8BitDo Ultimate 3 Lavender Edition Controller for Xbox Announced

8BitDo has announced the Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox in a Lavender Edition. The controller is now available for pre-order.

TMR joysticks and Hall-Effect triggers

The controller features TMR joysticks with adjustable force rings, a floating D-pad, and Hall-Effect triggers with trigger stops. It includes two additional remappable bumpers and two pro-grade back buttons. The controller offers a 1000Hz polling rate on PC and 6-axis motion controls on PC via 2.4GHz wireless. It has a 3.5mm audio jack and a 1000mAh battery rated for up to 20 hours of use. The included charging dock uses contactless wireless charging with overload protection and foreign object detection.

Specifications

• Joystick type: TMR joysticks with adjustable force rings
• D-pad: Floating D-pad (disk D-pad)
• Triggers: Hall-Effect triggers with trigger stops
• Polling rate: 1000Hz (PC only)
• Battery: 1000mAh, up to 20 hours

The Ultimate 3 Lavender Edition is priced at 99.99 USD (about $99.99). Pre-orders are available now on the 8BitDo eshop and Amazon, with shipping scheduled for August 31.

The controller is compatible with Xbox consoles, Windows PC via 2.4GHz or wired connection, and Android and Apple devices via Bluetooth. 8BitDo claims improved joystick precision and faster response thanks to a 12-bit ADC sampling chip and a 216MHz processor.