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A8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

General

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Series

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

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table on the page groups Ultimate 2 Wireless, Ultimate 2.4G and Ultimate 2C Wireless. The manual sits in the maker's Ultimate folder

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

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81HE01, 81HE02, 81HE03, 81HE044Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2Read 28 September 2026eShop SKUs per colour: White 81HE01, Black 81HE02, Purple 81HE03, Green 81HE04, Clear Blue 81HE07-GL

GTIN / EAN

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6922621507048, 69226215070625Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DR8S2DQYRead 28 September 2026White 6922621507048, Purple 6922621507062. Clear Blue GTIN 6922621508182 is removed because current public evidence only repeats it as a model field without an explicit barcode.11Retailer pagex-kom.de/001331365-8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-2-4g-whiteRead 30 September 2026EAN 6922621507048 explicitly identifies White Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G.12Retailer pageordina2.com/products/gamepad-ultimate-2-wirelRead 30 September 2026EAN 6922621507062 explicitly identifies Purple Ultimate 2 Wireless.

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

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

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Status

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

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Current product page with buy links

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

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8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-released-as-2-4-GHz-and-Bluetooth-wireless-controller-with-TMR-joysticks-and-other-upgrades.967586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 replaces the original Ultimate.19Reviewpockettactics.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pocket Tactics calls the Ultimate 2 Wireless the next generation of the original Ultimate Wireless controller.

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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White, Black, Purple, Green, Clear Blue1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Table lists White, Black, Purple. Green is an eShop exclusive. Clear Blue is the N64 30th Collection edition. Licensed editions on Amazon (WUCHANG, Evernight) are left out

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Face button labels

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

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Windows, Android, SteamOS, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Windows 10 (1903)+, Android 13+, SteamOS 3.7.13+, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/macOS/visionOS 26+. "other" covers tvOS and visionOS13Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2 Wireless entry requires iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and visionOS 26. Other means tvOS and visionOS, not every smart TV or headset. The generic lower minimum at the top is not assigned to this newer model.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
SteamOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Tech specs: Wireless 2.4G - Windows, Wired - Windows, Bluetooth - Android / Apple9Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 30 September 2026Updated official manual SteamOS section instructs Bluetooth pairing on SteamOS 3.7.13 or newer. Windows uses cable or 2.4G, Android and Apple use Bluetooth.13Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact entry supports Bluetooth only for Apple devices, using D-input mode. No Pro 3 USB route is inherited. Other Bluetooth row fills the previously missing tvOS/visionOS route. The same current maker Apple FAQ explicitly excludes rumble and motion support, so Apple rows are marked as incomplete features. Windows remains USB or included receiver. SteamOS Bluetooth remains qualified by the updated exact manual.

Official licence

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Input modes

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

XInput, DirectInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026XInput in cable/dongle tests and DInput in Bluetooth tests on Gamepadla. Apple compatibility does not establish a separate Apple-specific input protocol.6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026XInput in cable/dongle tests and DInput in Bluetooth tests on Gamepadla. Apple compatibility does not establish a separate Apple-specific input protocol.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Hardware switch2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mode switch on the back with BT and 2.4G positions

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.

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"This controller and all of its inputs have been optimized to fully work with Steam"

Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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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

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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

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

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Receiver connector

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

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table: 2.4G Adapter USB-C

Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"a 10m range" for 8Speed 2.4G

Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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

USB-C2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

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

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"1000Hz polling rate under both 2.4G and wired connections", ideal environment lab data

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

166Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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

TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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12bits1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Equipped with a 12-bit ADC sampling chip"

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.

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

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ: Minus and Plus held five seconds toggle zero-dead-zone mode on or off.16Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current powered-on Minus+Plus held five seconds toggles zero-dead-zone mode. No numeric shipped default is inferred.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Stick tension: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

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/Ultimate/Ultimate-24G-Wireless-Controller-PC-8.pdfRead 10 October 2026Diagram labels LSB, LTS and RSB, RTS.

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Labelled LS/LSB and RS/RSB

Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Hold LB+RB+Minus+Plus for 8 seconds

Triggers

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

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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop positions

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21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical click1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Mode switch between linear Hall Effect triggers and non-linear tactile triggers

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Ultimate Software V2 Triggers section allows adjustment of trigger ranges. This controls the input dead zone/range, not mechanical travel.

Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Main buttons type: Membrane. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Diagram shows a one-piece cross D-pad

D-pad switches

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

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: D-pad buttons type: Membrane. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 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/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Listed as Pro back paddle buttons.

