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A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

Cyclone1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 family title.

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

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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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Phantom White, Shadow Black2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Dated maker blog names exact two colorways.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Standalone full-size controller product image and title.

Stick layout

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

Offset4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

Face button labels

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

Xbox4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front drawing ABXY Xbox orientation. Software can interchange A/B and X/Y values, not removable physical labels.

Made by the platform holder

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

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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, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Switch, Android, iOS, PC and Steam. PC means Windows per manual. Steam app compatibility does not prove SteamOS.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Cyclone 2 support, System Requirements, explicitly names Switch/Switch 2 via Bluetooth. This is current support, not a launch firmware claim.

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.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Windows, Switch, Android and iOS tutorial sections. Full-features cells omitted because audio/gyro support varies by mode.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Switch 2 is expressly Bluetooth. Analog triggers and 3.5 mm audio are not promised in Nintendo Switch mode. Windows, Android and iOS routes remain sourced by the original manual. No Switch 2 wake claim or numerical minimum firmware is added.

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, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Home Button Status table: XInput, NS, DS4 and HID. DS4/iOS mode does not prove compatibility with a PS4 console.

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 combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Mode Switching: View + Menu 2 seconds, receiver/wired XInput/NS/DS4. Bluetooth platform modes selected with button combos.

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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.

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

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Wireless receiver

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

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Box list includes one Wireless Receiver.

Receiver connector

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

USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiver connection diagram shows USB-A receiver. Dock USB-A expansion port is not a controller port.

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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and included cable setup.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Diagram separate Type-C cable/controller port.

Cable length

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1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging Contents explicitly 1 m Type-C cable.

Cable type

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USB-A to USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device diagram Type-C cable with Type-A host plug.

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

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

Source2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker paragraph explicitly 1000 Hz both wired and wireless dongle. PC/Windows path verified in guide. Bluetooth maximum not published by this source and omitted.

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

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.

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

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GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same maker-branded mechanism, not a named component vendor.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick Dead Zone combo enables/disables zero-dead-zone mode, plus Connect effective-range adjustment. No default percent inferred.

Adjustable response curve

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Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 review, Design and features: GameSir Connect provides curve and dead-zone adjustments for sticks and triggers.

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.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout LS and RS pressed-down labels.

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

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick & Trigger Calibration button sequence in English column.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Hall Effect analog or micro-switch modes.

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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker dual trigger modes and physical switches in manual.

Trigger stop positions

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

27Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026FAQ specifies changing trigger gear between Hall Effect analog and micro-switch trigger. Two physical gear positions, corroborated by the exact manual rear drawing. Software hair-trigger mode is separate.

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

Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Hall analog versus micro-switch trigger mode.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section adjusts trigger effective range.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker blog explicitly Hair Trigger Mode.

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.

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Micro Switch.

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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No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says face buttons cannot be swapped to match the platform. Software button-value interchange is a separate feature.

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

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout front drawing one-piece four-arm cross.

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.

Other1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Tactile Switch. Exact mechanism subtype not specified, other retained rather than inventing micro-switch.

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

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout two rear grip buttons R4/L4, excludes normal shoulders.

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

Buttons4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026R4/L4 Back Button labels and rear drawing.

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

011Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact full device-layout diagrams enumerate LB/RB/LT/RT, two rear grip buttons L4/R4 and system controls. No additional shoulder controls. The LT/RT gear switches select modes, not extra gameplay inputs.

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.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting remaps only two extra rear buttons. Ordinary inputs excluded.

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"

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold M plus L4/R4, program desired button or combination, then confirm rear button.

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"

34Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Configuration Switching names Default configuration plus Configuration 1, 2, 3. Three custom banks beyond default.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026M function button plus right-stick up/down switches configurations.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Turbo section 8/12/20 Hz and off, button combinations and persistence described.

Macros

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting: multi-button sequence records time interval between each programmed operation.

Share or capture button

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout explicitly Share 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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs asymmetric motors in each grip.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Asymmetric motors in each grip, two grip motors. No trigger motors inferred.

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.

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Adjustable rumble

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Vibration Level: off 25/50/75/100% grip-motor intensity.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Motion Control 6-axis gyroscope.

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

61Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same six-axis combined motion-sensor maker wording, gyro/accelerometer split unstated.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows GameSir Connect can substitute motion input for mouse movements. The reviewer’s first unit failed this function. A replacement unit worked. Software and hardware setup matter. No native mouse mode on Switch or Switch 2 is claimed.

