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8BitDo Ultimate 3C+ controller costs $39.99 and releases October 30
8BitDo’s Ultimate 3C+ is a new wireless game controller and the cheapest model in the company’s Ultimate 3 series.
It works with Windows computers and Android devices, connecting through a 2.4GHz adapter or Bluetooth.
Its adjustable stick tension and switchable triggers let players tailor controls to different games; it also has two back buttons.
The controller costs $39.99, compared with $99 for the Ultimate 3 and $149.99 for the Ultimate 3E, both for Xbox.
It has a 500mAh battery rated for up to 20 hours of use with the adapter or 32 hours over Bluetooth.
Pre-orders are open, and the controller is due out October 30.
8BitDo has announced the Ultimate 3C+ wireless controller, priced at $39.99.
The controller is scheduled to release on October 30 and is available to pre-order.
It has adjustable-tension TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and two back buttons.
It supports Windows and Android, with 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.4 connections.
The controller is available in Avocado Green, Frost White and Stealth Black.
- Who
- 8BitDo announced the Ultimate 3C+ wireless controller.
- What
- The new controller costs $39.99 and is scheduled for release on October 30.
- When
- It was reported on October 13, 2026; the release is scheduled for October 30.
- Where
- It is available to pre-order on Amazon and the 8BitDo eShop.
- Why
- Not stated
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Notebookcheck reported the controller was available to pre-order ahead of its October 30 release.
The Ultimate 3C+ is scheduled to be released.
- Price
- $39.99
- Release date
- October 30
- Connectivity
- 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.4
- Battery capacity
- 500mAh
- Available colors
- Avocado Green, Frost White and Stealth Black