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A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

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General

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Series

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table on the page groups Ultimate 2 Wireless, Ultimate 2.4G and Ultimate 2C Wireless. The manual sits in the maker's Ultimate folder

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The page describes the pad as redesigned from the Ultimate C series.

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

81HE01, 81HE02, 81HE03, 81HE044Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2Read 28 September 2026eShop SKUs per colour: White 81HE01, Black 81HE02, Purple 81HE03, Green 81HE04, Clear Blue 81HE07-GL

82CD03, 82CD04, 82CD02, 82CD015Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Public shop product JSON variant SKUs: Purple 82CD01, Green 82CD02, Mint 82CD03, Peach 82CD04. The barcode cells repeat the SKUs and are not GTINs. The Black Myth: Wukong edition is a separate product and is not included.

GTIN / EAN

6922621507048, 69226215070625Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DR8S2DQYRead 28 September 2026White 6922621507048, Purple 6922621507062. Clear Blue GTIN 6922621508182 is removed because current public evidence only repeats it as a model field without an explicit barcode.11Retailer pagex-kom.de/001331365-8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-2-4g-whiteRead 30 September 2026EAN 6922621507048 explicitly identifies White Ultimate 2 Wireless 2.4G.12Retailer pageordina2.com/products/gamepad-ultimate-2-wirelRead 30 September 2026EAN 6922621507062 explicitly identifies Purple Ultimate 2 Wireless.

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

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Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Current product page with buy links

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

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

8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Wireless Controller18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8BitDo-Ultimate-2-released-as-2-4-GHz-and-Bluetooth-wireless-controller-with-TMR-joysticks-and-other-upgrades.967586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 replaces the original Ultimate.19Reviewpockettactics.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller-reviewRead 23 October 2026Pocket Tactics calls the Ultimate 2 Wireless the next generation of the original Ultimate Wireless controller.

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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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$19.996Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20240720175006/https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Internet Archive copy of the maker shop page from 20 July 2024, five days after the release. Regular price $19.99 USD. Excl. tax. This is the maker's US price at launch, not a later sale price.

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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US, GB1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Order on Amazon links for the US and the UK.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black, Purple, Green, Clear Blue1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Table lists White, Black, Purple. Green is an eShop exclusive. Clear Blue is the N64 30th Collection edition. Licensed editions on Amazon (WUCHANG, Evernight) are left out

Mint, Peach, Green, Purple1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Mint, Peach, Green and Purple.5Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Variant names in the shop: Mint, Peach, Green, Purple.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Offset3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: joystick positioning Asymmetric, which is the Xbox layout. The maker lists an Xbox layout.

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Android, SteamOS, iOS, macOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Windows 10 (1903)+, Android 13+, SteamOS 3.7.13+, iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/macOS/visionOS 26+. "other" covers tvOS and visionOS13Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2 Wireless entry requires iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and visionOS 26. Other means tvOS and visionOS, not every smart TV or headset. The generic lower minimum at the top is not assigned to this newer model.

Windows, Android1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
SteamOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Tech specs: Wireless 2.4G - Windows, Wired - Windows, Bluetooth - Android / Apple9Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 30 September 2026Updated official manual SteamOS section instructs Bluetooth pairing on SteamOS 3.7.13 or newer. Windows uses cable or 2.4G, Android and Apple use Bluetooth.13Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 8 October 2026Exact entry supports Bluetooth only for Apple devices, using D-input mode. No Pro 3 USB route is inherited. Other Bluetooth row fills the previously missing tvOS/visionOS route. The same current maker Apple FAQ explicitly excludes rumble and motion support, so Apple rows are marked as incomplete features. Windows remains USB or included receiver. SteamOS Bluetooth remains qualified by the updated exact manual.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Android	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Windows 10 and above, Android 9.0 and above, connectivity Wired USB. The manual adds that an Android device must support OTG.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, DirectInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026XInput in cable/dongle tests and DInput in Bluetooth tests on Gamepadla. Apple compatibility does not establish a separate Apple-specific input protocol.6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026XInput in cable/dongle tests and DInput in Bluetooth tests on Gamepadla. Apple compatibility does not establish a separate Apple-specific input protocol.

XInput, DirectInput3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Gamepadla test #2494 (28 January 2025, Windows 10 build 17763, firmware 1.0.6) ran the cable in DInput. It was a polling test and is not used as a latency measurement.4Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:8BitDo_Ultimate_2_ControllerRead 16 October 2026Search excerpt of this PCGamingWiki entry says that for the Ultimate 2C Wired the X button must be held while connecting to the PC to set XInput mode. Direct retrieval returned a bot check and was not retried. This agrees with the manual's X step for Windows.

