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A8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026SKU line: 1519265-03. Only current black SKU is included, no unproved regional or colour variants.

GTIN / EAN

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6178850212441Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Variant data embedded in the page lists page_id_variant 1519265-03 with upc 617885021244 (Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Black). Stored as published UPC-A.

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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current US store offers Add to Cart on 2026-10-07.

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.

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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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US1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026PowerA US store page for SKU 1519265-03 shows a USD price and Add to Cart on 2026-10-21. No other market is proved for this SKU.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Style: Black. Only exact black reference hardware included.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Current exact SKU 1519265-03 maker photograph shows a conventional two-grip gamepad with offset sticks and face/shoulder controls. No mobile clamp or detachable pair.

Stick layout

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

Offset6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual cover diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below face buttons. Same arrangement visible in current black SKU03 maker photo.

Face button labels

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

Xbox6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram labels A/B/X/Y Buttons. Same labels visible on current SKU03 maker photo.

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Made and sold by PowerA, a brand of ACCO Brands. Not made by Microsoft. Licensed by Xbox.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows. Connectivity: Wired. Cell-level full-feature support is not stated, so full_features is left out. Impulse Trigger compatibility varies by title per maker footnote.

Official licence

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Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Officially Licensed feature: Xbox Series X|S.

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.

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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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Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 SET UP step 1: press Xbox Button until console powers on, after wired connection. Applies to supported Xbox console.

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)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications: Wired. Global manual describes USB connection to Xbox.

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.

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Specifications list Connectivity: Wired only. Maker comparison chart Wireless row is blank for the Wired column.

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.

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USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 contents: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Cable Length (ft/m): 10 ft / 3 m. Published metric 3 m is retained, not 3.048 m derived from rounded feet.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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".

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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.

Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Stick Settings: inner and outer dead-zone sliders for each thumbstick. Exact-model product page links this app.

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.

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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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App3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Calibration at your fingertips section: analog sticks and triggers can be calibrated. Compatibility explicitly includes all Series X|S PowerA Xbox controllers and Wired Controllers for Xbox.

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.

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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".

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart 3-way Trigger Locks row is blank for the Wired column.

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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Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Trigger Settings: start and end level sliders for each trigger. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

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".

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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

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual front diagram: continuous four-arm D-Pad. Current SKU03 maker photo shows same cross. This historical document is not proof of SKU03 internal hardware.

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 pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. The mappable buttons on other PowerA models are rear buttons, and this model lists none.

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.

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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.

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

01Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Mappable Buttons row is blank for the Wired column. Other columns show 2 or 4.

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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No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026No mappable buttons in the maker comparison chart for this model. Button remapping on Xbox is a console feature, not a controller feature.

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".

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Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 labeled Share Button and USING THE SHARE BUTTON section.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list names Dual Rumble Motors and Immersive Impulse Triggers. Trigger feedback compatibility varies by title.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Dual Rumble Motors: two grip rumble motors. Trigger motors are not included in this count.

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".

Yes3Maker product pagepowera.com/gamer-hqRead 7 October 2026Adjust Vibration Strength: intensity slider for each rumble or vibration motor. Compatibility covers this wired controller.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

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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.

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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".

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IR camera

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Built-in display

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

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart RGB LED Lighting row is blank for the Wired column.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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.

2.1ms=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.

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

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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.

2.73ms=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.

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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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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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

6.7%=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

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

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Feature list: 3.5 mm stereo headset jack.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Wired-only controller, headset jack works during documented wired use.

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

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Maker comparison chart Rechargeable Battery row is blank for the Wired column. Wired-only controller. Global manual contents list no batteries.

Batteries

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Batteries included

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

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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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

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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.

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: lightweight yet sturdy plastic body. Corroborated by the eBay catalog entry Material: Plastic.8Retailer pageebay.de/p/13052556983Read 10 October 2026eBay product catalog entry for PowerA Wired Controller Xbox Series X|S black (MPN 151926501): Material Plastic. Also lists EAN/UPC 0617885021244, matching the maker UPC.

Grip texture

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Textured rear grip7Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: a textured grip on the rear. The maker page lists no grip material.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS: Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable. The cable is the only part the maker describes as detachable.

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.

PowerA Gamer HQ1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model feature list names PowerA Gamer HQ 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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Exact-model Gamer HQ section: Xbox or Windows 10/11 PC. App download page names Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Maker product pagepowera.com/en-gb/product-support/xbox-pc-support/wired-controllers-xbox/wiredRead 7 October 2026Exact Wired Controller support page lists black 1519265-01/02/03 and Firmware Update through Gamer HQ App.

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.

Width155.9Height107Depth65mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Metric body dimensions: 15.59 cm L x 10.7 cm W x 6.5 cm H. Manual/front image confirms maker L is side-to-side width, W is front-face height, H is thickness.

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.

286g(10.1 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Weight row: 0.286 kg. Stored as 286 g. Maker does not qualify fitted cable or explain difference from older retailer weights.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/9/4/0/0082f89807ff1fde17afa796934c9588f876.pdfRead 10 October 20262023 maker manual English regulatory text: FCC STATEMENT, tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). The same page explains CE, UKCA and RCM marks, but does not show which marks are on the product, so they are not stored. The 2025 manual has no regulatory section. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

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.

PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox, Detachable 10 ft. USB Cable, User Manual2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 complete CONTENTS 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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS names one detachable USB cable. Maker page publishes metric length 3 m. Connector type omitted due to conflicting manuals.

Carrying case

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None2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026English p2 CONTENTS lists the controller, a detachable cable and a user manual. No case.

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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2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Two-year limited warranty on US maker page. Statutory rights are separate.

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.powera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-031Maker product pagepowera.com/p/xbox/xbox-series-xs/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-xbox-black-1519265-03Read 21 October 2026Product Specifications or exact-model feature list.

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

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdf2Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/xbx/xbx-wired/powera-wired-controller-for-xbox-series-xs-global-user-manual_1743120685.pdfRead 10 October 2026Current exact-family support manual, model XBGPOPWI. Its Micro-USB connector conflicts with current SKU03 page and 2023 USB-C manual, so disputed wired_connector is omitted.

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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