8BitDo Is Releasing A Transparent Green Xbox-Inspired Controller Next Month

8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for PC, Xbox, Mobile (Jade) $70 | Releases May 15 Preorder at Amazon 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:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Apr 8, 2025 - 21:59

8BitDo Is Releasing A Transparent Green Xbox-Inspired Controller Next Month

8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for PC, Xbox, Mobile (Jade)

Preorder at Amazon

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:Continue Reading at GameSpot