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8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) — Controller · 2022
8BitDo

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)

Controller · 2022

86
/ 100
From $69
VS
PlayStation 5 Slim wins by 2
PlayStation 5 Slim — 2023
Sony

PlayStation 5 Slim

2023

88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Slim takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 Slim at 88. That puts PlayStation 5 Slim ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) if…

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

Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

PlayStation 5 Slim

Compared on the performance sub-score

PlayStation 5 Slim leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

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

Features

PlayStation 5 Slim

Compared on the features sub-score

PlayStation 5 Slim leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $499).

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) 86
vs
88 PlayStation 5 Slim

Score breakdown

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
86
performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
PlayStation 5 Slim
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) versus PlayStation 5 Slim — full spec comparison
Spec 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) PlayStation 5 Slim
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
—
Release year
2022
2023

8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (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)

PlayStation 5 Slim

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) vs PlayStation 5 Slim

Which is better, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

PlayStation 5 Slim scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

At $69, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim 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 better for performance, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

PlayStation 5 Slim — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

PlayStation 5 Slim — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.