The more well-known product of peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo is their retro wireless handle, but by the way, they will also make some “decent” products. The Verge discovered that the company recently launched a pair of officially licensed media remotes for Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One. The shorter regular version is priced at US$19.99, while the “extended version” is The number keyboard is added and the price is US$24.99. The regular version is only white, while the extended version has black options in addition to white.
Except for these differences (and slightly different button configurations), the other functions of the two remote controls are almost the same. Both have dedicated Xbox keys, four-directional keys for navigation, XYAB keys, and independent playback and pause control keys. The remote control is powered by two AAA batteries, and the buttons are backlit.
Of course, most people use Xbox mainly with handles, but if you use Xbox as a media player more often, this media controller of 8BitDo is a feature-rich and affordable choice. . Both remote controls are currently available for pre-order and are expected to ship on September 15.