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General

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Series

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Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

80EL01, 80EL024Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Public shop product JSON variant SKUs: Green Edition 80EL01, Blue Edition 80EL02. The barcode cells repeat the SKUs and are not GTINs.

80GJ03, 80GL02, 80GK02, 80GJ07, 80GJ06, 80GJ056Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact producer shop current six Hall-only SKU rows: Black 80GJ03, Gray 80GL02, G Classic 80GK02, Transparent Blue 80GJ07, Jade Green 80GJ06, Translucent Purple 80GJ05. Legacy Transparent Black not proven Hall and omitted. Malformed gtin14 values contain SKU text, not valid barcodes, so no GTIN invented.

GTIN / EAN

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

16 August 20236Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article of 17 August 2023 embeds the maker's 16 August 2023 announcement post.

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Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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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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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-8BitDo-Pro-3-is-now-available-to-buy-in-the-US-but-Europe-and-the-UK-have-to-wait-until-October-10.1085435.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says 8BitDo announced the Pro 3 as the successor to the Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad.

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

$24.996Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article says it costs $24.99 USD. Excl. tax. Retro Dodo of 17 August 2023 gives the same price.

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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.

US, GB1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026The page has Order on Amazon links for the US and the UK.

US6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker US/USD store selector and official US Amazon purchase link. No unsupported regional part-number mapping.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue Edition, Green Edition4Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Variant names in the shop are Blue Edition and Green Edition.

Black, Gray, G Classic, Transparent Blue, Jade Green, Translucent Purple6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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Symmetric2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Control diagram: X top, Y left, A right, B bottom. This is the Nintendo layout.

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed Nintendo X-top/Y-left/A-right/B-bottom, symmetric sticks, cross D-pad and L3/R3. Logical XInput assignments do not change printed labels.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, SteamOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 20264Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Only schema-supported iOS/macOS enumerated. iPadOS, tvOS and visionOS supported conditions retained here, not silently mapped to other operating systems. Current maker Apple guide explicitly says rumble and motion controls are not supported on Apple devices. Hardware rumble and gyro values do not imply Apple gameplay support.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ and Android 9.0+ as gamepad platforms, and Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Windows for Keyboard mode only. Bluetooth for Switch and Switch 2 is stated in the page text. Windows, macOS and iOS rows are Keyboard mode only, so full_features is false. Raspberry Pi appears only in the support FAQ and has no platform option.

B8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB (wired)
SteamOS	Bluetooth
SteamOS	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ and original guide explicitly Bluetooth/USB for Switch, Windows, Android and macOS. Android wired requires OTG. Windows standard X mode. Current Steam D mode adds features. Other Apple and Steam connections scoped by exact current sources below. PS/Xbox/Wii family unsupported, not inferred from protocol names.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 current row Bluetooth and wired, D-input mode. iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 16.3+, macOS 13.2+, visionOS 1.1+. USB wired restricted to macOS or iOS/iPadOS devices with USB-C. Older manual limits USB to Mac/iPad and current specific maker adds USB-C iOS. Lightning wired not inherited.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 row Bluetooth and wired support under firmware 3.06+. Generic old page Switch-only gyro statement is superseded by this specific Steam integration scope. No blanket full_features flag assigned across all hosts/modes.

Official licence

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Input modes

DirectInput, Switch Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Controller Mode row lists D-input, Switch mode and Keyboard mode. Switch mode is stored as switch_pro because the manual asks for Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Switch. Keyboard mode has no option in the schema (keyboard only, mouse mapping is not supported).

Switch Pro, XInput, DirectInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker Tech Specs explicitly Switch, X-input and D-input. Four physical S/A/D/X positions do not establish four distinct current protocols. Current manual uses D for Android and Apple. Gamepadla Sony protocol labels are test metadata, not proof of native PlayStation console compatibility or another selectable hardware mode.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026A mode switch with S, D and K positions picks Switch, D-input and Keyboard mode.

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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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Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 requires firmware 3.06+, SteamOS 3.7.13+ or Windows 10/11 Steam, D-input/Bluetooth mode. Producer explicitly native Steam Input API, no third-party drivers, controller-specific inputs exposed. This is integration support, not an extra independent hardware Steam protocol.

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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote: does not support vibration, motion sensing, NFC scanning, infrared camera or console wake.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Switch cannot be woken wirelessly. Current Switch 2 compatibility does not provide a separate wake claim. No inferred wake for other systems.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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4.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Wireless receiver

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker states Bluetooth range 10 m and recommends use within 5 m for best performance. Environment and obstacles are not specified.

Paired device slots

38Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Hands-on review: it can be paired to 3 different devices, one for each of the S, D and K modes, but not at the same time.

