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A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

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.

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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.

1511370-01, 1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026US page lists the black style as SKU 1511370-02 with the same description as the 1511370-01 listings at Amazon US and Best Buy. Datek UK lists one EAN for both SKUs. Both are stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07PDJ45BTRead 23 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number 1511370-01. UPC 617885020254. Title: PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required.

GTIN / EAN

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6178850202542Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet for SKU 1511370-01, UPC 617885020254. The same UPC is on Amazon US and Newegg. Amazon also lists the case GTIN 10617885020251, which is not stored.

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

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/powera-wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-nintendo-switch-2-black/JXJ34PHGPXRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model 1511370-01, SKU 6323649, at $22.99 with Add to Cart, 1,278 reviews, on 2026-10-23. Its generated Q and A text on a headset jack is not used.

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.

Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Style: Black. Matte black design.

Form factor

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

Gamepad2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout. A standard gamepad.

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 manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram: left stick above the plus control pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons. This is the offset layout.

Face button labels

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

Nintendo2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Nintendo ABXY button layout (larger than Joy-Con).

Made by the platform holder

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

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Officially licensed PowerA product, made by PowerA (ACCO Brands). Not made by Nintendo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

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

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications Platform: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2. The OLED Model is part of the Nintendo Switch platform. Footnote: for use only while Switch is docked.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. Page says: Works with Nintendo Switch 2. C button not available. That loss is why full_features is false for Switch 2. Full-feature status on Switch is not stated and is left out.

Official licence

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Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch.

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.

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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.

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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)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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.

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Wired only. No wireless receiver.

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.

Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Detachable 10ft (3m) micro-USB to standard USB-C cable. The USB-C wording conflicts with the manual diagram and PowerA's cable FAQ, which show a Micro-B connector on the controller. The controller-end connector is stored. The other end is not stored.3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 rear-view diagram draws a Micro-B style USB connector on the controller. Manual edition 2021.4Maker product pagepowera.com/product-support/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-support/articles/which-cable-goes-with-which-switch-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026PowerA FAQ, status as of Jan 2021: USB Micro-B for NSW Wired controllers.

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Feature list: Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with hook-and-loop strap.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 10ft (3m). Metric 3 m is stored.

Cable type

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Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications name a micro-USB cable. The other end is described as USB-C here but not stated elsewhere, so only Micro-USB is stored.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

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Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

Cross2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Eight-way plus-shaped metallic D-Pad.

D-pad switches

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

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

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

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels every control: Capture, Home, -, +, left stick, A/B/X/Y, plus control pad, right stick, R, L, ZR, ZL and the USB connector. No rear buttons are drawn.

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.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The diagram shows only R, L, ZR and ZL on the shoulders.

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.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026No remappable control is named in the manual or on the product sheet.

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.

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

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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.

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Switch System buttons (+, -, Home, Capture). The Capture button is the Switch 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.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: This product does not support vibration functionality.

Trigger rumble motors

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

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: no vibration functionality.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support HD rumble, IR, motion controls, or Amiibo NFC.

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support Amiibo NFC.

IR camera

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support IR.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Why wired: No batteries or charging to manage.

Batteries

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02Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No batteries.

Batteries included

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Battery capacity

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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.

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery, so no charging connector.

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.

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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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.

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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.

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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.

Width147.1Height110Depth57.9mm(5.8 × 4.3 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 5.79 in L x 4.33 in W x 2.28 in H. Converted exactly from inches and rounded to 0.1 mm. L is stored as width, W as height across the front face and H as depth.

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.

185g(6.5 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 0.408 lb / 0.185 kg (Net Weight on the UK page). Whether the detachable cable is included is not stated. Amazon US lists 0.29 kg, which is a shipping figure and is not used.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), EU Declaration of Conformity, Directive 2014/30/EU3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC statement: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). Declaration of Conformity: ACCO Brands USA LLC declares this wired controller complies with Directive 2014/30/EU. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

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.

Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS: Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual.

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.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS lists one 10ft USB cable. The maker page gives 3 m.

Carrying case

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

None3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The CONTENTS list has no case.

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.

2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Official licensed product with two-year warranty. US page.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

www.powera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet hosted by Amazon, 2 pages. It states MSRP $19.99-$24.99, a range, so no single launch price is stored.

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.

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdf3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English user manual, 2 pages, 2021 edition, linked from the PowerA wired controller support page.

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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