8BitDo's first wireless Xbox controller is a surprise Rare collaboration
Briefly

Rare collaborates with 8BitDo to produce a special edition Xbox controller to celebrate the studio's 40th anniversary. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller features a gold and blue design, showcasing several Easter eggs from Rare's iconic games. Priced at $89.99, the controller connects via 2.4GHz wireless or USB-C, utilizing a USB dongle instead of Xbox's native protocol. It also includes Bluetooth support for mobile devices, swappable joystick caps themed after Rare games, and a zinc alloy D-pad that complements its aesthetic.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition features a unique gold and blue design, highlighting Rare's 40-year legacy with Easter eggs.
This controller connects through 2.4GHz wireless or USB-C cable, using a USB dongle for wireless mode rather than Microsoft's protocol, and it supports Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices.
The controller includes unique features such as swappable silicone joystick caps inspired by Sea of Thieves and Banjo-Kazooie, along with a tactile D-pad made of zinc alloy.
Proposed at a price of $89.99, this special edition controller is essentially a wireless version of 8BitDo's existing controller, featuring upgraded joysticks and impulse triggers.
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