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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller vs GameSir Super Nova

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A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

BGameSir Super Nova

General

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Series

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Nova5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026TechRadar: the Super Nova is the successor line to GameSir's Nova controllers. Stored as Nova

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

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GameSir-T4n Pro4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026iFixit Identification: the label on the bottom reads "GameSir-T4n Pro"

GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

Available2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Marketed model already sold and reviewed in 2025. This is product availability, not a claim that every colour is currently in stock.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026US store sells the Super Nova at $49.99 on the access date

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

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

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

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Yellow2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current official store selector lists Black, White and Yellow. The NES40 gift bundle is not included in this standard-package record.

Nightfall Blue, Whipped Pink1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Color/Design options: Nightfall Blue and Whipped Pink

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth model with Nintendo face layout. It is not the Ultimate 2 Wireless Windows/Android model.

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: full-size two-grip gamepad5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Typical Xbox controller design

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker photos and comparison table show the offset Switch layout.

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the face buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"It emulates the very familiar Xbox design"

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table explicitly says Switch layout. Right A, bottom B, left Y and top X are visible.

Swappable5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"a magnetic faceplate, allowing for easy access to the swappable face buttons, designed to match whatever platform you're playing on"

Made by the platform holder

No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Ultimate 2 Bluetooth hands-on review explicitly describes it as a third-party Nintendo Switch alternative.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Third-party controller made by GameSir

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.

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Compatible Platforms: "PC, Switch, iOS, and Android". iFixit also lists Switch 2, which the maker table does not, so it is not stored

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

Source5Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current product page identifies Switch 1/2 compatibility and Switch Bluetooth, 2.4G and USB routes. Switch 2 requires updated controller and adapter firmware. Windows is explicitly 2.4G/USB and lacks the maker-promised Switch-only motion control. No Windows Bluetooth, mobile gameplay, macOS gameplay or universal full-features claim is added.

BGameSir Super Nova

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Platform and Mode table: PC, Switch and Android work in 2.4G mode with the receiver and over a wired connection in any mode. Bluetooth mode covers PC, Android and iOS in DS4 mode, Switch and iOS in Switch mode, and Android in Android mode

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verified hardware test identifies XInput over cable/dongle and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller protocol over Bluetooth. A Windows hardware-test host does not establish manufacturer-supported Windows Bluetooth gameplay.

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Advanced tutorial: press - and + to force a switch between "Xinput, Switch, and DS4 modes". The Switch mode is stored as switch_pro. The Android mode is not stored

Mode switching

Hardware switch3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear mode switch selects Bluetooth or 2.4G. Wired use follows the selected host-mode instructions.

Button combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Forced mode switch: press and hold - and + (receiver and wired modes only). The hardware mode switch selects Off, Bluetooth or 2.4G

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.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2 Bluetooth entry: controller firmware 2.00 adds Switch 2 shake-to-wake, 2.01 improves wake stability. Earlier launch firmware did not offer Switch 2 wake. Both controller and adapter should use current firmware.

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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

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Connection: "Bluetooth, Wired, and Wireless Dongle"

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

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5.04Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.0

Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle

Receiver connector

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the included USB-C 2.4G adapter. No USB-A converter is listed in the box.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller top view labels its USB-C port.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Type-C port

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual wired instructions connect the controller with a separate USB cable.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable as a separate item

Cable length

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1.8m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable

Cable type

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USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable

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 Bluetooth Controller

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BGameSir Super Nova

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

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Polling Rate: "1000 Hz". The store names no connection or platform. iFixit says 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, and 125 Hz on Bluetooth. Stored for the PC wired and dongle connections

Polling rate wired

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Sticks Tech: "GameSir Hall Effect sticks"

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

12bits1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Published 12-bit ADC sampling chip. Reviewer movement-based resolution steps are a different measurement, stored separately.

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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.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explains enabling zero-dead-zone mode using Ultimate Software V2. Default dead zone percentage is not stated.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026M + press the left or right stick toggles that stick's dead zone

Adjustable response curve

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026GameSir Connect: "curve profiles and actuation settings for the triggers and sticks"

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)

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front control diagram labels left/right stick buttons LS/LSB and RS/RSB.

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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.

Concave1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Concave fitted caps on both sticks in maker photos. Spare caps are not listed in the standard package.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual joystick/trigger calibration uses L1+R1+Minus+Plus, then full stick rotations and trigger travel. FAQ confirms the same on-device process.

