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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller vs GameSir Nova Lite

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Nova Lite

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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

Nova5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release calls it the Nova Series with the GameSir Nova and Nova Lite.

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

GST4NLB002-1, GST4NL004-2, GST4NL002-3, GST4NL001-3, GST4NLW003-1, GST4NL003-2, GST4NL005-3, GST4NL007-31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists one SKU per colour. These are the maker's SKU codes. Retailers call the product T4NL (Amazon manufacturer part number).

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.

6936685220966, 69366852209591Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The store lists barcodes 6936685220966 for Midnight Blue and 6936685220959 for Domino White. The other six colours share the barcode 6936685221710, which is a placeholder, so no GTIN is stored for them. Retailer EANs for the same colours differ by market, for example Stellar White 6936685221406 on a distributor listing.

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

Not available

15 April 20245Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release date 15 April 2024. An earlier unveiling in March 2024 was reported by TechPowerUp, which this run does not open.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 24.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in eight colours. The price matches the launch price.

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

8BitDo Ultimate 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.

Not available

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.

Not available

GameSir Nova 2 Lite13Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/say-goodbye-to-stick-drift-gamesirs-nova-lite-2-gamepad-is-less-than-usd25-right-now-on-prime-dayRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer calls the Nova Lite 2 a new and improved version of the original Nova Lite and the Nova Lite its predecessor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

$24.995Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release gives 29.99 GBP / 24.99 USD. The US price is before sales tax. TechRadar also gives 24.99 USD.

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

Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Colour option names verbatim: Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black. The 2024 launch release named Stellar White and Space Purple. No model number links those names to the current ones, so they are not stored.

Form factor

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

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows one-piece gamepad body with two sticks, D-pad and four face buttons.

Stick layout

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

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric and Button layout Xbox.

Face button labels

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

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout and connection diagram show A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond (Y top, X left, B right, A bottom). M + A for 2 s swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

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

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

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, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Platforms: PC, Steam, Android, iOS, Switch. The Amazon store page and TechRadar name Windows and Steam Deck, stored as Windows and SteamOS. Switch 2 is not named, so it is not stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: Switch, Windows 7/10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. The Amazon store page says Windows 10/11.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.

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 Nova Lite

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tutorials: PC wired and PC Bluetooth, receiver pairing for PC, and Bluetooth for Switch, Android and iOS. The Home button status table lists the receiver mode for Windows and Android 8.0 or above. Wired and receiver on Switch are not stated, so they are left out. Full-features cells are left out because features differ by mode.

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 HID3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Home button table: DS4 mode (blue, Bluetooth, Windows and iOS), Receiver (green, Windows and Android), NS Pro (red, Switch) and Android (yellow). Button combinations: wired and receiver switch among XInput, NS Pro and Android mode. XInput is stored as xinput, NS Pro as switch_pro, DS4 as ps4_mode and Android as android_hid. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support. Gamepadla also tested DInput, which the manual does not name.

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 combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold Menu and View for 2 s in wired or receiver mode to switch modes. For Bluetooth, hold Home plus B, Y, A or X (receiver) from the powered-off state to pick the mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button and press Start and Select to switch between XInput, Switch and Android modes, over USB-C only.

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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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth, wireless dongle and USB-C.

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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Wireless USB Dongle x1. The maker FAQ says dongle sold separately in one answer, but the box list and the printed manual both list the receiver, so included is stored.

Receiver connector

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

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Receiver Pairing: insert the Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port. The drawing shows a USB-A plug. Reviewed also says USB-A dongle.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.4GHz wireless over a USB-A dongle, included with the Nova Lite.

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Type-C Port on the top edge.

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

Not available

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

BGameSir Nova Lite

Not available

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Not available

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Hall Effect Sticks.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Hall Effect sticks with optimized algorithms.

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

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name GameSir Hall Effect sensing sticks. It does not name the component maker.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button combinations: hold M + LS or RS for 2 s to enable or disable the stick's 0 dead zone mode. The launch release, the Amazon store page and TechRadar describe adjusting the stick dead zones with the M button. No percent value is stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button, move a stick, then release to adjust each stick's dead zone.

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: 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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS (Left stick pressed down) and RS (Right stick pressed down).

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 device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sticks and Triggers Calibration: hold View, Home and Menu, press LT and RT to full travel 3 times, rotate the sticks 3 times, then press A.

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

Analog, sensor not stated1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers. No source names the sensor, so analog is stored.

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No. The manual shows no trigger stop switches.

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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No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers, and the only motors are in the grips, so no motor-driven trigger resistance. Gamepadla lists Trigger vibration No.

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.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Buttons: Membrane.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes the face buttons as short throw, matching the maker's membrane listing.

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

Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing and the connection diagram show a four-way cross D-pad. Reviewed calls it cross-style and iFixit calls it cross-shaped.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the face buttons and the cross-style D-pad have a short throw.

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.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: D-pad buttons type 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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The rear drawing shows triggers, bumpers, the Type-C port and a Reset button only. No rear buttons.

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

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No. The manual shows only LB, RB, LT and RT.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT.

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.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button is a function modifier only.

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"

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

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2-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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turbo Settings: speed 20 Hz on A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT and RT. Hold M and press the button to set it.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Turbo at 20 Hz.

