Rare has teamed up with 8BitDo, not Microsoft, for a special edition Xbox controller. Rare has teamed up with 8BitDo, not Microsoft, for a special edition Xbox controller. is a senior editor and ...

One problem I've always faced with PC controllers is a lack of layout consistency - an Xbox controller, a Switch controller, and a PlayStation controller all have different button positions. 8BitDo's ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

8BitDo is adding to its lineup of gaming peripherals inspired by the original Xbox's popular transparent green special-edition next month. The Jade Edition of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller is ...

Not bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party gamepads. Not bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party gamepads. is a deputy editor with 18 years ...

On August 4, Xbox and 8BitDo revealed the new 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Wireless Controller to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Rare, the creators of franchises like Sea of Thieves, Killer Instinct, ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

8Bitdo makes some of our favorite controllers for all manner of consoles and gaming rigs, and now you can pick an Xbox controller of theirs up for only $30. The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for ...

CES 2026 is here, and it's bringing with it a tidal of new electronic gadgets and accessories for gamers to enjoy, including the new 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox. It's the latest entry in ...

You can use an external controller with the Steam Deck if you prefer it docked rather than in handheld mode. These third‑party controllers are great options.