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8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) — Controller · 2023
8BitDo

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)

Controller · 2023

84
/ 100
From $44
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) wins by 1
GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) — Controller · 2023
GuliKit

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)

Controller · 2023

83
/ 100
From $89
Specdex verdict

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) lands at 84 and GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) at 83. That puts 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility

Pick GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) more score per dollar ($44 vs $89).

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) 84
vs
83 GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)

Score breakdown

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)
84
performance 84
games 86
features 82
value 82
GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)
83
performance 83
games 86
features 81
value 82

Specs side-by-side

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) versus GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) — full spec comparison
Spec 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)
Type
Controller
Controller
Color
Black
White
Release year
2023
2023

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

FAQ: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) vs GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)

Which is better, 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)? +

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) worth the price? +

At $44, 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in games.

Is GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) worth the price? +

At $89, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in games.

Does 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) or GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (White)? +

8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) — more score per dollar ($44 vs $89). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.