8BitDo Ultimate 3 with Force Ring Adjustable TMR Joysticks

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8BitDo Ultimate 3 with Force Ring Adjustable TMR Joysticks

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If you’ve ever felt like your controller’s joystick was either too loose for precision aiming or too stiff for quick turns, 8BitDo might have just found your new obsession.

Pre-orders are officially live for the updated Ultimate 3 Wireless Controller, and it comes with a feature called the ā€œForce Ring.ā€ This isn’t just a fancy name; it’s an adjustable TMR joystick that lets you physically turn a ring to change the tension. You can dial it in for tight, surgical control or loosen it up for rapid-fire movement.

It sounds like a dream for competitive gamers, but there is a catch (or two):

  • The Price Tag: At $100, this is roughly double the cost of the standard Ultimate 3.
  • The Aesthetic: Currently, the only color option is “Lavender Dusk.” If you aren’t feeling the purple vibes, you might have to wait for a restock.

While the tech sounds promising, we’ll have to wait until they ship in late August to see if this extra tension comes with extra value—or just extra cost. For now, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on if you love high-spec gear.