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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.

Nova5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Maker product family Nova, next to Nova, Nova Lite and Super Nova in the FAQ comparison.

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

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-06. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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

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GameSir Nova Lite12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/say-goodbye-to-stick-drift-gamesirs-nova-lite-2-gamepad-is-less-than-usd25-right-now-on-prime-dayRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer calls the Nova Lite 2 a new and improved version of the original Nova Lite and the Nova Lite its predecessor.

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.

$29.993Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image uploaded 2025-05-23, three days before the now-available post, lists Nova 2 Lite at $29.99. The buy page later shows $34.99. Tax treatment is a US price before tax.

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.

Luminous White, Midnight Gray1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page options Luminous White and Midnight Gray. The Champion Edition option and the Iron Man Limited Edition are special editions with no model number found, so no variant rows.

Form factor

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

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 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.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

Face button labels

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

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout shows Xbox-style ABXY positions. Layout Switch (M + A for 2 s) only swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

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

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Compatibility: Switch, Windows 10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. Steam is named only as a PC app in maker copy, so SteamOS is not stored.

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 Nova 2 Lite

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

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Platform and Mode tables: Bluetooth PC/Android/iOS DS4 mode, Switch/iOS Switch mode, Android mode and G-Touch mode. Wired/receiver table: PC Xbox mode, Switch mode, Android DS4 mode. Full-features cells left out because features differ by mode.

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 HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Manual modes: Xbox Mode, Switch Mode, DS4 Mode, Bluetooth Android Mode and G-Touch. Maker FAQ names them Xinpout/DS/HID/Switch mode, so Xbox Mode is stored as XInput and Android Mode as Android HID. Gamepadla's cable test shows the Windows device name Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows). G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support.

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 combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth modes are chosen with Home plus a face button or RB for 2 s. Wired and receiver detect the mode automatically, and View + Menu for 2 s cycles Xbox, Switch and DS4.

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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Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the Nintendo Switch. No maker statement found.

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-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Receiver connector

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USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Receiver Connection: insert the receiver into the computer's USB-A port. Drawing shows a USB-A receiver.

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-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Cable length

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1.8m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: 1.8m Type-C cable.

Cable type

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

A8BitDo Ultimate 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 Nova 2 Lite

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

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 10: 1000Hz polling rate for both wired and wireless dongle connections. The manual's wired and receiver PC mode is Xbox mode, so the rows name Windows. No Bluetooth rate stated.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 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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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Advanced Tutorial: hold M + LS/RS for 2 s to toggle the stick dead zone. Launch blog adds dead-zone adjustment in the apps. No default percent stated.

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.

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick (with press function).

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 device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Calibration: hold View + Menu + Home, rotate sticks, press triggers, then press A.

Triggers

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

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing shows Left and Right Trigger Stop Switch. Maker blog calls them 2-stage trigger stops: full travel and short travel.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Physical flip switches on the back. After flipping, triggers are pressed three times to recalibrate travel.

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Post says GameSir App or GameSir Connect adjusts stick and trigger dead zones.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: hold M + LT/RT for 2 s. Requires the long travel setting.

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.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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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No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 8: you can't physically change the layout, only swap the A-B and X-Y values.

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.

Disc7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Exact Nova 2 Lite FAQ states mechanical circular D-pad. Disc names the circular physical surface, separate from its underlying switch mechanism. No micro-switch type is inferred from mechanical wording.

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-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Mechanical circular D-pad. Mechanical is not a schema switch type, so other is stored. The switch component is not named.

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.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: 2. Manual names them R4 and L4 on the rear grips.

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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Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing labels R4 Back Button and L4 Back Button as fixed buttons. No removable paddles.

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.

08Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete English physical layout labels only ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT shoulders. Its two L4/R4 extras are rear grip buttons, not additional shoulder buttons.

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.

23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 7: 2 mappable back buttons with single-button mapping and macro recording. Ordinary remappable buttons are not counted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, press the button to program, press L4/R4 again to save.

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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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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

Macros

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons and Macro Buttons: 2 macro back buttons.

Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Screenshot Button.

Feedback

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

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

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Immersive Features: Dual asymmetric motors. No trigger motors stated.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Dual asymmetric motors. FAQ 6 says one in each grip.

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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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: hold M and press View or Menu.

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.

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image (uploaded 2025-05-23): 6-axis gyro No for Nova 2 Lite.

