8BitDo is adding to its lineup of gaming peripherals inspired by the original Xbox’s popular transparent green special-edition next month. The Jade Edition of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller is officially licensed by Xbox and is available to preorder for $70 ahead of its May 15 release. The premium controller will join the matching Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 Wireless Mouse, both of which launched in January.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller originally launched in white and black models last spring. While it has the same core feature set as the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz and 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth (Switch), it’s important to note that the 3-Mode model has a peculiar quirk. It’s the only 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with an Xbox button, but it only offers a wired connection on Xbox consoles. The other two modes that create the “3-Mode” moniker are wireless: It can sync wirelessly via a 2.4GHz USB dongle on PC and supports Bluetooth on iOS, Android, Mac, and Apple TV.
Check out a list of core features and customization options below. If the 3-Mode is of interest, you should know that the black and white editions are steeply discounted at Amazon right now:
8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controllers:
- Jade — $70 | Releases May 15
- White — $45 (
$70) | Click coupon box - Black — $45 ($70) | Click coupon box
8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for PC, Xbox, Mobile (Jade)
$70 | Releases May 15
- Transparent Jade color scheme inspired by original Xbox special-edition console.
- 2.4GHz Wireless on PC
- Bluetooth on Mac, iOS, and Android
- USB-C wired connection on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Hall Effect analog sticks
- Hall Effect impulse triggers
- Two remappable back triggers
- Up to 20 hours battery life
- 3.5mm audio jack
- 3 custom profiles
- Includes black charging dock
Customize with 8BitDo Ultimate Software for Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS, Android:
- Remap inputs
- Set up custom profiles
- Set up dead zones
- Adjust stick sensitivity
- Adjust trigger sensitivity
- Adjust rumble intensity
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The new transparent green 8BitDo Ultimate might be the best-looking Ultimate Controller yet, but PC, Mac, and Android players will want to consider the new 8BitDo Ultimate 2 instead. Released in February, the Ultimate 2 has upgraded TMR electromagnetic analog sticks, four remappable buttons– two back triggers, two shoulder bumpers–RGB lighting rings, and a USB-C dongle for 2.4GHz Wireless. Plus, it’s $10 less than the upcoming 3-Mode Jade Edition.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller at Amazon
Nintendo Switch and PC owners, meanwhile, can take advantage of nice deals on the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller, which has the widest compatibility of all Ultimate Controllers.
8BitDo Ultimate Controller Deals
- 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller + Carrying Case — $55 (
$70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — $49.19 (
$60) | Amazon Prime-exclusive deal - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — $51 (
$60) - 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller – Black Myth: Wukong Edition — $31.57 (
$35)
That said, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller is an excellent gamepad in its own right, and the Jade Edition should pair well with 8BitDo’s Xbox-inspired keyboard and mouse. It is a bit disappointing that the charging dock doesn’t match the Jade controller, as it’s the first model in the Ultimate series with a mismatched dock.
The Retro R8 Wireless Mouse, on the other hand, does include a transparent green magnetic charging dock. If you’re in the market for a budget wireless mouse with a robust feature set, we’d recommend checking it out for $60.
The Retro 87 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is every bit as good as 8BitDo’s other retro gaming-inspired keyboards. It’s slightly more expensive at $120–though you can get it for $112.79 at Amazon right now–but it looks and feels great and includes a pair of detachable Super Buttons (giant buttons with microswitches). The mouse and keyboard offer wireless connections on PC, Mac, and Android via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. You can customize your experience using 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2–the 3-Mode Controller uses the original Ultimate Software.
Heads up: Unlike the upcoming 3-Mode Controller, the keyboard and mouse are not compatible with Xbox consoles.
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