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General

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Series

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Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Store page: only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Family named as in the original Joy-Con entry, which uses Nintendo Switch.

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.

BEE-012, BEE-014, BEE-0188Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026MODEL NO.: BEE-012, BEE-014, BEE-018 for the radio equipment type Joy-Con 2. The leaflet does not map them to (L) or (R).

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.

00045496885892, 00045496886509, 000454968862951Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026UPC 00045496885892 for the Light Blue / Light Red set.2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-purple-light-green-127067Read 6 October 2026UPC 00045496886509 for Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Purple / Light Green.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/joy-con-2-blue-light-yellow-127071Read 6 October 2026UPC 00045496886295 for Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Blue / Light Yellow, in stock on the access date.

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.

2 April 20257Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 10 October 2026Nintendo of America release dated 2025-04-18 says the console price stays as announced on April 2 and that accessory prices are adjusted from those announced on April 2. The Joy-Con 2 pair was first announced with pricing on 2025-04-02. The January 16 reveal teaser is not treated as the product announcement.

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 pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Listed as salable on the Nintendo US store on the access date.

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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Nintendo Joy-Con Pair10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy-ConRead 6 October 2026A successor, the Joy-Con 2, serve as the primary controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Joy-Con 2 infobox lists Joy-Con as predecessor.

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.

$94.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 10 October 2026Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price as of April 18, 2025: Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99. Set before the June 5, 2025 launch. 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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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.

US1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026The Nintendo US store lists this exact set (SKU 123677) as sold. Other markets sell the product too, but this run only confirmed the US store, as for the Switch 2 Pro Controller entry.

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.

Light Blue / Light Red, Light Purple / Light Green, Blue / Light Yellow1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Store colour options: Light Blue / Light Red, Light Purple / Light Green, Blue / Light Yellow.2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-purple-light-green-127067Read 6 October 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/joy-con-2-blue-light-yellow-127071Read 6 October 2026

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.

Detachable pair1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026This set includes both a left and right Joy-Con 2 controller (along with a pair of Joy-Con 2 straps).

Stick layout

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Offset19Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/joy-con-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026One-minute review explicitly calls the stick layout asymmetrical. Stored as offset for the vertically held combined pair.

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.

Nintendo5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con 2 (R) buttons: A/B/X/Y, plus/HOME/C. Nintendo letter labels.

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026

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.

Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

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.

BNintendo Joy-Con 2 Pair

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

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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.

Yes13Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68204Read 7 October 2026Nintendo Switch 2 sleep-mode instructions identify the HOME Button on the right Joy-Con 2. Additional information says pressing HOME wakes the console.

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

Bluetooth5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Communication: Bluetooth on (L), Bluetooth/NFC on (R)

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.

None5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Communication row: Bluetooth on (L), Bluetooth and NFC on (R). No receiver is listed in the spec table or the box contents.

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.

None5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con 2 spec columns list buttons, communication, sensors, vibration and battery, with no USB or other terminal. The US tech-spec page shows USB-C only in the console section.

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.

Potentiometer11Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 7 October 2026Joysticks section identifies potentiometer technology in the opened Switch 2 Joy-Con. No sign of Hall effect or TMR sensors.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lスティック/Lスティックボタン and Rスティック/Rスティックボタン. English page: Left Stick (pressable)

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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Concave19Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/joy-con-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Performance section calls the fitted analog-stick cap design concave. This is the fitted cap style, not extra spare caps or replaceable tops.

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.

Service without soldering9Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Joy-Con+2+(Left)+Joystick+Replacement/188976Read 6 October 2026Joystick held by two JIS 00 screws and connected by a ribbon cable in a ZIF connector. No soldering. The right-hand guide 188978 shows the same for Joy-Con 2 (R).

Stick calibration

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System settings12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/how-to-calibrate-the-controllers-on-nintendo-switch-2Read 7 October 2026How to calibrate the Control Sticks: System Settings > Controllers & Accessories > Calibrate Control Sticks. SYNC locations explicitly identify Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R).

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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.

Digital18Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-upRead 7 October 2026New and improved Joy-Cons section: triggers and bumpers are buttons with different shells and only click. There is no precise analog control. Stock Joy-Con 2 hardware, not the Pro Controller.

Trigger resolution

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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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Adaptive triggers

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No18Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-tested-new-internals-are-a-major-power-upRead 7 October 2026Triggers and bumpers are buttons that only click, with no analog control. The maker lists HD rumble 2 as the only feedback feature, so no motor-driven trigger resistance exists.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane25Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Joy-Con+Action+Buttons+(ABXY)+Replacement/213996Read 10 October 2026Community guide updated 2026-07-08 replaces the Joy-Con 2 ABXY buttons and their corresponding membrane, shown as Right Joy-Con 2 ABXY Buttons and Membrane. Community-authored, not iFixit staff. Applies to the face buttons only. D-pad and bumper switches are not covered.

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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Four buttons5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con 2 (L): separate Up/Down/Left/Right buttons

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.

022Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 8 October 2026Complete Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) button tables name all controls. Rear release buttons detach the bodies and are not gameplay grip inputs. SL/SR remain the four extra rail shoulder inputs already counted across the pair. GL/GR on the separately sold Charging Grip are excluded.

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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416Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Full button table lists SL and SR on each of Joy-Con 2 (L) and Joy-Con 2 (R). Four extra rail shoulder buttons across the pair. Excludes L/ZL/R/ZR and system buttons.

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.

