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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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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.

80NA028Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-and-windows-with-charging-dock-black/CZY3JSJ2V9Read 5 October 2026Exact retailer direct product header identifies 80NA02 Black Ultimate Bluetooth with charging dock, Best Buy SKU 6521146. Sibling Ultimate 2/2C/2.4G-only identifiers and unproved finish SKU numbers omitted.

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 20226Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 5 October 2026Contemporary first announcement report. August 30 preorder and October 28 planned shipping are not the stored first retail date.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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 Bluetooth Controller9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-gets-a-Bluetooth-version-with-Nintendo-Switch-compatibility.999854.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller the predecessor of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth.

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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$69.996Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2022/08/8bitdo-reveals-new-ultimate-controller-range-compatible-with-switchRead 5 October 2026Original August 30, 2022 article explicitly reproduces manufacturer Bluetooth model price 69.99 USD. 2.4 G-only 49.99 and wired 34.99 excluded. Not current store price or later Red/Blue launch price.

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.

US8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller-for-switch-and-windows-with-charging-dock-black/CZY3JSJ2V9Read 5 October 2026Exact Black 80NA02 offered by US retailer. Maker additionally offers other named finishes but their precise regional part numbers are unknown.

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

Black, White, Red, Blue1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker Black/White plus named e-shop-only Red/Blue. No Pastel Pink from 2.4 G-only sibling or unseen region SKU invented.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original front drawing has Nintendo X-top, Y-left, A-right and B-bottom order, offset sticks and a cross-shaped D-pad.

Made by the platform holder

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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

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, SteamOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker list: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 system 20.1.1+ after required firmware update, Windows 10+, SteamOS Holo 3.4+. Steam Deck XInput configuration required. Android/iOS listed only for configuration app, not inferred as native gameplay support.

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 Bluetooth Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	No
Windows	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
SteamOS	2.4 GHz	No
SteamOS	USB (wired)	No

Source3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ documents Switch Bluetooth/receiver/USB, with Pro Controller Wired Communication setting for receiver/USB and OTG for Lite where needed. Windows only XInput via receiver/USB. SteamOS maker connection guide requires XInput and same transports. Native PC lacks Switch-only motion, so full_features is false. Switch 2 added through producer firmware update. No unverified all-feature flags or receiver/USB paths inherited.

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.

Switch Pro, XInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly Switch and XInput modes. Original FAQ identifies Windows USB/receiver as XInput. Other protocols and Bluetooth PC native compatibility not inferred.

Mode switching

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch only: previously paired Bluetooth mode, press Home then shake controller to wake. This is not proof of Switch 2 wake, or receiver/USB wake.

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

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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

5.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification 5.0. Contemporary press quoted 4.0, so current producer table takes precedence. Bluetooth gameplay is documented for Switch.

Wireless receiver

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Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Receiver connector

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USB-A2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original dock/receiver diagram shows included USB-A receiver stored underneath charging dock. Host plug differs from controller USB-C.

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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

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USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full connection drawing shows one USB-A host to USB-C controller/dock cable. Exact length unproved and omitted.

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

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table states 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-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

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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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker trigger-range control allows the active analog range to be shortened. The illustrated 50% software range is not a physical trigger-stop position.

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.

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table says main buttons and D-pad membrane. Analog triggers alone do not identify their sensor type, which is omitted.

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

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

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

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker calls two P1/P2 Pro back paddle buttons. Built-in buttons with paddle-shaped faces, not removable Elite-style accessories.

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

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

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

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete diagram contains standard L/R/R2/L2 and two P1/P2 rear controls. No extra shoulder inputs. Pair/profile/star/home are system controls, not extra 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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Two P1/P2 back paddles explicitly remappable 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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Three custom profiles accessed by dedicated button. Default no-LED mode is distinct from a stored custom profile and not counted as a fourth.

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Windows Star defaults to Turbo. Switch Star defaults to Capture and can be changed to Turbo with Ultimate Software. Turbo toggles require configured button+Star, so not automatically enabled for every Switch button.

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Star acts as Switch screenshot by default. Windows default turbo function is different.

