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Oct 23, 2026 3:13 PM

8Bitdo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (White)

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8BitDo Authorized via Amazon has 8Bitdo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (White) on sale for $37.79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member suicideskull for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Officially licensed by Xbox. Connect to your Xbox via wired USB, your Windows PC via 2.4G, or your Apple or Android devices via Bluetooth.
  • This controller connects to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via wired connection only.
  • Hall Effect Joysticks and Hall Effect impulse triggers (vibration triggers)
  • 2 Pro back paddle buttons
  • Refined Bumpers and D-pad - Clicky but smooth, Light but tactile
  • 3.5mm audio jack. 3-way mode switching button. 3 custom profiles. Multifunctional Charging Dock.
  • Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

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  • Our research indicates that this offer is $32.20 lower (46% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $69.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.    
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8BitDo Authorized via Amazon has 8Bitdo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (White) on sale for $37.79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member suicideskull for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Officially licensed by Xbox. Connect to your Xbox via wired USB, your Windows PC via 2.4G, or your Apple or Android devices via Bluetooth.
  • This controller connects to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via wired connection only.
  • Hall Effect Joysticks and Hall Effect impulse triggers (vibration triggers)
  • 2 Pro back paddle buttons
  • Refined Bumpers and D-pad - Clicky but smooth, Light but tactile
  • 3.5mm audio jack. 3-way mode switching button. 3 custom profiles. Multifunctional Charging Dock.
  • Support 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $32.20 lower (46% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $69.99.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.    
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Oct 23, 2026 5:01 PM
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dealmonkeyOct 23, 2026 5:01 PM
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I wish they made a controller that worked with PC, Xbox, mobile and Switch
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Oct 23, 2026 5:30 PM
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Joined Jun 2020
AmusedMint248Oct 23, 2026 5:30 PM
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This is for the wired, not wireless like OP's post says.
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Oct 23, 2026 5:34 PM
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DavidAUMOct 23, 2026 5:34 PM
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Note - this controller is not wireless for use with an Xbox. For Xbox it can only connect via wired USB.
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Oct 23, 2026 6:18 PM
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DelightfulPickle909Oct 23, 2026 6:18 PM
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Hey everybody, this is NOT wireless
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Oct 23, 2026 6:20 PM
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DelightfulPickle909Oct 23, 2026 6:20 PM
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Just so everybody knows, this is not wireless
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Oct 23, 2026 6:59 PM
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suicideskullOct 23, 2026 6:59 PM
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People seem to be mistaking this controller with the newly released 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller that costs $150. This is for the Ultimate 3-Mode controller. It is wired only for Xbox. It is wireless for everything else, windows, android, ios, etc via blutooth & 2.4G dongle. I've updated the title to exclude the word wireless.
Last edited by suicideskull October 23, 2026 at 01:02 PM.
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Oct 23, 2026 8:48 PM
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Hotpuck6Oct 23, 2026 8:48 PM
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This is a great price for that one guy who uses a wired controller for his Xbox!
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Oct 23, 2026 8:49 PM
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lunchmoney99Oct 23, 2026 8:49 PM
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Quote from dealmonkey View quoted comment :
I wish they made a controller that worked with PC, Xbox, mobile and Switch
They do I bought the Rare 40th anniversary 8 bitdo blue n yellow colorway with dock. It's just never on sale. I believe there's 2 other ed. Thats the model that will run everything except PlayStation. So covers all that you asked for. The 8bitdo will run Xbox wireless w a 2.4ghz dongle as well as Pc there's a switch on the back of the controller for ur Bluetooth,wired, or 2.4ghz for switch/mobile Bluetooth. Comes w the dock. 8bitdo software u can custom how the buttons swap for switch etc.. . Hope that helps...
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Oct 23, 2026 9:53 PM
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SDSummerDayOct 23, 2026 9:53 PM
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FYI:
The Ultimate 3-Mode is actually the first generation (the 3 refers to XBOX (wired), PC, and Mobile).

so it really should be 8Bitdo Ultimate 1, 3-Mode version.

the Ultimate 2 wireless works for PC, Mobile but not XBox, it is newer than Ultimate and better in the hardware spec.

the Ultimate 3 is actually full featured second generation of Ultimate 3-Mode in the sense that it support everything the 3 Mode does (wireless for xbox). so in reality it should be called Ultimate 3 3-Mode (if they want to keep the 3 Mode in the names)


so if 8Bitdo actually want to de-clutter their name with their random 3-mode badge.. just drop them for all, or add them for all, don't add to some of the product line.
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Oct 23, 2026 10:03 PM
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JustHangingOutOct 23, 2026 10:03 PM
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Quote from SDSummerDay View quoted comment :
FYI:The Ultimate 3-Mode is actually the first generation (the 3 refers to XBOX (wired), PC, and Mobile). so it really should be 8Bitdo Ultimate 1, 3-Mode version.the Ultimate 2 wireless works for PC, Mobile but not XBox, it is newer than Ultimate and better in the hardware spec.the Ultimate 3 is actually full featured second generation of Ultimate 3-Mode in the sense that it support everything the 3 Mode does (wireless for xbox). so in reality it should be called Ultimate 3 3-Mode (if they want to keep the 3 Mode in the names)so if 8Bitdo actually want to de-clutter their name with their random 3-mode badge.. just drop them for all, or add them for all, don't add to some of the product line.
Completely agree with you their naming convention drives me absolutely crazy. I have just started using this controller after having it well over two years.

Took me longer than it should to get the right software to recognize the controller. Note, you need 8Bitdo Ultimate Software X for X-Box controllers. Why? No clue. The other software V2 would not find it on Bluetooth, wired or 2.4Ghz adapter.

It does work wirelessly on the Xbox but you need an adapter X-Magic or something for it to work. Wired obviously works fine. Their software doesn't even tell you the battery left while on 2.4Ghz, seems crazy.

Sounds like I'm knocking it - paid probably 50 for it a year ago, it's quality just a shame the battery isn't replaceable at all.
Last edited by JustHangingOut October 23, 2026 at 04:10 PM.
Oct 23, 2026 10:16 PM
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vu2001Oct 23, 2026 10:16 PM
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Great controller, got it a few months ago to play Crimson Desert on PC and I have no complaint so far.
Oct 23, 2026 10:28 PM
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Drmc01Oct 23, 2026 10:28 PM
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died on me after a year.
Oct 24, 2026 7:07 AM
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mrmochiOct 24, 2026 7:07 AM
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Quote from suicideskull View quoted comment :
People seem to be mistaking this controller with the newly released 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller that costs $150. This is for the Ultimate 3-Mode controller. It is wired only for Xbox. It is wireless for everything else, windows, android, ios, etc via blutooth & 2.4G dongle. I've updated the title to exclude the word wireless.
Holy cow! I thought you were lying.

$150 for an 8bitdo controller is comically expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P5DS...lp_hp_h_pc
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Oct 24, 2026 1:42 PM
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kutotheOct 24, 2026 1:42 PM
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I love these controllers. Great deal

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Oct 24, 2026 1:47 PM
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TgenOct 24, 2026 1:47 PM
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Awesome

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