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A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

General

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Series

Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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

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.

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GTIN / EAN

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

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30 August 20225Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 10 October 2026Article dated 2022-08-30 introduces the Ultimate range with Bluetooth, 2.4g and wired models. Pre-orders opened on Amazon US.

Status

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Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026The page is live and sends buyers to Amazon. It describes a purple edition. The 8BitDo shop no longer lists the controller.

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.

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.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-released-as-2-4-GHz-and-Bluetooth-wireless-controller-with-TMR-joysticks-and-other-upgrades.967586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 replaces the original Ultimate.10Reviewpockettactics.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pocket Tactics calls the Ultimate 2 Wireless the next generation of the original Ultimate Wireless controller.

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

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$49.995Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 10 October 2026Article of 2022-08-30 lists the Ultimate 2.4g at $49.99 (Bluetooth $69.99, wired $34.99). This is the 2022 launch price of the model. The Hall Effect refresh of January 2024 kept the name. No separate launch price statement was found for it.

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.

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Community spec list, verified: "Joystick positioning: Asymmetric".

Face button labels

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.

Xbox6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Button layout: Xbox".

Made by the platform holder

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Third-party controller made by 8BitDo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, SteamOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Tech specs: Windows 10 and above, Android 9.0 and above, Raspberry Pi OS (Lakka, RetroPie, Recalbox, Batocera), SteamOS Holo 3.4 and above, iOS and iPadOS 16.3 and above, tvOS 16.3 and above, macOS 13.2 and above. Raspberry Pi OS and tvOS are stored as other.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo 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.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB (wired)
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026English page. Windows: 2.4G receiver with the mode switch on X, or USB with the mode switch on X. Android: receiver, Bluetooth or USB, mode switch on D, OTG support required. Apple: Bluetooth with the mode switch on D. USB wired works only on macOS and iPadOS devices with USB-C.

Official licence

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Input modes

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.

XInput, DirectInput2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mode switch on the back: X for X-input and D for D-input.

Mode switching

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

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

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: 2.4g connectivity, Bluetooth, Wired USB.

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

4.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless receiver

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Included2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Diagram labels a 2.4G receiver that connects to the PC.

Receiver connector

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USB-A8Reviewtechtest.org/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g-wireless-controller-im-test-hall-effekt-joysticks-fuer-40-eRead 10 October 2026Box includes a "USB-A-2,4-GHz-Empfänger" stored in the dock.

Wireless range (claimed)

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.

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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

USB-C7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPY7H952Read 10 October 2026Listing bullet: "2.4G adapter, rumble vibration, USB-C, 15 hours rechargeable battery". Gamepadla also lists a Type-C USB interface.

USB

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Detachable cable

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

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000
2.4 GHz	166

Source4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 10 October 2026Controller firmware update log, v2.02: "Optimized the polling rate for USB connection to 1000Hz" and "for 2.4G connection to 166Hz". Latest listed firmware is v2.04. The platform is not stated.

Polling rate wired

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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166Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026"All upgraded to Hall Effect joysticks" and Special Features: Hall Effect joysticks. The support FAQ still names ALPS joysticks and describes the earlier version. The Amazon listing is titled "Hall Effect Joystick Update".

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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Yes8Reviewtechtest.org/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g-wireless-controller-im-test-hall-effekt-joysticks-fuer-40-eRead 10 October 2026Software section "Konfigurierbare Deadzones": the Ultimate Software lets the user configure the dead zones. The settings are stored on the controller.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Stick tension: No".

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Diagram labels LSB, LTS and RSB, RTS.

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.

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Hall effect8Reviewtechtest.org/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g-wireless-controller-im-test-hall-effekt-joysticks-fuer-40-eRead 10 October 2026Review of 2024-12-12 on the Hall Effect model: "Die analogen Trigger ... setzen ebenfalls auf die Hall-Effekt-Technik". The maker pages do not name the trigger sensor.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Trigger lock: No".

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

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.

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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

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.

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Main buttons type: Membrane".

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/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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D-pad switches

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

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "D-pad buttons type: Membrane".

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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Ultimate 2.4g features two Pro-level back buttons", listed as 2 Pro back paddle buttons.

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

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker two Pro back paddle buttons. Built-in paddle-shaped button faces, not separate removable Elite accessories.

