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8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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General

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Series

Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker Pro 3 vs Pro 2 family comparison.

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

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GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

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Available2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Marketed model already sold and reviewed in 2025. This is product availability, not a claim that every colour is currently in stock.

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

8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)6Press articlenotebookcheck.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 5 October 2026Notebookcheck says 8BitDo announced the Pro 3 as the successor to the Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad.

8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller13Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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

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

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

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Orange, Purple, G Classic, Gray1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Current Tech Specs four color selectors. Orange is eShop exclusive.

Black, White, Yellow2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current official store selector lists Black, White and Yellow. The NES40 gift bundle is not included in this standard-package record.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker product images and Gamepad name show standalone gamepad.

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth model with Nintendo face layout. It is not the Ultimate 2 Wireless Windows/Android model.

Stick layout

Symmetric2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 layout: both sticks on the lower face, symmetric position.

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker photos and comparison table show the offset Switch layout.

Face button labels

Swappable1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Swappable Magnetic ABXY: Switch and Xbox layouts, not Xbox console compatibility.

Nintendo1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table explicitly says Switch layout. Right A, bottom B, left Y and top X are visible.

Made by the platform holder

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No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Ultimate 2 Bluetooth hands-on review explicitly describes it as a third-party Nintendo Switch alternative.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, SteamOS, Android, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Current compatibility table: Switch 1/2, Windows 10(1903)+, SteamOS 3.7.13+, Android 13+, Apple iOS/macOS 26+. No Xbox or PlayStation inferred from button layout.10Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro 3 entry, not the generic Apple minimum at the top or an older Pro 2/SN30 entry. iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 are explicitly required. Other means tvOS/visionOS native gameplay, not every TV or headset.11Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English printed page 5 explicitly lists all five Apple systems at version 26. The full official PDF was downloaded and that page was visually read.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current maker requirements: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ with controller/receiver updates, Windows 10 version 1903+. Companion-app support on macOS is not a gameplay compatibility claim.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	USB (wired)
SteamOS	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB (wired)
iOS	Bluetooth
Other	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English manual PDF pages 5-8 gives individual platform paths. Switch 1/2 supports USB, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Windows USB/2.4 GHz. SteamOS, Android and Apple Bluetooth/USB. Apple USB requires macOS or USB-C iOS/iPadOS device, Android requires OTG. Full-features cells omitted, since IR/NFC/HD Rumble and gyro support differ.10Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Pro 3-specific entry supports Bluetooth across the listed Apple systems in D-input mode. USB is restricted to macOS or iOS/iPadOS devices with USB-C ports. No Other USB row is added, and no Lightning/adapter route is inferred. Existing Apple USB/Bluetooth rows are preserved with these exact host/version conditions. No 2.4 GHz Apple gameplay is claimed.11Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5: D switch position for Apple Bluetooth and USB. Wired availability is only macOS or USB-C iOS/iPadOS. Printed page 7 gives generic four-hour charging wording without an empty starting point, so no 0–100 scalar is added. Existing latency and stick-test rows and their setup notes are unchanged.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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

Source5Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current product page identifies Switch 1/2 compatibility and Switch Bluetooth, 2.4G and USB routes. Switch 2 requires updated controller and adapter firmware. Windows is explicitly 2.4G/USB and lacks the maker-promised Switch-only motion control. No Windows Bluetooth, mobile gameplay, macOS gameplay or universal full-features claim is added.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput, Switch Pro2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker product comparison explicitly X input, D input and S input. Manual modes are platform-specific. Native Steam support recorded separately.

XInput, Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verified hardware test identifies XInput over cable/dongle and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller protocol over Bluetooth. A Windows hardware-test host does not establish manufacturer-supported Windows Bluetooth gameplay.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 Mode switch and individual platform instructions pages 5-8.

Hardware switch3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear mode switch selects Bluetooth or 2.4G. Wired use follows the selected host-mode instructions.

