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8BitDo Ultimate 3E Wireless Controller Pre-Orders Finally Open
It took a while (meaning several months), but the customizable 8BitDo Ultimate 3E wireless controller for Xbox and PC has finally opened pre-orders at $149.99. While it can be used to play games on Android and Apple mobile devices via Bluetooth, most users will likely be more interested in connecting it to their Xbox consoles or PCs. In any case, this product is set to launch on August 31st, just in time for the new school season.
This is a big modular controller that 8BitDo has been building anticipation for, and while it means you'll have to wait until summer is practically over to enjoy gaming with it, you can at least secure your order now. We already covered the key features at CES, but as a recap, this latest version is an evolution of the Ultimate 3 and aims for the high-end peripherals market.
Compared to the Ultimate 3, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E adds two extra bumpers, interchangeable directional buttons (choose between standard or circular), and interchangeable face buttons. Like its predecessor, the new controller features Hall effect triggers and analog sticks. However, the triggers have been upgraded with a travel distance adjustment slider for this version. Similarly, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E's analog sticks feature more precise TMR sticks. Say goodbye to stick drift.
"Two standard joysticks are included, and as optional extras, two tall joysticks, one thick-neck joystick, and one dome joystick are available. Feel free to swap them out according to different game scenarios and your preferred feel," 8BitDo explains.
The grip angle has also been widened on the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E, which 8BitDo says improves comfort. 8BitDo has also added silicone side grips to provide better control during intense gaming sessions. Other key features include a 2.4GHz wireless connection optimized for Xbox and PC (USB-C adapter included), a maximum polling rate of 1,000Hz, customizable six-axis motion controls, a 3.5mm audio jack, and support for 8BitDo's Ultimate Software X utility.
You can pre-order the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E controller now on Amazon for $149.99 .
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