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BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

General

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Series

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Afterglow Wave1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Listed as the Afterglow Wave line. The page is branded Turtle Beach. The Nintendo store calls the same product PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Turtle Beach owns the PDP brand.

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.

TBC-8106-05, TBC-8106-15, TBC-8106-25, TBC-8106-451Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The page structured data lists TBC-8106-05 for Black, TBC-8106-25 for Blue, TBC-8106-45 for Purple and TBC-8106-15 for White.

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.

840454402322, 840454402339, 840454402346, 8404544023534Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Nintendo Store lists SKU 127640 and UPC 840454402346 for the Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Amazon ties that UPC to the Purple model.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Amazon listings by the Turtle Beach brand give UPC 840454402322 for Black TBC-8106-05 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1YLGTP), 840454402339 for Blue TBC-8106-25 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS26MCHL), 840454402346 for Purple TBC-8106-45 (this page) and 840454402353 for White TBC-8106-15 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS23TS7L).6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat datasheet for TBC-8106-05 (Black) lists EAN 840454402322, published 2026-01-15.

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.

6 October 20252Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release dated 2025-10-06 announces the controller for pre-order.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach release dated October 6, 2025.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Add to cart at $64.99 and in stock on the Turtle Beach 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.

$64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the US.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the same price line as the GBP and EUR prices.

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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€64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026MSRP 64.99 EUR listed in the same price line as $64.99 and 54.99 GBP. The release names no single EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP 64.99 EUR. The release names no EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.

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.

US, GB, EU10Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Dec/03/Turtle-Beach-Launches-New-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Accessories-Annc-FINAL2.docxRead 21 October 2026Sold on turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide. MSRP is given as $64.99, GBP 54.99 and EUR 64.99, so the US, the UK and the euro area are stored. Other regions are not named.

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.

Black, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Color selector: Black, Blue, Purple and White.2Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release: comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Comes in Black, Blue, Purple or 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.

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Gamepad in the Switch Pro Controller shape. Maker product photos.

Stick layout

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Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons, the offset Pro Controller layout.

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.

Nintendo1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows X on top, A right, B bottom and Y left, the Nintendo layout.

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Third-party controller officially licensed by Nintendo.

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 2, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Switch Lite and OLED Model are stored as Nintendo Switch. The platform list has no separate option for them.

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.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth

Source5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: pair by opening Controllers then Change Grip/Order on the console and pressing L and R on the controller when prompted. Only the pairing steps are stated. The radio standard is not named.6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth to the console. Pairing through the console controller menu is described in the quick start article.

Official licence

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Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Feature list: Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2.

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.

No7Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026Review of the Turtle Beach PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: it does not wake the Switch 2 ("biggest problem"). Verified Amazon US buyers repeat this. Stored for the Switch 2 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

Bluetooth6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat lists Device interface Bluetooth/USB and Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless for TBC-8106-05. The sheet also has a 3 m cable and a 3.5 mm jack, which do not match the maker's box list, so only the Bluetooth entry is used. Wired play over USB is not confirmed by the maker, so USB is not stored.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box list has no dongle. The wireless link pairs with the console.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Published as an up to 30-foot wireless range. 30 ft is 9.144 m. The Icecat sheet gives 9 m.

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.

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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.

TMR1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Thumbsticks with integrated TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensor technology.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 6: "click in the left analog stick" with the function button held sets white light. The right stick click is not named.

Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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

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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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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.

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a one-piece cross-shaped D-pad in a round recess.

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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Two programmable back buttons. Re-map functions to the two programmable back buttons.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Dual mappable quick-action back buttons.

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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Paddles1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The maker calls them back buttons. The maker rear photo shows two paddle-shaped levers beside the grips.

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.

21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Only the two back buttons are named as remappable.

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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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 4: hold the function button and press the button to program, then press a button on the controller to map its function to the back button. No app is named. Double press on a back button clears the mapping.

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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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a Capture button at the top left of the face and a Home button at the top right.

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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07Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026The same review: the Afterglow Wave "lacks rumble". Stored as 0 motors. Verified Amazon US buyers also report no vibration. The maker lists no rumble feature.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Built-in motion controls for actions like aiming and steering.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Built-in motion controls for immersive gaming.

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.

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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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones with four pre-set modes.

Lighting zones

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81Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones.

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.

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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.

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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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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-in1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.

Batteries

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

11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Page copy: "The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge." One built-in battery. Capacity in mAh is not published.

Batteries included

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

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The battery is built in.

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.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Up to 20 hours of play per charge. The maker names no connection, rumble or lighting condition. A retailer page lists up to 40 hours for the separate Afterglow Wireless model, which is not this product.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box includes a USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a USB Type-C connector.

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.

Yes5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: the controller can be charged while playing with the 3.3ft/1m USB-C charging cable.

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.

LED3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 3: the function button LED blinks red every 30 seconds when the battery is low, pulses red while charging and turns white when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Textured grips4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Textured thumbsticks and grips.

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.

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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.

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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.

XGB-CWBB00288Regulatory filingfccid.io/XGB-CWBB0028Read 21 October 2026fccid.io mirror of the FCC grant dated 2025-09-04 to Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. for the "NSW2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller", 2402-2480 MHz. Only the Afterglow Wave Wireless controller for Switch 2 carries this device name. The test report, photos and manual exhibits could not be read, so no battery or Bluetooth version is taken from the filing.

Other certifications

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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

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller, 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Insert1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list as published.

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.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C charging cable	1	1

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list: 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a 3 m detachable cable and a 3.5 mm jack. Those match the wired model and are not used.

Carrying case

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None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list has the controller, a USB-C charging cable and a Quick Start Insert. No case.

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.turtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 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.

support.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guide3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach support article Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller Quick Start Guide, updated 2026-01-28. The page renders with JavaScript. It was read in a browser on 2026-10-21.

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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