of a standard, every game button just feels wrong to me, especially when the reason I wanted it was additional function.

I have smaller hands so I'm worried about it, lmao.

I honestly don't know how it will be tbh. Many think it's comfy, so hopefully it will be for you, too.

I think maybe wait for some aftermarket silicone grips, I know my wife's ROG Ally X feels far more comfortable to hold with the Skull n Co Gripcase on.

The SC Reddit mentions cases already appearing on US Amazon and AliExpress, but I can't even find it to share with this thread. I saw comments saying it made the difference for them but I'm really having doubts now because of the above ergonomics issues. I thought that a few days of use might settle it down but now I'm wondering if it's more likely to cause long term issues than get better.