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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

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

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BEE-0213Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). The USB charging cable is BEE-016 and is not a controller model number4Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68275Read 20 October 2026Support page for the wireless GameCube Controller names model No. BEE-021, printed on the back of the controller

GTIN / EAN

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000454968847961Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026UPC 00045496884796, SKU 120833. US maker store listing

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

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2 April 20257Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists the controller among the announced accessories

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 pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Listed in stock on the Nintendo US store on the access date. Sold only to paid Nintendo Switch Online members

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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$64.992Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ states USD 64.99 each, plus shipping and tax. Current US store listing shows 69.99, a later price. Launch price is from the FAQ and launch reporting7Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026USD 64.99, excluding US sales tax9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review gives USD 64.99 at launch

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

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€69.998Press articlegamereactor.eu/nintendo-switch-2-prices-confirmed-for-consoles-games-and-controllers-1523763Read 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists GameCube Controllers at EUR 69.99 for Europe. Price includes VAT as published. Country not named. Nintendo's own EU page for the price was not found

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.

Purple14Reviewnintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-online-gamecube-controller-the-return-of-the-kingRead 21 October 2026Review says the only colour available is the original purple. Nintendo's own pages name no colour, so the name is the reviewers' word. The review lists 210 g for the wireless pad without a method, so it is not used for weight

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.

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: left stick top left, D-pad bottom left, C stick bottom right

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.

Other1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: A, B, X and Y in the GameCube arrangement with a large A button. No listed option fits that arrangement

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.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

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.

Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system

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.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairs with the Nintendo Switch 2 console over Bluetooth. Maker's other pages say the controller only works with Switch 2. full_features is not stated

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.

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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.

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the device has one wireless network port available via Bluetooth

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

None3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth is the only wireless network port. No receiver is named

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-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026USB Type-C connector. Nintendo's pages describe the cable for charging and pairing only, and name no wired play for this model

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.

Yes2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review of 12 June 2025 says the USB-C port is used with the included USB-C to USB-A cable for charging and initial setup. Cable length not stated

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

Potentiometer10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the sticks are traditional potentiometers, not Hall effect. Single reviewer

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.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Octagonal1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: octagonal opening around the main stick and the C stick

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.

No11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says no stick clicks are included

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

Analog, sensor not stated9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes pressure-sensitive triggers. Review lists 210 g weight and 140 x 100 x 65 mm. The size matches the original GameCube controller, so it is not used10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls them analog triggers11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes chunky analogue triggers

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.

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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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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.

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

Cross1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: four-way cross D-pad

D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

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

02Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No rear grip input is named. The original GameCube controller has none. The FAQ also names the ZL Button, which opens the Suspend Menu in GameCube Nintendo Classics16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review lists the additions to the original layout as sync, capture, home and GameChat buttons and a small ZL button. No rear input is named

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

09Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the pad's triggers register the bumper inputs (L and R) while the Z and ZL buttons are the triggers by default. So the four shoulder controls are the standard L, R, ZL and ZR set, with no additional shoulder button, as for the Switch 2 Pro Controller15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review says the Z shoulder button also works as the Switch 2 ZR button and a subtle ZL button is added. The two analogue triggers are L and R. No further shoulder button is named

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.

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On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

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.

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Macros

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

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Share or capture button

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Capture 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

Rumble10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Rumble is included11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller has a thick rumble motor. Rumble works only in the GameCube library and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. HD Rumble is not supported

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page says compatible games can use motion controls10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review lists gyro as included

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.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no touchpad. The original has none

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.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no display. Only LEDs are added

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.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no light bar. Only the Player LED and the Recharge LED are added

RGB lighting

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

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no decorative lighting. The Player LED and Recharge LED are status lights

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.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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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.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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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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211.9g(7.5 oz)10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Reviewer's weight for the wireless controller is 211.9 g. The wired GameCube controller weighed 200.7 g in the same review. Scale and conditions not stated

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.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: wireless, built-in battery, USB Type-C, C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No audio jack is added. The original has none, and GBAtemp's list of top-edge additions has none

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-in2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Wireless with a built-in battery

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.

13Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). One battery pack is named

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.

Yes3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026The product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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.

500mAh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Japanese Nintendo support Q&A battery ratings, Switch 2 section, row for the GameCube controller: 3.89V / 500mAh / 1.95Wh. Joy-Con 2 has the same rating

Battery energy

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1.95Wh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Same row, 1.95 Wh. Checks against 3.89 V times 0.5 Ah

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.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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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-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Charged through a USB Type-C connector

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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Yes15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review of 20 January 2026 says the USB Type-C slot takes the included charging cable, which can also be used to play tethered, whilst charging. Single reviewer, not stated by Nintendo

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.

LED, On screen2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Lists a Recharge LED and a Player LED. Recharge LED is the charging indicator9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Battery level shows in the Controllers menu of the Switch 2, an on-screen indicator

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.

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

BKEBEE02112Press articlethetechoutlook.com/tech-whispers/new-wireless-game-controller-for-nintendos-switch-2-certified-by-the-fcc-authorityRead 20 October 2026Reports FCC ID BKEBEE021 for model BEE-021, a Nintendo game controller, application dated 14 March 2025. The model number matches the maker's support page for the wireless GameCube Controller13Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE021Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BKEBEE021, equipment class game controller, product code BEE021, grantee Nintendo Co., Ltd., grant dated 14 March 2025, 2402-2480 MHz. Mirror of the FCC database. The Bluetooth version is not stated on the page

Other certifications

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Directive 2014/53/EU3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Declaration of conformity page: Nintendo declares the radio equipment type (Nintendo GameCube controller) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The same page makes a UK statutory declaration. Radio data: Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz, maximum 6.5 dBm

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

Nintendo GameCube Controller, USB charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page names the included USB cable. Box listing is quantity 1 controller

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

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BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Count
USB charging cable	1

Source2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Single pack has one controller and one USB cable for recharging. Cable length and type are not stated

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.

1year6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 20 October 2026Nintendo of America limited warranty: 12 months from purchase for systems and accessories such as controllers. Valid in the US and Canada

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

www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-1208331Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Bluetooth-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current multilingual single-page foldout, English column. Diagram labels and Battery/Calibration sections visually inspected at readable resolution.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdf3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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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