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.

Yes3Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Steam support FAQ explicitly native Steam Input API without third-party drivers. Pro 3 listed with Bluetooth/wired. Latest firmware required.

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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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Shake to wake explicitly for Switch 1 only. FAQ says Switch 2 cannot be woken.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2 Bluetooth entry: controller firmware 2.00 adds Switch 2 shake-to-wake, 2.01 improves wake stability. Earlier launch firmware did not offer Switch 2 wake. Both controller and adapter should use current firmware.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Connectivity table: USB wired, dedicated 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

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Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Includes 2.4 G adapter.

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Receiver connector

USB-C12Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Exact maker section names the USB-C 2.4 GHz adapter. This is the included radio receiver, stored in the dock, not the controller charging connector or an assumed USB generation. Exact GamesRadar hands-on review independently names a USB-C dongle.13Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/8bitdo-pro-3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Pro 3 review Features section explicitly identifies the supplied USB-C wireless dongle. No third-party Bluetooth receiver or optional conversion adapter is substituted.

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the included USB-C 2.4G adapter. No USB-A converter is listed in the box.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/8bitdo-pro-3-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly wired via USB-C. Maker connection drawings match.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller top view labels its USB-C port.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 separate USB port and cable connections.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual wired instructions connect the controller with a separate USB cable.

Cable length

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Cable type

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

A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	250
2.4 GHz	Windows	250
USB (wired)	Nintendo Switch	125
2.4 GHz	Nintendo Switch	125
Bluetooth	Nintendo Switch	200

Source8Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 5 October 2026Pro 3 comparison: XInput wired/dongle 250 Hz, S-input wired/dongle 125 Hz, S-input Bluetooth 60-200 Hz. Upper range endpoint stored with range preserved here. D-input Bluetooth 60-100 and wired 100-200 Hz not assigned to a platform without exact protocol routing proof. Claimed report rate, not measured latency.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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Polling rate wired

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate Bluetooth

200Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Equipped with TMR Joysticks section.

TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 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)

12bits1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026TMR section explicitly 12-bit ADC sampling chip. Claimed ADC resolution is distinct from measured movement steps.

12bits1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Published 12-bit ADC sampling chip. Reviewer movement-based resolution steps are a different measurement, stored separately.

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2 sticks adjustment and exact-model FAQ zero-deadzone setting.4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 3 FAQ zero-deadzone mode configured in Ultimate Software V2. Default deadzone value is not published.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explains enabling zero-dead-zone mode using Ultimate Software V2. Default dead zone percentage is not stated.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 layout labels L3 and R3 stick inputs.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front control diagram labels left/right stick buttons LS/LSB and RS/RSB.

Swappable stick tops

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ball-top joystick caps section explicitly swappable, two supplied.

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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.

Standard caps (fitted), Ball-top caps1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Two fitted standard caps visible on maker product and two spare ball-top caps in Includes. Not replaceable whole modules.

Concave1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Concave fitted caps on both sticks in maker photos. Spare caps are not listed in the standard package.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 10: hold L1+R1+Select 8 seconds, rotate sticks and sweep triggers.

On the device3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual joystick/trigger calibration uses L1+R1+Minus+Plus, then full stick rotations and trigger travel. FAQ confirms the same on-device process.

Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Hall Effect Triggers and Mode Switching section.

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Mode switch changes full-range Hall analog to tactile micro-switch action.

Yes9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review describes Hall Effect analog triggers with physical trigger stops. No unverified internal click-switch mechanism or numerical travel is added.

Trigger stop positions

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21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Two published trigger modes: linear Hall Effect and non-linear tactile. These are the two physical gear positions including full analog travel.

Trigger stop type

Mechanical click1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Comparison table: linear Hall Effect vs non-linear micro-switch triggers.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2/Triggers: adjust trigger ranges.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Same analog/tactile trigger mode switch, no numeric travel inferred.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane9Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact-model moderator-verified Main buttons type: Membrane. This is a component report, not a latency measurement or the magnetic cap attachment.