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Listed as Pro back paddle buttons.

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.

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

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026The labelled button diagram shows LB, RB, LT, RT and the P1 and P2 back buttons. No additional shoulder button.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026The two back buttons take any button function through Ultimate Software.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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.

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Custom Profile switch button, 3 profiles, switch on the fly".

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Turbo function for A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, L3 and R3, with turbo mode and auto turbo mode. Not available when connected to Switch.

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Ultimate Software: "Assign a long sequence and action to one single button".

Share or capture button

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

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Feedback

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

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

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Special Features list Vibration. Ultimate Software has a vibration control.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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06Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Trigger vibration: No". The maker lists only Vibration with an intensity control.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Ultimate Software: "Modify the vibration intensity".

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Gyroscope function: No".

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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.

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Gyro as mouse

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.

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

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.

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "NFC support: No".

IR camera

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

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Built-in display

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Display: No".

Light bar

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

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RGB lighting

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

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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

A8BitDo 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.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.1	1.27	2.89	0.36	997.01	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	2.73	1.91	3.67	0.41	997.01	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	10.74	5.74	16.58	2.62	166.5	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	12.45	7.08	18.54	2.59	166.5	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	30.23	20.38	41.58	4.87	66.57	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Prometheus 82 tests by Danny89, 2026-06-02, Windows 11 build 26200, XInput, firmware 2.04. Cable: button test #9127, stick test #9120. Dongle: button #9128, stick #9122. Bluetooth is one GPDL button test, #891 by Jorge Arteaga on 2024-04-03, Windows 11 build 22631, XInput, firmware 2.04, with no stick test. Polling is the median measured by the site's software tool.

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.

25.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

2.1ms=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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10.74ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

21.45ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

30.23ms=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.

32.41ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

2.73ms=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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12.45ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

25.12ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

A8BitDo 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.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.7%	256	5.3%
Right	0%	6.7%	205	6%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Full stick test by John Punch, 2026-06-02, Windows 10.0.26200, XInput, cable, firmware 2.04, polling 460.7 Hz. Inner dead zone is reported as none and stored as 0. Outer dead zone is 0.9 mm on both sticks and is not converted to percent. Resolution is reported as 256 steps (8.0 bit) left and 205 steps (7.7 bit) right. A second test on the page by Danny89 reports slightly different values, for example centre error 3.5% on the right stick.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

0.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

6.7%=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

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-4g.htmlRead 10 October 2026Verified: "Audio port: No".

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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.

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Batteries

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.

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Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Battery capacity

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.

480mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026"480mAh Li-on battery, rechargeable".

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 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.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
15

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026"15 play hours with 2-3 hours charging time". The connection is not stated. The older manual says 13 hours with 2 hours of charging. The 2-3 hour charging range is not stored as one value.

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.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

15h=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-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CPY7H952Read 10 October 2026Same bullet: USB-C.

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

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Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Special Features and Includes list a charging dock.

Dock

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8BitDo charging dock1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Includes: Charging dock. The 2.4G adapter is stored in the dock.

Play while charging

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.

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Battery indicator

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.

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Status LED lights red for low battery and charging. It turns off when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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.

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Software

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Companion app

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

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 20268BitDo Ultimate Software on PC.

App platforms

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.

Windows2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Ultimate Software section: visit support.8bitdo.com for the application. The support FAQ says Ultimate Software for PC supports this controller and the mobile app does not.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-4g-controller.htmlRead 10 October 2026"It is supported by the Ultimate Software for PC" and "not supported by the Ultimate Software mobile app". The FAQ also says the controller has ALPS joysticks, which conflicts with the current product page.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 10 October 2026The support page lists controller and adapter firmware updates and a firmware updater.

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.

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.

Width147Height104Depth61.5mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Published as 147.0*104.0*61.5 mm. Stored as width 147, height 104, depth 61.5.

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.

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.

236g(8.3 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Published as 236g.

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 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.

8BitDo Ultimate 2.4g wireless Controller, USB cable, Instruction manual, Charging dock, 2.4g adapter1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Includes section, copied verbatim.

Cables included

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026One USB cable. The length is not stated.

Carrying case

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

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Warranty

None of 2 known

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.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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.

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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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