"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 licensed by Xbox, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is a wireless modular controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Apple devices, and Android. A firm release date hasn't been set, but the Ultimate 3E is currently slated for Q2 2026 (April-June)."
"If you're eager to get your hands on 8BitDo's first modular controller, be prepared to spend considerably more than you did on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 or any other traditional controller from the popular accessory maker. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E will retail for $150, placing it squarely in competition with Microsoft's own Elite Series 2 and other licensed Xbox controllers such as the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded."
"Unsurprisingly, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is the most feature-rich and technologically advanced controller in 8BitDo's catalog. It has some features found on the Ultimate 2 and Pro 3 Controllers, but the fully modular build means it has more customization options than any 8BitDo controller before it. And while you certainly can't refer to a $150 controller as "budget-friendly," it is priced lower most of the controllers listed above."
8BitDo unveiled the Xbox-licensed Ultimate 3E, a wireless modular controller compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Apple devices, and Android, slated for Q2 2026. The controller will retail for $150 and competes with Microsoft's Elite Series 2 and other premium licensed Xbox controllers. The Ultimate 3E is the most feature-rich controller in 8BitDo's catalog, offering full modular customization beyond previous models. The design is slightly wider than the Ultimate 2, includes textured silicone handles, a hardshell carrying case, and swappable components. The Ultimate 3E follows the Ultimate 3-Mode 40th Anniversary Edition as 8BitDo's second wireless Xbox controller.
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