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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

80FE, 80FE022Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-wired-controller-for-switch-and-windows-officially-licensedRead 20 October 2026Public store product JSON variants: G Classic 80FE and Purple 80FE02. The Xbox edition (81JA01D, 81JA02D) is a different product and is not covered.

T28B693Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product Specifications: Device Name Amazon Luna Controller, Model number T28B69. Electrical rating 5.25VDC, max 1A. The EU declaration of conformity names the same model, Wireless Game Controller

GTIN / EAN

692262150135012Retailer pagekubii.com/en/controllers-arcade-stick/3221-8bitdo-arcade-stick-6922621501350.htmlRead 21 October 2026Retailer page for the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, reference 80FE. The product URL carries the barcode 6922621501350, a valid EAN-13 with the 692262 prefix. Electronic Express lists the same code for model 80FE. It belongs to the G Classic 80FE. The Purple 80FE02 barcode is not found.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 September 20205Press articleautomaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20200901-135467Read 20 October 2026Announced for overseas markets on 1 September 2020.

24 September 20206Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Amazon announced Luna and the Luna Controller on 24 September 2020

Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Page sells the Arcade Stick with Amazon US and UK order links and an eShop link.

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Listed on Amazon US as Official Luna Wireless Controller, Amazon's Choice, with an add-to-cart offer. Delivery to the access location was refused, which is a shipping limit and not a discontinuation

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$89.995Press articleautomaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20200901-135467Read 20 October 2026US$89.99 at the overseas announcement. The US price excludes sales tax.

$49.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Luna Controller is available at an introductory price of USD 49.99 during the early access period. The price was later raised to USD 69.99 when the controller became generally available, which this release does not state. Excludes US sales tax

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€69.997Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/3/cloud-gaming-dienst-amazon-luna-ab-sofort-in-deutschland-verfuegbarRead 20 October 2026Amazon Germany release of 22 March 2023: Luna and the Luna Controller available from that day, controller EUR 69.99. This is the German launch of the controller and price includes VAT as published. The 2020 US launch had no euro price

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Press articleautomaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20200901-135467Read 20 October 2026Launch was overseas with Amazon US pre-orders.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

G Classic, Purple1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Product page shows the classic colourway and Purple. Shop names them G Classic and Purple.2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-wired-controller-for-switch-and-windows-officially-licensedRead 20 October 2026Colour option values G Classic and Purple.

Black1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Technical details, Color: Black

Form factor

Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Joystick and 8 arcade buttons in a desktop case. The schema has no arcade stick option, so other is stored.

Gamepad1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Standard gamepad layout with two sticks, D-pad, four face buttons, bumpers and triggers

Stick layout

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Offset1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list: 2 thumbsticks left and right (offset)2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick top left, right stick lower right

Face button labels

Swappable1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Dynamic button layout: when the mode switches between Switch and PC (X-Input), the visual button layout changes. The manual shows dual labels such as X/Y and A/B.

Xbox2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026A, B, Y, X in a diamond on the upper right. Clockwise from the top are Y, B, A, X, which is the Xbox arrangement10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Button layout: Xbox

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 20268BitDo is a third-party maker.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Brand: Amazon. Built for Amazon Luna, Amazon's own cloud gaming service, so the maker is the platform holder

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Switch (3.0.0 and above), Switch 2 (20.1.1 and above), Windows 10 (1903) and above.

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Works on Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Android devices and select Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Does not work with gaming consoles. Fire TV, Fire tablet and Smart TVs have no platform option, so they are stored as other

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB (wired)

Source3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Switch: 2.4G (system 3.0.0 or above), Bluetooth and wired USB-C to the dock. Windows 10 (1703) or above for Bluetooth, 2.4G and wired USB-C. The manual predates Switch 2, so Switch 2 connections are not listed.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
ChromeOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Other	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for gameplay on Windows PC, Mac, Fire Tablets, Chromebooks, Fire TV, Android device or select Samsung Smart TV. Windows outside Luna needs a driver. USB-C wired gameplay on Windows PC and Mac. iOS over Bluetooth is backed by TechRadar. full_features is not stated11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller is compatible via Bluetooth with iOS and Android phones and PC. PC needs a driver from Amazon's support page

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Mode switch S (Switch, needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on) and X (X-input on Windows). OFF powers the stick off. A second switch sets the stick to left stick, D-pad or right stick.

XInput, DirectInput10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026XInput over cable and DInput over Bluetooth are the modes used in the tests

Mode switching

Hardware switch3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Three-position mode switch on the top left: Switch, off, X-input.

