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A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

BPowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

General

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Series

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Advantage1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker comparison chart names the model Advantage Lumectra, next to Advantage Wired, Advantage Plus Wired and Advantage Wireless.

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.

XBGP0178-01, XBGP0140-01, XBGP0140-02, XBGP0076-011Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Page SKU XBGP0178-01 (White). The page script lists variants XBGP0178-01 White, XBGP0140-02 Black and XBGP0076-01 Black with a 4 ft RGB LED Strip. The Black product page shows SKU XBGP0140-01R and the maker's manual files are named XBGP0140-01.

GTIN / EAN

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617885055713, 617885048517, 6178850334141Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026UPCs from the page script: 617885055713 (XBGP0178-01), 617885048517 (XBGP0140-02), 617885033414 (XBGP0076-01). The Australian maker page prints 617885055713 as the barcode of XBGP0178-01.

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.

5 September 20234Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/like-rgb-on-your-xbox-controllers-youll-love-this-new-launch-from-poweraRead 15 October 2026Launch coverage dated 2023-09-05, the day of availability.

Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Listed on the maker's current comparison chart as Advantage Lumectra, from $49.99. The maker store shows the White style as out of stock at the time of reading.

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.

$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.

$44.994Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/like-rgb-on-your-xbox-controllers-youll-love-this-new-launch-from-poweraRead 15 October 2026"The standalone controller with Lumectra RGB will have a starting MSRP of $44.99 in the US". The bundle with a 4-foot RGB LED Strip is $54.99. US price excludes sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€54.995Press articlethexboxhub.com/powera-move-into-the-lumectra-zone-with-new-xbox-controller-and-lightingRead 15 October 2026Article dated 2023-09-05 from the PowerA announcement: "an MSRP of £44.99/54.99€" for the controller alone, and "around £54.99/64.99€" for the bundle with a 4-foot RGB LED strip. The euro country and tax treatment are not stated. The bundle price is an approximate figure.

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.

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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, White1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Style selector: Black, White, Black Bundle. The bundle is a Black controller with an LED strip.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Standard gamepad with the Xbox layout.

Stick layout

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Offset6Reviewpcgamer.com/powera-advantage-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Review: "The mold of the controller is nearly identical to the Xbox Core wireless controller", which uses the offset stick layout.

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.

Xbox1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker photos show A, B, X and Y labels on the face buttons with the Xbox button and Menu, View and Share buttons.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Made by PowerA (ACCO Brands) under an Xbox licence, not by Microsoft.

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Officially Licensed - for Xbox Series X|S and works on Xbox One and Windows 10/11". Platform row: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, Windows.

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.

BPowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

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

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. All three platforms connect over the USB-C cable.

Official licence

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Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Officially Licensed - for Xbox Series X|S".

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).

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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.

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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.

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

Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup: "Hold down the Xbox Button until your console powers ON".

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. Wireless row not marked in the comparison chart.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired controller powered over the USB cable.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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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-C1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Extra Long USB-C Cable" with the USB-C port on the controller.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026USB-C port on the controller.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup: "Connect the other end to the USB-C port on your PowerA Advantage Wired Controller with Lumectra".

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"10ft" on the US page. The Australian maker page says 3m. 3 m is stored.2Maker product pagepowera.com.au/products/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-x-s-with-lumectra-whiteRead 15 October 2026Maker Australia page: "Extra Long USB-C Cable - Provides you with 3m of distance". The US page gives the same cable as 10ft.

Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup connects the 10 ft. cable to a USB port on the console and the USB-C port on the controller. Xbox Hub confirms USB-C to USB-A.5Press articlethexboxhub.com/powera-move-into-the-lumectra-zone-with-new-xbox-controller-and-lightingRead 15 October 2026Review describes the console connection as "USB-C to USB-A" and the cable as 10 foot long.

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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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)

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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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App1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"PowerA Gamer HQ App" with the text "Test and calibrate your controller with the free official app".

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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Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"3-Way Trigger Locks" with the text "Set the travel distance of the triggers with three different positions".

Trigger stop positions

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31Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Three positions per trigger.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Adjust the trigger pull depth by sliding the trigger lock under each trigger to the left or right". The depth of each trigger is set independently.

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

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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.

Cross1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Maker hero photo shows a plus-shaped D-pad with a light ring.

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.

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 pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"two mappable buttons you can program on-the-fly".

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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Buttons3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual calls the two rear controls Advanced Gaming Buttons AGL and AGR. They are shown as buttons on the back of the controller.

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.

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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.

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21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Two Advanced Gaming Buttons (AGL and AGR). The Menu, View, Share and Xbox buttons are not counted.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"program on-the-fly, mid-game" and "no system settings to configure".

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

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.

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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Yes3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controller layout lists a Share button.

Feedback

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

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Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Dual Rumble Motors" and "Immersive Impulse Triggers" described as "reactive rumble sensations using built-in motors". Compatibility varies by title.

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.

21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Dual Rumble Motors". The number of trigger motors is not stated, so trigger_rumble_motor_count is left out.

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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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.

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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

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

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IR camera

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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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.

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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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Multi-Zone RGB Lighting" with 3 lighting modes.

Lighting zones

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41Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"4 individual lighting 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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Plug in your favorite 3.5 mm headset through the stereo headset jack".

Jack works over

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USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026The stereo headset jack is on the wired controller. The only connection is the USB-C cable, so it works over USB wired. The maker does not state this in words.

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

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart: the Rechargeable Battery and Wireless rows are not marked for Advantage Lumectra. Connectivity: Wired. The cable powers the controller.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup only describes the wired USB connection. Xbox Tavern's review says the pad does not house batteries.

Batteries

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

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Same chart rows: no battery.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No batteries. The controller is powered over the USB cable.

Batteries included

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

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Same chart rows: no battery.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No batteries. The controller is powered over the USB cable.

Battery capacity

180mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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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 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.

BPowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-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.

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026No battery to charge.3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery to charge. The USB-C port is the cable connection.

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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Dock

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Play while charging

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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.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Diamond textured grip1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"a diamond textured grip for long gaming sessions".

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Detachable 10 ft. USB-C cable3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026The 10 ft. cable plugs into the USB-C port on the controller.

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.

PowerA Gamer HQ1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026PowerA Gamer HQ App.

App platforms

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"Test and calibrate your controller directly on your Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC". The page says Xbox without a generation. The controller supports Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

User firmware updates

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

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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.

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.

Width155.96Height106.93Depth65.02mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Specification row: 6.14"L x 4.21"W x 2.56"H. Converted exactly to mm. L is the side-to-side length, W the front height and H the 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.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), CE, UKCA3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), and the regional compliance symbols list CE and UKCA.

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.

Advantage Wired Controller, 10 ft. USB-C cable3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup uses the 10 ft. USB cable with the controller. The manual does not list the box. The PowerA page states the extra long USB-C cable as a feature.

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.

BPowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra

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

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026Extra long USB-C cable, 10ft on the US page and 3m on the Australian page. Xbox Hub gives the cable ends as USB-C to USB-A.

Carrying case

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

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.

2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026"2-Year Limited Warranty".

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.powera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectra1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/lumectra/xbox/advantage-wired-controller-for-xbox-with-lumectraRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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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.

az31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdf3Owner's manualaz31609c.azureedge.net/literature/b82dc665-bf3f-4ce8-85dc-c54d6120b155.pdfRead 15 October 202634-page maker user manual, linked from the product page under Manuals & Support. A 2-page quick start guide PDF is also linked.

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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