Membrane9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Yellow Bluetooth edition review explicitly identifies membrane face buttons.

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Swappable Magnetic ABXY, included button puller.

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker product image shows one-piece four-arm cross.

Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

D-pad switches

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Special Features explicitly two Pro back paddle buttons.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 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/pro3Read 8 October 2026Same maker description uses paddle, not standard shoulder controls.

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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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No8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts fixed integrated rear paddles with replaceable professional-controller paddles.

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Fast Bumpers L4/R4 section, two additional shoulders.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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.

41Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Two rear PL/PR and two extra shoulder L4/R4. Ordinary ABXY and shoulders excluded.

41Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Complete extra-control inventory: PL/PR rear paddles and L4/R4 extra bumpers. Four additional remappable gameplay inputs, excluding normal shoulders and system/profile controls.

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Fast Bumpers: no software required. Manual page 9 remaps all four extra inputs.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English L4/R4/PL/PR configuration allows single or multiple buttons to be assigned with button combinations. Stick clicks are excluded from this hardware mapping.

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/pro3Read 8 October 2026More ways to play: three custom profiles, excluding the default bank.

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls these three custom profiles.

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 dedicated Profile button.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 8 turbo and auto turbo modes. Turbo settings reset after power off/disconnect.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Turbo Function gives manual and auto-turbo combinations. Home, D-pad, stick clicks and the four extra controls are not supported for turbo. Settings reset after power off or disconnect.

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2/Macros: long sequence assigned to a single button.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Share or capture button

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Feedback

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

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Special Features explicitly Vibration.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 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/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2/Vibration: modify vibration intensity.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Special Features 6-axis Motion control for Switch and Steam only.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits motion control to Switch mode. Windows XInput gameplay does not promise gyro.

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

61Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Same six-axis maker claim, combined motion axes, not six gyro axes alone.

61Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table: Ultimate 2 BT column explicitly marks support for 6-axis Motion Control. Original HTML row was inspected to verify its positive-circle cell, which plain text extraction omits. Motion control remains Switch-mode-only.

Gyro as mouse

Yes3Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 20266-Axis Gyro section supports mapping gyro to virtual mouse via Steam Input. D-input/Bluetooth mode, latest firmware and Steam client.

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Touchpad

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No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front/rear/top physical control diagrams contain buttons and two sticks, no touchpad.

Touchpads

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03Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete physical control inventory has no touchpad. Zero counts controller pads, not touch input on a connected console.

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/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 5 explicitly NFC scanning not supported.

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IR camera

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 5 explicitly IR camera not supported.

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Built-in display

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No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller layout uses named status, profile, player and power LEDs, not a display.

Light bar

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No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller lighting inventory is two stick rings and point LEDs. The separate dock charging strip is excluded.

RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Lighting zones

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23Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two controller Fire Rings, explicitly labelled Left and Right. Status/profile/mapping LEDs and dock charging strip are not counted as RGB zones.