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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 effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review describes Hall Effect analog triggers with physical trigger stops. No unverified internal click-switch mechanism or numerical travel is added.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

Trigger stop positions

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Two published trigger modes: linear Hall Effect and non-linear tactile. These are the two physical gear positions including full analog travel.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Two settings: long pull (full travel) and short pull

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Trigger Mode Switch: a trigger gear switch toggles long and short trigger pulls

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: M + LT/RT enables or disables it. The trigger must be on the long pull position

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Yellow Bluetooth edition review explicitly identifies membrane face buttons.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026ABXY Buttons: Membrane

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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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Switch Layout: ABXY has an interchangeable design that allows removing and swapping the layout between A/B X/Y and Y/X B/A. M + south face button also swaps the A-B and X-Y values

Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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D-pad switches

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Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026D-pad: Membrane

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Back Buttons: 2

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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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.

No8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts fixed integrated rear paddles with replaceable professional-controller paddles.

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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

41Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Complete extra-control inventory: PL/PR rear paddles and L4/R4 extra bumpers. Four additional remappable gameplay inputs, excluding normal shoulders and system/profile controls.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Mappable Buttons: "2 mappable back buttons"

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English L4/R4/PL/PR configuration allows single or multiple buttons to be assigned with button combinations. Stick clicks are excluded from this hardware mapping.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls these three custom profiles.

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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-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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Turbo

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Turbo Function gives manual and auto-turbo combinations. Home, D-pad, stick clicks and the four extra controls are not supported for turbo. Settings reset after power off or disconnect.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press a button to toggle turbo for it. The store table lists Turbo Function as No, the manual takes precedence

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Macro Buttons: "2 back buttons"

Share or capture button

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Screenshot Button

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-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Rumble Motors: "Yes, dual asymmetric motors"

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026"dual asymmetric motors", read as two grip motors. No trigger motors are listed

Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: M + - or +

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly limits motion control to Switch mode. Windows XInput gameplay does not promise gyro.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis Gyroscope

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

61Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison table: Ultimate 2 BT column explicitly marks support for 6-axis Motion Control. Original HTML row was inspected to verify its positive-circle cell, which plain text extraction omits. Motion control remains Switch-mode-only.

61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis Gyroscope

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete front/rear/top physical control diagrams contain buttons and two sticks, no touchpad.

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Touchpads

03Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete physical control inventory has no touchpad. Zero counts controller pads, not touch input on a connected console.

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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

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete controller layout uses named status, profile, player and power LEDs, not a display.

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Light bar

No3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Controller lighting inventory is two stick rings and point LEDs. The separate dock charging strip is excluded.

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026RGB Lighting: Yes

Lighting zones

23Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two controller Fire Rings, explicitly labelled Left and Right. Status/profile/mapping LEDs and dock charging strip are not counted as RGB zones.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Left RGB Strip and Right RGB Strip

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 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

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026John Punch, Prometheus 82 v5.2.0.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100. Rows 1-2: USB XInput tests 5600/5601, June 12, 2025, firmware 1.04. Rows 3-4: Bluetooth Switch protocol tests 5611/5612, same date and firmware, Windows host rather than a Switch console. Row 5: dongle XInput test 5562, June 5, firmware 1.03. Row 6: dongle XInput test 5603, June 12, firmware 1.04. Report rate is measured separately. Stick test uses movement to 99% deflection. Selected standard setups only.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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.

6.31ms=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.

8.36ms=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.

11.06ms=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.

16.21ms=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.

18.1ms=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.

29.68ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

A8BitDo 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%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer results, April 16, 2026, John Punch. Windows build 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 1.04. Left/right circle error 5.7/5.9%, centering error 2.9/2.1%, 630 full-range positions each. Inner dead zone explicitly absent. Calibration and circle-mode settings unstated. Effective positions differ from the maker 12-bit ADC rating.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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

5.9%=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.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Rumble	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	Yes	Yes	12

Source8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Full charge lasted 12 hours in Middle-earth: Shadow of War through the 2.4 GHz dongle. Default vibration intensity and RGB rings on. Firmware, timing equipment, session schedule and exhaustion endpoint unstated. Reviewer gameplay observation, not copied maker claim.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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

No9Reviewgameindustry.com/editorials/save-state/save-state-investigates-a-bright-yellow-challenger-to-the-switch-pro-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Bluetooth review explicitly says it lacks a headphone jack. Windows/Android sibling comparisons are not used as device evidence.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Immersive Features, Audio: No

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section identifies a built-in pack.