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Wired connector

USB-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Same sentence: wired USB-C connection. The maker lists only USB cable and Wired.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Same USB-C port is used for wired play.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list names a separate USB cable. The pad has its own USB port, so the cable is not fixed.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

Digital8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review calls the four shoulder buttons clicky. The maker lists no analog input. SlashGear also describes four shoulder bumpers. Stored as digital.9Press articleslashgear.com/1368171/8bitdo-micro-controller-android-switchRead 16 October 2026Article lists 16 inputs: a D-pad, four face buttons, four extra buttons and four shoulder bumpers, with no analog sticks.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly adjustable active trigger ranges, illustrated 50% threshold. This is software active range, not a physical trigger stop or measured trigger travel. Generic stick sensitivity does not establish adjustable stick dead zones.

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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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Hall model verified table: main/D-pad membrane, audio port/display/trigger lock/stick tension/charging dock No. Shoulder buttons No means extra shoulders, not absence of ordinary L/R/R2/L2. Unqualified 18h summary not a measured full discharge.

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

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Diagram and maker photo show a single cross-shaped D-pad.

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete control diagram: L2, L, R, R2, select, start, star, home, D-pad and ABXY on the front, mode switch and pair button on the bottom edge. No rear buttons.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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 page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker two Pro back paddle buttons. Built-in paddle-shaped button faces, not separate removable Elite accessories.

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.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Only L, L2, R and R2 are labelled on the shoulders. These are standard shoulder controls.

07Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Exactly P1/P2 additional rear remappable controls. Normal gameplay and system/profile buttons excluded from this count.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026P1/P2 explicitly dedicated macro controls configurable in Ultimate Software. Source current main page also permits any button function assignment.

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.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual only points to the Ultimate Software app for key output changes in Keyboard mode. It gives no on-controller remapping steps. Turbo on the Star button is not remapping.

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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 page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Three custom profiles selected on controller. Default profile with no LED is not counted as a fourth. No multiplication by host modes inferred.

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

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Turbo

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/micro.htmlRead 16 October 2026FAQ: the Star button enables Turbo, only in D-input over Bluetooth on Android. Not available in Switch mode or Keyboard mode. Plus, minus, D-pad and Home cannot be set to turbo.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Star+button turbo/auto turbo documented for ABXY/L/R/L3/R3. Not saved after power off/disconnection. Original manual disallows Switch turbo. FAQ mentions software configuration without resolving that conflict, so no unconditional Switch Turbo support asserted.

Macros

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Feedback

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

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Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Normal rumble only, not HD haptics or trigger rumble. Adjustable intensity through Ultimate Software.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote and FAQ say the pad does not support vibration, so zero rumble motors.

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Trigger rumble motors

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026No vibration support of any kind per the footnote, so zero trigger motors.

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Adjustable rumble

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Same footnote. Support FAQ also says no vibration or motion control.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker generic page says motion for Switch only, but current exact Steam guide adds gyro through D-input and firmware 3.06 or newer. XInput does not expose gyro. Platform and firmware scope preserved in separate source.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 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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65Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Maker Steam feature calls 6-Axis Gyro. Stored as combined six-axis motion system under schema definition, not six independent gyroscope axes. Individual gyro/accelerometer axis split unscoped.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly configures gyro as virtual mouse or joystick through Steam Input. Requires supported firmware/mode/Steam setup, not default XInput motion.

Touchpad

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

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Touchpads

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

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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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Switch section explicitly no NFC/amiibo, IR camera, HD rumble or notification LED. Motion control is a separate supported feature.

IR camera

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Built-in display

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No display in the control diagram. The maker page lists none.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Light bar

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED. No light bar.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED that shows red. No RGB lighting.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Lighting zones

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Measured

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

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

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B8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	14.9	9.12	20.5	2.96	83.96	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	26.38	19.72	32.43	3.05	83.96	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	21.45	7.33	36.24	7.49	100.43	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	25.12	13.03	43.08	7.45	100.43	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	10.41	5.28	15.53	2.79	99.99	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	15.46	10.21	20.74	2.78	99.99	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.78	5.97	31.4	5.43	100.01	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	18.56	11.65	43.16	6.03	100.01	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	25.28	14.04	37.07	5.96	41.71	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	32.41	21.26	44.89	5.89	41.71	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.05	5.16	28.73	4.13	100.04	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	17.01	10.67	35.87	4.75	100.04	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching Hall model, John Punch April 14, 2026, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.06, Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.5. Stored native setups only. Rows 1/2 USB XInput tests 8572/8573. Rows 3/4 Bluetooth XInput 8582/8581. Rows 5/6 USB Sony-label 8576/8577. Rows 7/8 Bluetooth Sony-label 8587/8588. Rows 9/10 USB Switch 8574/8575. Rows 11/12 Bluetooth Switch 8585/8584. Protocol labels are published test metadata. Selector positions, calibration, adapter model for native BT, and other settings not published. Optional external USB Wireless Adapter 1 dongle cohort excluded. It does not establish native 2.4GHz hardware. Measured report rates not converted to nominal mode claims.

