8BitDo has introduced an alternate model of its Final C wired Xbox controller that’s 20 p.c smaller and 10 p.c lighter whereas nonetheless that includes full-sized triggers, joysticks, and buttons.

The Final Mini options the identical format as bigger Xbox controllers however with motion buttons, the directional pad, and its drift-resistant magnetic Corridor impact joysticks all positioned nearer collectively. There are additionally Corridor impact triggers on the again, together with a pair of barely smaller shoulder buttons.

It comes with a white, pink, or inexperienced translucent shell, which makes a hoop of LEDs surrounding every joystick glow extra prominently. Referred to as the Hearth Ring, there are totally different lighting modes that react to varied button presses with flashes, cycle by way of totally different colours, or comply with the path every joystick is being pushed.

The 8BitDo Final Mini is suitable with the Xbox One, Xbox Collection S and X, and PCs working Home windows 10 or 11. There’s no wi-fi connectivity which helps hold the controller light-weight with out batteries inside. However dad and mom with youngsters who’re liable to rage-quitting video games and throwing their controllers might wish to assume twice a couple of gamepad that’s bodily tethered to a console with no breakaway connector.