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General

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Series

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

Ultimate1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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

81HD03, 81HD04, 81HD02, 81HD01-GL, 81HD08G, 81HD07, 81HD06, 81HD2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Public store product JSON variant SKU cells: Mint 81HD03, Peach 81HD04, Green 81HD02, Purple 81HD01-GL, Transparent Black 81HD08G, Blueberry 81HD07, Brownie 81HD06. Barcode cells repeat alphanumeric SKUs and are not GTINs. Exact current Wireless PC product, not the Bluetooth Switch sibling.20Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM label names model 81HD, also confirmed in original FCC radio report. Existing colour-specific maker 81HDxx SKUs retained. Radio filing model 24GULT2C identifies certification record, not a different marketed controller.

GTIN / EAN

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6922621505945, 6922621505990, 6922621505983, 69226215088098Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly gives EAN/GTIN 6922621505945. Maker Mint variant SKU is 81HD03 and retailer maker images identify 81HD03. Current distributor identifier RET00471 is not added as a maker model. This barcode applies only to the Mint colour, not every listed colour.23Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde-440283Read 7 October 2026Exact Green Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621505990. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.24Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_viola-440282Read 7 October 2026Exact Purple Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621505983. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.25Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_nero_trasparente-440286Read 7 October 2026Exact Transparent Black Ultimate 2C Wireless PC/Android listing explicitly prints EAN/GTIN 6922621508809. Source colour is retained. Distributor RET identifiers are not maker model numbers and are not added.

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-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

US, GB, IT9Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker exact product page has separate Order on Amazon now (US) and Order on Amazon now (UK) links for this PC/Android Wireless model. These are regional sale links, not language inference. US exact Mint 81HD03 is independently available at Best Buy.10Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Wireless model is available for immediate delivery in 3-5 working days on the explicitly selected Country Italy storefront. Supports IT availability, not a worldwide marketplace union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Mint, Peach, Green, Purple, Transparent Black, Blueberry, Brownie1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker-named finishes. Special editions do not add a bundle or platform configuration.2Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

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

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Windows, Android1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact Wireless PC/Android model. Windows 10+ accepts wired and 2.4 GHz. Android 9+ uses Bluetooth. Switch-only Ultimate 2C Bluetooth and wired-only 2C have different hardware and are excluded.

Official licence

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Input modes

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

XInput, DirectInput4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows 11 tests use XInput for cable/dongle and DInput for Bluetooth. Windows Bluetooth is an observed laboratory route, not added to maker-supported platform_connections.

Mode switching

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

Button combo12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly says Home with X or B switches common XInput and older DInput. Stored enum describes protocol selection. The separate physical Bluetooth/2.4G slide switch selects the connection. It is not the only protocol selection route.

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

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

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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Wireless receiver

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

Included1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Receiver connector

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USB-A1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Comparison table explicitly identifies USB-A adapter, distinct from controller USB-C socket.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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

USB-C1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cable length

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1m12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review overview table states 1.0 m supplied cable. No exact tolerance or optional replacement cable is claimed.

Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard Ultimate 2C Wireless package caption identifies the supplied USB-C-to-A cable. The unbraided descriptor is omitted because its literal observation came from a Wukong-edition sample.

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 2C Wired Controller

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

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

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

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker 1000 Hz on Windows PC under wired and 2.4 GHz, ideal laboratory data. No Bluetooth claimed rate inferred from measurements.

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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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.

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Yes12Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review Haltbare Technik describes disabling the joystick dead zone with Plus and Minus held five seconds to enable Raw Input. This is an on-device toggle, not a measured default percentage or an adjustable numerical curve.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Stick Tension No.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Circular14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete controller drawings show circular stick openings and wear-resistant rings. Exact maker product photos and FCC opened front housing independently show circular gates. No octagonal option inferred.

Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front diagram explicitly labels LSB/LTS and RSB/RTS stick buttons.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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2 fitted standard stick caps14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete maker front drawing shows one fitted cap on each of two sticks. Package list has no spare cap set. Stored description counts the two fitted standard caps without guessing concave/convex classification or optional caps.16Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Complete maker Includes list has no additional stick-cap set. Maker photos show the same two fitted stock caps as the manual drawing.

Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Main board front and rear photos show both stick mechanisms attached through soldered PCB pins and mounting joints. No plug-in consumer module socket. Removing the modules requires desoldering, not merely taking off a cap.

Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Trigger Lock No.

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete trigger assemblies have Hall sensing and return mechanisms, with no motor-driven resistance assemblies. Motorized adaptive resistance absent in this exact opened model, separate from generic vibration.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications Main Buttons Membrane.