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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25.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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21.45ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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32.41ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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25.12ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

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B8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.9%	85	1.1%
Right	0%	0.9%	85	2.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026One Hall wired XInput cohort only, John Punch April 13, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 as source labels, firmware 3.06, StickTracer. Left/right circularity 0.9%, centering 1.1/2.1%, measured 85 movement steps, inner deadzone none. Calibration/settings unknown. Outer none/<0.4mm within error not converted to percent. Other Bluetooth/adapter cohorts not merged. 85 steps not nominal ADC bit depth.

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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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0.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No audio jack in the control diagram. The spec list has no audio feature.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Jack works over

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Speaker

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No speaker in the control diagram or the maker spec list.

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Microphone

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone in the control diagram 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.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone mute control in the complete control diagram.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

AA or battery pack2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual says rechargeable pack replaceable with two AA batteries. aa_or_pack preserves both choices. Not permanently sealed built_in despite loose manual built-in-pack wording.

Batteries

11Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row names one 180mAh Li-on battery.

22Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two cells only when using AA option. Stock included rechargeable pack is one pack and is not counted as two cells.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: battery is part of the gamepad (rechargeable).

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Battery capacity

180mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Included rechargeable 1000mAh Li-ion pack only. Not capacity of optional AA cells. Unscoped four-hour charging claim is not an explicit 0-to-100 time and is not stored as charge_time_0_100_min.

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 Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Hours (h)
12

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: 12 play hours. The connection is not stated. The August 2023 launch coverage quoted 10 hours, the current maker page and the manual say 12.

B8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker 20 play hours, with manual also claiming 20 hours for optional two AA batteries. AA chemistry, connection, rumble, firmware and sleep conditions unscoped. No 18-hour database summary treated as measured discharge.

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.

12h=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-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Article says it also works with a wired USB-C connection.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review says it charges from the USB-C port at the top and ships with a very short cable.

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

120min1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row says 1-2 hour charging time. The upper bound of the range is stored as 120 minutes. Charger and cable are not stated.

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Charging dock

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None7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual controller stays on wired connection, with USB gameplay connection and USB charging documented. Applies to included rechargeable pack. AA cells are not claimed USB-chargeable.

Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Red LED stays solid while charging, blinks at low battery and turns off when fully charged.

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Low battery red blink, charging red steady, full red LED off. No built-in screen or decorative RGB. Profile/status LEDs separate from light bar.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Textured grips3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly textured grip surface. No rubber or specific shell polymer inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Battery pack2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly battery pack can be replaced by AA batteries. No user-replaceable stick modules inferred from repair or aftermarket modifications.

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text: map buttons with 8BitDo Ultimate Software on an iOS or Android device in Keyboard mode. The mobile version is meant.

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text names iOS and Android.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current FAQ lists Windows/macOS/Google Play/App Store. Maker legacy Mac-mode software restriction is not a claim that macOS cannot host the app. No unverified legacy A-position features inferred.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Windows/macOS/Google Play/App Store are app platforms, not proof of all gameplay features on each host.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Special Features row: Support firmware update.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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.

Width72Height40.7Depth14.1mm(2.8 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row 72*40.7*14.1 mm. Stored as width x height x depth in the front-face orientation of the maker photo.

Width153.6Height100.6Depth64.5mm(6 × 4 × 2.5 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Published 153.6x100.6x64.5mm arranged as front-facing width 153.6, height 100.6, depth 64.5. Controller body only, not optional clip, case or shipping carton.

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.

24.8g(0.9 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 202624.8 g, maker figure. Battery state not stated.

228g(8 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker 228g stock controller body. Battery measurement state not separately published. Optional AA substitution may change mass and is not asserted as 228g.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad, USB cable, Wrist strap, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list: gamepad, USB cable, wrist strap, instruction manual.

8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth gamepad, Rechargeable battery pack, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current maker Includes controller, USB cable, instruction manual. Included rechargeable pack explicitly identified by battery specification/manual. Optional clip, case and USB Wireless Adapter excluded.

Cables included

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026One USB cable. Length and connector ends are not stated on the maker page.

B8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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Carrying case

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Complete Includes list has no case.

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker carrying case sold separately, not included. No stock hard/soft 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.

1year5Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 16 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

www.8bitdo.com/pro21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current Pro 2 Bluetooth Hall effect hardware reference. Original potentiometer Pro 2, Pro 2 Wired/Xbox and Pro 3 excluded. Maker current Hall page and exact Hall-only shop SKU options read. Switch 2 gameplay requires the controller firmware update and Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later, as stated by the current maker page.

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

www.8bitdo.com/pro21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Exact maker online Tech Specs, with original maker PDF manual. No separate exact consumer specification PDF found.

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Single-sheet multilingual instruction manual, English panel read. Text is image only, so it was read from a rendered page.

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original two-page manufacturer multilingual PDF, December 2023 metadata. English column rendered at readable resolution and fully read: drawings, Switch/Windows/Android/Apple connections, Turbo, battery and profiles. Current maker Hall reference retains these controls, with newer Steam/Apple support scoped separately.

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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