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General

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Series

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

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

CFI-ZAC12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model No. CFI-ZAC1 in the compliance section.

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.

18 May 20235Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/18/first-look-at-new-images-and-ui-of-the-access-controller-for-ps5-an-all-new-accessibility-controller-kitRead 10 October 2026"Official name for Project Leonardo revealed" on this post. The device was first shown at CES 2023 as Project Leonardo.

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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Page offers the controller with a Buy now button. The PlayStation Direct store lists it as low stock in some regions.

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.

$89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price $89.99 USD.

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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€89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 89.99 as published.

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.

White9Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Store lists Color: White.

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.

Adaptive1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"A highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller kit designed to make gaming more accessible". Stored as adaptive.

Stick layout

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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.

Swappable1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Button caps carry swappable cap tags (23 tags) that mark which input each socket is mapped to. Stored as swappable.

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Made and sold by Sony Interactive Entertainment as PlayStation hardware.

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.

PS59Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Compatible with the PlayStation 5 console." Release Date 12/06/2023.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Platform	Connection
PS5	USB (wired)
PS5	Bluetooth

Source7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Pairing over USB, then wireless use. A second controller is paired through Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.

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.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired), Bluetooth6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"needs to be paired with PS5 initially through a wired connection, but otherwise operates wirelessly". The support page names the wireless link as Bluetooth.

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.

None7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026No receiver or dongle is listed. The controller pairs with the console directly.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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17Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time."

Wired connector

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

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026Same sentence: USB-C port. The controller pairs once over USB and then operates wirelessly.

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.

Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box holds a separate USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

Cable length

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1.5m4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026"1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB)".

Cable type

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USB Type-C to Type-C (Hi-Speed USB)4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB).

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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Tailor stick sensitivity and deadzone to better suit your personal control needs", set in PS5 console settings.

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.

Yes10Reviewreviewed.com/accessibility/content/ps5-access-controller-review-sony-adaptive-remoteRead 10 October 2026Reviewer: "I programmed a downward press of the thumbstick to activate it." The stick can be pressed and mapped.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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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Standard, Dome, Ball1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 20264Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Specifications table lists one ball, one standard and one dome stick cap.

Replaceable stick modules

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

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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

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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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Adaptive triggers.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure the Access controller's button layout" with swappable button caps on eight sockets. The Access has no fixed face button layout, so this field means swappable button caps.

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.

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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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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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31Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure up to 30 individual control profiles from your PS5 console settings, store three profiles on the Access controller". Three slots are counted. The base profile is a separate default.

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

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Yes8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/access-profilesRead 10 October 2026"Press the profile button on the stick base" cycles the three assigned profile slots.

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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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 motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026The unsupported-functions list names the vibration function, so the controller has no rumble motors.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Vibration is unsupported and the list also names adaptive triggers, so there are no trigger motors.

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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Motion sensor. Vibration function is also unsupported.

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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Touch pad (except for the touch pad button)".

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.

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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.

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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.

Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Setup text: "After the light bar blinks, the player indicator and the controller indicator light up."

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.

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Headset jack". The expansion ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Speaker.

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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Microphone.

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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Mute button.

Expansion port

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Four 3.5 mm expansion ports1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"four industry standard 3.5mm expansion ports". The support page says the ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

Built-in2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: "Built-in lithium-ion battery".

Batteries

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

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026One built-in battery is listed.

Batteries included

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

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

1,050mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: battery capacity 1,050 mAh at 3.7 V. Input power rating 5 V 1,200 mA.

Battery energy

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3.885Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Computed from the published 1,050 mAh and 3.7 V (1.05 Ah x 3.7 V = 3.885 Wh). The guide does not print Wh.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Hours (h)
9

Source11Reviewgadgetguy.com.au/playstation-access-controller-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Roughly 9 hours". Impulse Gamer's spec table says "Up to 9-hours". Sony's own pages state no battery life. Connection and settings are not stated, so only the hours are stored.12Reviewimpulsegamer.com/playstation-access-controller-review-ndisRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Up to 9-hours". Matches the GadgetGuy table ("Roughly 9 hours"). Both are review tables, not a Sony page.

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

9h=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.

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"The Access controller features a USB-C port for controller charging."

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.

Button caps, Stick caps, Button cap tags1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Swappable button caps, stick caps and button cap tags. The stick arm length is also adjustable.

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.

Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Make sure to update the device software on your controller to the newest version available", done from the PS5 console.

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.

Width191Height141Depth39mm(7.5 × 5.6 × 1.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm (width x height x depth), measured with the controller lying flat. Stored by the front face: width 191 (stick arm included), height 141, depth 39 (thickness).

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.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 322 g (11.4 oz).

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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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FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance section: "Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules" and "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." The guide carries a supplier's declaration of conformity and prints no FCC ID.

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

Access controller, USB cable, 8x Pillow button caps (attached to controller), 4x Flat button caps, 4x Curve button caps, 2x Overhang button caps, 1x Wide flat button caps, Standard stick cap, Dome stick cap (attached to controller), Ball stick cap, 23x tags, Quick start guide and safety guide1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Section "Inside the box", copied verbatim.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to Type-C	1.5	1

Source4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026One USB cable in the box.

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.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Limited warranty for the original purchaser: one year from the date of purchase, valid only in the United States and Canada. Batteries are consumables and excluded.

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.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 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.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official quick start guide. It is a one-page box contents diagram. Setup steps are on the PlayStation support site.

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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