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mode switch on the back with BT and 2.4G positions

Button combo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Windows: hold the X button while connecting the USB cable until the status LED stays solid. Android: hold the B button while connecting. The mode is chosen by the held button at connection.

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"This controller and all of its inputs have been optimized to fully work with Steam"

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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.

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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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Comparison table has no 2.4G adapter for this model and connectivity is Wired only.

Receiver connector

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table: 2.4G Adapter USB-C

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"a 10m range" for 8Speed 2.4G

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: USB interface Type-C. The Includes list names a separate USB cable.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The Includes list names a separate USB cable next to the controller. The manual diagram shows the cable connector at the top edge of the pad.

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.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

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

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"1000Hz polling rate under both 2.4G and wired connections", ideal environment lab data

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 20261000Hz polling rate, marked as ideal environment data from 8BitDo's lab. Platform is not stated.

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Equipped with a 12-bit ADC sampling chip"

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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.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ: Minus and Plus held five seconds toggle zero-dead-zone mode on or off.16Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current powered-on Minus+Plus held five seconds toggles zero-dead-zone mode. No numeric shipped default is inferred.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Stick tension: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: stick tension No.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Labelled LS/LSB and RS/RSB

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front diagram labels LSB, LTS and RSB, RTS as stick buttons.

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.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Hold LB+RB+Minus+Plus for 8 seconds

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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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: trigger lock No.

Trigger stop positions

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical click1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Mode switch between linear Hall Effect triggers and non-linear tactile triggers

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Ultimate Software V2 Triggers section allows adjustment of trigger ranges. This controls the input dead zone/range, not mechanical travel.

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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

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Main buttons type: Membrane. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

Membrane3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: main buttons Membrane.

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Diagram shows a one-piece cross D-pad

Cross1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Manual diagram and maker photo show one cross-shaped D-pad.

D-pad switches

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: D-pad buttons type: Membrane. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

Membrane3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: D-pad buttons 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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Comparison table has no Pro Back Paddle Buttons for the 2C Wired. The only added controls are the L4 and R4 Fast Bumpers.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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.

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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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Fast Bumpers L4 and R4

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Two remappable Fast Bumpers, R4 and L4, next to the standard bumpers and triggers.

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.

42Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mapping section names L4/R4 shoulders and PL/PR rear grip paddles as four additional remappable controls. Back count remains two, excluding L4/R4 shoulders.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Remappable Fast Bumpers R4 and L4, no software needed.

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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026L4/R4 remappable, "No software required"

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Page says Custom button mapping without using software. The manual gives the L4/R4 steps.2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold L4 or R4 plus the button to configure, then press the Mapping button. The mapping indicator blinks when a mapped button is used.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"3 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.

Yes2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Turbo

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Special Features list Turbo function.2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Turbo and Auto Turbo with the Star button. D-pad, View, Menu and Home do not support turbo. Settings reset after power off or disconnect.

Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Special Features list Rumble vibration.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

06Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Trigger vibration: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

03Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: trigger vibration No.

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 202616Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model FAQ supports motion mapped to left or right stick on Windows and Android through Ultimate Software V2. Product overview separately advertises six-axis use under 2.4 GHz. These are current mode-specific claims without an invented firmware cause. No gyro-to-mouse value is added because the exact FAQ states joystick mapping, not mouse output.

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no 6-axis motion control for the 2C Wired.3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: gyroscope function No.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete front and rear control diagram has no touchpad.

Touchpads

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02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete front and rear control diagram has no touchpad.

Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: NFC support: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Display: No. Maker tactile-feel descriptions do not establish a microswitch mechanism.

No3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no RGB Fire Ring for the 2C Wired.

Lighting 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 Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.81	2.09	3.54	0.35	955.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.02	6.08	7.95	0.45	955.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	3.95	3.24	4.64	0.35	940.16	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	8.11	6.98	9.25	0.55	940.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.02	6.62	17.36	2.69	123.9	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	15.99	9.29	22.29	3	123.9	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 tests #4698-#4703 on 2025-03-13, Windows 11, firmware 1.03. Cable and dongle in XInput, Bluetooth in DInput. Stick latency at 99% deflection

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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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.

2.81ms=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.

