Tech8BitDo’s wired Ultimate C Controller for Xbox and PC is just $20 right nowNot bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party game pads.Not bad considering Microsoft just increased the price of its first-party game pads.by Todd HaseltonMay 2, 2025, 4:36 PM UTCLinkFacebookThreadsIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Image: The VergeTodd Haselton is a deputy editor with 18 years of experience writing and editing product reviews, gadgets and business news. Previously, he was a deputy editor covering technology companies at CNBC.The 8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox and PC is on sale at Amazon for $19.61 (44 percent off), its lowest price to date. But the sale is only for the dark green model. The dark gray and orange alternatives are only available for $31.49 (10 percent off) at checkout. Don’t get mad at me! I’m just trying to save you money while Microsoft is out here increasing the prices of everything, including its controllers.8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox$20$3543% off$208BitDo’s wired Ultimate C Controller packs plenty of features for the price, including drift-free Hall effect sticks, a 3.5mm audio jack, and slick RBG lighting around both joysticks.Read More$20 at AmazonThe 8BitDo Ultimate features Hall effect joysticks and triggers, which means there aren’t any moving parts inside that might degrade over time. So, they should last a bit longer than the default controller that comes with your Xbox. Other features include four sets of vibration motors, RGB lighting around the joysticks (I, for one, am a big fan of glowing lights), and customizable button mapping with support for different game profiles.RelatedThe best Xbox controller to buy right nowGrand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026A wired joystick probably isn’t for everyone, but it can make some things easier. If you’re moving from an Xbox to PC, or even an Android phone, for example, you can just plug and play without needing to re-pair a Bluetooth connection. And you don’t have to worry about your batteries dying mid-match.Verge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.See More: DealsEntertainmentGamingTechMost PopularMost PopularMark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industryGrand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 TruckGoogle’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App StoreVerge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