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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Micro switch13Reviewfaz.net/kaufkompass/test/der-beste-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Ultimate 2C Wireless section explicitly says bumpers and fast bumpers use Microswitches. This is separate from the face-button and D-pad switch types. Yokos teardown independently describes mechanical bumper switches.

D-pad

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

Cross3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

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

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

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

06Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Nailing the Basics explicitly says rear grip buttons were removed. L4/R4 are extra shoulder bumpers, not rear grip inputs.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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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-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Two remappable Fast Bumpers, R4 and L4, next to the standard bumpers and triggers.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026L4/R4 Fast Bumpers are the two additional remappable shoulder inputs. Ordinary controls are 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-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Page says Custom button mapping without using software. The manual gives the L4/R4 steps.2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wired-Controller.pdfRead 16 October 2026Hold L4 or R4 plus the button to configure, then press the Mapping button. The mapping indicator blinks when a mapped button is used.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold L4/R4 plus desired control then Mapping button. No PC customization software required.

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.

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06Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Opening explicitly says the 2C removes the ability to store three configuration profiles on the controller. L4/R4 direct mapping is retained, but no selectable custom profile bank.

Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual states Turbo and Auto Turbo. D-pad/View/Menu/Home excluded. Turbo settings reset on power-off or disconnect.

Macros

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No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly Macros No. Remapping is not a macro.

Share or capture button

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No27Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete maker front/back control diagram and assigned button instructions name Home, View, Menu, Star, Mapping, pairing and mode controls, with no stock dedicated Share or Capture function. A user host remap is not a stock 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-2c-wired-controllerRead 16 October 2026Special Features list Rumble vibration.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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ERM17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 complete uncovered views show two rotary grip motors with exposed eccentric shaft weights. This is the ERM mechanism, not an inference from generic rumble marketing.

Rumble motors in grips

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217Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 uncovered views show one vibration motor in each grip, two total. Trigger assemblies are excluded from this count.

Trigger rumble motors

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

017Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened controller shows only the two grip motors and no trigger motor. Gamepadla exact verified Trigger vibration No independently corroborates zero dedicated trigger rumble motors.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Gyroscope Function No, distinct from Switch-only 2C Bluetooth.

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

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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

No14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete front/back physical-control drawings enumerate both sticks, D-pad, face and function buttons, shoulders, pairing and mode controls. No touchpad surface. Exact FCC opened hardware and PCB photographs independently show the same physical controls.

Touchpads

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

014Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026No touchpad in the complete maker control diagram and opened hardware, so count zero. This is a physical input count, not a claim about touch simulation in host software.

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

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NFC

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified NFC Support No.

IR camera

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No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened unit and physical diagrams have no camera/lens/optical capture assembly. A pairing LED and wireless RF antenna are not an IR camera.

Built-in display

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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

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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 2C Wired Controller

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	5.12	2.16	7.9	1.57	942.51	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	1.92	1.17	2.88	0.36	942.51	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	5.12	2.45	8.17	1.43	959.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	4.1	3.03	5.17	0.48	959.69	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	15.16	10.33	20.34	2.4	143.86	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.61	3.96	13.67	2.3	143.86	Windows

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Selected Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.5 tests #8415/#8417/#8419/#8420/#8421/#8423, March 30, 2026, John Punch, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 1.09. XInput cable/dongle, DInput Bluetooth. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling median is a separate software test, not a latency estimate.

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.

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5.12ms=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.

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5.12ms=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.

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15.16ms=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.

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1.92ms=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.

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4.1ms=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.

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8.61ms=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 2C Wired Controller

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	13.3%	113	5.3%
Right	0%	12.1%	101	3.9%

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stick Tracer April 2, 2026, John Punch, Windows 10.0.26200, cable XInput, firmware 1.09, polling 724.045 Hz. Published full-range 113/101 steps, not half-range 56/50 SFC or ADC bit depth. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer 0.4 mm is omitted because schema expects percent. One tested unit, centred small-angle release method.

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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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13.3%=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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220g(7.8 oz)13Reviewfaz.net/kaufkompass/test/der-beste-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact comparison column identifies Ultimate 2C Wireless, box ID46, and Gewicht 220 g. Publisher So haben wir getestet explicitly says controllers are weighed and measured at the end of its tests. Full controller with installed built-in pack. Scale model and separate cable/dongle inclusion are not restated for this cell. Maker claimed 217.5 g remains separate.

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Audio Port No.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened hardware and both faces of both PCBs show no speaker driver or speaker assembly. The two grip transducers are explicitly rotary rumble motors, not audio speakers.

