Deal | 8BitDo's first wireless controller for Xbox drops to its lowest price

While 8BitDo has a plethora of Xbox-licensed products, it wasn't until last year that it announced its first wireless Xbox controller. This wasn't just an ordinary controller, but a special edition launched in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Rare, an Xbox-owned game studio.

The controller in question is the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition, and when it was announced last year, it had a launch price of $89.99. Less than a year later, you can purchase it for significantly less.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is currently down to $68 on Amazon, which translates to 24% off. And while that might seem like a pretty good deal, you can get it for even less when you purchase it directly from 8BitDo's eShop as it is currently discounted to $58.99 ($31 off), excluding shipping.

The low price on the 8BitDo eShop is due to the ongoing Spring Super sale that runs from March 17 until March 27, 2026. So, if you have had your eyes on the controller, now is the best time to purchase it.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is compatible with the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. It is also compatible with devices running Windows 10 and newer, Android 9.0+, iOS 18.2 and newer, iPadOS 18.2 and newer, macOS 15.2 and newer, tvOS 18.2 and newer, and visionOS 2.2 and newer. It connects to Xbox consoles and Windows via the included 2.4G wireless adapter or via a USB cable while Apple and Android devices work via Bluetooth.

The controller features a gold metallic tactile D-pad, drift-resistant Hall Effect joysticks, impulse triggers, two pro back paddle buttons, an audio jack, and support for on-the-fly profile switching. There's a 1,000mAh battery inside the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition for up to 20 hours of play time. The controller comes with a matching charging dock with a slot for the wireless adapter, and a full charge takes about 4 hours.

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