The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox sells for just $29 on Amazon. This is a record low price and represents a 36 percent discount. That's a pretty good deal, especially considering that Xbox controllers from the manufacturer cost around $60.
This is not a cheap knockoff. 8Bitdo makes fantastic controllers that regularly find a place in . It is licensed by Xbox and is compatible with Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and later. In other words, it can be both a PC and an Xbox controller.
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There are two additional buttons on the back that are not included with the official controller, and they can be useful for mapping (especially in PC games). To this end, the controller offers customizable button mapping and joystick/trigger sensitivity to control vibration. .
Hall effect joysticks and impulse triggers should improve durability and sensitivity while minimizing drift. There's also a 3.5mm audio jack on the back for direct headphone connection. Other features include a classic d-pad and improved grip.
So what's the catch? It's right there in the title. It's a wired controller, which is both a blessing and a curse. Wired controllers offer lower latency, making them the preferred choice for pro-level gamers, but still leave people tethered to a cable. It comes with a fairly long cable, almost ten feet long, but the range of a standard Bluetooth controller is about 20 feet.
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