As we launch our GC Ultimate 2 Kickstarter today, weāve made a difficult decision regarding the Pico W to Pico W Dongle add-on. After extensive internal testing, we have decided not to offer the external dongle during this campaign.
Why weāre making this change:
Our goal is to provide a "plug-and-play" experience. While the custom Pico-to-Pico wireless link is a great concept, it hasn't yet reached the stability standards we require for a dedicated hardware add-on.
The Good News: Universal Bluetooth is Rock Solid
This change does not mean the gamepad is wired-only! We are extremely confident in the Bluetooth capabilities already built into the controller. The dongle simply needs some more time in the oven so to speak.
Native Support:
The gamepad still works beautifully over Bluetooth for PC, Switch 2, and other compatible devices.
Wired Mode: For the competitive crowd, the high-speed wired connection remains the gold standard for low-latency play.
We believe in shipping polished products. By removing the experimental dongle, we can focus 100% of our energy on perfecting the gamepad's firmware and ensuring the Bluetooth and wired experiences are world-class.
The dongle will be something that I can look at with more attention and care after the campaign has wrapped. If something changes or we have a breakthrough, you will all be the first to know.
Thank you for your support and for helping us make this hardware the best it can