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A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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General

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Series

Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox family. Current maker page groups Jade, White and Black under one common Hall-effect hardware specification. Ultimate 2, Ultimate 3E and the separately documented Rare edition are not included.

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.

81HB, 81HB03, 81HB03D, 81HB01D, 81HB02D8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Public maker product.js variant data: Jade 81HB03, White 81HB01D, Black 81HB02D. Exact Jade sheet uses 81HB03D and its back label uses hardware 81HB. No suffix cause or extra revision is inferred. This is one standard family with colour references, not duplicate product records.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026Exact US Transparent Jade listing names Model 81HB03 and retailer SKU 6649548. Maker sheet calls the same Jade controller/dock configuration 81HB03D. Retailer SKU is not stored as a maker model.

GTIN / EAN

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69226215074207Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Maker Jade sheet explicitly gives 6922621507420. It is a valid 13-digit GTIN despite being labelled UPC. The eShop barcode fields repeat SKU text and are not accepted as GTINs.

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

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25 April 202410Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Dated April 25 update specifically names Ultimate 3-mode at 69.99 USD and embeds the maker announcement that day. Its original Ultimate C story and Fire Ring claims are not this model.

Status

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Available8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Standard family is released and sold. The exact Jade US retailer has an active purchase offer. Maker eShop Jade is currently sold out, while White/Black are offered. Stock status is not cancellation or an unreleased announcement.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-wireless-gaming-controller-for-xbox-one-xbox-xs-pc-transparent-jade/CZY3JSJS4ZRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

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$69.997Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker sheet MSRP 69.99 USD, corroborated by dated Jade preorder reporting. Original Black/White launch announcement also gives 69.99 USD. Later discounts are excluded.10Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2024/04/8bitdo-unveils-budget-friendly-xbox-controller-with-hall-effect-sticksRead 8 October 2026Standard Black/White US launch price 69.99, separately corroborated for Jade by the maker sheet. No 34.99 Ultimate C price is used.

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.

US8Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact US maker Amazon purchase link and current Best Buy 81HB03 Jade listing establish the US reference. The Finnish source is only used for a body-width label, not a global warranty union.

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

Jade, White, Black1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard palette only. Jade is the verified photograph/reference colour. Rare and later Ultimate 3/3E colours are other configurations or products.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard maker front render places the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below ABXY.

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.

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Made by 8BitDo and licensed by Xbox. The Xbox licence does not make this Microsoft-made hardware.

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One use USB only. Windows 10/11 uses USB or the included receiver. Android and Apple use Bluetooth. Other means tvOS/visionOS from the current exact-model Apple requirements, not every TV or headset.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 3-mode Xbox entry requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, visionOS 2.2. The generic older Apple minimum and the newer Ultimate 2/Pro 3 OS 26 rows are not inherited.

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 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three selector positions: Xbox/USB, PC/2.4G and Mobile/Bluetooth. Xbox wired only. Windows USB and receiver. Android 9+, Windows 10 build 1903+ and Apple minimums are stated. Bluetooth has no headset audio, and maker vibration/impulse features are limited to Xbox/Windows. Windows Share requires Windows 11, so universal full-feature parity is not asserted for its rows.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact entry explicitly supports Bluetooth only. No Apple USB or PC-receiver transport is claimed. Current common Apple FAQ excludes rumble/motion. Host OS requirements are separate from the configuration app minimums.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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, DirectInput18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stock standard-family hardware tests directly identify XInput USB/receiver and DInput Bluetooth. No GIP enum is guessed solely from Xbox licensing. Bluetooth Windows is the reviewer lab DInput route, not the maker advertised Windows XInput support transport.

Mode switching

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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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Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Receiver connector

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USB-A1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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2.5m1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Cable type

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USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact wiring diagrams show the host USB-A plug and controller USB-C end. Length comes from the standard maker specification. A separate optional cable or PSU is not included.

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 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
USB (wired)	Xbox One	250
USB (wired)	Windows	250
2.4 GHz	Windows	200

Source6Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current standard-family comparison explicitly claims wired 250Hz and wireless 200Hz. Transport/platform mapping follows its Xbox/Windows table. These are maker claims, not actual latency or measured rates. A Windows Central April 2026 deal calls this 1000Hz PC, which conflicts with the explicit maker table. No Ultimate 2 or 3E rate is transferred and no cause is guessed.

Polling rate wired

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250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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200Hz=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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Yes14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade hands-on software section directly says stick dead zones can be adjusted on Xbox/PC.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family moderator-verified specification says no stick tension adjustment.

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/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram explicitly identifies LSB and RSB stick-click buttons separately from the stick surfaces.

