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General

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Series

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

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.

1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026SKU line: 1519265-03. Only current black SKU is included, no unproved regional or colour variants.

GTIN / EAN

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6178850212441Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Variant data embedded in the page lists page_id_variant 1519265-03 with upc 617885021244 (Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Black). Stored as published UPC-A.

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

Available1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current US store offers Add to Cart on 2026-10-07.

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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026PowerA US store page for SKU 1519265-03 shows a USD price and Add to Cart on 2026-10-21. No other market is proved for this SKU.

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.

Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Style: Black. Only exact black reference hardware included.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current exact SKU 1519265-03 maker photograph shows a conventional two-grip gamepad with offset sticks and face/shoulder controls. No mobile clamp or detachable pair.

Stick layout

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Offset6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual cover diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below face buttons. Same arrangement visible in current black SKU03 maker photo.

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.

Xbox6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram labels A/B/X/Y Buttons. Same labels visible on current SKU03 maker photo.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Made and sold by PowerA, a brand of ACCO Brands. Not made by Microsoft. Licensed by Xbox.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11.

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 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows. Connectivity: Wired. Cell-level full-feature support is not stated, so full_features is left out. Impulse Trigger compatibility varies by title per maker footnote.

Official licence

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Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: 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.

Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 SET UP step 1: press Xbox Button until console powers on, after wired connection. Applies to supported Xbox console.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Wired. Global manual describes USB connection to Xbox.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Specifications list Connectivity: Wired only. Maker comparison chart Wireless row is blank for the Wired column.

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.

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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 manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 contents: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Cable Length (ft/m): 10 ft / 3 m. Published metric 3 m is retained, not 3.048 m derived from rounded feet.

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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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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Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Stick Settings: inner and outer dead-zone sliders for each thumbstick. Exact-model product page links this app.

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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App3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Calibration at your fingertips section: analog sticks and triggers can be calibrated. Compatibility explicitly includes all Series X|S PowerA Xbox controllers and Wired Controllers for Xbox.

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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No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart 3-way Trigger Locks row is blank for the Wired column.

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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Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Trigger Settings: start and end level sliders for each trigger. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

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.

Cross6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram: continuous four-arm D-Pad. Current SKU03 maker photo shows same cross. This historical document is not proof of SKU03 internal hardware.

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.

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. The mappable buttons on other PowerA models are rear buttons, and this model lists none.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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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01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. Other columns show 2 or 4.

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.

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026No mappable buttons in the maker comparison chart for this model. Button remapping on Xbox is a console feature, not a controller feature.

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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Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 labeled Share Button and USING THE SHARE BUTTON section.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list names Dual Rumble Motors and Immersive Impulse Triggers. Trigger feedback 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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Dual Rumble Motors: two grip rumble motors. Trigger motors are not included in this count.

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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Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Vibration Strength: intensity slider for each rumble or vibration motor. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

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.

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart RGB LED Lighting row is blank for the Wired column.

Lighting zones

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Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list: 3.5 mm stereo headset jack.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Wired-only controller, headset jack works during documented wired use.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Rechargeable Battery row is blank for the Wired column. Wired-only controller. Global manual contents list no batteries.

Batteries

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

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Batteries included

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

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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 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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.

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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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Plastic7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: lightweight yet sturdy plastic body. Corroborated by the eBay catalog entry Material: Plastic.8Retailer pageebay.de/p/13052556983Read 10 October 2026eBay product catalog entry for PowerA Wired Controller Xbox Series X|S black (MPN 151926501): Material Plastic. Also lists EAN/UPC 0617885021244, matching the maker UPC.

Grip texture

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Textured rear grip7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: a textured grip on the rear. The maker page lists no grip material.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable. The cable is the only part the maker describes as detachable.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model feature list names PowerA 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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model Gamer HQ section: Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC. App download page names Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Maker product pagepowera.com/en-gb/product-support/xbox-pc-support/wired-controllers-xbox/wiredRead 7 October 2026Exact Wired Controller support page lists black 1519265-01/02/03 and Firmware Update through Gamer HQ App.

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.

Width155.9Height107Depth65mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Metric body dimensions: 15.59 cm L x 10.7 cm W x 6.5 cm H. Manual/front image confirms maker L is side-to-side width, W is front-face height, H is 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.

286g(10.1 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Weight row: 0.286 kg. Stored as 286 g. Maker does not qualify fitted cable or explain difference from older retailer weights.

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)6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual English regulatory text: FCC STATEMENT, tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). The same page explains CE, UKCA and RCM marks, but does not show which marks are on the product, so they are not stored. The 2025 manual has no regulatory section. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

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.

PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox, Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable, User Manual2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 complete CONTENTS list.

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 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS names one detachable USB cable. Maker page publishes metric length 3 m. Connector type omitted due to conflicting manuals.

Carrying case

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

None2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS lists the controller, a detachable cable and a user manual. 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.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Two-year limited warranty on US maker page. Statutory rights are separate.

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/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications or exact-model feature list.

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.

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdf2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026Current exact-family support manual, model XBGPOPWI. Its Micro-USB connector conflicts with current SKU03 page and 2023 USB-C manual, so disputed wired_connector is omitted.

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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