Macros

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

Share or capture button

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Screenshot 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-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Rumble Motors: Yes, one motor in each grip. No trigger motors are listed.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026One motor in each grip is two motors.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: 2 in total, one motor in each grip.

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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Only grip motors are listed. Gamepadla also lists Trigger vibration No.

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026M + D-pad up or down sets 5 gears: off, 25%, 50%, 75% (default) and 100%.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Motion Control: No. The 2024 launch press copy lists a 6-axis gyro as Yes, which conflicts. The current maker page, Gamepadla and TechRadar all say no gyro.

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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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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: 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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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

No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the controller lacks RGB lighting.

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 Nova Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.81	2.52	5.26	0.54	941.83	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	16.68	11.23	27.38	3.06	120.66	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	15.29	6.83	24.54	4.58	59.14	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPDL tester v3.0.83, tester John Punch, 2024-09-21, Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, firmware 6900, one unit. Button latency only, the page has no stick latency test. Cable in XInput mode is test #2438. Dongle in XInput mode is test #2446. Bluetooth is the same tester's Sony mode test #2434, since the manual's Bluetooth mode on PC is DS4. The page's own primary Bluetooth row is another tester's XInput test #4436 (17.67 ms, firmware 4200), which is not stored. The same tester also measured the cable in Switch mode at 3.77 ms and in DInput at 3.82 ms. Polling is the site's separate software measurement. Status shown as Verified.

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

3.81ms=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

16.68ms=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

15.29ms=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

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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

BGameSir Nova Lite

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	1.5%	294	0%
Right	1.5%	294	0%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, tested 2026-04-16 on Windows 10.0.22631 with the dongle in XInput mode, firmware 6900, one unit. Circle error 1.5% on both sticks. Centre error 0.0%, but the site warns this is masked by an active inner dead zone (rated moderate, no percent given), so no inner dead zone value is stored. Resolution 8.2 bit, 294 steps per stick. Outer dead zone 0.8 mm is not converted to percent.

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

1.5%=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.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

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BGameSir Nova Lite

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	10

Source8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer wrote that over 2.4GHz he managed just 10-11 hours from a full charge, in line with the maker's estimate. The test method, rumble and lighting settings are not stated. The lower end, 10 hours, is stored. The review also says up to 15 hours may be possible on Bluetooth, which is an estimate and is not stored.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: No. PC Gamer also says there is no 3.5 mm jack.7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no 3.5mm jack.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh. The manual describes charging it over the Type-C port.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The 600 mAh battery is built in and part of the controller, so it is included.

Battery capacity

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

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 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 Nova Lite

Hours (h)
10

Source6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026GameSir Store listing bullet: built-in 600mAh battery, lasts for up to 10 hours of playtime when fully charged. The conditions are not stated. PC Gamer's spec line and TechRadar repeat the 10 hour figure.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says around 10 hours of battery life. The reviewer's own use gave around nine hours, which is a usage note and not stored as a test.

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port. Operating Instructions describe the Home indicator while the controller is charging.

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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120min6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026Same bullet: fully charged in 2 hours, stored as 120 minutes. The charger and the controller state are not stated. Reviewers call charging slow.

Charging dock

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

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says charging takes a few hours, adds another if you play while it charges, and the reviewer kept it plugged in.

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

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low Battery Warning: below 10% the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. While charging with the controller off the indicator breathes through red, orange, yellow and green.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Textured rear grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: effective textured grips on the rear of the gamepad.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: textured grips on the back.

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

GameSir app4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ names the GameSir app, used for firmware upgrades. The buy page lists Customization Software as No, so the app is not a button remapping tool for this model.

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.

Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the GameSir app on phones. The GameSir app is published for Android and iOS.

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ troubleshooting: upgrade the controller firmware through the GameSir app on a phone, and the dongle firmware if needed.

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.

Width155Height104Depth61mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 205 g / 155 x 104 x 61 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth, like the Nova 2 Lite entry. Launch press copy and iFixit repeat 155 x 104 x 61 mm.

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

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 205 g. Launch press copy calls it Net Weight 205 g. Reviewed lists 203 g. TechRadar lists 300 g and PC Gamer 309 g, which look like shipping weights and are not used.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 7.16 ounces / 203 grams for the Nova Lite, which supports the maker's 205 g.

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, ISED licence-exempt RSS, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC warning: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class B digital device. IC caution: licence-exempt transmitter and receiver that comply with ISED licence-exempt RSS. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Ultimate 2 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, Wireless USB dongle, Protective carrying case1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Packaging x1, Controller x1, Wireless USB Dongle x1, Protective Carrying Case x1. Packaging is left out. The printed manual's package list differs: Nova Lite, USB Receiver, Certification, PP box, with no case. The Amazon store page says no data cable is included, so no cable row is stored.

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

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

BGameSir Nova Lite

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Carrying case

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Hard1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Protective Carrying Case. PC Gamer describes a small plastic shell, so hard is stored.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a small plastic shell for the controller that keeps dust off, which the reviewer would not call protective.

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.

1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: 12 months, covering abnormal product function and manufacturing defects. General to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller. The spec data sits on the /buy page.

Spec sheet

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gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs and What's in the Box sections of the buy page.

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/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual foldout, PDF created 2025-03-20. The text is outlined, so the English side was rendered and read.

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

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