2026 has been a turbulent year for the Xbox brand. When both Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, and Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, left their positions, many worried about the future of Xbox. However, things are looking much more positive now.
Since becoming CEO of Xbox in February 2026, Asha Sharma has led several popular improvements, like more exclusive games made by Xbox, better relationships with other game companies, and a recent price drop for Xbox Game Pass. Although fans are still discussing the future of Xbox consoles, the company is committed to remaining a key player in gaming hardware. That commitment continues today with the announcement of a new, officially licensed Xbox accessory.
Xbox Announces the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller
As a big fan of 8BitDo, I’m really excited about their new controller! They’ve worked with Xbox before, and this time they’ve come up with the 8BitDo Ultimate 3. It’s officially made for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, but the best part is it also works with PCs and even my phone thanks to Bluetooth! It’s awesome that it’s so versatile.
The Ultimate 3 controller costs $99.99, making it much more affordable than Xbox Elite controllers, even though it has fewer features. It also has a great look and includes:
- 2.4G Wireless & Wired connection
- Improved grip with enhanced comfort
- Adjustable joystick tension
- TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) joysticks
- Hall-effect impulse triggers w/ trigger stops
- Pro-level back buttons
- L4 and R4 Bumpers
- Wireless charging dock
- Up to 1000Hz polling rate (PC only)
- 6-axis motion control (PC only)
- 3.5mm audio jack
You can personalize the Ultimate 3 Controller even further using its PC and mobile apps. These apps let you change button layouts, adjust vibration, and fine-tune trigger sensitivity. This controller is particularly good for competitive shooting games, offering a fast response time that keeps you in the action.
You can now pre-order the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 controller. In the U.S. and UK, it’s available on Amazon. Customers outside of these countries can order it directly from eEshop.
As a big Xbox fan, I’m already getting hyped for 2026 – it looks like we’re in for a ton of amazing games! Now seems like a great time to make sure my setup is ready, and thankfully, Xbox has been releasing some really cool hardware options lately, so there’s plenty to choose from.
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2026-05-29 02:09