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General

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Series

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Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026The store menu lists Vader 5S for XBOX next to the Vader 5 Pro for PC.

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.

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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.

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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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026In stock, ready to ship on the Flydigi US store.

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.

$59.999Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/flydigi-vader-5s-controllerRead 14 October 2026Review dated 2026-03-24 lists MSRP $59.99. The Flydigi US store sells it at the same price. US price excluding tax.10Retailer pagegadgethyper.com/blogs/news/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-official-xbox-licensed-gadgethyperRead 14 October 2026Launch post dated 2026-02-06 says the Vader 5S is priced at $59.99. US price excluding 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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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.

Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Color Black on the Amazon listing. The maker page names no color.

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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Stick layout

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Offset5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Joystick positioning Asymmetric.

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.

Xbox5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Button layout Xbox.

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Third-party controller with an official Xbox license.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC. FAQ says it is officially licensed by Xbox with full compatibility with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.

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.

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Connection is Wired for Xbox and Wired for PC. FAQ says the Vader 5S only supports a wired connection.

Official licence

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Official XBOX License1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says Official XBOX License. Stored as published.

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.

XInput5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tests ran in XInput mode over the cable. Windows names the device Controller (Xbox One For Windows).

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Physical Xbox Button, one-press to wake up Xbox console.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: when the Xbox is asleep, briefly press the Xbox button to wake it.

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

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

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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.

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the controller only supports a wired connection and has no wireless receiver in the box list.

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-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: connect the Type-C end of the cable to the Type-C port on the top of the controller.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: separate cable with a Type-C end for the controller and a Type-A end for the Xbox or PC.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable.

Cable type

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Braided USB-C to USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 gives USB Type-A to Type-C. Braided comes from the Windows Central review and the maker photo.

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.

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCEFLEX Hall Effect joysticks. A CGMagazine review calls the sticks TMR. The maker states Hall Effect, so Hall Effect 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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FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FORCEFLEX is Flydigi's patented stick structure. A brand name does not name the component maker.

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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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the center dead zone and sensitivity curves.

Adjustable response curve

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the sensitivity curves.

Adjustable stick tension

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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tension rings with a 40 gf to 100 gf adjustment range.

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.

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026The listing's mapping note gives the example of mapping L3 or R3 to the C button, so the stick clicks exist as inputs. The maker names no stick-click spec.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the thumbsticks can be easily removed and replaced. CGMagazine also says the sticks can be removed with a little force. The maker does not state a stick-top option.

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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On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 6: hold View, Menu and D-pad up for 3 seconds, rotate the stick fully and press the triggers twice. The controller also auto-calibrates at start-up.

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 effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCESWITCH dual mode triggers with Hall Effect analog and micro switch modes. The Hall Effect analog mode is stored as the sensor.

Trigger resolution

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8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Published as 256-level Hall Effect triggers. 256 levels is exactly 8 bits.

Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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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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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026A physical switch changes between a clicky micro-switch mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says this is not just a trigger lock. Windows Central and CGMagazine call the micro-switch mode trigger locks or stops, so trigger_stops is left out.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Mechanical Micro Switch ABXY. FAQ says all ABXY buttons use mechanical micro-switches. The C and Z buttons are not covered. HLPlanet says they are membrane.

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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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.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6 (back buttons x2, extra bumpers x2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons).2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 rear diagram labels M1 and M2 on the back and LM and RM at the top rear. C and Z are on the front.

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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Paddles8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the paddles on the back retain good positioning. The reverse has two extra buttons. Gamepadla also lists Paddles 2.

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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21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list two extra bumpers. The manual names them LM and RM.

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.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6. FAQ says 6 extra buttons can be remapped. The manual names M1, M2, LM, RM, C and Z.

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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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list: on-the-fly customization via the FN button and Space Station. Tech specs list quick remapping as a shortcut function.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus C, Z, M1, M2, LM or RM for 1.5 seconds, then press the button to map. Only single-button mapping is covered by the maker.

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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41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says 6 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles. FAQ asks what the 4 custom profiles are for. The manual names the first slot Default Profile and the others Profile 2 to 4. The maker count of 4 is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus A is Default Profile, B is Profile 2, X is Profile 3 and Y is Profile 4.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list quick profile switching. The manual gives the FN button plus ABXY.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus A, B, X or Y for 1 second to switch the onboard profile.

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.

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Listing note: due to Xbox limitations the customizable buttons only support single-key mapping, and macro mapping such as A+B to one button is not supported. The maker FAQ on its own page mentions assigning macros in Space Station, which conflicts. The Amazon note is stored because it is specific to this model.

Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 appearance diagram labels a Share Button.

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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Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: 4-motor triggers and grips vibration. The split between grip and trigger motors is not published for this model, so motor counts are left out.

