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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.

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

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TBC-2001-05, TBC-2007-55, TBC-2007-75, TBC-2007-951Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026The page offers Black and three Ghost Black Camo colors. The SKUs are in the page's product data: Black TBC-2001-05, Camo/Green TBC-2007-55, Camo/Yellow TBC-2007-75, Camo/Orange TBC-2007-95. The 2025 launch units of this controller had analog sticks and other SKUs (TBC-2001-55, -75, -95, TBC-2002-55, TBC-2003-55 on the archived page). Those are not covered here.

GTIN / EAN

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8404544027283Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GTBVX67GRead 23 October 2026Amazon US Black listing, ASIN B0GTBVX67G: UPC 840454402728, model number and manufacturer part number TBC-2001-05, item weight 280 g. Description: Upgraded with Hall-Effect thumbsticks.

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

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Status

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Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Add To Cart at $29.99 on 2026-10-23.

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.

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

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

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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, Ghost Black Camo/Green, Ghost Black Camo/Yellow, Ghost Black Camo/Orange1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Color options: Black, Ghost Black Camo/Orange, Ghost Black Camo/Yellow, Ghost Black Camo/Green.

Form factor

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

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick Start diagrams show a standard two-grip gamepad with an Xbox button, sticks, D-pad, bumpers and triggers.

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.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick Start diagram: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons. This is the offset layout.

Face button labels

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

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick Start diagram: Xbox button and A, B, X, Y buttons.

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Made by Turtle Beach under a Microsoft license. Not made by Microsoft.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Compatibility: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, Windows 10 & 11.

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.

BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired Controller

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

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 20268ft USB-C wired connection for every platform.

Official licence

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Officially Licensed for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One & Windows PCs1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Officially Licensed for XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One & Windows PCs.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

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

USB (wired)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Wired only. No wireless feature listed.

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.

None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Wired only. No receiver.

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.

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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-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 20268ft USB-C wired connection. The support guide says the USB-C end plugs into the controller.2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Plug the USB-C end of the cable into the top of the controller, and the USB-A side into your console or PC.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide describes plugging the cable into the controller and FAQ allows another high speed USB-C cable. The Amazon listing Q and A says the cable detaches from the controller.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GTBVX67GRead 23 October 2026Amazon Q and A written by the maker: The cable is 8ft/2.5m long, and detaches from the controller for neat storage when not in use.

Cable length

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2.4m2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Package Contains: 8ft/2.4m USB-C Cable. The maker page and the Amazon Q and A say 8ft/2.5m. The guide is followed.8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-rematch-core-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-windows-black/J39T968KY2Read 23 October 2026Same spec list: Cord Length 96 inches, which is 2.44 m and agrees with the 2.4 m in the support guide.

Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB-C end on the controller, USB-A end on the console or PC.

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.

BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired 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.

Hall effect1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Drift-free Hall-Effect thumbsticks. Hall-Effect thumbsticks use magnetic sensors. The trigger sensor is not stated.

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.

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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.

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.

Yes6Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/turtle-beach-rematch-core-for-xbox-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026In the Control Hub app you can adjust each thumbstick's and trigger's dead zone, rumble intensity and audio settings, and remap buttons and triggers. Reviewed on the launch version. The Microsoft Store app text lists the same settings.7Maker product pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3l4zvw8vdfRead 23 October 2026Control Hub store text: in configuration, customize vibration strength, analog stick dead zone, trigger dead zone, and re-map button values for a compatible Turtle Beach or PDP controller. It does not name the Rematch Core.

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.

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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.

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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 device2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Step 2: reset and recalibrate by holding D-pad Down while connecting the cable, pressing A, pressing LT and RT together three times and rotating both sticks three times. It runs on the controller.

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.

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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.

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Trigger stop positions

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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.

Yes6Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/turtle-beach-rematch-core-for-xbox-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026Same Control Hub text: each trigger's dead zone.7Maker product pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3l4zvw8vdfRead 23 October 2026Control Hub store text: trigger dead zone.

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.

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick Start diagram: plus-shaped D-pad that carries the audio controls.

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.

06Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/turtle-beach-rematch-core-for-xbox-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specs table: Back buttons No. The review is from 1 August 2025 and tested the launch units with analog sticks. The shell size and weight on the maker page are the same for both versions, so the rear button count is applied. The review's analog stick and no Hall Effect statements apply to that launch version only and are not stored.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Macros

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

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Share or capture button

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Yes8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-rematch-core-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-windows-black/J39T968KY2Read 23 October 2026Best Buy US spec list for the Black TBC-2001-05, SKU 6691115: Share Button Yes.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Dual Rumble Motors and Impulse Triggers for Immersive Gameplay.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Dual rumble motors. The number of trigger motors is not stated.

Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro3Read 8 October 2026Ultimate Software V 2/Vibration: modify vibration intensity.

Yes6Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/turtle-beach-rematch-core-for-xbox-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026You can also use the Turtle Beach PDP Control Hub to adjust the gamepad's vibration intensity.7Maker product pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3l4zvw8vdfRead 23 October 2026Control Hub store text: vibration strength.

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.

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

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

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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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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/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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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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No8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-rematch-core-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-windows-black/J39T968KY2Read 23 October 2026Same spec list: Lighting Type None, Illumination No. The Xbox button has a status light.

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 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.

BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired Controller

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

5.85ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.2ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

53.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

11.44ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

14.77ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

73.46ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

A8BitDo Pro 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.

BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired Controller

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

6.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026The function button is located above the audio jack. If you're having audio problems, make sure your headset is plugged into the controller.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GTBVX67GRead 23 October 2026Amazon Q and A: Yes, any 3.5mm connected headset will plug directly into the controller.8Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-rematch-core-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-windows-black/J39T968KY2Read 23 October 2026Same spec list: Headset Jack Yes. The description there also says Upgraded with Hall-Effect thumbsticks.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026The jack carries headset audio over the USB cable. Wired is the only connection.

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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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Controls for Game/Chat Mix, Master Volume, Plus a Mic Mute Function Button. The support guide: press the function button above the audio jack twice to mute.2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Press the function button, located above the audio jack, twice to mute your microphone.

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.

None2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026FAQ: This controller is wired, it doesn't have wireless capability, this means it doesn't use batteries.

Batteries

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02Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026FAQ: it doesn't use batteries.

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.

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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.

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo 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.

BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired Controller

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-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.

None2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery, so no charging connector.

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

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

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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.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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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.

Turtle Beach - PDP Control Hub1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Control Hub Companion App for Controller Configuration & Diagnosis, available on XBOX consoles and Windows PCs. The support guide names it Turtle Beach - PDP Control Hub.2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Download the Turtle Beach - PDP Control Hub App from the Microsoft Store.

App platforms

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

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026

User firmware updates

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Use the Control Hub app to check for and install any available firmware updates for your controller.

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.

Width160Height120Depth65mm(6.3 × 4.7 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Product Dimensions (mm/in): 160 x 120 x 65 / 6.3 x 4.7 x 2.6. Mapped to width, height and depth.

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.

280g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026Product Weight 0.28kg / 0.62lbs. Amazon US lists 280 g for the Black SKU. Tom's Guide lists 16.6 oz, which matches the maker's packaging weight of 0.47 kg and is not used.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Pro 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.

Turtle Beach Rematch Core Controller, 8' / 2.5m USB Cable, Quick Start Insert1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026What's in the Box: Turtle Beach Rematch Core Controller, 8' / 2.5m USB Cable, Quick Start Insert.

Cables included

A8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad

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BTurtle Beach Rematch Core Wired Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	2.4	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Package Contains: 8ft/2.4m USB-C Cable.

Carrying case

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None2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Package Contains list has a controller, a cable and a Quick-Start Guide only.

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.

1year5Maker product pagesupport.turtlebeach.com/articles/en_US/Knowledge/218427478-RMA-Return-Merchandise-Authorization-for-Defective-ProductRead 23 October 2026All Turtle Beach products are protected by the manufacturer's warranty for one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. USA retail policy. Refurbished units have 90 days.

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.turtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controller1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/rematch-core-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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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.

cdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/5/5/mmo_129548077_1776327360_6527_175.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turtle Beach Support Guide for the Rematch Core Wired Controller, issued February 11, 2026, 5 pages, copy hosted by the retailer Multitronic. Turtle Beach's own support site did not load as text.

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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