New Xbox Controller officially revealed

8BitDo has just officially announced the Ultimate 3 and Ultimate 3E controllers for XboxPC and mobile devices. These officially licensed Xbox controllers are highly customizable and offer pro-level accuracy, and they're a bit cheaper than Xbox's own Elite controllers.

For over a decade now, 8BitDo has remained one of the leading voices in the world of video game accessories, controllers and peripherals. While the company has released an assortment of products over the years that have certainly taken inspiration from some of the game's most iconic color schemes and technical designs, 8BitDo has also made a ton of officially licensed accessories. Xbox, for example, has had a strong relationship with 8BitDo for quite some time, working with the company to release official Forza Horizon-themed charging docks, Rare-inspired controls, and transparent green mechanical keyboards inspired by Microsoft's first home console.

8BitDo Announces Xbox Ultimate 3 Controller Series

8BitDo's new Xbox Ultimate 3 controller costs $99.99 and offers a wealth of features you'd expect from a pro-level controller, such as back buttons, adjustable Force Rings for TMR joysticks, hall-effect impulse triggers, and even extra bumpers. This controller will be released on October 31, 2026 and pre-orders are open now via Amazon. Directly compared to Microsoft's own offerings, 8BitDo's Ultimate 3 controller is most similar to the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller, which typically retails for around $140.

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Here's the full feature list for the new 8BitDo Xbox Ultimate 3 controller:

• 2.4G wireless and wired for Xbox and PC / Bluetooth for mobile

• Improved grip with increased comfort

• Force Ring – Adjustable joystick tension

• TMR joysticks

• Hall effect impulse trigger with two trigger stops

• 2 pro-level back buttons

• Extra Fast Bumpers (L4 and R4)

• Integrated wireless charging dock

• Up to 1000 Hz polling rate (PC only. Not supported on Xbox consoles)

• 6-axis motion control (PC only. Mappable to LS or RS)

• 3.5 mm audio jack

• Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software X and Ultimate Software V2 Mobile

• Battery life: 20 hours with 4-5 hours charging time

8BitDos Xbox Ultimate 3E Controller

On the same day, 8BitDo is also releasing the Xbox Ultimate 3E controller, a high-end model priced at $149.99. Amazon pre-orders are also open now for this model. Along with all the bells and whistles found in the Ultimate 3, the Ultimate 3E controller comes with a set of customizable magnetic face buttons and multiple user profile options, along with other exclusive features. As the high-end model, this controller is more similar to the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, which usually retails for around $200.

Here's the full feature list for 8BitDo's Xbox Ultimate 3E Controller:

• 2.4G wireless and wired for Xbox and PC / Bluetooth for mobile

• TMR joysticks

• Improved grip with silicone structure

• Hall effect impulse trigger with two trigger stops

• 2 pro-level back buttons

• Extra Fast Bumpers (L4 and R4)

• Integrated wireless charging dock

• Interchangeable magnetic faceplate and accessory pack (accessory pack includes standard D-pad, microswitch ABXY module, high joystick, dome joystick, thick neck joystick)

• 6-axis motion control (PC only. Not supported on Xbox consoles)

• Up to 1000 Hz polling rate (PC only. Not supported on Xbox consoles)

• Custom profile switch

• Fire Ring – RGB lighting joysticks

• 3.5 mm audio jack and audio adjustment

• Battery life: 18 hours with 4-5 hours charging time