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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Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: vibration intensity has 11 levels (0 to 10), adjusted on the fly or in Space Station. The manual states 6 levels total for each shortcut. Only the adjustable fact is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus right stick up or down sets grip vibration and FN plus left stick sets trigger vibration, 6 levels total each.

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.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Gyroscope function No. CGMagazine also says the Vader 5S omits gyro.

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.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: NFC 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.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Display 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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 and page 4 call the lighting a light bar. Page 2: Space Station sets light bar effects, colors and brightness.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the RGB light bar across the bottom of the controller.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: RGB light strip with customizable lighting.

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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BFlydigi Vader 5S

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.37	1.88	5.01	0.77	500.25	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.24	2.48	6.46	1.01	500.25	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Gamepadla PRIMARY setup by John Punch on 2026-02-12 with Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.3. Windows 11 build 26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3. Button test 8079 and stick test 8078 at a median polling rate of 500.25 Hz. Stick latency is measured at 99 percent deflection. The same page lists tests at about 250 Hz (for example John Punch tests 8080 and 8081 with 4.52 ms button and 5.61 ms stick) and monoru tests on firmware 1.0.5.4 (3.33 ms button and 3.85 ms stick at 498.75 Hz). Only the PRIMARY setup is stored.

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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3.37ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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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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BFlydigi Vader 5S

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	5,000	1.9%
Right	0%	0%	5,000	2.1%

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-02-12 12:13, Windows 10.0.26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3, single unit, polling 503.373 Hz. Circle error 0.0 percent on both sticks, no inner dead zone, outer dead zone below 0.4 mm (not stored as a percent), centre error 1.9 percent left and 2.1 percent right, resolution 12.3 bit with 5,000 steps. A second test the same morning measured 2,857 and 2,500 steps with centre errors 2.5 and 2.2 percent. Settings such as auto-calibration are not stated.

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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263.7g(9.3 oz)6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table gives 263.7 g and says the Vader 5 Pro weighs 286.8 g. The scale and the test conditions are not stated. The maker publishes no weight.

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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Audio Jack 3.5mm.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a 3.5mm Audio Jack. Page 4 says the quick volume shortcuts only adjust headphone volume and need headphones connected.

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026The controller only has a wired connection, so the jack works over USB wired.

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.

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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.

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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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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a Mute Button and a Mute Indicator Light. Page 4: short press mutes or unmutes the microphone, steady red light means muted.

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

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Battery No. FAQ says there is no battery in the controller.

Batteries

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

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Batteries included

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

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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.

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

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.

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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).

Flydigi Space Station For Xbox1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Flydigi Space Station For Xbox.

App platforms

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

Windows2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: download Flydigi Space Station For Xbox from the Microsoft Store. Reviewers used it on Windows. Availability on Xbox consoles is not stated, so only Windows is stored.11Retailer pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9nb9dqg1bn6pRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Store listing for Flydigi Space Station For Xbox (Official). The page title reads Free download and install on Windows. The page body needs JavaScript and did not load, so only the title was read. No Xbox console listing was found.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles firmware updates.

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.

Width154Height102Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)4Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-windows-blackRead 14 October 2026Specifications list Product Width 154 mm, Product Height 65 mm and Product Depth 102 mm. The axes are reordered to the front-face convention: width 154, height 102 (top to bottom of the front face) and depth 65 (thickness). The same lengths as the Vader 5 Pro. The maker publishes no dimensions. The listed 0.5 kg weight and the Amazon 450 g weight look like packed weights and are not stored.

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.

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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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RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863, EN 55032:2015/A1:2020, EN 55035:2017/A11:202012Maker spec sheet (PDF)shops.flydigi.com/pages/declaration-of-conformity-euRead 14 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model Vader 5 S, PDF vader5s_2912_260520184758_001.pdf on the maker store. It lists RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 and the standards EN 55032:2015/A1:2020 and EN 55035:2017/A11:2020. The declaration labels its directive as RED 2014/30/EU, which is the EMC directive number. The controller has no radio, so no radio certification is stored.

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

Vader 5S XBOX controller, 3-meter cable, Flydigi brand card, Vader 5S manual, XBOX Game Pass Ultimate (one-month trial, worth $29.99)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list as published. The one-month Game Pass Ultimate trial is stated by the maker. Windows Central and Digital Citizen say three months, which the maker does not state.

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.

BFlydigi Vader 5S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable. The manual connects a Type-A end to the Xbox or PC and the Type-C end to the controller.

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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list a 1-year warranty. The US store warranty page says 1 year from receipt with a valid sales receipt. Market is the US store.

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

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5s1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multilingual 76-page PDF dated 2026-02-27 in its metadata. English pages 2 to 6. The text is outlined, so it was read by OCR and checked on the page images.

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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