8BitDo
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
Controller · 2022
86
/ 100
From $69
VS
Microsoft
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) lands at 86 and Xbox Series X at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Xbox Series X if…
- ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) 86
vs 86 Xbox Series X
Score breakdown
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
Xbox Series X
86 performance 88
games 84
features 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | — | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Dimensions | — | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | — | 4.45 kg |
| Output | — | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
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)
Xbox Series X
Pros
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
Cons
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
FAQ: 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) vs Xbox Series X
Which is better, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Xbox Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or Xbox Series X 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.