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A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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.

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

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

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.

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GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

Form factor

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

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

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.

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

Face button labels

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

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

Made by the platform holder

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

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Compatibility

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Platforms

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

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

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Ultimate 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.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

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

Official licence

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Input modes

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

Mode switching

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

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

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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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.

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

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Wireless receiver

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

Receiver connector

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

Wireless range (claimed)

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

USB

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Detachable cable

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.

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

Cable length

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

Cable type

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

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

A8BitDo Ultimate 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.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

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

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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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

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

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

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

Stick resolution (claimed)

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

Adjustable response curve

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

Adjustable stick tension

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

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

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

Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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

Triggers

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

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Hall Effect analog or micro-switch modes.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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

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

Trigger stop positions

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

Trigger stop type

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

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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

Hair trigger mode

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

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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

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

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

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Swappable face buttons

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

Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

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

D-pad switches

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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

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

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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

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

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-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.

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

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

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

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

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

Turbo

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-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.

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

Macros

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

Share or capture button

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

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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

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

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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

Trigger rumble motors

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

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Adjustable rumble

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

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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.

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

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

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

Gyro as mouse

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

Touchpad

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

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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.

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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

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

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IR camera

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Built-in display

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

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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.

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

Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

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

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

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2.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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7.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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6.01ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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6.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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16.97ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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10.31ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

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

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

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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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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-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.

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

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

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

Batteries

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

Batteries included

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

Battery capacity

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

Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

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BGameSir Cyclone 2

Hours (h)
10

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

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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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.

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

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

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

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Charging dock

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

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

Dock

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Play while charging

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

Battery indicator

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

Build

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Shell material

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

Grip texture

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

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software 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.

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

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.

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

User firmware updates

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.

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

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width147Height103Depth61.4mm(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.

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

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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

In the box

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In the box

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

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

Cables included

A8BitDo Ultimate 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.

BGameSir Cyclone 2

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

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

Carrying case

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

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

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

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

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

Spec sheet

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

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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.

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

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

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