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Fast Bumpers L4 and R4

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

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

42Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mapping section names L4/R4 shoulders and PL/PR rear grip paddles as four additional remappable controls. Back count remains two, excluding L4/R4 shoulders.

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

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026L4/R4 remappable, "No software required"

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

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"3 custom profiles"

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Turbo

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Macros

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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/ultimate-2.4g-wireless-controllerRead 10 October 2026Special Features list Vibration. Ultimate Software has a vibration control.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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

06Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Trigger vibration: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 202616Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model FAQ supports motion mapped to left or right stick on Windows and Android through Ultimate Software V2. Product overview separately advertises six-axis use under 2.4 GHz. These are current mode-specific claims without an invented firmware cause. No gyro-to-mouse value is added because the exact FAQ states joystick mapping, not mouse output.

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

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61Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Gyro as mouse

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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

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: NFC support: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Display: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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 Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.81	2.09	3.54	0.35	955.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.02	6.08	7.95	0.45	955.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	3.95	3.24	4.64	0.35	940.16	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	8.11	6.98	9.25	0.55	940.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.02	6.62	17.36	2.69	123.9	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	15.99	9.29	22.29	3	123.9	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 tests #4698-#4703 on 2025-03-13, Windows 11, firmware 1.03. Cable and dongle in XInput, Bluetooth in DInput. Stick latency at 99% deflection

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.

2.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

2.81ms=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.

10.74ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

3.95ms=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.

30.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

12.02ms=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.

2.73ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

7.02ms=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.

12.45ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

8.11ms=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.

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15.99ms=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 Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	4.1%	1,448	3.5%
Right	0%	6.1%	1,448	2.6%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer test on 2026-04-16, dongle, XInput, firmware 1.03. Inner and outer dead zone published as "none". A cable test the same day gave 4.1%/6.3% circularity, 2.8%/1.8% centre error and 1,552 steps

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

6.7%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

6.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table row "3.5mm Audio Jack" is marked absent for Ultimate 2 Wireless

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

Built-in2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Batteries

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114Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English Battery section explicitly describes one built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. Count is one installed rechargeable pack, not an inferred raw internal cell count.

Batteries included

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

Yes14Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manual states the pack is built into the controller. No separately purchased battery is required.

Battery capacity

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

1,000mAh2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
15

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	25
2.4 GHz	20

Source2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Built-in 1000mAh battery pack, 25 hours of usage time via Bluetooth connection and 20 hours via wireless 2.4G connection"14Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Existing 25 hours Bluetooth and 20 hours 2.4 GHz are unchanged direct maker claims. Neither is an independent runtime test. The nearby four-hour charging phrase does not state an empty starting point, charger output or operating state.

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.

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

USB-C2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-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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Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Dock

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

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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

LED2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power LED blinks on low battery, solid while charging

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

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Software

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Companion app

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

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

App platforms

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

Windows, macOS3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 28 September 2026Windows 10+ and macOS 13+. The Android app (V2 Mobile) does not list this controller16Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly says only Windows/macOS Ultimate Software V2, with no mobile software version. This is app support, not a claim of USB Mac gameplay.

User firmware updates

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Dimensions and weight

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

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

Width147Height103Depth61.3mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Published as 147*103*61.3 mm17Retailer pagereichelt.com/ie/en/shop/product/8bitdo_ultimate_2_wireless_controller_-_white-426937Read 8 October 2026Exact standard White Ultimate 2 Wireless, EAN 6922621507048 matching the stored reference. Measures explicitly labels width 147 mm, height 103 mm, depth 61.3 mm. Controller 246 g is separate from 714 g shipping mass. Existing maker body lengths are preserved with labelled axis corroboration.

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.

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

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AOWF-24GULT210Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2Read 30 September 2026Certification record identifies the exact Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, filed 2025-02-26. It is not the older 81HA Ultimate 2.4G product.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Tech specs "Includes" list

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

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1year15Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop Warranty Policy gives one year for qualifying defects with a dated authorized-reseller receipt. Applied to the standard Ultimate 2 Wireless US reference, not a statutory term or drift-specific promise.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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

manual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdf2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English scanned Ultimate 2 Wireless manual downloaded and visually read. Battery section says rechargeable with four hours charging time, but does not state an empty start. The previous 240-minute 0–100 scalar is omitted rather than asserting that endpoint. The generic four-hour phrase is retained here. This is not the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth manual.

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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