GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black)
Controller · 2023
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)
Controller · 2023
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) lands at 83 and 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) at 84. That puts 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGames
TieCompared on the games sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared 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).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) | 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (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)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (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)
FAQ: GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)
Which is better, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) or 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)? +
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) worth the price? +
At $89, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in games.
Is 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) worth the price? +
At $44, 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in games.
Does GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) or 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) 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, GuliKit KingKong 3 Pro (Black) or 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black)? +
8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Black) — more score per dollar ($44 vs $89). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.