8BitDo has announced what it's calling its "most advanced controller to date" with the new Ultimate 3E for Xbox and PC gamers. With a wide range of pro-grade controllers on the market, one feature that sets the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E apart is its hot-swappable ABXY Module. You can choose between face buttons with crisp, tactile micro-switches or a more traditional silicone membrane feel.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is chock-full of customization, including the ability to switch between a four-way or circular D-pad and swap out the thumbsticks for different heights and feel. And speaking of the thumbsticks, in addition to being magnetic Hall Effect sticks for drift-free gaming, they also feature the latest Tunneling Magnetoresistance sensor technology for accuracy and power efficiency.
The magnetic Hall-Effect tech also extends to the Impulse Triggers, which you can adjust for a snappier response in shooters or an analog feel in racing games. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E also includes two programmable rear buttons, or paddles, plus two additional shoulder buttons (L4/R4), offering more low-latency input options.
Compatible with Xbox consoles like the Xbox Series X|S and PC, it supports polling rates up to 1,000Hz via low-latency 2.4GHz wireless. It also supports Bluetooth, letting you connect the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E to iOS or Android devices. Add a minimal but stylish physical design with textured grips and an RGB glow for the sticks, and you've got an impressive controller.
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And as it's from 8BitDo, you get quality-of-life features like a 3.5mm audio port for wired headsets, plus on-controller volume and mic-muting controls. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E also ships with a handy charging dock, where you get around 18 hours of playtime from a single charge. The controller is set to launch in late October for $149.99 USD or £119.99, with pre-orders now open at Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK).
