Xbox house owners and followers of Rare Restricted will wish to seize Amazon’s Black Friday deal on 8BitDo’s first wi-fi Xbox controller earlier than it is gone. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is discounted to $72 (was $90) whereas provides last–and this deal is prone to promote out fairly quick. Launched in August, this version of the Final 3-Mode works wirelessly on Xbox consoles, PC, Apple units, and Android.
Formally licensed by Microsoft, the Rare 40th Anniversary Edition comes with an identical charging dock, premium components–including again buttons, Corridor Impact sticks, and a steel D-pad–and is introduced in a hanging blue-and-gold shade scheme with symbols and paintings nodding to the Microsoft-owned studio’s storied historical past. Although greatest recognized right this moment because the studio behind Sea of Thieves, Rare has a again catalog of classics like Donkey Kong Nation, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, and Good Darkish.
The Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is considered one of quite a few Xbox-branded 8BitDo equipment on sale for Black Friday. You can too save huge on the brand new All-Button Arcade Controller, the Xbox Wireless Arcade Fight Stick, and extra.
The original Ultimate 3-Mode Controller launched final spring in white and black. A transparent green model matching 8BitDo’s Retro 87 Keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse was added to the lineup in Could. The “3-Mode” moniker pertained to the controller’s connectivity choices: 2.4GHz Wireless for PC, Bluetooth for cell, and wired for Xbox. All of these modes nonetheless exist on the Rare 40th Anniversary Edition, but it surely additionally has 2.4GHz Wireless on Xbox Sequence X|S and Xbox One. Implementing Microsoft’s wi-fi protocol mixed with the special-edition theme explains the $20 worth soar.
$72 (was $90) | For Xbox, PC, Apple, Android
The Rare 40th Anniversary Edition is arguably the best-looking controller 8BitDo has created–and one of many standout special-edition Xbox controllers usually. It makes use of Rare’s longtime colours with a two-tone Royal blue shell accented by yellow-gold joystick rings, face button labels, triggers/bumpers, and two remappable again buttons.
8BitDo used gold-plated zinc alloy to create the tactile D-pad; that is the primary steel D-pad within the Final sequence. Rare’s 40th Anniversary emblem is on the left deal with, whereas the darker Royal blue silhouettes are Easter Eggs referencing the studio’s historical past.
It comes with an identical charging dock with the studio identify on the entrance middle. The two.4GHz USB receiver is saved within the backside compartment on the dock. You will additionally discover a USB-C cable and a pair of silicone stick caps that includes the Sea of Thieves emblem on one and a puzzle piece on the opposite. The jigsaw puzzle piece nods to the collectibles in Rare’s traditional platformers, Banjo-Kazooie and DKC.
The controller appears to be like even higher up shut, and wi-fi efficiency on Xbox is great. The zinc alloy D-pad feels nice, too. The Final 3-Mode is constructed with premium parts and has stellar ergonomics. It is a versatile controller due to help for quite a few units and built-in customization choices.
Take a look at the important thing specs for the Rare 40th Anniversary Edition beneath:
- Platform help:
- Xbox Sequence X|S & Xbox One – 2.4GHz Wireless | Wired
- Home windows – 2.4GHz Wireless | Wired
- Apple iOS & macOS – Bluetooth
- Android- Bluetooth
- Controls:
- Corridor Impact anti-drift sticks
- Corridor Impact impulse triggers (Xbox/PC)
- Microswitch bumpers
- Two remappable again triggers
- Tactile steel D-pad (manufactured from zinc alloy)
- ABXY face buttons with gold labels
- Xbox Information | View | Menu | Star | Profile
- Mic and Enter switches
- Textured handles
- Equipment:
- Matching charging dock with 2.4GHz receiver
- Rare-themed silicone stick caps
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- Profiles: Save as much as 3 customized management layouts
- Battery: As much as 20 hours | Cost time: 4 hours
- Ports: USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack
- Vibration: Xbox and PC solely
- 8BitDo Final Software program for Xbox, PC, Apple, Android:
- Remap inputs
- Arrange customized profiles
- Create useless zones
- Alter stick sensitivity
- Alter set off sensitivity
- Alter rumble depth
With support for PC, Mac, and mobile, the new controller will likely appeal to big fans of Rare who don’t even own or have a need for a wireless Xbox controller. That said, it’s worth emphasizing that the 3-Mode Controller does not have the latest enhancements found in 8BitDo’s flagship Ultimate 2 or Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad.
The Final 2 has 4 remappable buttons, upgraded TMR sticks, RGB gentle rings, and adjustable set off locks, amongst different enhancements. The Final 3-Mode, in the meantime, is actually the identical as the unique Final. An incredible controller, for certain, however not 8BitDo’s greatest. So PC gamers may even wish to try the Ultimate 2 for $47.69 (was $60). Should you even have a Nintendo Change or Change 2, the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth is discounted to $56 (was $70).
8BitDo began working with Xbox a number of years in the past, however 2025 has definitely been the most important 12 months for the partnership. Inside the previous few weeks, 8BitDo launched a new version of its Ultimate Mobile Controller licensed by Xbox Cloud Gaming in addition to a leverless wi-fi battle stick. The controller cradles your iPhone or Android telephone and is a discount at $40 (was $50). The All-Button Arcade Controller is the second formally licensed 8BitDo Wireless Arcade Controller for combating video games. The battle sticks can join wirelessly to Xbox, as can the Lite SE Accessibility Controller and Xbox Media Remote. So whereas the brand new 3-Mode is the primary common 8BitDo controller with wi-fi help on Xbox consoles, the producer does have prior expertise with the wi-fi protocol.
We rounded up an inventory of 8BitDo equipment licensed by Xbox, be aware that numerous the merchandise aren’t truly for Xbox. The Retro 87 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 Wireless Mouse, as an example, are merely a part of 8BitDo’s sequence of retro-inspired PC peripherals. Take a look at extra 8BitDo Xbox offers beneath.
Customizable controllers, keyboard/mouse, media remotes, and more
- 8BitDo Retro 87 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard – Xbox Edition — $96 (
$120) - 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless Mouse – Xbox Edition — $49 (
$60) - 8BitDo Rare 40th Anniversary Edition Xbox Wireless Controller — $72 (
$90) - 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller (Xbox, PC, Mobile)
- 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller (Xbox, PC) — $36 (
$45) - 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Bluetooth Controller — $40 (
$50) - 8BitDo All-Button Wireless Arcade Controller (Xbox, PC) — $80 (
$100) - 8BitDo Wireless Arcade Fight Stick – Black (Xbox, PC) — $90 (
$120) with coupon - 8BitDo Wireless Arcade Fight Stick – White (Xbox, PC) — $90 (
$120) - 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller (Mobile) — $30 (
$40) - 8BitDo M30 Sega-Inspired Wired Controller (Xbox) — $25 (
$35) - 8BitDo Lite SE Wireless Accessibility Controller (Xbox, PC) — $60
- 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller (Xbox, PC) — $28.79 (
$45) - 8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Controller (Xbox, PC) — $27.64 (
$35) - 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Wired Controller (Xbox, PC) — $27.64 (
$35) - 8BitDo Xbox Media Remote – Short Edition — $20
- 8BitDo Xbox Media Remote – Long Edition — $22 (
$25) - 8BitDo Xbox Controller Charging Dock — $20 (
$25) - 8BitDo Xbox Dual Controller Charging Dock — $22 (
$45)