Touchpad

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Touchpads

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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

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.

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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.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact product description customizable RGB.

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

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.4	1.83	3.03	0.29	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	6.51	5.7	7.44	0.38	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	7.4	4.86	10.85	1.4	999	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	16.97	14.2	21.4	1.46	999	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	6.01	2.94	26.39	3.85	399.2	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.31	7.27	29.42	3.75	399.2	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Browser-visible hardware tests, direct CLI challenge not bypassed. All rows John Punch, Prometheus 82 v 5.2.4.5, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.5.2, Apr 21, 2026. Rows 1-2 USB XInput 8661/8660. Rows 3-4 dongle XInput 8662/8664. Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol 8667/8666, Windows host not actual Switch. These are selected standard rows, not raw-circle mode tests. Report-rate measured separately.

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

2.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

3.95ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

7.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

6.01ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

6.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

8.11ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

16.97ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

10.31ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	2,048	3.5%
Right	0%	0%	2,048	2%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer test John Punch, Apr 20, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 USB XInput FW 3.5.2. Left/right circularity 0/0%, centers 3.5/2%, 2048 steps each. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer DZ 0.5 mm not converted to percent. Circle mode/calibration details not stated, zero circle error is not proof of physical linearity.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

6.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Headphone Jack. USB/dongle/BT audio routing is not specified and not invented.

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

Built-in12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026Complete exact Cyclone 2 repair guide opens the controller shell and disconnects its internal rechargeable pack. Not an externally swappable battery bay.

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.

112Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026One physical internal pack in the complete battery-replacement overview, steps 10–12. No grip cells or separate controller packs are shown.

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.

Yes12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026The complete controller repair overview contains its installed rechargeable pack. Dock and receiver are not included in this battery count.

Battery capacity

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

860mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 860 mAh.

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.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Hours (h)
10

Source5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reviewer reached out to GameSir, which estimated about 10 h. Connection, lighting and rumble conditions unstated and omitted. Not measured: reviewer explicitly did not exhaust battery.

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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and charging-status section, plus dock charging contacts.

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

Not available

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Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Reference current box list includes one Charging Dock. Manual makes dock optional by bundle. No inheritance to Standard Edition.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review identifies the USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Does not establish charging wattage or charge time.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes a USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Dock charging is separate.

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

LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging and low-battery Home LED table.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Charging Station Edition in Phantom White, hands-on review describes frosted plastic controller body. Polymer subtype is unstated.

Grip texture

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Smooth shell with textured pitting on the grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review describes smooth chassis texture with pitting on handles. No rubber or silicone grip material is inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Stick caps13Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-capsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly sells detachable joystick caps for Cyclone 2. The iFixit exact Cyclone 2 cap guide requires opening the shell using seven T6 screws, then removing the face plate before lifting the caps. Service replacement, not a quick swap while playing. Whole stick modules are not claimed.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Joystick+Covers+Replacement/200906Read 8 October 2026Exact cap replacement guide, steps 1–4. Seven T6 shell screws are removed before lifting the face plate and pulling the two caps upward. This supports service replacement only. No swappable_sticks or swappable whole modules value is added.

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software V21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software GameSir Connect.

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.

Windows4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect downloadable from Microsoft Store, Windows connection tutorial and maker app section describes PC tuning. No Android app support inherited.

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section explicitly firmware upgrades.

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.

Width156Height103Depth63mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 156 x 103 x 63 mm. Front-facing orientation consistent with controller manual drawing. Weight 306.9 g on same page conflicts with 229 g body reports and is omitted.

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

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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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FCC Part 15 Class B, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English column of official foldout PDF, Declaration of Conformity at bottom. FCC text explicitly identifies Class B testing under Part 15. CE statement explicitly names the three directives and amendment. No FCC identifier is stated.

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

Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Current exact buy-page box list. Reference dock bundle, no standard bundle rows.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

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

BGameSir Cyclone 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging contents one 1 m Type-C cable. Charging-dock cable is not separately claimed.

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.

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.

1year15Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current maker warranty policy gives one-year replacement for the same model through official GameSir channels and authorized distributors, including the reference dock bundle. Local statutory rights and retailer return policies are separate.

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 maker buy page, reference Charging Station Edition. Standard no-dock bundle is not added as a variant.

Spec sheet

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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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official 2-page multilingual foldout. PDF page 1 English first column was enlarged, rendered and read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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