Honkai: Star Rail 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller Unveiled, Preorders Open Today

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8BitDo has revealed an officially licensed controller themed around the popular free-to-play RPG Honkai: Star Rail. Just like the recently released Wuchang: Fallen Feathers collaboration, the Honkai: Star Rail model is an Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for PC, Apple devices, and Android. The design revolves around Evernight, the mysterious upcoming playable character that’s set to join Honkai: Star Rail soon.

The Honkai: Star Rail: Evernight 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is available to preorder starting today for $70, which is 10 bucks more than the price of the regular editions (and five bucks more than the Wuchang model). The controller is slated to release this fall; Amazon currently lists the launch date as October 16.

8BitDo is also releasing a Collector’s Bundle that comes with four stick caps, a themed, hardshell carrying case, temporary tattoo stickers, and a glittery coaster featuring Evernight.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – Honkai: Star Rail Edition

$70

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 has an impressive list of features, especially when you consider the price. It’s equipped with TMR electromagnetic joysticks, which are even more precise and durable than Hall Effect sticks. You’ll find two remappable buttons on the back and two extra shoulder buttons. Switches on the back change the triggers from conventional Hall Effect linear triggers to rapid-fire microswitch buttons. The Ultimate 2 also has RGB lighting rings, dual rumble motors, motion controls, and more pro-style features. With 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2, you can create and save up to three custom profiles as well as adjust settings like stick sensitivity.

The Ultimate 2 comes with a matching charging dock, which has a compartment to store the 2.4GHz adapter. This isn’t the Bluetooth model, so it won’t work on Nintendo Switch 1/2, but the 2.4GHz model also has Bluetooth support for Android, Apple devices, and SteamOS.

Key Features

2.4GHz Wireless on PC (USB-C dongle)
Bluetooth on Apple, Android, SteamOS
Wired on PC
TMR electromagnetic joysticks
Change trigger type by flipping switches:
- Hall Effect Triggers
- Non-linear Microswitch Triggers
2 remappable back triggers
2 extra remappable shoulder buttons
Profile button: Stores 3 custom layouts
Turbo button
Tactile bumpers
Tactile D-pad
Textured grips
RGB lighting rings
1,000Hz polling rate for 2.4GHz and wired
6-axis motion controls
Dual rumble motors
1,000mAh battery
Colors: White, Black, Purple, Green, Wuchang Edition
Special Editions: Honkai: Star Rail / Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Includes matching USB-C charging dock

Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Remap inputs
Set up three custom profiles
Set up dead zones
Adjust motion control sensitivity
Adjust stick sensitivity
Adjust trigger sensitivity
Adjust rumble intensity
Adjust lighting effects

Check out our review and deals roundup for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 and Ultimate 2 Bluetooth for more details on why this controller is such a solid choice.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller - Honkai: Star Rail Collector's Bundle — 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller – Honkai: Star Rail Collector’s Bundle

Other 8BitDo Controller Collaborations

8BitDo has collaborated with multiple publishers in recent months to create stylish special-edition controllers. Along with the new Honkai: Star Rail and Wuchang Ultimate 2 Controllers, 8BitDo recently partnered with Microsoft to celebrate Rare’s 40th anniversary. The 8BitDo 3-Mode: Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is the manufacturer’s first wireless Xbox controller. Last year, 8BitDo launched a pair of budget-friendly Black Myth: Wukong Ultimate 2C Controllers. There’s also a Genshin Impact-themed version of 8BitDo’s original Ultimate Controller for PC and mobile.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless – Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — $58.50 (~~$65~~)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Wireless – Rare 40th Anniversary — $90
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless – Black Myth: Wukong — $30 (~~$35~~)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired – Black Myth: Wukong — $17.49 (~~$25~~)
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless – Genshin Impact — $60

Hoyoverse Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Controllers

Honkai: Star Rail fans have another high-end controller option for PC. The Hoyoverse Firefly Elite Controller has a bunch of pro-style features, too. Unfortunately, the controller on its own isn’t available, but there is a bundle with a charging dock and carrying case for $186. Yes, that’s very expensive.

Hoyoverse Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Elite Controller Bundle — $186
Hoyoverse Honkai: Star Rail Firefly Elite Controller — Sold out

Honkai: Star Rail fans can also get a pair of Moondrop noise-canceling wireless earbuds modeled after the earbuds Robin wears in the game. These are quite popular on Amazon and are on sale for $100 (was $120).