Controllers / Compare
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller vs Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Product A: 8BitDo
Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
84 of 151 known
GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
GameSir G7 Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Valve Steam Controller (2026)
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GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
GameSir G7 Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Valve Steam Controller (2026)Product B: Nintendo
73 of 151 known
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
GameSir Super Nova
GameSir G7 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Flydigi Apex 5
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Compare the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller with
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
GameSir Super Nova
GameSir G7 Pro
Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad
Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Flydigi Apex 574 of 142 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 43 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 48 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Battery lifeA: 12hB: 40hNintendo is 3.3 times higher.
- Button latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 6.31msB: 19.4ms8BitDo is 13.09 ms lower.
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)Lower is betterA: 16.21msB: 13.08msNintendo is 3.13 ms lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A8BitDo: 147 × 103 mm
- BNintendo: 148 × 105 mm
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (claimed)
A246g
B235g
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
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BEEAFSSKA, BEE-0085Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Retail model code BEEAFSSKA for original base Black package. Physical controller model BEE-008 is now independently confirmed from the exact Nintendo manual. Cable BEE-016 is not a controller identifier.10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller information leaflet. Physical controller BEE-008. BEE-016 is the included USB charging cable and is not put in controller model numbers. Existing US base retail code BEEAFSSKA retained.
GTIN / EAN
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00045496885861, 000454968862881Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black UPC 00045496885861. Released Resident Evil Requiem UPC is covered by its separate maker source entry.9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Maker product information gives UPC 00045496886288 for Resident Evil Requiem Edition.
Announced
Not available
2 April 20254Press articlevariety.com/2025/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-date-price-tariffs-1236372547Read 28 September 2026Accessories announced on April 2, 20257Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18 release explains accessory launch prices changed from those announced April 2, 2025, and lists the Pro Controller. Original Variety source is unavailable.
Status
Predecessor
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-gets-a-Bluetooth-version-with-Nintendo-Switch-compatibility.999854.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller the predecessor of the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller12Revieweshopperreviews.com/2025/06/13/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-for-nintendo-switch-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and directly compares its successor Switch 2 Pro Controller. Previous original product exists in catalogue. Does not imply the original controller was discontinued.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
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$84.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18, 2025 launch MSRP table gives the Pro Controller at USD 84.99 before June 5 launch. Excludes US sales tax.27Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Resident-Evil-Requiem-New-special-edition-Switch-2-Pro-controller-now-available-for-preorder.1152391.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only Resident Evil Requiem Edition original US preorder/launch 99.99 USD. Does not override base Black 84.99 USD. Current Nintendo 99.99 is corroboration only, not sole launch-price evidence. Local tax not normalized from an unstated source condition.28Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-termsRead 7 October 2026Tax handling only for the existing Resident Evil Requiem variant launch 99.99 USD. US shopping terms separate listed product pricing from applicable tax added at charge. Base original 84.99 USD is unchanged. No later current store price substituted for dated prelaunch evidence.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US7Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026Actual US April 18, 2025 manufacturer release explicitly discusses US retail preorders and lists Switch 2 Pro Controller at 84.99 USD. Original US market, paired with exact US maker store listing and existing retail reference.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 7 October 2026Retained base Black reference is the US maker store SKU 123674 and US launch MSRP 84.99. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem variant also has a US maker listing. Later current prices not treated as launch prices.
Colours
Black, Resident Evil Requiem Edition1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black configuration. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem Edition is covered by its separate maker source. No themed edition laboratory test is claimed.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Black9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Released themed edition has the maker name Resident Evil Requiem Edition and a gunmetal-black visual design.
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
Compatibility
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Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current maker requirements: Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ with controller/receiver updates, Windows 10 version 1903+. Companion-app support on macOS is not a gameplay compatibility claim.
Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Windows USB route requires current Steam Input software and suitable controller-supported games. Source explicitly recognizes Switch 2 Pro, with Nintendo layout and gyro configuration. This is observed host-software compatibility, not Nintendo-certified PC support. Nintendo store official platform claim remains Switch 2 only. No Bluetooth, native XInput/DInput or Linux/Mac support is added.
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 |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth |
| Windows | USB (wired) |
Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202619Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026One Windows USB-wired route via current Steam Input. full_features is unknown and omitted. Source does not establish GL/GR, audio jack, NFC or every console-specific function on Windows.
Official licence
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Not available
Input modes
Steam controller mode18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Named Steam Input controller interface via host Steam software over USB on Windows. This is not a physical onboard Steam-mode switch or native Windows XInput declaration. Existing Windows XInput/DInput latency tests do not prove controller-native protocols or bridge versions, so those modes are not promoted.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Explicit newer Switch 2 USB/Steam setup only. No driverless generic XInput/DInput mode inferred. Steam software configuration and current compatible client required. Does not prove all console functions, audio or Bluetooth support on PC.
