8bitdo just keeps getting weirder...

[MoeFoh]

On pre-order is their new 3-mode controller.

For the xbox mode it only works wired!

PC uses the 2.4g adapter or wired.

Android uses Bluetooth.

https://www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox

[DarkSynbios]

The MS has prohibited third-party companies from producing wireless controls for the XBOX because some companies allowed you to mod the controller for cheating on games.

[MoeFoh]

The MS has prohibited third-party companies from producing wireless controls for the XBOX because some companies allowed you to mod the controller for cheating on games.

Modding can't be done for a wired one?

[Retrofan21]

The MS has prohibited third-party companies from producing wireless controls for the XBOX because some companies allowed you to mod the controller for cheating on games.

Modding can't be done for a wired one?

Additionally for why wireless 3rd party Xbox controllers are rare is that Xbox consoles use a propriety wireless protocol to sync controllers. Most 3rd parties do not have access to the Xbox wireless protocol hence why so many 3rd party Xbox controllers work only wired to a Xbox console including officially licensed ones such as 8bitdo. Below are several articles. The 1st one is about modding a Dualsense controller to work with a Xbox through the use of a battery pack. The 2nd article is a link explaining Microsoft's banning unauthorized 3rd party controllers in more detail. The final article is a PowerA controller that is the 1st officially licensed 3rd party Xbox controller. It is not cheap, retailing for $129.99 (USD).

https://wololo.net/2023/11/27/modders-a ... striction/

https://gamerant.com/xbox-controller-ban-exception/

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/t ... -available

[MoeFoh]

The MS has prohibited third-party companies from producing wireless controls for the XBOX because some companies allowed you to mod the controller for cheating on games.

Modding can't be done for a wired one?

Additionally for why wireless 3rd party Xbox controllers are rare is that Xbox consoles use a propriety wireless protocol to sync controllers. Most 3rd parties do not have access to the Xbox wireless protocol hence why so many 3rd party Xbox controllers work only wired to a Xbox console including officially licensed ones such as 8bitdo. Below are several articles. The 1st one is about modding a Dualsense controller to work with a Xbox through the use of a battery pack. The 2nd article is a link explaining Microsoft's banning unauthorized 3rd party controllers in more detail. The final article is a PowerA controller that is the 1st officially licensed 3rd party Xbox controller. It is not cheap, retailing for $129.99 (USD).

https://wololo.net/2023/11/27/modders-a ... striction/

https://gamerant.com/xbox-controller-ban-exception/

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/t ... -available

Interesting how Microsoft allowed the use of a 2.4g dongle to provide wireless for the xbox arcade stick. Probably won't see something like this with controllers, yes?
https://www.8bitdo.com/arcade-stick-for-xbox/

[Phyreksia]

I'm still waiting for them to make an OG Xbox adapter. That would be the best.

[Retrofan21]

I can confirm that the 8bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth controller works on the Xbox Series X with the Mayflash Magic-X adapter in wired mode. Just played Daytona USA with it. I will do more testing on more 8bitdo controllers and see if it works with them wireless during the weekend.
Mayflash Magic-X:
https://www.mayflash.com/product/magic_x.html

[Retrofan21]

The following 8bitdo controllers work with the Xbox Series X with the Mayflash Magic-X adapter in both Bluetooth and wired mode (I could not get 2.4g mode to work with the Magic-X):

1. 8bitdo ultimate Bluetooth controller
2. 8bitdo M30 Bluetooth controller
3. 8bitdo Arcade Stick