Xbox already has the Arcade Stick you were looking for. And it arrives at the best possible moment, since with the Street Fighter VI release, this desktop controller can become the inseparable ally of many gamers. Available for a long time for Switch, the brand finally launches the version compatible with Xbox.
A command to hit
With an imposing look that invites you to press the keys with the force of a titan, the new Arcade Stick from 8BitDo is designed to be used specifically with Xbox, since the included wireless adapter is 2.4 GHz, and is perfectly compatible with Microsoft consoles.
This is the first officially licensed Xbox arcade controller, making it the only choice for play street fighter as it deserves: as if we were sitting in front of an arcade. We can connect the Arcade Stick wirelessly with the adapter, or also by cable, and can even use it on a PC with Windows.
super customizable
The controller has a large number of buttons. On one hand we have 8 action buttons that correspond to the four classic buttons of the controller and the four triggers, as well as two additional buttons in which we can program custom macros.
Some setup dials they will allow us to select between the joystick and gamepad modes, as well as modify the joystick so that it works in right, left or digital pad mode. Included, how could it be otherwise, are the three buttons for View, Share and Menu of the Xbox controller, and a 3.5 mm port Allows you to connect a headset with a microphone.
The level of customization is such that you can even inspect the interior of the controller to modify the connections, review the button anchors and even replace the joystick with one that best suits your needs.
The buttons are 30 and 24-millimeter models, and the joystick socket accepts models from Sanwa JLF, Sanwa JLW Seimitsu, and L3-33, 55, 56, 58 models.
How much does it cost?
He 8BitDo Arcade Stick compatible with Xbox It will go on sale in the coming months, and although they have not specified the official price, we imagine that it will be in about 85 eurosthe same as the cost of the model compatible with Nintendo Switch, which is basically the same device with the necessary connectivity for the Nintendo console.
The controller is built with magnificent materials, just as the people of 8BitDo are accustomed to, so it is a quality peripheral that will accompany you for many years.
