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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller vs GameSir X5 Lite

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X5 Lite

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A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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General

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Series

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

X51Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The buy page names the FX5 Lite Cooler as an accessory for X5 Series Controllers. The family is X5, with the X5 Lite and X5s.

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

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GSX5LITEBK, GSX5LB002EN, GSX5001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists SKU GSX5LB002EN for Wasabi and GSX5001-1 for Translucent Black. GSX5LITEBK is the Black unit's model on the JB Hi-Fi listing. Whether Translucent Black is a renamed Black is not stated, so the rows stay separate.8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer listing for the Black unit shows Model GSX5LITEBK with the maker's spec copy. No model number was found for the Wasabi unit, and none is guessed.

GTIN / EAN

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6936685221901, 69366852226709Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129671-gamesir-x5-lite-gn-usb-c-mobile-controller-light-green-6936685222670.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 6936685222670 is the X5 Lite GN in light green (Wasabi). EAN 6936685221901 is the X5 Lite BK in Black on the sister listing homescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129672-gamesir-x5-lite-usb-c-mobile-controller-black-6936685221901.html. The Baltic B2B listing b2b.legit.si also gives 6936685221901 for X5 Lite BK.

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

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30 April 20253Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Press release date, 2025-04-30.

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-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in Wasabi and Translucent Black. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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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$34.993Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Maker release: 34.99 USD, shown together with 34.99 GBP. This is the US price before sales tax.

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

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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.

Black, Wasabi, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page colour options on 2026-10-15: Wasabi and Translucent Black. The launch release named Black and Wasabi.3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Black and Wasabi. The current buy page also shows Translucent Black, a later colour with no model number found.

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.

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller. The manual shows a telescopic body that clamps a phone between two grips.

Stick layout

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

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric as a verified spec.

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.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout shows A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond. Switch Layout (M + A for 2 s) swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made 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.

Android, iOS3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Key Specifications: iPhone 16/15 series, iPad mini and Android. The English buy page Tech Specs lists only Android, and the manual's Requirement lists Android 8.0 or above. The manual's Platform and Mode table lists Android/iOS for Switch mode. Both are kept as official wording.

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 X5 Lite

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	USB (wired)

Source3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Connection: built-in Type-C wired connection for both platforms.

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.

Switch Pro, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform and Mode table: Switch mode (red indicator) for Android and iOS, Android mode (dark blue) and G-Touch (light blue, set in the GameSir app). Switch mode is stored as switch_pro and Android mode as android_hid. G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. Gamepadla names the Windows setup it tested DInput, which is not stored as a separate mode.

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 combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press and hold View and Menu for 2 s to switch between Switch and Android mode. G-Touch is chosen in the GameSir app.

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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213mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Device Length: 105-213 mm. 213 mm is stored as the maximum. The minimum is 105 mm.

Works with phone case

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: with a protective case use the thin pads or the hole-covering pads. Without a case use the thick pads. Tech Tactician fitted a cased phone after swapping to the thin pads.

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)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Built-in Type-C wired connection. The controller has no wireless link.

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

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

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Wired-only controller with no wireless link, so no receiver. The Sixth Axis also says there is no Bluetooth link.

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-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in Type-C connector. The manual calls it a moveable Type-C connector. It is part of the body, so there is no detachable cable.

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.

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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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

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Yes, GameSir Hall Effect.

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

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name. It does not name the component maker.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block on the product page: tune dead zones, remap buttons and update firmware from the phone. No default dead zone is stated.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick, both marked Pressed Down.

Swappable stick tops

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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same review passage: no hardware swapping, against the G8+ MFi with swappable stick caps.

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.

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stick Calibration: hold View, Menu and Home for 3 s, turn the sticks to their maximum angle three times, then press the D-pad mark to exit.

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

Digital1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Membrane triggers. The Sixth Axis and Tech Tactician both say the triggers are digital and not analog, so digital is stored.

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.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No.

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.

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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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No7Reviewthesixthaxis.comRead 15 October 2026Review: the triggers are digital, non-analogue inputs. Digital membrane triggers have no resistance motor. It also says there are no extra pro-style buttons and no Bluetooth link.

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.

Membrane8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker spec copy on the listing: ABXY Buttons Membrane. The launch release says cushioned and durable membrane triggers and buttons, and Tech Tactician says all-membrane front buttons.

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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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the hardware of the X5 Lite cannot be swapped out, and it sets this against the G8+ MFi, which has swappable stick caps and face buttons.

Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a four-way cross D-pad. The maker product photo agrees.

D-pad switches

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Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs D-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

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: No.

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

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT as shoulder controls. The M button is a function modifier.

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.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists no rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button only modifies other buttons for Turbo, layout and screenshot. The A-B and X-Y layout swap is not counted.

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.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Turbo Function: Yes.

Macros

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

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

Share or capture button

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no haptic feedback motor on the device. Phone vibration can be felt through the grips. The Sixth Axis also says there is no rumble.

Trigger rumble motors

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06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Same source: no motors on the device, so no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

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

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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.

No6Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no gyroscope on the device.

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.

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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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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

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.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

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

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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.

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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 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.

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Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7	4.91	9.11	1.1	629	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.71	6.86	11.07	1.07	629	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tester JayBee, 2025-09-28, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 158, cable to the PC. Stored is the page's primary DInput row: button test #6589, stick test #6601. A second row in Switch mode measured 6.86 ms button (4.93 to 9.07 ms, 1.08 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6590) and 8.76 ms stick (6.86 to 11.18 ms, 1.09 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6602) and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. The page status is Not verified yet and the site rates the cable A. Single unit.

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

7ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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

8.71ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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 X5 Lite

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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.

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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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout front, top and bottom views show only the moveable Type-C connector and the Type-C charging port. No audio jack.

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.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No. The controller draws power from the connected device.

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.

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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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026No battery, so none is included.

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.

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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 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 X5 Lite

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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

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Type-C charging port is pass-through only. There is no controller battery, so no battery charging connector. Tech Tactician says it cannot carry data and the pass-through draw is limited to about 5 W.

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

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Dock

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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.

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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.

Laser engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Grips: Laser engraved textured grips.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Silicone pads2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: swappable silicone pad design on both sides of the Type-C port.

Software

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Companion app

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

GameSir app1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software: GameSir 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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The GameSir App block on the product page names iOS and Android and links the App Store and Google Play. Tech Tactician says app support on Apple devices is reported to be limited.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block: update firmware from the phone. The Sixth Axis also lists firmware updates in the 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.

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.

Width196.7Height88.3Depth46.2mm(7.7 × 3.5 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 196.7 x 88.3 x 46.2 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth with the controller retracted, like the Razer Kishi entries. Retailers copy the same three numbers.

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.

135.4g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 135.4 g. Net weight. The JB Hi-Fi copy of the maker data gives 174 g gross weight, which includes the box.

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, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. 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

GameSir X5 Lite controller, Thick short silicone pad x 2, Thin short silicone pad x 2, Long silicone pad x 1, Hole-covering silicone pad x 2, Manual2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: GameSir-X5 Lite x1, Thick Short Silicone Pad x2, Thin Short Silicone Pad x2, Long Silicone Pad x1, Hole-covering Silicone Pad x2, Manual x1. The buy page lists the same seven pads as Rubber Adjustment Pads x7.

Cables included

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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

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.

1year4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, through official channels and authorized distributors. The terms are general to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

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-x5-lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir X5 Lite Type-C Gaming Controller. The buy page holds the Tech Specs and What's in the Box.

Spec sheet

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs list on the buy page.

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-X5_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet, PDF created 2025-03-10. The text is outlined, so the English column was rendered and read.

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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