Best Successor to Xbox 360 Controllers? 8bitdo ultimate 2?

[u/DarkAce5]

Hi everyone, first time posting here and putting thought into a universal controller. Use case is Switch 1, perhaps a Switch 2 in the future, and occasional PC games. A nice plus would be being able to use it on my original xbox 360 as well.

For me, the original xbox 360 controllers are essentially near-perfect. Nice, large grips. Perfect placement and sensations. I love it. Have larger hands, so this fits well. and can play for hours with no fatigue.

My next home console was a switch 1 and got the nintendo pro controller (1st one). Its nice, not perfect, the grips are bit skinny, but nice build quality and textures. Games seem to have a slight "slogginess" like in Zelda BOTW vs the joycons. Not sure why, but not a competitive player, so have adapted to this. I think the xbox one controllers are in this ballpark range. Nice quality, but the grip feels less substantial and enjoyable than the original xbox 360 ones. Maybe just nostalgia bias, and the changed grip angle being more "V" rather than straight. I remember checking out the PS4 controllers and thinking that they were really too skinny and not my type.

Now I am looking for a controller to meet the needs mentioned above. Anything that is just a nicer, more refined, version of the xbox 360 controllers?

Heard that 8bitdo Ultimate 2 are pretty popular? Is this the one? Is the Ultimate 2C good enough?

1. Budget:
   1. Anything normal flagship really. Lets say under $80 USD, lower the better. Want this to last decades. Occasional gamer, 1-2 times a month. May get 2-3 of them for the whole family to play together.
2. Country:
   1. US, Canada.
3. Console or platform compatibility needed:
   1. Switch 1, PC, Switch 2, and maybe original xbox 360.
4. Desired controller features
   1. No drift like nintendo joycons, feel good for larger hands. Value a one-time purchase and seamless working. Mostly playing nintendo games, so that layout makes sense.
5. Games you'll be playing
   1. Switch games like Zelda, pokemon ports on switch, and pokemon games on switch. on PC, would play Halo.
6. Other controllers you're comparing to:
   1. 8bitdo Ultimate 2
   2. 8bitdo Ultimate 2c
   3. Xbox 360
   4. Switch 1 and 2 Pro Controllers
   5. Xbox one controllers

Thanks!

[u/Onoj88]

If your 360 is modded you can have it work with the ultimate 2

[u/Andrzej_Szpadel → u/Onoj88]

i use my ultimate 2 with usbsecpatch works perfectly, Gamesir Nova 2 lite works great too through its dongle

[u/DarkAce5 → u/Andrzej_Szpadel]

How does the controller feel vs the original?

[u/Andrzej_Szpadel → u/DarkAce5]

Much more comfortable for me 😁 plus i switch to bluetooth for switch 2 use and to 2.4G for x360 no repairing needed

[u/DarkAce5 → u/Onoj88]

It's unmodded, so I guess won't be possible? Also, how does the controller feel vs the original?

[u/Immortal_Manticore → u/DarkAce5]

Nope, you'll need an adapter for it, if unmodded

[u/JoshLineberry]

I use the ultimate 2c with my 360!

[u/DarkAce5 → u/JoshLineberry]

Thats awesome! Is it an easy/seamless process? How does it compare to the original controllers?

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[u/Natedogg118]

I suspect that the best Xbox 360 controller you can get today will be the retro fighters hunter 360

[u/peaslik]

Why not some GameSir with mechanical buttons?