8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)
Controller · 2022
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Xbox Series XCompared on the performance sub-score
Xbox Series X leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Features
Xbox Series XCompared on the features sub-score
Xbox Series X leads on features (88 vs 84).
Games
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black)Compared on the games sub-score
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) leads on games (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).
Score breakdown
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)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Xbox Series X
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
- −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.
Which is better for performance, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Xbox Series X — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Xbox Series X — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.