Games hardware company 8BitDo has announced a new official xCloud gaming controller for Android phone and tablet devices, as well as a separate new clip for Xbox One and Elite controllers.
The controller works via Bluetooth, and includes an 18-hour rechargeable battery. It's said to feature "ultimate control over every piece of your controller," including the ability to customise button mapping and adjust stick & trigger sensitivity, and comes with a gaming clip with adjustable positioning and support for big smartphones.
If you're already happy with your Xbox One or Elite controller and simply want a clip for your smartphone, 8BitDo is offering one of those as well. Again, it's adjustable and expandable, and the company says it'll also be compatible with the new Xbox Wireless Controller launching this fall.
Both are now available for pre-order on Amazon US, and will be released on September 21, 2020.
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Will you be picking up one of these for Project xCloud later this year? Let us know below.
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8Bitdo is officially working with Xbox !?! This makes me soooo happy.
Thats... that is just their SNES pad.
Granted they put the Xbox button on, but they could have at least switched the D-pad/L-Stick.
8Bitdo controllers have been great with xCloud in my experience. Cool to see they're an "official" partner now, very nice looking controller!
@abe_hikura it’s not just their “d-pad” controllers. It also includes their “pro version” upgrades. Meaning that you get button profile mapping and trigger tension adjustment.
Ah man that d pad controller would be sweet for playing Tony hawk's when it comes out! I wonder if it will work on an actual xbox one rather than just android. I can't seem to get anything other than the Xbox pad to work on it! The comparable adapters are 2-4x more expensive than their switch and PS4 counterparts!
Razer Kishi all the way (though it still looks very Nintendo)
Just a shame its not compatible with the Xbox itself. Or I'd be all over this thing.
@HollowSpectre I use the Pro+ on my Switch, I'd be all over this thing if I could finally get a symmetrical sticked controller for my Xbox instead those godawful asymmetrical sticks
Here's to hoping they do a system compatible Pro+
I like the Xbox stick placement, but would be awesome if this thing worked on the Xbox itself for people that prefer the PS4 style settup.
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