Microphone

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No17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete opened hardware and both faces of both PCBs show no microphone assembly. Maker complete external-control inventory has no microphone or microphone aperture.

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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No14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete labelled button inventory contains Home, View, Menu, Star, Mapping, stick clicks, shoulders and pairing/mode controls. No dedicated microphone-mute control. Function buttons retain their actual mapping/turbo meanings.

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Batteries

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117Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact released OEM internal photos show one complete battery pack. No pair or multi-cell arithmetic.

Batteries included

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Yes14Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly describes the built-in 480 mAh battery pack as part of this controller.

Battery capacity

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480mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Battery energy

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1.776Wh17Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF-24GULT2C/Internal-Photos/Internal-Photos-7617814.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 BATTERY photograph explicitly prints 1.776 Wh and 3.7 V 480 mAh. Original OEM pack rating, not calculated from voltage/capacity. Photo extracted and viewed at original size.

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 2C Wired Controller

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B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	19
Bluetooth	32

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 202619 h on 2.4 GHz and 32 h on Bluetooth are maker claims. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. Generic rechargeable in two hours lacks independently verified empty-to-full scope and is omitted.

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.

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32h=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.

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

USB-C3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Charging dock

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

None4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly Charging Dock No.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Red LED blinks at low battery, solid while charging, off when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic6Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Nailing the Basics explicitly says both reviewed 2C models use smooth matte plastic.

Grip texture

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Slight dotted texture on the back grips6Reviewgbatemp.net/review/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-controller.2580Read 5 October 2026Same paragraph states a slight dotted texture on the back grips.

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

8BitDo Ultimate Software V221Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 7 October 2026Maker utility is named Ultimate Software V2. For this exact model the original manual directs it for firmware updates and ComputerBase and John Punch firsthand reviews explicitly say it can only update firmware, not configure mappings or profiles. Stored as companion firmware utility with that limited role.22Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact review says software for 2C can only update firmware and that graphical configuration is reserved for more expensive models. Do not infer customizable stick curves or profile banks from updater name.

App platforms

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

Windows, macOS21Maker product pageapp.8bitdo.com/Ultimate-Software-V2Read 7 October 2026Maker model-specific support matrix includes Ultimate 2C Wireless in both Windows and macOS firmware columns. Windows download requires Win 10+, macOS requires 13.0+. macOS v1.0.4 explicitly added this model and v1.0.14 fixes its updater. These are firmware-utility host platforms, not gameplay or mobile customization claims.

User firmware updates

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Firmware Update section refers to support site Ultimate Software V2. This utility is not proof of customization app support.

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.

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

Width147Height103Depth61.4mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker body 147×103×61.4mm, front width×height×thickness. Packaging and dock excluded.

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.

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

217.5g(7.7 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker controller 217.5 g with built-in battery. PC Gamer repeats 200 g without a documented scale test, so no measured weight is inherited.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AOWF-24GULT2C18Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM ID label explicitly names Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, model 81HD, FCC ID 2AOWF-24GULT2C. Receiver and Switch-only Bluetooth sibling IDs not substituted.

Other certifications

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CE, ISED IC 29401-24GULT2C, RoHS compliant18Regulatory filingfccid.io/2AOWF24GULT2C/Label/ID-Label-Location-Info-7617817.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact OEM label carries CE conformity mark and ISED IC 29401-24GULT2C. Japan 201-XXXXXX is a placeholder and is omitted. Radio report independently confirms the same IC record and tested standards.19Retailer pagereichelt.com/it/it/shop/prodotto/controller_wireless_8bitdo_ultimate_2c_verde_menta-440285Read 7 October 2026Exact Mint Wireless EU listing explicitly says RoHS conforme. This is an EU product compliance statement, not an inferred certification from CE.

In the box

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In the box

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

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, 2.4G adapter, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

Type	Count
USB cable	1

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

B8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	1	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 202626Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless-review.96479Read 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review table states 1.0 m and its package caption names the included USB-C-to-A cable. Only one cable is in the complete maker package list. Wukong-edition material observations are not transferred.

Carrying case

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

None15Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 7 October 2026Complete maker Includes list has controller, receiver, USB cable and instruction manual only. No carrying case. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

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.

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

1year11Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 7 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy explicitly provides free maintenance within one year for product quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller. This is the manufacturer quality-service policy for eligible purchases, not a statutory consumer-rights term or a wired Wukong seller promise.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full two-page multilingual manual opened and English panel rendered. Controls, Windows/Android connection, Turbo, L4/R4 mapping, battery and firmware sections 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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