Mode switching
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Yes18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Official Valve Steam Input API publishes an exact distinct controller type, not generic Xbox translation only. Direct current HTTP body includes this row, public web cache is older. PC Gamer January 2026 guide independently describes Steam Input recognition over USB on Windows. Transport/client restrictions apply, not Nintendo-endorsed cross-platform compatibility or all-feature support.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Updated January 14, 2026. Dedicated Switch and Switch 2 Steam setup says Steam Input supports newer Switch 2 Pro via USB since November 2025, while Bluetooth does not work in Steam. It documents Nintendo button-layout selection, controller layout and gyro calibration for the recognized controllers. Current official Valve API independently has exact Switch2ProController type 16. No GL/GR, audio, NFC or full-feature support on PC is inferred.
Wakes the supported console
Max phone length
Not available
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available
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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
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Not available
Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Not available
Wired connector
USB
Not available
Not available
Detachable cable
Cable length
Not available
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
Not available
Not available
Polling rate wired
Not available
Not available
Polling rate wireless
Not available
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Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Sticks
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Stick sensor
Stick module name
Not available
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Not available
Tension levels
Not available
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Triggers
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Trigger sensor
Trigger resolution
Not available
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Not available
Trigger stops
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available
Not available
Buttons
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Face button switches
Face button switch name
Not available
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
Not available
D-pad
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification, not latency measurement. Its actual tooltip defines an additional pair on the top edge next to standard bumpers. None means zero additional shoulder controls, while standard L/R/ZL/ZR remain present. GL/GR rear grip buttons excluded.25Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete maker button inventory names only standard L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls, plus GL/GR explicitly rear grip buttons and front/system controls. No additional single shoulder control is present. This confirms zero beyond the standard four and resolves the community question wording that asks about an additional pair.
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Macros
Share or capture button
Not available
Feedback
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Rumble
Rumble motor type
Not available
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Not available
Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
Not available
Built-in display
RGB lighting
Not available
Measured
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Measured input latency
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 6.31 | 4.14 | 9.34 | 1.28 | 218.33 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 16.21 | 12.38 | 20.35 | 2.19 | 218.33 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 11.06 | 4.93 | 20.83 | 3.91 | 98.96 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 29.68 | 23.59 | 40.99 | 3.67 | 98.96 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Button | 8.36 | 5.71 | 12.12 | 1.64 | 209.23 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Stick | 18.1 | 13.88 | 23.77 | 2.45 | 208.07 | Windows |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 7.97 | 5.34 | 10.63 | 1.29 | 248.45 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 13.08 | 8.33 | 21.42 | 3.67 | 248.45 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Button | 7.37 | 5.49 | 9.32 | 1.09 | 249.94 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Button | 19.4 | 0.38 | 49.93 | 9.46 | 62.86 | Windows |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
6.31ms
19.4ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
8.36ms
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
11.06ms
Not available
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
16.21ms
13.08ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
18.1ms
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
29.68ms
Not available
Measured stick tests
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 5.7% | 630 | 2.9% |
| Right | 0% | 5.9% | 630 | 2.1% |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 5.2% | 1,667 | 4.5% |
| Right | 0% | 4.6% | 3,333 | 4.9% |
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
5.9%
5.2%
Measured battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Rumble | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Yes | Yes | 12 |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Not availableFull charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
Not available
Not available
Speaker
Not available
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Not available
Expansion port
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries
Batteries included
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | 12 |
BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 40 |
Longest claimed battery life
12h
40h
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Charging dock
Dock
Not available
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Not available
Battery indicator
LED, On screen22Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Pro-Controller-Power-Issues-2892846.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller recharge LED shows charging and completion. Not the four player-number LEDs and not a numeric remaining-level display. Separate maker paired-controller HOME menu guide proves on-screen approximate remaining charge. No controller built-in display.23Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2881222.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers shows approximate battery life for each actively paired controller. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a supported paired controller. This is console on-screen level, not a companion app or controller screen.
Build
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Grip texture
Not available
Swappable grips
Not available
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available
Not available
Software
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Companion app
8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Width147Height103Depth61.3mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 147 x 103 x 61.3 mm for the controller. Front width, front height and thickness are stored in that order. Dock and package excluded.
Width148Height105Depth60.2mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Published as approx. 105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm (JP page: height 105, width 148, depth 60.2)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026縦105mm×横148mm×厚さ60.2mm
Weight (claimed)
Certifications
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FCC ID
BKEBEE00824Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE008Read 7 October 2026Public FCC authorization reproduced for Nintendo Co Ltd game controller BEE008, grant March 31, 2025. Exact physical model linked by maker BEE-008 leaflet. Mirrored label/manual download endpoints returned 403, public grant text/table independently readable. No Bluetooth version inferred from BLE 2 MHz or RF frequency.26Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Actual Nintendo-submitted 06 Label and Location, BEE-008 rear label. Public document page extracted text explicitly gives FCC ID BKEBEE008. Direct PDF and plain HTTP challenge were not bypassed. Independently reopened readable document HTML is cited instead.
Other certifications
Not available
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 Switch 2 Pro Controller, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
Cables included
A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Not availableBNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202614Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026One included BEE-016 cable, refined endpoints from same package unboxing sentence. Nintendo maker leaflet names BEE-016. No AC adapter cable length imported. Existing in_the_box generic cable description remains valid.
Carrying case
Not available
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Stick drift warranty
Not available
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 30 September 2026English health and safety and pairing leaflet for the Switch 2 Pro Controller, revision June 2025.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
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