* This is a link to the official product introduction page.
8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox
https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-3e-controller-xbox/
* The Verge article
8BitDo’s new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches
https://www.theverge.com/tech/848331/8bitdo-ultimate-3e-controller-xbox-wireless-tmr-swappable-joysticks
# Part of the content was translated from Gemini 3.0 Flash and edited.
8BitDo's second officially licensed Xbox wireless controller has been released as the most expensive gamepad ever.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox follows the 'Ultimate 3 Mode Controller for Xbox - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition' released last August. It reduces brand exposure and upgrades performance, but the price has also increased significantly.
This product features TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) joysticks, Hall effect triggers with adjustable dead zones for improved response speed, and replaceable ABXY buttons.
Revealed at CES 2026, this controller will be released in the second quarter of 2026 for $149.99 and will compete with premium console controllers such as the recently announced ASUS ROG Raikiri II. [Omitted]
* Official X (Twitter) post attached
https://x.com/8BitDo/status/2008206860286116111
The Ultimate 3E connects to Xbox via a 2.4GHz USB dongle instead of supporting Microsoft's own wireless protocol. It has Bluetooth functionality for connection to Apple and Android devices, and also supports wired connection via a USB cable for lag-free play.
It is also compatible with Ultimate Software X (a variation of Ultimate Software V2 for Xbox controllers), allowing for detailed settings and button remapping. Custom profiles created in this way can be switched and used immediately by pressing the buttons on the Ultimate 3E device.