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Switch section: the system cannot be woken up wirelessly.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi to Amazon's servers (Cloud Direct, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n) is also published but has no connection option, so it is not stored. Fire TV and Smart TVs are other platforms. Maker lists Bluetooth for Fire TV, not USB

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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5.01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0

Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Includes: 2.4G Adapter. It stores in a hidden compartment in the stick.3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 20262.4G receiver connects to one arcade stick at a time.

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Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Wired USB-C is one of the three connection options.

USB-C1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026USB-C port. Cable sold separately in the US listing

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired use connects the stick with a USB-C cable.

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Other6Reviewnintendolife.com/news/2021/01/hardware_8bitdos_arcade_stick_grants_that_coin-op_feel_to_your_switchRead 20 October 2026Review describes a microswitched stick with a square gate. It is a digital lever, so other is stored.

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers. Agrees with the iFixit teardown12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: the analog sticks use green potentiometers. Whether they are ALPS parts is not confirmed and no module name is stored

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026The control layout labels eight arcade buttons, select, start, home, star, pair and P1/P2. It lists no L3 or R3 stick click.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick (L3) and right stick (R3) can be pressed in

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

User-swappable2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-wired-controller-for-switch-and-windows-officially-licensedRead 20 October 2026Store text: universal mounting plate supports Sanwa arcade sticks. The user can fit another stick.

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Digital3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026ZL/LT and ZR/RT are two of the eight arcade buttons in the layout diagram, so they are on or off inputs.

Hall effect12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: a hall-effect sensor next to each stick reads a magnet installed on the side of the trigger. The sensors sit on the daughter board

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Trigger lock: No

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Main buttons type: Membrane. Gamepadla also lists D-pad buttons as membrane, while iFixit describes a rubber membrane over microswitches, so the D-pad switch type is not stored

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

Yes5Press articleautomaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20200901-135467Read 20 October 2026The joystick and the 30 mm and 24 mm buttons can be replaced with parts such as Sanwa or Seimitsu components.11Retailer pagecore-electronics.com.au/8bitdo-arcade-stick.htmlRead 21 October 2026Retired retailer page that repeats the maker text: "You can swap out 30mm/24mm arcade buttons" and a universal joystick mounting plate for Sanwa, Seimitsu and Happ sticks.

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026D-pad on the lower left, shaped like a plus sign

D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

03Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026The control layout lists no rear buttons.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Complete inputs list: 12 buttons (home, action, menu, microphone, X, Y, A, B, LT, LB, RT, RB), one direction pad and two thumbsticks. No rear inputs

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Same complete inputs list. Only LB, RB, LT and RT

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Two dedicated macro buttons (P1/P2). Button mapping and macros are set in 8BitDo Ultimate Software.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold a button and press the star button to switch turbo on or off for it. Joystick, home, select and start are excluded.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Ultimate Software can create long sequence macros for the two dedicated macro buttons.

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Macros option: No

Share or capture button

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Haptics: vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Switch section: motion controls are not supported.

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Gyroscope function: No

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control layout.

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Switch section: NFC scanning is not supported.

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026NFC support: No

IR camera

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Switch section: the IR camera is not supported.

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Built-in display

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026No display in the complete control layout. The maker page lists none.

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Display: No

Light bar

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026The control layout lists only LED lights (player number and status) and no light bar.

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RGB lighting

No6Reviewnintendolife.com/news/2021/01/hardware_8bitdos_arcade_stick_grants_that_coin-op_feel_to_your_switchRead 20 October 2026Review describes the red light-up symbols next to each button, which change with the Switch or X-Input mode. Single colour label lighting, no multicolour RGB. The manual lists only player and status LEDs besides these.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

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BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.71	5.15	10.15	1.32	198.61	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.4	7.86	12.92	1.34	198.61	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	25.91	14.76	36.44	5.35	49.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	28.1	16.6	41.32	6.2	49.67	Windows

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2, Windows 11 build 26100, tester John Punch, 2025-03-19. Wired rows: cable, XInput, tests #4819 (button) and #4822 (stick). Bluetooth rows: DInput, tests #4820 (button) and #4821 (stick). Firmware not reported. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate is the software tool figure. Different Bluetooth mode may behave differently on Windows without Amazon's driver

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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28.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

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BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	5.2%	239	0%
Right	5.7%	239	0%

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, Windows 10.0.22631, 2026-04-16, single unit. Resolution 7.9 bit (239 steps) on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm on both sticks is not converted to a percentage. Inner dead zone is reported as active without a figure, so it is not stored

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No7Reviewhlplanet.com/8bitdo-arcade-stick-xbox-edition-reviewRead 20 October 2026Xbox edition review comparison table: Switch/PC version has no headphone jack.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio output for headset

Jack works over

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Speaker

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026No speaker in the control layout or the maker spec list.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Speaker: None

Microphone

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026No microphone in the control layout or the maker spec list.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list has a microphone button. Alexa press-to-talk is listed. Integrated microphone also named by TechRadar11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa button launches the voice assistant, spoken to through the controller's integrated microphone. Review gives 281.5 g and 58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 mm, matching the maker's figures

Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026

AA1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Uses 2 AA batteries, included in box. Also supports AA standard rechargeable batteries. Can be powered by a USB-C cable without batteries

Batteries

11Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026One built-in 1000mAh battery.

21Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20262 AA batteries

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026The battery is built in and part of the product.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries

Battery capacity

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 20261000mAh Li-ion battery, rechargeable.

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	40
Bluetooth	30

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 202640 hours of play time on 2.4G and 30 hours on Bluetooth. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The stick has neither.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Battery section: rechargeable, red LED solid while charging. The only wired port is the USB-C port, so charging goes through it. The manual does not name the connector in the battery section.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

240min1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 20264 hours charging time. Charger and starting level are not stated.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

Yes6Reviewnintendolife.com/news/2021/01/hardware_8bitdos_arcade_stick_grants_that_coin-op_feel_to_your_switchRead 20 October 2026Wired use through the bundled USB to USB-C cable gives endless battery life, so the stick is played while connected by cable.13Reviewprofightstick.com/8bitdo-arcade-stick-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review of the 2020 Switch and PC stick: the USB-C cable connects the stick wired and also charges it.

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Battery indicator

LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Red LED blinks on low battery, stays solid while charging and turns off when full. Player LEDs show the player number.

LED1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026LED displays controller connectivity status, low battery indicator and software updates

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Joystick, Buttons5Press articleautomaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20200901-135467Read 20 October 2026The joystick and the 30 mm and 24 mm buttons can be replaced with parts such as Sanwa or Seimitsu components.

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Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Ultimate Software V1 (Windows / macOS).

Luna Controller4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Set up with the Luna Controller app

App platforms

Windows, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026

Android, iOS4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page says to download the app from the app store of the mobile device. Amazon's product page names the Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Stored as android and ios

User firmware updates

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 20 October 2026Support page lists downloadable Arcade Stick firmware v1.04 (Switch 2 support, charging indicator fix) and receiver firmware v1.01.

Yes8Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Controller downloads software updates automatically when connected to Wi-Fi. Version shown in the Luna Controller app. Gamepadla lists no firmware support, the maker page wins. Updates are automatic over Wi-Fi, not user-initiated flashing. Security updates promised until at least 31 December 2029

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width303Height203Depth111.5mm(11.9 × 8 × 4.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Published as 303*203*111.5mm. Stored as width 303, height (front to back of the top view) 203 and depth (case plus lever) 111.5. The Japanese press release lists the same size.

Width156.4Height107.6Depth58.5mm(6.2 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Published as Size 156.4 x 107.6 x 58.5 mm without axis names. Stored as width, height, depth in that order, which TechRadar's inch and mm table also gives (58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 in depth, width, height order)

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

2,100g(4.6 lb)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Published as 2100g. Far above gamepads because this is a desktop arcade stick with steel plates in the base. The Japanese press release says 2.1 kg and Shacknews says over 2 kg. Shop shipping weights of 2.4 to 3 kg are not used.

281.5g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026235.5 g without batteries, 281.5 g with batteries. Stored with batteries

Certifications

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FCC ID

2AOWF-ARCADE10Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-ARCADERead 21 October 2026FCC grant record names the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, product code ARCADE, grantee SHENZHEN 8BITDO TECH CO., LTD. (2AOWF), granted 2020-09-25. The Xbox edition has its own ID, 2AOWF-ARCADEX. The record is a public mirror of the FCC grant.

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Other certifications

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RE Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU5Regulatory filingd1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Declarations+of+Conformity/Luna+Controller_EU+Declaration+of+Conformity.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity dated 8 July 2022 for model T28B69, Wireless Game Controller. Applies the RE Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Radio standards include EN 300 328 and EN 301 893. No Bluetooth version is stated in it

In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Arcade Stick, 2.4G Adapter, USB-C Cable, Instruction Manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026

Luna Controller, 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, Setup guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, setup guide. US listing says a USB-C cable is not included. Amazon's EU declaration of conformity lists a USB cable as a supplied accessory

Cables included

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026Includes: USB-C Cable. The length is not stated.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 20 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for product quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Statutory rights are separate.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20261-year limited warranty and service. US listing

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/arcade-stick1Maker product page8bitdo.com/arcade-stickRead 20 October 2026

www.amazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Joystick/Arcade-Stick-8.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two-page multilingual sheet titled Arcade Stick instruction manual, created December 2024. It is an image PDF and the English column was read from a render.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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