Measured

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

A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	5.85	3.29	10.08	1.72	249.88	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	11.44	9.17	13.57	1.13	249.88	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.2	5.28	15.87	2.24	224.47	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	14.77	11.89	19.25	1.58	224.47	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.93	4.44	31.43	4.71	97.86	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	28.08	21.95	48.41	4.71	97.86	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	53.51	34.92	91.89	10.86	70.38	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	73.46	57.67	102.46	10.21	70.38	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Public hardware test cells read via browser, direct CLI challenge was not bypassed. All rows: Game Tech Talk, Prometheus 82 v 5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 1.06. Rows 1-2 USB XInput tests 6103/6110 Aug 13, 2025. Rows 3-4 dongle XInput 6104 Aug 13/6113 Aug 14. Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol 6106 Aug 13/6115 Aug 14, on Windows not Switch console. Rows 7-8 Bluetooth DInput 6105 Aug 13/6114 Aug 14. Polling report rate is separately measured, not derived latency. Different protocol setups are not one universal Bluetooth latency.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.31	4.14	9.34	1.28	218.33	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	16.21	12.38	20.35	2.19	218.33	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.06	4.93	20.83	3.91	98.96	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	29.68	23.59	40.99	3.67	98.96	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	8.36	5.71	12.12	1.64	209.23	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	18.1	13.88	23.77	2.45	208.07	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026John Punch, Prometheus 82 v5.2.0.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100. Rows 1-2: USB XInput tests 5600/5601, June 12, 2025, firmware 1.04. Rows 3-4: Bluetooth Switch protocol tests 5611/5612, same date and firmware, Windows host rather than a Switch console. Row 5: dongle XInput test 5562, June 5, firmware 1.03. Row 6: dongle XInput test 5603, June 12, firmware 1.04. Report rate is measured separately. Stick test uses movement to 99% deflection. Selected standard setups only.

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.

5.85ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

6.31ms=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.

9.2ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

8.36ms=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.

53.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

11.06ms=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.

11.44ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

16.21ms=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.

14.77ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

18.1ms=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.

73.46ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

29.68ms=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 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.2%	2,000	2.7%
Right	0%	5.1%	4,000	2.8%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Public Stick Tracer single-unit test, Nov 27, 2025, Windows 10.0.26200, USB XInput, FW 2.0. Left/right circles 6.2/5.1%, center error 2.7/2.8%, older step-count method 2000/4000. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Tester attribution varies between displayed card and upload footer. Calibration and slider values not given, no defaults inferred.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	5.7%	630	2.9%
Right	0%	5.9%	630	2.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer results, April 16, 2026, John Punch. Windows build 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 1.04. Left/right circle error 5.7/5.9%, centering error 2.9/2.1%, 630 full-range positions each. Inner dead zone explicitly absent. Calibration and circle-mode settings unstated. Effective positions differ from the maker 12-bit ADC rating.

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

6.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

5.9%=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.

A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Rumble	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	Yes	Yes	12

Source8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Full charge lasted 12 hours in Middle-earth: Shadow of War through the 2.4 GHz dongle. Default vibration intensity and RGB rings on. Firmware, timing equipment, session schedule and exhaustion endpoint unstated. Reviewer gameplay observation, not copied maker claim.

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

No5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/8bitdo-pro-3-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact tested Pro 3 review explicitly no 3.5 mm port. Mixed 15-20 h usage switches Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, so no per-connection battery measurement stored.

No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review explicitly says it lacks a headphone jack. Windows/Android sibling comparisons are not used as device evidence.

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

Built-in2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 9 explicitly built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. No removable Pro 2 pack inherited.

Built-in3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section identifies a built-in pack.

Batteries

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13Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One built-in battery pack described in the Battery section, not a count of unknown internal cells.

Batteries included

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same built-in battery-pack specification.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly identifies the pack built into the supplied controller.

Battery capacity

1,000mAh2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 9 built-in 1000 mAh.

1,000mAh3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly states built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. Voltage and Wh are not published.

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 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	20
2.4 GHz	20

Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 9 explicitly 20 h usage via Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. Rumble/lighting conditions unspecified and omitted. Approximate 4 h charging is not stored as proved empty-to-full time.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	12
2.4 GHz	12

Source3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes 12 hours via Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless. Rumble, lighting, game and firmware conditions are unstated, not assumed disabled.

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

12h=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/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 USB connection and dock contacts. USB-C controller port, plus supplied dock charging contacts.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 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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180min3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes three hours charging time, exactly 180 minutes. Fully charged LED state is defined. Adapter and controller power-state conditions are unstated.

Charging dock

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Integrated Charging Dock section and Includes list.