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Share or capture button

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Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Capture button on Joy-Con 2 (L)

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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HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Headline: HD rumble. The spec page names it HD rumble 2.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026HD振動2 (HD rumble 2)

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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220Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Joy-Con+2+(Left)+Joystick+Replacement/188976Read 8 October 2026Physical total across the marketed pair: one rumble actuator in Joy-Con 2 (L), plus one in Joy-Con 2 (R). Left guide step 10 disconnects its single actuator and removes the cover. Right guide 188978 step 10 and step 49 document the right actuator. Not a count of actuator axes, logical channels or separate trigger motors.21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Joy-Con+2+(Right)+Joystick+Replacement/188978Read 8 October 2026Right guide steps 10 and 49 document one physical body rumble motor. Left guide 188976 independently documents one in the left body. Two actuators total for the pair.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Accelerometer, gyroscope and mouse sensor in each controller6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026

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.

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete button and sensor tables for both controllers list no touch surface.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026NFC on Joy-Con 2 (R) only6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026

IR camera

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

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sensor row names accelerometer, gyroscope and mouse sensor only. The original Joy-Con (R) spec lists an IR camera, and this one does not.

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.

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete spec columns for both controllers list no display. Only the player lamp LED is named.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

A8BitDo Arcade Stick

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BNintendo Joy-Con 2 Pair

Hours (h)
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Source19Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/joy-con-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Performance: reviewer personally managed roughly 20 hours from full charge, give or take a couple of hours. Informal observed gameplay runtime, not a standardized continuous lab loop. Reviewed July 2025 after over one month of regular Switch 2 use, mainly handheld and also Joy-Con 2 grip play. Exact runtime connection, game/activity distribution, rumble, lighting, firmware, charging during the observation and individual-controller exhaustion endpoint are unstated. Setup cells are unknown and omitted. Each Joy-Con 2 has its own battery and one may run out before the other. Numeric 20 is approximate with about two-hour variation, not an exact result.

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.

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026No terminals are listed for the controllers.

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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.

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete spec columns list no speaker. Only HD rumble 2 is named as output.

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.

No5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete spec columns list no microphone. The console has its own microphone, and the R controller adds a C button for GameChat.

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

Built-in5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lithium ion battery. The internal battery cannot be removed by the user.8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026The product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not replace the batteries yourself.

Batteries

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

216Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Joy-Con 2 technical-spec table gives an internal 500 mAh lithium-ion battery for both the L and R columns. Two physical batteries in the pair. Capacity remains the published per-controller value, not an aggregate.

Batteries included

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

Yes16Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Joy-Con 2 technical-spec table identifies the internal battery in each controller. Both controllers are included in this marketed pair.

Battery capacity

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

500mAh5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026500 mAh in each controller6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026

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.

BNintendo Joy-Con 2 Pair

Hours (h)
20

Source5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 20 hours per controller. Estimate. No connection or rumble condition stated.6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026

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.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

None5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker states the controllers charge while attached to the console or the Joy-Con 2 charging grip. There is no charging port on the controller.

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.

210min5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes, charged on the console or the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

Charging dock

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Sold separately8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026English text: use the Nintendo Switch 2 console (BEE-001) or the Joy-Con 2 charging grip (BEE-010) (each sold separately) to charge this product. The JP accessories page lists the charging grip as a separate product.

Dock

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Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con 2 charging grip, model BEE-010. The US store lists it as Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026The Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip (sold separately) charges Joy-Con 2 during play with its USB charging cable or the Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter.

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.

On screen15Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/joy-con-2-controller-power-issuesRead 7 October 2026How to check if the Joy-Con 2 are charging: approximate battery charge for connected controllers is displayed within the console Controllers screen. This is an on-screen indicator, not a battery LED.

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).

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App platforms

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

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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.

Yes14Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68569/p/1095/c/947Read 7 October 2026Joy-Con 2 Control Sticks Are Not Responding or Respond Incorrectly: step 5 Update the controller firmware. System Settings > Controllers & Accessories > Update Controllers.

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.

Height116Depth30.7mm(4.6 × 1.2 in)5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Per controller: 縦116mm x 横41.4mm x 厚さ30.7mm, where 30.7 mm is the maximum thickness from the stick tips to the ZL/ZR protrusions. Width left out because the US and AU tech specs give 0.56 in and 14.4 mm instead. Height and depth describe the shared dimensions of each separate body, not a grip-mounted pair. Left and right masses are 66 g and 67 g. Neither is stored as a pair-total weight.6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 6 October 2026Approx. 116mm x 14.4mm x 30.7mm. Agrees on height and maximum thickness. The 14.4 mm middle figure conflicts with the Japanese 41.4 mm. Height and depth describe the shared dimensions of each separate body, not a grip-mounted pair. Left and right masses are 66 g and 67 g. Neither is stored as a pair-total weight.

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.

BKEBEE012 (BEE-012), BKEBEE014 (BEE-014)23Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE012Read 8 October 2026Two separately certified controller radios in the original pair. Public FCC grant records identify BEE012 and BEE014, granted January 22, 2025. BEE-018 appears in the EU leaflet but its US FCC identity is not established here.24Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE014Read 8 October 2026Second public equipment authorization identifies Nintendo BEE014 and FCC ID BKEBEE014. Both identifiers are retained in one text field. No Bluetooth revision is inferred from BLE PHY bandwidth.

Other certifications

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Directive 2014/53/EU17Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Declaration of Conformity: Joy-Con 2 radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. This is the named declaration, not an inferred logo certification.

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

Joy-Con 2 (L), Joy-Con 2 (R), 2 Joy-Con 2 straps1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026Includes two Joy-Con 2 straps.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026付属品: Joy-Con 2 ストラップ x2個

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.

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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.

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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.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-1236771Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-2-l-r-light-blue-light-red-123677Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.html5Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/specs/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_JoyCon2_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con 2 health, safety and regulatory leaflet, code FXA-BEE-A-JA-EUR-WWW1 [0625].

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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