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8BitDo Reveals Ultimate 3E Modular Controller For Xbox And PC
8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially licensed by Xbox, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is a wireless modular controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Apple devices, and Android. A firm release date hasn't been set, but the Ultimate 3E is currently slated for Q2 2026 (April-June).
If you're eager to get your hands on 8BitDo's first modular controller, be prepared to spend considerably more than you did on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 or any other traditional controller from the popular accessory maker. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E will retail for $150, placing it squarely in competition with Microsoft's own Elite Series 2 and other licensed Xbox controllers such as the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded, Nacon Revolution X Unlimited, Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra, Scuf Valor Pro, and GameSir G7 Pro.
8BitDo Ultimate 3E Wireless Controller for Xbox/PC
See at 8BitDoUnsurprisingly, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E is the most feature-rich and technologically advanced controller in 8BitDo's catalog. It has some features found on the Ultimate 2 and Pro 3 Controllers, but the fully modular build means it has more customization options than any 8BitDo controller before it. And while you certainly can't refer to a $150 controller as "budget-friendly," it is priced lower most of the controllers listed above.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHalo Mega Bloks Collector Series Building Set Gets 60% Discount At Amazon
Mega Bloks Halo Guilty Spark (609 pieces)
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Halo fans can get massive limited-time discounts on multiple officially licensed Mega Bloks building sets themed around the video game series. The most notable deal is the popular 343 Guilty Spark display model for $29.10 (was $70.19). The 609-piece set is part of Mega Bloks' collector series for adults. Amazon also a limited-time deal on the 635-piece Floodgate Firefight playset that drops the price to $39.20 (was $75). Based on Halo 3, Floodgate Firefight is one of several Mega Halo building sets exclusive to Amazon.
Mega Bloks Halo Guilty Spark (609 pieces) $29.10 (was $70.19)Based on the Monitor (AI robot) from Bungie's original Halo trilogy, the 609-piece replica of 343 Guilty Spark has cool interactive features that longtime fans will appreciate.
Spark has working LED lights with two display modes and a built-in speaker that plays 15 quotes from Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3. The dialogue is voiced by the character's original actor Tim Dadabo. You can activate the lighting and audio features by pressing Spark's eye. The model is powered by three AAA batteries, which are included with the kit.
Guilty Spark comes with a buildable display stand and a name placard to attach to the base. The faithfully designed model measures 6.1 x 5.5 x 8 inches when connected to the stand.
See at Amazon Mega Bloks Halo Floodgate Firefight (635 pieces) $39.20 (was $75) | Amazon ExclusiveFloodgate Firefight is a 635-piece playset recommended for builders ages 13 and up. As mentioned, it's exclusive to Amazon and on sale for $39.20, which is close to the all-time best price. The set originally retailed for $75, but lately it has hovered around $52.
The Halo 3-inspired building set has a modular design with four different layouts and multiple interactive features, including a working winch to move a storage crate across the map.
The set comes with micro action figures of Master Chief and three enemies and buildable accessories such as a forklift and crane. The posable figures can wield various weapons and other small accessories.
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Arc Raiders Has Received Movie And TV Offers
Arc Raiders is a popular gaming, and it could become a movie or TV show next.
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund told GamesBeat (via VideoGamer) that the team has received numerous offers from Hollywood, but nothing has materialized as of yet. "It needs to be done in the right way," he said.
"I can't tell you how many companies have reached out wanting to make a TV series [and] movie out of this IP," he said. Soderlund added that it would be "fun" to see Arc Raiders get adapted for a film or TV show, but nothing is officially in the works as of yet.
Continue Reading at GameSpotKingdom Come 2 Studio Cut This Feature Because It Was "Too Bizarre And Too Much Work"
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse has revealed one feature that it cut from the RPG because it was too weird and not very fun.
Speaking to PC Gamer, executive producer Martin Klima said this feature was a GTA: San Andreas-like eating system where main character Henry could gain and lose weight depending on food consumption. This would also affect what Henry would be able to wear.
The version of Kingdom Come 2 that launched in February 2025 allows players to put on any piece of clothing they find. But it wasn't always this way. In earlier stages of development, Klima said, "Some NPCs would be fat and some would be thin, and then the clothing they wear would be either too large or too small for you."
Continue Reading at GameSpotThere Will Soon Be Another Way To Play Xbox Games Without An Xbox
Microsoft has announced a new partnership to Hisense to bring the Xbox app to TVs that run on the company's TV operating system, V (formerly known as VIDAA).
In essence, the big takeaway here is that people will soon be able to play Xbox games in yet another place, without needing to own an actual physical Xbox. This is possible through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which is included with Game Pass Essential, Premium, and Ultimate.
Your Hisense TV will soon be an Xbox.
"Our vision is to make sure your games, your community, and your achievements are always within reach. Bringing the Xbox app to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered TVs is another step toward making gaming available across a broad range of devices, to meeting you wherever you want to play," Microsoft said.
Continue Reading at GameSpotCancellation Of New Bethesda MMO Just Got An Even Sadder Twist
In 2025, Microsoft canceled an upcoming title at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios, and it has now come to light that studio boss Matt Firor resigned because of this.
He said in a post on LinkedIn that when it comes to him leaving the studio, "the most obvious explanation is the correct one."
The game, which was in the works under the working title Project Blackbird, was "the game I had waited my entire career to create, and having it canceled led to my resignation," he said.
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