The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale through amazon for just $29. This is a record price and represents a 36 percent discount. It's a pretty good deal, especially considering that first-party Xbox controllers cost around $60.
This is not a cheap imitation. 8Bitdo makes fantastic controllers that regularly find a place on . It is licensed by Xbox and is compatible with Xbox Series x, Series S, Xbox One and Windows 10 and above. In other words, this can work as a PC and Xbox controller.
8Bitdo
There are two extra buttons on the back that aren't included with the official controller, which could be useful for mapping (particularly with PC games). To that end, the controller offers custom button mapping and stick/trigger sensitivity to control vibration. .
Hall effect joysticks and impulse triggers should increase both durability and sensitivity, while minimizing drift. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack on the back to connect directly to headphones. Other features include a classic d-pad and improved grip.
So what's the problem? It's there in the name. This is a wired controller, which is both a blessing and a curse. Wired controllers offer reduced latency, making them the preferred choice for pro-level gamers, but keep people tied to a cable. It ships with a fairly long cable, almost ten feet, but the wireless range of a standard Bluetooth controller is around 20 feet.
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