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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On the device, App3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ gives Ultimate Software X Calibrate under Sticks/Triggers on Xbox/Windows, or powered-on LB+RB+View+Menu held 8s followed by stick rotations and trigger presses. No calibration tool was run.

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 effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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

No14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review explicitly says no trigger stops and explains the lack of physical locks. Ordinary software sensitivity/range settings are not asserted as a published virtual-stop mode.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model software page explicitly offers adjustable trigger ranges, separate from motor intensity. This is the programmable activation/dead-zone range, not shorter mechanical travel or adaptive resistance. The exact Jade hands-on review independently confirms adjustable trigger sensitivity. No numbered default dead zone or claim about an unread UI control is added.

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.

Membrane14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026July 30, 2026 exact Jade hands-on review explicitly identifies membrane ABXY. It does not establish D-pad membrane switches.

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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Micro switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family comparison row says Micro-switch bumpers. It does not identify the D-pad mechanism or transfer Ultimate C tactile switches.

D-pad

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

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Front diagram shows the standard continuous four-arm cross. No Rare golden metal D-pad is inherited.

D-pad switches

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

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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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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

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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker calls P1/P2 Pro back paddle buttons. This does not establish removability.

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/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete labelled hardware has ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT only. P1/P2 are rear grip extras, not additional shoulders.

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.

22Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Counts only the two additional P1/P2 rear inputs. Ordinary buttons, Star, Share, profile and mode controls are excluded.

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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Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026P1/P2 plus the target gameplay button, then Star, saves a single-button assignment directly. Temporary Fast Button Swap is separately supported. Multiple-button assignments are explicitly unsupported.

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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated profile button activates, changes or disables the three customized profiles. Default operation has no active custom profile, not a fourth custom bank.

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.

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly says neither turbo nor macros are supported. Star-button remapping is not turbo.

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model FAQ says no macros, consistent with the manual single-button P1/P2 restriction. Generic Ultimate Software features for other controllers are not transferred.

Share or capture button

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Share is labelled. Exact FAQ qualifies operation to Xbox and Windows 11. It does not work as Share on Windows 10.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits grip vibration and impulse-trigger feedback to Xbox and Windows. No HD haptics or motor-driven adaptive resistance is claimed.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade review calls out dual body rumble actuators visible through the shell and four integrated motors including impulse-trigger feedback. Two grip actuators are counted here, not all four.

Trigger rumble motors

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214Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026The four-total grip/impulse layout contains two grip and two trigger actuators. The maker separately states four vibration sets and names impulse triggers. The grip pair is not counted again. This does not claim motor-driven adaptive resistance.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified spec explicitly says no gyroscope. No Ultimate 2/3E motion features or unsupported gyro-as-mouse scalar are inherited.

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.

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified 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

No15Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact standard-family verified Display No. Status LEDs and host-app screens are not built-in displays. Its unmethoded 15h community runtime and unverified D-pad mechanism are not measurements used here.

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 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.49	4.04	11.35	1.59	250	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	11.95	7.18	16.63	2.02	250	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	16.48	6.98	28.25	5.11	66.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.44	12.26	30.7	4.48	66.67	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	18.36	11.39	26.94	3.97	247.52	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	19.19	13.18	24.83	2.68	247.52	Windows

Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only PRIMARY standard-family stock tests from Game Tech Talk on August 27, 2025, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, reported firmware 2.3.2. Cable button/stick 6363/6357, Bluetooth 6365/6359, DInput, receiver 6364/6358, XInput. Corresponding software Polling v1.3.1.1 runs 6360/6362/6361 provide median report rates. They are separate from hardware latency, with stick latency at 99% deflection. Unit colour/SKU is unpublished. These represent the maker/shared-manual standard Hall family, not an asserted Jade-only sample. Current maker groups Jade/White/Black under the same standard specification and update target. Rare, Ultimate 2 and 3E are excluded. Measured receiver 247.52Hz differs from maker claimed 200Hz, with no firmware cause invented.

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

7.49ms=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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18.36ms=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

16.48ms=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

11.95ms=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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19.19ms=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

21.44ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

A8BitDo 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 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.1%	4,096	0.7%
Right	0%	8.4%	4,096	1.1%

Source18Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-3-mode-controller-for-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Separate stock standard-family Cable/XInput run on April 16, 2026 at 12:22 by John Punch using Stick Tracer, Windows build 10.0.26100, firmware 4.2, system Controller (Xbox One For Windows). Left/right rows correspond to published panels. Inner dead zone explicitly absent is zero. Movement-derived 4096 steps is reviewer output, not a claimed ADC bit depth. Small-angle deflection/release method applies to centering. Colour/SKU and calibration history are unpublished. This does not assert a Jade-only unit or combine the April firmware with the August latency run.