3.95ms=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.

12.02ms=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.

7.02ms=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.

8.11ms=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.

15.99ms=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 Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	4.1%	1,448	3.5%
Right	0%	6.1%	1,448	2.6%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer test on 2026-04-16, dongle, XInput, firmware 1.03. Inner and outer dead zone published as "none". A cable test the same day gave 4.1%/6.3% circularity, 2.8%/1.8% centre error and 1,552 steps

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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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

6.1%=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.

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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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Comparison table row "3.5mm Audio Jack" is marked absent for Ultimate 2 Wireless

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The comparison table has no 3.5mm audio jack for the 2C Wired.3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: audio port No.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: battery life hours No battery. The pad is USB powered.

Batteries

114Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English Battery section explicitly describes one built-in 1000 mAh battery pack. Count is one installed rechargeable pack, not an inferred raw internal cell count.

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Batteries included

Yes14Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manual states the pack is built into the controller. No separately purchased battery is required.

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Battery capacity

1,000mAh2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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 Wireless Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	25
2.4 GHz	20

Source2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Built-in 1000mAh battery pack, 25 hours of usage time via Bluetooth connection and 20 hours via wireless 2.4G connection"14Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Existing 25 hours Bluetooth and 20 hours 2.4 GHz are unchanged direct maker claims. Neither is an independent runtime test. The nearby four-hour charging phrase does not state an empty starting point, charger output or operating state.

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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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.

25h=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-C2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026No battery, so no charging 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.

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Charging dock

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

None3Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wired-controller.htmlRead 16 October 2026Verified specifications: charging dock No.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Power LED blinks on low battery, solid while charging

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

8BitDo Ultimate Software V28Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Support matrix row Ultimate 2C Wired Controller has only the Firmware column marked. Mapping, joystick, vibration, trigger, macro, RGB and motion are not supported. The app is a firmware utility for this pad.

App platforms

Windows, macOS3Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 28 September 2026Windows 10+ and macOS 13+. The Android app (V2 Mobile) does not list this controller16Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/ultimate-2-wireless-controller.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly says only Windows/macOS Ultimate Software V2, with no mobile software version. This is app support, not a claim of USB Mac gameplay.

Windows, macOS8Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Release notes for the Windows and the macOS builds both say support for the Ultimate 2C Wired Controller was added.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Firmware Update section sends the user to app.8bitdo.com for Ultimate Software V2.8Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 16 October 2026Firmware column is marked for this pad.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Published as 147*103*61.3 mm17Retailer pagereichelt.com/ie/en/shop/product/8bitdo_ultimate_2_wireless_controller_-_white-426937Read 8 October 2026Exact standard White Ultimate 2 Wireless, EAN 6922621507048 matching the stored reference. Measures explicitly labels width 147 mm, height 103 mm, depth 61.3 mm. Controller 246 g is separate from 714 g shipping mass. Existing maker body lengths are preserved with labelled axis corroboration.

Width147Height103Depth61.4mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Current page: 147*103*61.4mm. The 28 June 2024 launch copy on the Internet Archive said 145.81*103.57*62.29mm. The current maker figure is stored. Stored as width x height x depth in the front-face orientation.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

206.7g(7.3 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Current page: 206.7g. The launch copy said 200g. The current maker figure is stored.

Certifications

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FCC ID

2AOWF-24GULT210Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2Read 30 September 2026Certification record identifies the exact Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, filed 2025-02-26. It is not the older 81HA Ultimate 2.4G product.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller, Charging dock, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Tech specs "Includes" list

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Includes list: controller, USB cable, instruction manual.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026One USB cable. Its length is not stated.

Carrying case

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None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026The complete Includes list has no case.

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.

1year15Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 8 October 2026Official US eShop Warranty Policy gives one year for qualifying defects with a dated authorized-reseller receipt. Applied to the standard Ultimate 2 Wireless US reference, not a statutory term or drift-specific promise.

1year9Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 16 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Manual

manual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdf2Owner's manualmanual.8bitdo.com/Manuals/ultimate-2-wireless-controller/file/Ultimate-2-Wireless-Controller-EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English scanned Ultimate 2 Wireless manual downloaded and visually read. Battery section says rechargeable with four hours charging time, but does not state an empty start. The previous 240-minute 0–100 scalar is omitted rather than asserting that endpoint. The generic four-hour phrase is retained here. This is not the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth manual.

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Two-panel multilingual sheet. The English panel was read from a rendered page, since the text is an image.

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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