8Bitdo’s Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is down to $29

The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale through Amazon for just $29. This is cheap and represents a 36 percent discount. That’s a great deal, especially when you consider that original Xbox controllers are around $60.

This is not a cheap price. 8Bitdo makes the best controllers available all the time . 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 are not included with the official controller, which can be useful for mapping (especially with PC games.) To this end, the controller offers a custom button map and a stick / sensitivity to help control the vibration. .

Hall effect exciters and triggers should increase stability and sensitivity, while reducing vibration. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack on the back for connecting headphones. Other features include a classic d-pad and better grip.

So what’s the catch? That’s right in the name. This is a wired controller, which is both a blessing and a curse. Wireless controllers offer low latency, making them a preferred choice for pro-level players, but keep people tied to cable. It transmits with a long cable, about ten feet, but the wireless range of the standard Bluetooth controller comes in at about 20 feet.

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