The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale through Amazon for just $29. This is a record low price and represents a 36 percent discount. That’s a pretty good deal, especially considering that first-party Xbox controllers are $60.
This is not a cheap knockoff. 8Bitdo makes great controls that always find a place in the . 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 double as a PC and Xbox controller.
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There are two additional buttons on the back that aren’t included with the official controller, which can be useful for mapping (especially for PC games.) To that end, the controller offers custom button mapping and sensitivity to attach/trigger vibration control. .
Hall effect joysticks and impulse triggers should increase both stiffness and sensitivity, while reducing drift. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack on the back for connecting directly to headphones. Other features include a classic i-pad and improved grip.
So what’s the catch? It’s right 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 option for high-end gamers, but keep people tied to a cable. It comes with a long cord, about ten feet, but the wireless range of a standard Bluetooth controller is about 20 feet.
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