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Dock

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Play while charging

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact Pro 3 guide printed English page 7 states the controller does not shut down during wired connection. This corroborates ongoing USB operation. It is not alone used to infer simultaneous charging, which the contemporaneous TechSpot report states explicitly.16Press articletechspot.com/news/108681-8bitdo-pro-3-wireless-gamepad-features-swappable-abxy.htmlRead 8 October 2026Shawn Knight July 15, 2025 exact Pro 3 TMR-controller report explicitly says users can connect the included USB cable and keep playing while charging its non-removable 1000 mAh pack. Applies to USB cable operation. Docked gameplay is not asserted. This is a stated hardware capability, not a battery runtime or charging-time measurement, and Pro 2 or Ultimate models are excluded.

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 9 power LED low/charging/full table.

LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power LED blinks for low battery, stays solid during charging and turns off when full.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth review identifies lightly textured plastic body. Polymer grade unstated.

Grip texture

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Textured grips and triggers8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Hands-on review explicitly describes coarser texture on triggers and grips. No rubber coating inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Thumbstick caps, Magnetic ABXY buttons12Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supplies swappable magnetic ABXY caps with a button puller and two swappable ball-top joystick caps. These are external control tops, not replaceable sensor modules, faceplate, battery or internal repair parts.

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Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2 section, not the Pro 2 original Ultimate Software.

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Footnote: wired or 2.4 GHz connection to Ultimate Software on Windows or macOS.

Windows, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker page specifies wired USB or 2.4G configuration on Windows or macOS. These are app platforms, not additional gameplay platforms.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Firmware Update subsection explicitly supported.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact controller and adapter firmware changelogs, with official Firmware Updater and pairing tool. Switch 2 was added in controller 1.04 and adapter 1.03.

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.

Width153.6Height100.5Depth64.5mm(6 × 4 × 2.5 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker publishes the body tuple 153.6×100.5×64.5mm without axis labels. Reichelt exact Pro 3 listing independently labels Width 153.6, Height 100.5, Depth 64.5mm under Measures. Existing normalized front-face values are preserved using those labels, not a body-photo estimate. Dock/package measurements are excluded.15Retailer pagereichelt.com/ie/en/shop/product/8bitdo_pro_3_controller_with_dock-426928Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 3 controller with dock listing separately gives Measures: Width 153.6mm, Height 100.5mm, Depth 64.5mm and controller weight 0.242 kg. The 707 g manufacturer shipping weight is separate. This labels the maker’s same three body lengths. No package dimensions or rounded new lengths are substituted.

Width147Height103Depth61.3mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 147 x 103 x 61.3 mm for the controller. Front width, front height and thickness are stored in that order. Dock and package 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.

242.4g(8.6 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Maker 242.4 g controller body, not reviewer 442 g including dock.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker tech specs publish 246 g for the controller with its built-in pack. Dock and receiver are separate included items.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AOWF-ULT2N10Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/2AOWF-ULT2NRead 8 October 2026Public equipment grant names 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, grantee 2AOWF, product code -ULT2N, approved March 28, 2025. Controller certification excludes the receiver. Model/SKU and Bluetooth version are not inferred from the code or radio band.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, ABXY button puller, Ball-top joystick caps x 2, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Includes list. USB-C extension adapter appears elsewhere but is not separately claimed in this list.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Cables included

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Carrying 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.

1year14Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop linked Warranty Policy gives one year for qualifying product defects, with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Applied to the standard Pro 3 US reference. This is not a stick-drift-specific term or statutory-rights figure.

1year12Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official shop Warranty Policy in the United States storefront context. One year of manufacturer service for product-quality defects with dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Policy exclusions and service instructions apply. This does not replace statutory consumer rights or assert a different regional period.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/pro31Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad product page.

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro3/8BItDo-Pro-3-Bluetooth-Gamepad-for-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current 68-page maker PDF. English section PDF pages 3-10 was rendered and read. Later sections translate the same guide.

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current multilingual single-page foldout, English column. Diagram labels and Battery/Calibration sections visually inspected at readable resolution.

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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