Built-in4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 20261000 mAh rechargeable battery with a battery replacement guide, so the pack is built in

Batteries

13Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026One built-in battery pack described in the Battery section, not a count of unknown internal cells.

14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026One 1000 mAh battery

Batteries included

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly identifies the pack built into the supplied controller.

Yes4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026The battery is fitted inside the controller

Battery capacity

1,000mAh3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section explicitly states built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. Voltage and Wh are not published.

1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Battery: 1000mAh

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 Bluetooth Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	12
2.4 GHz	12

Source3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes 12 hours via Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless. Rumble, lighting, game and firmware conditions are unstated, not assumed disabled.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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.

12h=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-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging: via the Type-C port or the charging station

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

180min3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery section publishes three hours charging time, exactly 180 minutes. Fully charged LED state is defined. Adapter and controller power-state conditions are unstated.

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Charging dock

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Charging Dock: "Yes, smart auto start-stop". The box list includes the Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station. The manual calls the station optional, so some bundles may omit it

Dock

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Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station

Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power LED blinks for low battery, stays solid during charging and turns off when full.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Low Battery: RGB strips flash red below 15 percent. Charging progress shows as a breathing light. TechRadar: there is no battery readout

Build

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Shell material

Plastic8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Exact dedicated Bluetooth review identifies lightly textured plastic body. Polymer grade unstated.

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Grip texture

Textured grips and triggers8Reviewfrandroid.com/produits-android/console/manette-de-jeu/3098725_test-8bitdo-ultimate-2-bluetooth-lalternative-garantie-zero-drift-a-la-switch-2-pro-controller-pour-les-joueurs-switch-seulementRead 8 October 2026Hands-on review explicitly describes coarser texture on triggers and grips. No rubber coating inferred.

Rubber-coated textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Grips: "Rubber-coated textured grips"

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate. Other face plates in a variety of colors are sold by GameSir

User-replaceable parts

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Magnetic faceplate, ABXY buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate and swappable face buttons

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

GameSir Connect (PC) and GameSir app (mobile)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Customization Software: GameSir Connect. The manual and TechRadar add the GameSir mobile app

App platforms

Windows, macOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker page specifies wired USB or 2.4G configuration on Windows or macOS. These are app platforms, not additional gameplay platforms.

Windows, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Customize via the GameSir app on a phone (gamesir.com download) and GameSir Connect, downloaded from the Microsoft Store or gamesir.com on a PC

User firmware updates

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.comRead 8 October 2026Exact controller and adapter firmware changelogs, with official Firmware Updater and pairing tool. Switch 2 was added in controller 1.04 and adapter 1.03.

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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.

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.

Width156Height106Depth59mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: "263 g / 156*106*59 mm". Stored as width, height and depth. TechRadar prints the same figures

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.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker tech specs publish 246 g for the controller with its built-in pack. Dock and receiver are separate included items.

263g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: 263 g. iFixit lists 245 g, the maker figure is used

Certifications

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FCC ID

2AOWF-ULT2N10Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/2AOWF-ULT2NRead 8 October 2026Public equipment grant names 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, grantee 2AOWF, product code -ULT2N, approved March 28, 2025. Controller certification excludes the receiver. Model/SKU and Bluetooth version are not inferred from the code or radio band.

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt statement, EU Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Declaration of Conformity: FCC Part 15 Class B wording, IC licence-exempt wording, and an EU statement naming Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with (EU) 2015/863. It names the product GameSir Nova Pro Controller. No FCC ID is printed

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

Controller, Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station, 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle, 1.8m USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026What's in the Box list, verbatim

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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BGameSir Super Nova

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable x 1

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.

1year12Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official shop Warranty Policy in the United States storefront context. One year of manufacturer service for product-quality defects with dated receipt from an authorized reseller. Policy exclusions and service instructions apply. This does not replace statutory consumer rights or assert a different regional period.

1year6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPMGDZLZRead 11 October 2026Amazon US item details: Warranty Description 1 Year Manufacturer

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-novaRead 11 October 2026GameSir Super Nova Multiplatform Game Controller overview page. Software tab offers GameSir Connect for Windows

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026GameSir US store buy page with the full Tech Specs table

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Official English quick guide, 2 pages with 12 languages. The English column is on page 1

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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