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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller vs Backbone Pro
Product A: 8BitDo
Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
84 of 151 known
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8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox80 of 142 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 55 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Battery lifeA: 12hB: 40hBackbone is 3.3 times higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A8BitDo: 147 × 103 mm
- BBackbone: 180.7 × 101.1 mm
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (claimed)
A246g
B203g
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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GTIN / EAN
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Status
Predecessor
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-gets-a-Bluetooth-version-with-Nintendo-Switch-compatibility.999854.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller the predecessor of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
Compatibility
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Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current maker requirements: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ with controller/receiver updates, Windows 10 version 1903+. Companion-app support on macOS is not a gameplay compatibility claim.
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Other8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478576294423-Which-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Native gameplay hosts only. Phones use direct USB-C or Bluetooth. Current phone guide states iOS 17.3+ and Android 10+, while the main product page and safety guide give different minimum iOS versions. No exact shared minimum is inferred. Windows/Mac routes come from the wired and FlowState articles. Other means Apple TV/tvOS and Apple Vision Pro/visionOS named by the exact Apple listing. Xbox and PlayStation cloud/remote services are not native console compatibility. Standard Pro works with official PS Remote Play on iOS, while the maker restricts Android official PS Remote Play to supported PlayStation-edition One controllers.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 202612Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple listing names iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other platform rows mean tvOS/visionOS Bluetooth hosts, not every smart TV or VR platform.24Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13658801741847-Which-Backbone-models-can-I-use-PlayStation-Remote-Play-onRead 8 October 2026Standard Pro supports official PS Remote Play on iOS. Current Android Sony app support is confined to listed Backbone One PlayStation Editions. Neither service support nor desktop remote-play restrictions establish a native PS5/PS4 controller connection.
Connection per platform
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Platform | Connection | All features |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch | 2.4 GHz | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 2.4 GHz | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz | No |
| Windows | USB (wired) | No |
BBackbone Pro
| Platform | Connection | All features |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | USB (wired) | Not available |
| iOS | Bluetooth | No |
| Android | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | No |
| Windows | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Windows | Bluetooth | No |
| macOS | USB (wired) | Not available |
| macOS | Bluetooth | No |
| Other | Bluetooth | No |
Source10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld mode uses the integral USB-C plug. Laptop/tablet Wired Mode uses a data cable in the bottom USB-C receptacle. Current general Wired Mode guide explicitly names Mac and PC. FlowState supports iOS/Android/Mac/PC Bluetooth, and Apple lists Apple TV/Vision Pro. All Bluetooth rows mark incomplete features because profile/remap/dead-zone configuration requires an inserted phone. The bottom port supports controller data but not video/audio pass-through for screen mirroring. No subscription is required for Wired Mode. No native console routes are stored.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Current shared One/Pro guide explicitly names iPad, tablets, Mac and PC. It allows USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C data cables. No wireless receiver or USB generation is inferred.12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 202625Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026An applied profile remains active when the phone is detached. Profile creation, selection and remapping require the phone inserted in the app, and cannot be changed in Bluetooth mode. No numerical onboard slot count is stated, so it remains unavailable.
Official licence
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Input modes
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Mode switching
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Native Steam Input support
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Wakes the supported console
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Max phone length
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
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Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
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Wired connector
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 connection
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Polling rate wired
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Polling rate wireless
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Polling rate Bluetooth
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Sticks
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Stick sensor
Stick module name
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Stick resolution (claimed)
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Default dead zone (claimed)
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Adjustable dead zone
Adjustable response curve
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Adjustable stick tension
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Tension levels
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Stick throw
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Stick gate
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Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
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Stick tops included
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Replaceable stick modules
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Stick calibration
Triggers
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Trigger sensor
Trigger resolution
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Trigger travel
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Trigger stops
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
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Face button switch name
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Swappable face buttons
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Bumper switches
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D-pad
D-pad switches
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Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
No14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Maker requires the free phone app and an inserted phone to remap M1/M2. Tom’s Guide independently says the rear buttons can only be remapped through the app. No hardware-only remapping route is claimed.25Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
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Macros
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Share or capture button
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Feedback
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Rumble
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Rumble motor type
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Rumble motors in grips
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Trigger rumble motors
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Adjustable rumble
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Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
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Combined motion sensor axes
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Gyro as mouse
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Clickable touchpad
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NFC
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IR camera
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Built-in display
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RGB lighting
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Measured
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Measured input latency
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 6.31 | 4.14 | 9.34 | 1.28 | 218.33 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 16.21 | 12.38 | 20.35 | 2.19 | 218.33 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 11.06 | 4.93 | 20.83 | 3.91 | 98.96 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 29.68 | 23.59 | 40.99 | 3.67 | 98.96 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Button | 8.36 | 5.71 | 12.12 | 1.64 | 209.23 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Stick | 18.1 | 13.88 | 23.77 | 2.45 | 208.07 | Windows |
BBackbone Pro
Not availableButton latency wired (measured, highest average)
6.31ms
Not available
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
8.36ms
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
11.06ms
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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
16.21ms
Not available
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
18.1ms
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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
29.68ms
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Measured stick tests
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 5.7% | 630 | 2.9% |
| Right | 0% | 5.9% | 630 | 2.1% |
BBackbone Pro
Not availableInner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Not available
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
5.9%
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Measured battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Rumble | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Yes | Yes | 12 |
BBackbone Pro
Not availableFull charge time (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
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Speaker
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Microphone
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Microphone mute control
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Expansion port
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Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries
Batteries included
Battery capacity
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | 12 |
BBackbone Pro
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 40 |
Longest claimed battery life
12h
40h
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
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Dock
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Battery indicator
Build
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Shell material
Grip texture
Textured grips with matte finish and high-gloss detailing6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026
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 Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Width147Height103Depth61.3mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 147 x 103 x 61.3 mm for the controller. Front width, front height and thickness are stored in that order. Dock and package excluded.
Width180.7Height101.1Depth49.8mm(7.1 × 4 × 2 in)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker axes: contracted width 180.7 mm, height 101.1 mm, depth 49.8 mm. Extended width 280.7 mm is not stored as body width or inferred as a phone-fit limit.
Weight (claimed)
Certifications
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Other certifications
Not available
FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED licence-exempt RSS, IMDA Standards DA105282, EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) declaration of conformity4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The BB-N1-specific US declaration names Backbone Pro and expressly states compliance with FCC Part 15 Class B digital-device limits. This is the maker declaration, not a radio FCC ID or a claim about all regional approvals. The same sheet also carries an IC statement (licence-exempt transmitter complying with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS), a Singapore note Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282, and a Backbone Labs declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU. CE and UKCA marks are not stored because the sheet does not show them on the product. No FCC ID is printed on the sheet. SAR figures (body 0.10 W/kg per 1 g, 0.04 W/kg per 10 g) have no field.
In the box
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In the box
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Backbone Pro controller, Two sets of magnetic phone adapters, Quick Start Guide2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple box inventory. Two adapter sets include the fitted set. The maker safety guide also identifies a safety guide among the supplied documents, but no cable or receiver is listed.
Cables included
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Stick drift warranty
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
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Manual
download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current multilingual single-page foldout, English column. Diagram labels and Battery/Calibration sections visually inspected at readable resolution.
www.easystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdf4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker-authored multilingual Backbone Pro BB-N1 safety guide, hosted by a retailer. Downloaded and read directly. It is a safety/specification guide, not a full gameplay manual.
EPREL registration number
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