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8BitDo’s First Wireless Xbox Controller Is a Surprise Rare Collaboration

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8BitDo and Rare have teamed up to create a special edition wireless Xbox controller. There are plenty of Easter eggs on this controller for Rare fans.

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Summary of the article in three key points: Rare Software celebrates its 40th anniversary Handet tribute to the studio Available in wireless PC AND Xbox Despite some tumults encountered in recent weeks, Rare has held up good and this despite the cancellation of Everwild. The hour is now at the festivities since the British studio celebrates its 40th anniversary. From its creation by the Stamper brothers (with offices located in the middle of the…

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8BitDo's new special edition controller combines the nostalgia of Rare classics with cutting-edge features. 8BitDo has unveiled a new official Xbox controller celebrating 40 years of Rare, one of the most influential studios in video game history, responsible for series like Battletoads, Banjo-Kazooie, and Perfect Dark, as well as games like Viva Pinata and Sea of Thieves. This special edition, called the Ultimate 3-mode Controller – Rare 40th A…

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On the occasion of Rare's 40th anniversary, 8BitDo prepares a new controller for Xbox, PC and Android, decorated with motifs of the studio's great games.

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Frankly, it hasn’t been an easy year for Rare. The developer was affected by Microsoft’s recent layoffs and cancellations, a decision that led to Everwild’s dismissal and veteran staff march. For the time being, Rare’s future seems to depend largely on the continued success of Sea of Thieves, which is a little disappointing considering the epic legacy that has just turned 40 years of existence. In a recent shared social media graph, Rare commemo…

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TwistedVoxel broke the news in on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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