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker motion control for Switch only. Native XInput on PC does not provide motion. No count of individual gyroscope axes inferred.

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.

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly NFC/amiibo and IR not supported. HD rumble and notification LED also unsupported. Generic rumble retained separately.

IR camera

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

No3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Built-in display

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Light bar

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

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

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

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete original controls/LED inventory includes status/profile/power/charging indicators. These are not decorative RGB or a light bar.

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 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
2.4 GHz	Button	9.75	6.6	12.84	1.55	197.33	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	12.55	9.23	16.16	1.74	197.33	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	10.11	5.56	14.58	2.56	100.44	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	16.42	11.72	20.97	2.68	100.44	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.54	5.08	28.37	4.81	97.77	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	18.06	11.37	36.29	4.93	97.77	Windows

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Ultimate Bluetooth primary P82 tests by John Punch, March 12, 2025. Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 1.10, Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2. Receiver XInput button/stick tests 4686/4687, USB XInput button/stick 4683/4688, Bluetooth Switch-protocol button/stick 4685/4690. Bluetooth was tested using Switch protocol on Windows. This does not establish manufacturer-supported native PC Bluetooth gameplay. Unpublished calibration/settings are unknown. Measured polling is not converted to nominal maker modes.

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

10.11ms=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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9.75ms=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

11.54ms=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

16.42ms=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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12.55ms=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

18.06ms=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 Bluetooth Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.3%	64	4.6%
Right	0%	6.7%	64	4.1%

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Only exact wired XInput cohort John Punch April 16, 2026, Windows 10.0.26100/FW 1.10. Left/right circularity 7.3/6.7%, centering 4.6/4.1%, movement steps 64, inner deadzone explicitly none. Different receiver and Bluetooth mode cohorts not merged into these rows. 64 movement steps is a measured low-resolution result, not nominal ADC bit depth. Outer 0.6 mm is not converted to percent. StickTracer test program. Calibration and other settings are not published and remain unknown.

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

7.3%=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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified hardware table Audio Port No, Display No and Trigger Lock No. Generic shoulder buttons No refers to extra shoulder inputs, not absence of ordinary bumpers.

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 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.

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker built-in rechargeable 1000 mAh. No cell voltage/Wh inferred. Manufacturer Li-ion vs retailer LiPo wording does not change controller schema built_in. Original maker charging time is a 2-3 hour range with unspecified starting/ending percentages, so a single 0-to-100 time is omitted.

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 Bluetooth Controller

Hours (h)
22

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 22 play hours. Connection, rumble, lighting and firmware unscoped and omitted. Other-source 20 h is not a full measured discharge and is not substituted.

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

22h=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/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Dock

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8BitDo charging dock1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual: low battery red blink, charging red steady, full LED off. Charging dock separately uses white charging LED. No screen indicator inferred.

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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.

Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker explicitly requires updater via support.8bitdo.com for Switch 2 compatibility. No updater tool or actual external device changed.

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 147 x 104 x 61.5 mm reordered as front-facing width 147, height 104, depth 61.5. Controller only, not charging dock or package dimensions.

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.

245g(8.6 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 245 g controller body with internal battery. Not package weight 450/610 g or reviewer scale measurement.

Certifications

None of 1 known

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 Bluetooth Controller, USB cable, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact complete maker Includes list. Optional travel case/thumb grips not included. Red/Blue product page common hardware/box applies unless a separate bundle is explicitly named.

Cables included

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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B8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 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

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-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Original 2022 Hall effect Ultimate Bluetooth. Not Ultimate 2, Ultimate 2 C, Ultimate 2.4 G-only, Xbox Wired or TMR successor. Exact current maker technical table and original controller family identification checked.

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.

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs table is the specification reference. No separate exact consumer PDF datasheet found. Original maker manual and FAQ read.

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-Bluetooth-Controller.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-Bluetooth-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer one-page multilingual manual, August 2024 PDF metadata. Text is outlined, so English column rendered and read, including diagram, Switch/Windows connection, Turbo, battery and Ultimate Software sections. No machine-access restriction bypassed.

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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