8BitDo's Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox Lavender Edition has force rings, a floating D-pad, and more

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox announced earlier this year was the first model of the third-generation Ultimate series. While it is still yet to be available to buy, 8BitDo has expanded the series with a new model, and a special edition one at that. The new controller is called the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Edition, and unlike the Ultimate 3E, it has a price and a launch date.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Edition has a gradient purple design which 8BitDo says is inspired by Rococo pastels. While this color might not appeal to a lot of people, we expect the Ultimate 3 controller will be released in other colors in the future.

With respect to features, the 8BitDo is a wireless controller that connects to Xbox consoles and Windows PC via an included USB-C 2.4GHz wireless or wired USB. It is also compatible with Android and Apple devices but connects via Bluetooth.

The controller has TMR joysticks, each with its own force ring that can be used to adjust the tension. 8BitDo also claims it has a 12-bit ADC sampling chip and a 216MHz high-performance processor for better joystick precision and faster response. The Ultimate 3 controller also features a Disc D-pad, and it has been designed to make diagonal movements easier.

There are Hall-Effect triggers with trigger stops, two additional remappable bumpers (R4 and L4), and two pro-level back buttons. The controller has a 1000Hz polling rate, but it is limited to PC only (wired and wireless). The 6-axis motion control is also limited to PC and works only in 2.4GHz wireless mode. There's also a 3.5mm audio jack.

Like the Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Edition has a 1000mAh battery that should provide up to 20 hours of use. It comes with a wireless charging dock with zero contact points, overload protection, and foreign object detection. The controller is compatible with the 8BitDo Ultimate Software X and Ultimate Software V2 Mobile which can be used to remap buttons, adjust trigger range and vibration intensity, and update the firmware.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Edition is available to pre-order now on the 8BitDo eshop and on Amazon for $99.99. It will be released on August 31.