Design and First Impressions
The company behind some of the market's sleekest gaming accessories has designed a wireless controller that outperforms standard flagship gamepads in several ways, all while looking stylish and asking a fraction of the price.
The Ultimate 2 is a comfortable, mappable, durable, and versatile controller. The fact that it comes with a dedicated charging stand, optional 2.4G connection point, TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers, adjustable haptics, and a range of other features only makes its price tag more appealing. Retailing at $70, it is often available on sale, making it an affordable high-performance option.
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In the box alongside the instruction manual, the package includes the controller itself, a charging dock with a USB-A connection cable, a 2.4G USB-C dongle that can plug into the bottom of the dock, and a spare set of key caps.
Ergonomics and Controls
The Ultimate 2 is a super compact, ergonomic gamepad that fits wonderfully in smaller-than-average hands. It is excellent for long play sessions, featuring a smooth plastic chassis, textured grips, adjustable haptics, two rear buttons, three custom profiles, and re-mappable inputs. The controller features Hall effect triggers with physical switches that turn them into non-linear tactile triggers, plus two extra bumpers, bringing the total number of shoulder inputs to six.
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Customization and Software
The gamepad's offset TMR analog sticks offer lasting precision and resist drift, pressing in easily with a soft click. Mirrored rings of RGB lighting encircle the sticks, adjustable on the fly or through the companion Ultimate Software V2. The software allows users to set specific colors, assign input macros, remap buttons, and update firmware.
The controller feels sturdy and well-balanced from the moment it is picked up, holding up well to consecutive hours of play. The triggers are smooth, the face buttons feature a pleasant bounce, and the D-pad provides a firm, responsive click.
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Minor Flaws
The Ultimate 2 has one minor drawback regarding its front-facing utility buttons. The low-profile circular buttons share the same color as the faceplate, making them slightly difficult to read at a glance, though this becomes less of an issue as muscle memory develops.
Battery and Real-World Usage
During extended testing sessions across multiple genres, hands remained comfortable without slipping or cramping, and input precision remained consistent. Battery performance holds up well across multiple days of intermittent play with RGB lighting and vibration enabled. The controller connects seamlessly in 2.4G mode and supports console wake-up functionality in Bluetooth mode.
The Ultimate 2 offers critical features that standard pro controllers often lack, including TMR thumbsticks, Hall effect triggers, a charging dock, RGB lighting, and extra bumpers, all while maintaining a lower price point.
Everything is within reach on the controller, ensuring comfortable handling even for users with smaller hands.