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

8.4%=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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Volume section explicitly excludes 3.5 mm earphones over Bluetooth. Current product specifies headphone use on Xbox/Windows, whose documented transports are USB and PC2.4G. Includes CTIA headset support, not a built-in controller microphone.

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.

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact rear diagram labels a dedicated microphone mute switch beside the headset jack. The schema counts this physical control. No built-in microphone or phone-microphone mute feature is inferred.

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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026The exact manual describes the rechargeable battery built into the controller. No AA cells or optional battery pack are required.

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.

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Current maker standard-family specification explicitly gives 1000 mAh. Original and updated exact manuals agree. Jade launch press instead says 500 mAh without a supporting hardware document. That conflict is retained without guessing a different revision or cause.

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 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	20
Bluetooth	25

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Updated manual explicitly rates 20h on 2.4G and 25h on Bluetooth. Current maker page separately gives generic 20 play hours. These are maker claims with unspecified activity, rumble and lighting conditions, not reviewer runtimes. Both manuals give generic 4h recharge without an empty start, so no 0–100 scalar is stored.

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

25h=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-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller Type-C interface and USB charging, with dock contact charging separate. No USB data generation or charging-power scalar is inferred.

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-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Dock

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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/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller low-battery red blink, charging green blink, full green steady. Dock amber charging and white full are separate indicators. No host-app battery meter is assumed.

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.

Subtle textured rear grips14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/8bitdo-ultimate-3mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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 Software X (Xbox/Windows), Ultimate Software (Android/iOS)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Product page names Ultimate Software X for Xbox/Windows. The exact-model software support page separately supplies Android/iOS Ultimate Software links. No Mac configuration app is inferred from Mac gameplay support.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/ultimate/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xbox.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-controller support page links Microsoft Store plus Google Play and App Store. FAQ expressly supports mobile Ultimate Software and Xbox firmware updating. Its Android-only Bluetooth answer conflicts with the current exact product and updated Apple chapter. Current Apple gameplay support is used, with no invented firmware cause or minimum version.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

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.

Width147mm16Retailer pageverkkokauppa.com/fi/product/993127/8BitDo-Ultimate-3-mode-peliohjain-Xbox-Jade-GreenRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade GTIN 6922621507420 body table explicitly labels width 147mm and 250g. Maker sheet gives the unlabelled 147×104×61.5mm tuple. Retailer labels depth 104/height 61.5 but publishes no orientation establishing their relationship to the schema front-face height/thickness. Only the clear width is stored. Other axes remain unknown instead of guessing from the render. Box dimensions and 715g gross mass are excluded.

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.

250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 October 2026Maker body weight 250 g, including its built-in battery, excluding dock, receiver, cable and packaging. Exact Jade sheet separately gives 250 g net and 715 g boxed gross mass.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AOWF-ULT3MX7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker back render names hardware MODEL 81HB and FCC ID 2AOWF-ULT3MX. Public FCC entry names the standard Ultimate 3-mode Xbox device and June 2024 grant. Receiver and Rare identifiers are not transferred. Public internal-document requests returned 403, so no unread battery label or component fact is claimed.

Other certifications

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CE7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026CE mark is visible on the exact Jade hardware label. This is a maker mark, not an independent declaration of every regional certification or a guessed FCC test-class detail.

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.

Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox, Charging Dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact Jade maker inventory. Jade has a black dock, as the sheet and exact hands-on review show. The review also received a new-user Game Pass code, but its regional package eligibility is not proved for every stored reference, so no code is promised here.

Cables included

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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B8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	2.5	1

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.

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1year17Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop Warranty Policy gives one year for covered defects with a dated authorized-reseller receipt. Applied to the stored US reference, not a worldwide or statutory term. Finnish retailer 24-month wording is not applied to the US reference.

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-3-mode-controller-xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-3-mode-controller-xboxRead 8 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.

files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheet7Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/ATgYasc7cF3egw4QyibI%2Bg%3D%3D/8BitDo%2BUltimate%2B3-Mode%2BController%2Bfor%2BXbox%2BData%2BSheetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Jade data sheet hosted by Best Buy, title 81HB03D. Full sheet and its high-resolution back label were visually read. Model 81HB03D is a maker document identifier for this Jade configuration.

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/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Xbox/Ultimate-3-mode-Controller-for-Xbox-8.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact updated standard manual dated December 27, 2024, downloaded and visually read. It adds an Apple chapter to the original standard booklet. The Rare manual with wireless Xbox instructions is a different model and is excluded.

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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