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