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A8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

General

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Series

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

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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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T28B693Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product Specifications: Device Name Amazon Luna Controller, Model number T28B69. Electrical rating 5.25VDC, max 1A. The EU declaration of conformity names the same model, Wireless Game Controller

GTIN / EAN

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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.

24 September 20206Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Amazon announced Luna and the Luna Controller on 24 September 2020

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 pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Listed on Amazon US as Official Luna Wireless Controller, Amazon's Choice, with an add-to-cart offer. Delivery to the access location was refused, which is a shipping limit and not a discontinuation

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

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

8BitDo 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.

$49.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/introducing-luna-amazons-new-cloud-gaming-service-where-its-easy-to-play-on-the-devices-you-already-ownRead 20 October 2026Luna Controller is available at an introductory price of USD 49.99 during the early access period. The price was later raised to USD 69.99 when the controller became generally available, which this release does not state. Excludes US sales tax

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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€69.997Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/3/cloud-gaming-dienst-amazon-luna-ab-sofort-in-deutschland-verfuegbarRead 20 October 2026Amazon Germany release of 22 March 2023: Luna and the Luna Controller available from that day, controller EUR 69.99. This is the German launch of the controller and price includes VAT as published. The 2020 US launch had no euro price

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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Black1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Technical details, Color: Black

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Standard gamepad layout with two sticks, D-pad, four face buttons, bumpers and triggers

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list: 2 thumbsticks left and right (offset)2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick top left, right stick lower right

Face button labels

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

Xbox2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026A, B, Y, X in a diamond on the upper right. Clockwise from the top are Y, B, A, X, which is the Xbox arrangement10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Button layout: Xbox

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Brand: Amazon. Built for Amazon Luna, Amazon's own cloud gaming service, so the maker is the platform holder

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, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Works on Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Android devices and select Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Does not work with gaming consoles. Fire TV, Fire tablet and Smart TVs have no platform option, so they are stored as other

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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
ChromeOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Other	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for gameplay on Windows PC, Mac, Fire Tablets, Chromebooks, Fire TV, Android device or select Samsung Smart TV. Windows outside Luna needs a driver. USB-C wired gameplay on Windows PC and Mac. iOS over Bluetooth is backed by TechRadar. full_features is not stated11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller is compatible via Bluetooth with iOS and Android phones and PC. PC needs a driver from Amazon's support page

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, DirectInput10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026XInput over cable and DInput over Bluetooth are the modes used in the tests

Mode switching

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi to Amazon's servers (Cloud Direct, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n) is also published but has no connection option, so it is not stored. Fire TV and Smart TVs are other platforms. Maker lists Bluetooth for Fire TV, not USB

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

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5.01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0

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.

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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.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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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-C1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026USB-C port. Cable sold separately in the US listing

USB

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Detachable cable

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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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

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Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

166Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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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".

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers. Agrees with the iFixit teardown12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: the analog sticks use green potentiometers. Whether they are ALPS parts is not confirmed and no module name is stored

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

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.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

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

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Left stick (L3) and right stick (R3) can be pressed in

Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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

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 effect12Reviewproxy.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Luna+Controller+Teardown/162593Read 20 October 2026Teardown: a hall-effect sensor next to each stick reads a magnet installed on the side of the trigger. The sensors sit on the daughter board

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".

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Trigger lock: No

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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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".

Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Main buttons type: Membrane. Gamepadla also lists D-pad buttons as membrane, while iFixit describes a rubber membrane over microswitches, so the D-pad switch type is not stored

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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Cross2Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026D-pad on the lower left, shaped like a plus sign

D-pad switches

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

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

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Complete inputs list: 12 buttons (home, action, menu, microphone, X, Y, A, B, LT, LB, RT, RB), one direction pad and two thumbsticks. No rear inputs

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.

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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.

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.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Same complete inputs list. Only LB, RB, LT and RT

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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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Macros

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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Macros option: No

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 pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Haptics: vibration motors for tactile feedback during gameplay

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.

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Adjustable rumble

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

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Gyroscope function: No

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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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".

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026NFC support: No

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Display: No

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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

A8BitDo 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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.71	5.15	10.15	1.32	198.61	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.4	7.86	12.92	1.34	198.61	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	25.91	14.76	36.44	5.35	49.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	28.1	16.6	41.32	6.2	49.67	Windows

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2, Windows 11 build 26100, tester John Punch, 2025-03-19. Wired rows: cable, XInput, tests #4819 (button) and #4822 (stick). Bluetooth rows: DInput, tests #4820 (button) and #4821 (stick). Firmware not reported. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate is the software tool figure. Different Bluetooth mode may behave differently on Windows without Amazon's driver

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

7.71ms=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

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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.

30.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

25.91ms=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

10.4ms=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

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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.

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28.1ms=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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	5.2%	239	0%
Right	5.7%	239	0%

Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/amazon-luna-controller.htmlRead 20 October 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, Windows 10.0.22631, 2026-04-16, single unit. Resolution 7.9 bit (239 steps) on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm on both sticks is not converted to a percentage. Inner dead zone is reported as active without a figure, so it is not stored

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

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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

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio output for headset

Jack works over

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Speaker

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No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Speaker: None

Microphone

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Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Inputs list has a microphone button. Alexa press-to-talk is listed. Integrated microphone also named by TechRadar11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/amazon-luna-wireless-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa button launches the voice assistant, spoken to through the controller's integrated microphone. Review gives 281.5 g and 58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 mm, matching the maker's figures

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

AA1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Uses 2 AA batteries, included in box. Also supports AA standard rechargeable batteries. Can be powered by a USB-C cable without batteries

Batteries

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21Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20262 AA batteries

Batteries included

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

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries

Battery capacity

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

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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 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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless 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.

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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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.

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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.

LED1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026LED displays controller connectivity status, low battery indicator and software updates

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.

Luna Controller4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Set up with the Luna Controller app

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.

Android, iOS4Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Page says to download the app from the app store of the mobile device. Amazon's product page names the Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Stored as android and ios

User firmware updates

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

Yes8Maker product pageamazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htmlRead 20 October 2026Controller downloads software updates automatically when connected to Wi-Fi. Version shown in the Luna Controller app. Gamepadla lists no firmware support, the maker page wins. Updates are automatic over Wi-Fi, not user-initiated flashing. Security updates promised until at least 31 December 2029

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.

Width156.4Height107.6Depth58.5mm(6.2 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026Published as Size 156.4 x 107.6 x 58.5 mm without axis names. Stored as width, height, depth in that order, which TechRadar's inch and mm table also gives (58.42 x 156.46 x 107.70 in depth, width, height order)

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.

281.5g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026235.5 g without batteries, 281.5 g with batteries. Stored with batteries

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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RE Directive 2014/53/EU, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU5Regulatory filingd1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Declarations+of+Conformity/Luna+Controller_EU+Declaration+of+Conformity.pdfRead 20 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity dated 8 July 2022 for model T28B69, Wireless Game Controller. Applies the RE Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Radio standards include EN 300 328 and EN 301 893. No Bluetooth version is stated in it

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.

Luna Controller, 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, Setup guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 2026In-box accessories: 2 AA Amazon Basics batteries, setup guide. US listing says a USB-C cable is not included. Amazon's EU declaration of conformity lists a USB cable as a supplied accessory

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.

BAmazon Luna Wireless Controller

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 20261-year limited warranty and service. US listing

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.amazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B07P989QTJRead 20 October 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

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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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