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.

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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.

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: 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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BGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.36	1.64	3.17	0.38	959.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.99	6.68	8.85	0.46	959.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	12.73	9.33	17.77	1.63	928.51	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	17.11	14.69	24.07	1.71	928.51	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.34	6.05	18.52	3.13	198.53	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	17.03	12.53	21.78	2.13	198.53	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.6 tests by monoru, 2025-12-13, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 6101. Rows 1-2 cable XInput (#7482, #7481). Rows 3-4 dongle XInput (#7480, #7479). Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol on a Windows host (#7475, #7476), the page's primary Bluetooth setup. A non-primary Bluetooth Sony-mode setup measured 16.85 ms button and 34.86 ms stick at 124.55 Hz and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. Status shown as User Verification.

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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2.36ms=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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12.73ms=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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12.34ms=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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7.99ms=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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17.11ms=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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17.03ms=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 Nova 2 Lite

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.5%
Right	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.3%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, 2025-08-26, Windows 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 6101, polling 945.02 Hz. Circle error 1.4/1.4 percent, center error 1.5/1.3 percent, inner deadzone none, 12.3 bit and 5,000 steps per stick, recorded before the site's True Bitness method. Left outer deadzone 0.8 mm not converted to percent. Single unit.

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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1.4%=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.

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No. Manual device layout shows no jack.

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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-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging Battery: 600mAh, built-in battery per the launch blog. Manual charges it through the Type-C port.

Batteries

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Batteries included

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Yes8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed manual describes the controller battery, low-battery indicator and USB-C/dock charging. Current exact maker specification gives the built-in 600 mAh battery. No optional pack is required. Raw-cell count and energy are not stated.

Battery capacity

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600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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.

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

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Basic Operations: charged via the Type-C port or a charging station sold separately. Rear drawing shows charging contact points.

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.

Sold separately1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Charging Dock: Not included, sold separately.

Dock

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GameSir Nova Charger for Super Nova/Nova 2 Lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Exact title of the matching maker accessory sold on the same page.

Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Home indicator flashes red below 15 percent and breathes while charging when powered off.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Anti-slip laser-textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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.

GameSir Connect (PC), GameSir app (mobile)3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 12: GameSir Connect app for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

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, Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/gamesir-appRead 6 October 2026Maker app page: mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with App Store and Google Play downloads. The Nova 2 Lite FAQ names GameSir Connect for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

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.

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Firmware support Yes. A site comment mentions a January firmware release.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ links a model-named controller-and-dongle firmware-upgrade tutorial. Following that normal public link now redirects to the generic tutorial index. This independently confirms maker update support but no unread exact procedure, latest firmware number or new compatibility claim is stored.

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.

Width155Height104Depth57mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Physical Specs 155*104*57mm, read as front-face width x height x thickness, like other GameSir controllers.9Spec databaseidealo.co.uk/compare/206929694/gamesir-nova-lite-2-midnight-grey.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Midnight Grey listing explicitly labels width 155 mm, height 104 mm, depth 57 mm with 225 g body mass. These corroborate the maker’s same three body lengths. Some retailers instead label height 57/depth 104 without documenting orientation. The cause is unknown and no body-photo axis guess or packaging dimensions are used.

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.

225g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 225g. The maker manual web page repeats 225g/0.50lbs.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English declaration names GameSir Nova 2 Lite and states CE with directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The preceding FCC warning explicitly states Part 15 Class B. This is the manufacturer declaration. No radio ID is guessed.

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, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: Controller, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box. The PP box is the packaging and is left out.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed exact Nova 2 Lite package list additionally includes PP box ×1. This literal supplied box is retained, without guessing a typed carrying-case design. Current selected buy page shows Champion Edition, so its package is not inherited into the original White/Gray reference.

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 Nova 2 Lite

Type	Length (m)	Count
Type-C cable	1.8	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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.

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Official 12-month policy for covered manufacturing defects with original official/authorized purchase. Applied to standard White/Gray US official-store hardware, not statutory rights or a special drift term.

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-nova-lite21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Current maker product page titles the controller GameSir Nova Lite 2. Manual, FAQ, launch blog and charger page call it Nova 2 Lite. Same product.

Spec sheet

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Two-page multilingual foldout titled NOVA 2 LITE, PDF created 2025-05-23. Text is outlined, so the English column on page 1 was rendered and read.

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

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