Gulikit NSW KingKong Pro 2 vs 8bitdo Pro 2
What are the pros and cons between the two?
I’ve been eyeing the 8bitdo Pro 2 for a while now for using on my PC, Android, and Switch. But then I saw that Gulikit was available locally as well at almost the same price.
I’m interested in the Gulikit because of the supposedly better joystick durability due to the hall effect joysticks.
Thoughts on these two controllers?
Any glaring issues I should know about?
Also I know both of these controllers don’t support PS5, but it would be a plus if there’s some way to use it on a ps5 as well.
And why aren’t you considering 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth?
As for PS5, I think the only way to use these controllers on it is using Brook adapter (or any other adapter of this type), but it’ll only work in PS4 games
Looking up the 8bitdo Ultimate again, I think it’s better than both the 8bitdo pro 2 and the gulikit. However, I think the reason why I didn’t consider it before it’s because of the battery replacement.
In the pro 2 it’s easy as putting in AAs or new 8bitdo batteries. The ultimate feels like if the battery dies it will be more convenient to buy another than to replace it.
Currently checking out how durable the battery for Ultimate is and weighing if it’s worth the trade-off.
If the battery averages to last about at least 2 years of regular use, I’m leaning towards the ultimate.
The site said ultimate is only compatible with Switch, Windows, and SteamOS.
I was wondering if you know if it’s compatible with Android as well.
(8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth)
As I recall they both have hall effect joystick, not sure about the triggers but I know that the KKP2’s triggers are hall effect.
I’m pretty sure only the Ultimate has HE from 8bit do. The Pro 2 definitely seems to not have them with the amount of posts I’ve seen asking if retro-fitting them is possible.
King Kong 2 both pro and non-pro have HE sticks and triggers, I’ve got a KK2P and that’s the reason I wanted one. 8bitdo don’t seem to mention it on their website but I remember the release press articles mentioning some recent model coming out with HE sticks, but nothing is mentioned in the product pages.
That’s why I have the KK2P as well. When I was in the market I was watching review videos on different models from both companies and the only 8bitdo controller I got confirmation of HE sensors on was the Ultimate so it’s prudent to assume the others don’t.
I guess I confused the 8bitdo Pro and Ultimate, yeah never meant to imply other controllers from 8bitdo had them.
No problem. It doesn’t help that both companies have a “Pro 2”.
if they both have hall effect joysticks then in my case it would be a no brainer to get the 8bitdo.
I’ll have to look it up to make sure though.
thanks.
I was pretty sure the 8bitdo ultimate was supposed to have HE sticks and triggers, not sure if the different models use different sticks but would seem unlikely, but another user mentioned they were indeed different.
Besides the lack of hall effect sensors, the biggest complaint I’ve heard about the 8bitdo is the ergonomics. Because of the shape, your sits have to stay at a sharper angle which causes joint fatigue much quicker than the KingKong.
Personally, I own the KKP2 and love it. The shape is exactly the same as on Xbox so if you’re familiar with that and like the feel, I absolutely recommend the Gulikit controller.
I’m more of a playstation guy, so I don’t really know how an xbox controller feels.
I do have huge hands so hopefully it’ll feel comfortable.
I’ve typically bounced back and forth between Playstation and Xbox so I can say that if you preferred the overall feel of the DualShock 4 over the previous DS controllers you’ll probably find the shaper incline of the grips on the KKP2 feel more natural to you but the upshoot is both controllers are on the larger size so size shouldn’t be an issue for you either way.
If you really care about gyro settings, the only downside about KingKong Pro might be the refresh rate. I’ve heard someone mentioning around 120Hz or less which means it’ll perform poorly in sensitive movements. For the comparison, DualSense has ~550Hz or more.
Hmm… I did notice the guilikit didn’t feel super smooth in gyro though it was still fairly usable. Just didn’t feel the same as my switch pro con.
I don’t have an 8bitdo but i DO have a KingKong Pro 2 and I’ve been absolutely in love with it. My only complaint, literally the sole one I have, is that the triggers are a bit light (I’d prefer a bit of resistance to them when depressing them, gives better feedback imo) but other than that one admittedly minor gripe I think it feels excellent, and I use it with both my PC and my switch pretty regularly.
I can’t speak for the KingKong other than that I have a friend who has one and loved it enough to buy another.
I can speak for the 8bitdo Ultimate Wireless and Pro2.
Although the ultimate wireless is the better wireless controller for latency (2.4ghz) and most features (hall effect sensors, ability to wake the switch) - I still prefer my Pro 2. I find the triggers less fatiguing for long sessions of racing games and the controller is the most comfortable I’ve ever used. Plus, the convenience of having a switch on the back for 4 (though I’ve only used 3) Bluetooth compatibility profiles is so convenient, it’s the controller I bring with me when going to a friend’s because I know that as long as they don’t use playstation I can use my controller.
The positioning for the dpad on the Pro2 also makes Tetris much more comfortable.
Both controllers are great though, it would probably come down to whichever one was more comfortable in your hands.