8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 vs Fanatec App
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
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Fanatec App
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| Figure | 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 | Fanatec App |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Gaming Peripheral Software | 8.2 (#10) | 7.1 (#28) |
| Privacy | 8BitDo’s privacy policy says it may collect information about software use and device details, including operating system, software applications, IP address, and location. | Corsair's privacy policy covers Fanatec.com and software, and says software use may involve processing device, usage, and diagnostic data. |
| Purpose | The software configures 8BitDo devices and keeps their firmware up to date. | The Fanatec App provides control of Fanatec equipment, from input testing to performance tuning. |
| Support | The company’s shop contact page lists [email protected] for customer support. | The download page links to a Fanatec forum for app feedback and lists expert support as available. |
Plans
In their own words
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 configures supported 8BitDo devices and provides firmware updates when available. Users can remap or disable supported keys, create profiles, record macros that trigger multiple instructions with one keystroke, and adjust lighting effects and colors on supported devices. Audio configuration is listed among V2’s enhanced features. The page lists selected 8BitDo controllers for Windows and macOS and indicates which customization features each supports; listed device types also include mechanical keyboards, numpads, mice, speakers, adapters, arcade controllers and mod kits. The software is free for supported 8BitDo devices. Its requirements are Windows 10 (1903) or above and macOS 13.0 or above, and an 8BitDo FAQ says there is no mobile version. For certain devices that are not recognized, the product FAQ gives button combinations and USB connection steps. 8BitDo’s privacy policy says it may collect software-use and device details, including operating system, applications, IP address and location.
Fanatec App
Fanatec App has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.