Attention, Lara Croft fans: 8BitDo honors 30 years of Tomb Raider with two new controllers equipped with TMR joysticks

Do you know 8BitDo? This is a brand with a special predilection for retro-style peripherals. On this occasion, what we get from this firm are two new controls, each with a more original design. 8BitDo has released them in collaboration with Xbox and their intention is none other than to pay tribute to Lara Croft. And Tomb Raider turns 30 and what better occasion than this to launch a product like this.

Technical sheet of the 8BitDo 30th Anniversary Tomb Raider controllers

All the details of the new 8BitDo Pro 3 and Ultimate 3

As you can see, the launch is made up of two thematic editions based on controllers that the brand already had in its catalogue, the Pro 3 and the Ultimate 3. Both They are equipped with TMR electromagnetic joysticksa technology designed to prevent premature wear of analog potentiometers.

As for the Pro 3 variant, it pays direct tribute to the original 1996 delivery and the The Lost Valley level using gold and green trims. For years, 8BitDo controllers have had good compatibility with Apple and Android devices, so you will be able to use it on mobile phones, consoles or PCs.

For its part, the Ultimate 3 edition for Xbox consoles merges classic and modern graphic elements of the character, adding Hall triggers with double mechanical travel stops and two auxiliary buttons L4 and R4 on the sides of the chassis.

And what about connectivity and price? Well, the Ultimate 3 model incorporates a desktop charging base with a compartment for the 2.4 GHz wireless adapter and a 3.5 mm minijack socket for headphones. The manufacturer has confirmed that both controllers can be purchased worldwide starting October 24, setting a starting price of $79.99 for the Pro 3 version compared to $119.99 for the Ultimate 3 model, the latter available exclusively through its official web store.