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A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

BGameSir Super Nova

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.

Nova5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026TechRadar: the Super Nova is the successor line to GameSir's Nova controllers. Stored as Nova

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.

GameSir-T4n Pro4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026iFixit Identification: the label on the bottom reads "GameSir-T4n Pro"

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026US store sells the Super Nova at $49.99 on the access date

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.

Nightfall Blue, Whipped Pink1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Color/Design options: Nightfall Blue and Whipped Pink

Form factor

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

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: full-size two-grip gamepad5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Typical Xbox controller design

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.

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the face buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"It emulates the very familiar Xbox design"

Face button labels

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

Swappable5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"a magnetic faceplate, allowing for easy access to the swappable face buttons, designed to match whatever platform you're playing on"

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Third-party controller made by GameSir

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Compatible Platforms: "PC, Switch, iOS, and Android". iFixit also lists Switch 2, which the maker table does not, so it 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 Super Nova

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Platform and Mode table: PC, Switch and Android work in 2.4G mode with the receiver and over a wired connection in any mode. Bluetooth mode covers PC, Android and iOS in DS4 mode, Switch and iOS in Switch mode, and Android in Android 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 mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Advanced tutorial: press - and + to force a switch between "Xinput, Switch, and DS4 modes". The Switch mode is stored as switch_pro. The Android mode is not stored

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 combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Forced mode switch: press and hold - and + (receiver and wired modes only). The hardware mode switch selects Off, Bluetooth or 2.4G

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Connection: "Bluetooth, Wired, and 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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5.04Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.0

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle

Receiver connector

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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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Type-C port

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable as a separate item

Cable length

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1.8m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable

Cable type

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USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable

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 Super Nova

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

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Polling Rate: "1000 Hz". The store names no connection or platform. iFixit says 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, and 125 Hz on Bluetooth. Stored for the PC wired and dongle connections

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Sticks Tech: "GameSir Hall Effect 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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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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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026M + press the left or right stick toggles that stick's dead zone

Adjustable response curve

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026GameSir Connect: "curve profiles and actuation settings for the triggers and sticks"

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.

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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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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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

Trigger stop positions

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23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Two settings: long pull (full travel) and short pull

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Trigger Mode Switch: a trigger gear switch toggles long and short trigger pulls

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Not available

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: M + LT/RT enables or disables it. The trigger must be on the long pull position

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026ABXY Buttons: Membrane

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Switch Layout: ABXY has an interchangeable design that allows removing and swapping the layout between A/B X/Y and Y/X B/A. M + south face button also swaps 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.

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D-pad switches

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

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026D-pad: Membrane

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

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Back Buttons: 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Mappable Buttons: "2 mappable back buttons"

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press a button to toggle turbo for it. The store table lists Turbo Function as No, the manual takes precedence

Macros

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Macro Buttons: "2 back buttons"

Share or capture button

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Rumble Motors: "Yes, dual asymmetric motors"

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026"dual asymmetric motors", read as two grip motors. No trigger motors are listed

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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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: M + - or +

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis Gyroscope

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.

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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.

Not available

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026RGB Lighting: Yes

Lighting zones

Not available

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Left RGB Strip and Right RGB Strip

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Immersive Features, Audio: No

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.

Not available

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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-in4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 20261000 mAh rechargeable battery with a battery replacement guide, so the pack is built in

Batteries

Not available

14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026One 1000 mAh battery

Batteries included

Not available

Yes4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026The battery is fitted inside the controller

Battery capacity

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1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Battery: 1000mAh

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging: via the Type-C port or the charging station

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-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Charging Dock: "Yes, smart auto start-stop". The box list includes the Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station. The manual calls the station optional, so some bundles may omit it

Dock

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Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station

Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Low Battery: RGB strips flash red below 15 percent. Charging progress shows as a breathing light. TechRadar: there is no battery readout

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Rubber-coated textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Grips: "Rubber-coated textured grips"

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate. Other face plates in a variety of colors are sold by GameSir

User-replaceable parts

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Magnetic faceplate, ABXY buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate and swappable face buttons

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) and GameSir app (mobile)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Customization Software: GameSir Connect. The manual and TechRadar add the GameSir mobile app

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, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Customize via the GameSir app on a phone (gamesir.com download) and GameSir Connect, downloaded from the Microsoft Store or gamesir.com on a PC

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.

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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.

Width156Height106Depth59mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: "263 g / 156*106*59 mm". Stored as width, height and depth. TechRadar prints the same figures

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.

263g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: 263 g. iFixit lists 245 g, the maker figure is used

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt statement, EU Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Declaration of Conformity: FCC Part 15 Class B wording, IC licence-exempt wording, and an EU statement naming Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with (EU) 2015/863. It names the product GameSir Nova Pro Controller. No FCC ID is printed

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, Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station, 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle, 1.8m USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026What's in the Box list, verbatim

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 Super Nova

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

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable x 1

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.

1year6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPMGDZLZRead 11 October 2026Amazon US item details: Warranty Description 1 Year Manufacturer

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-super-nova2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-novaRead 11 October 2026GameSir Super Nova Multiplatform Game Controller overview page. Software tab offers GameSir Connect for Windows

Spec sheet

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

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026GameSir US store buy page with the full Tech Specs table

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-Super_Nova_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Official English quick guide, 2 pages with 12 languages. The English column is on page 1

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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