8Bitdo’s Ultimate wired controller for Xbox drops to a record low of $29

The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale via Amazon for just $29. This is a record low price and represents a 36 percent discount. That’s a pretty good deal, especially when considering that first-party Xbox controllers are around $60.

This is not a cheap knockout. 8Bitdo makes great controllers that regularly find a place . It’s licensed by Xbox and compatible with Xbox Series In other words, this can double as a PC and Xbox console.

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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 with PC games.) To that end, the controller offers custom button mapping and stick/trigger sensitivity for vibration control.

Hall effect joysticks and impulse actuators should increase durability and sensitivity, while minimizing deflection. There is also a 3.5mm audio jack on the back to connect directly to headphones. Other features include a classic d-pad and enhanced grip.

So what’s the point? It’s there in the name. This is a wired controller, which is both a blessing and a curse. Wired controllers offer low latency, making them the preferred choice for professional gamers, but they keep people tied to a cable. It comes with a fairly long cable, about ten feet long, but the wireless range of a standard Bluetooth controller is about 20 feet.

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