By They Refer to Me as ‘Captain Combos’
- by PJ O’Reilly
We are enthusiastic supporters of various controllers and accessories from 8Bitdo for Xbox consoles here at PX HQ, and they have just announced a new release!
Indeed, the accessory maestros have unveiled their forthcoming and sleek 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox. Featuring a ‘paper-thin’ design, as mentioned in the official press announcement, this stylish all-button arcade controller is equipped with:
- All-button arcade controller design
- 2.4G wireless and wired connectivity for Xbox and Windows
- 2 customizable buttons with quick-mapping
- Independent control panel
- RGB illumination
- Kailh Wizard low-profile mechanical keys
- Hot-swappable PCB
- 3.5mm audio port and volume adjustment
- Supports SOCD cleaning and tournament lock
- Compatibility with 8BitDo Ultimate Software
This controller, which has also been revealed in alternative editions for Nintendo Switch and PC, retails at an MSRP of $99.99. It is compatible with Xbox One, as well as Series X|S and Windows PC.
I, the writer, have yet to try an all-button controller, but it has certainly caught my attention, as many professional fighting aficionados appear to be shifting towards this option instead of traditional sticks. It’s definitely time to explore this avenue, at the very least.
In this regard, we will test it out to gain complete insight into this device shortly, so be sure to check back for an in-depth review down the line. In the meantime, here are more exciting details from the official 8BitDo press release and a few appealing images to enjoy.
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox launches on July 15th.
“Designed for experts. Unmatched precision and lightning-fast inputs with an all-button arcade layout and accurate four-way movement setup. Execute combos with exceptional speed and accuracy like never before. Nearly the size of an A4 sheet of paper and as slim as 1.6 cm. Compete anytime, anywhere.”
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PJ is a staff writer for both Pure Xbox and Nintendo Life. He has been playing video games almost continuously since the early 1980s and enjoys sharing lengthy tales about how long ago that really was.