"8BitDo's second officially licensed wireless Xbox controller is also its most expensive gamepad to date. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox follows last August's Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition with some excellent upgrades, less branding, and a big price hike. It's got tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks, Hall effect triggers with adjustable stops for improved reaction times, and swappable ABXY buttons."
"The Ultimate 3E Controller is also one of 8BitDo's most customizable controllers. It comes preinstalled with two standard joysticks that can be replaced with two tall joysticks, a "thick-neck" joystick, or a dome-capped stick. The standard metal D-pad can be swapped out to one with a circular design, but it's the controller's ABXY buttons that stand out. Unlike the 8BitDo Pro 3, which only lets you swap out the button caps, the Ultimate 3E includes two interchangeable button modules:"
"In addition to the Hall effect triggers, the Ultimate 3E has two pairs of shoulder buttons, a pair of remappable bumpers on the back, and six-axis motion controls that are limited to PC gaming. The bases of both joysticks are surrounded with RGB rings that light up and react to movements, but battery life is still rated at a decent 18 hours of playtime between charges on an included dock."
8BitDo's Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox is an officially licensed premium gamepad priced at $149.99 and shipping in Q2 2026. The controller uses tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks and Hall effect triggers with adjustable stops. The ABXY buttons are swappable via two interchangeable modules: silicone membrane or clicky micro switches accessible by removing the faceplate. Customization includes four joystick stem types and two D-pad options. The controller offers two pairs of shoulder buttons, remappable rear bumpers, six-axis motion support for PC, RGB-lit joystick bases, and an 18-hour battery life with a charging dock. Connectivity includes a bundled 2.4GHz dongle, Bluetooth, and wired USB.
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