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General

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Series

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

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.

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

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GTIN / EAN

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

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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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Stick layout

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

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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 Wireless Controller

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

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

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

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

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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 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

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

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Receiver connector

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

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

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

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

Cable length

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

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

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

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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 Wireless Controller

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

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

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

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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.

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

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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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

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

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

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.

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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

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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-wireless-controllerRead 5 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

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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

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

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 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

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

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D-pad

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

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

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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.

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

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026L4/R4 Fast Bumpers are the two additional remappable shoulder inputs. Ordinary controls are excluded.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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Rumble motors in grips

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

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

Trigger rumble motors

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

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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

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

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

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

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Touchpads

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

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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

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

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

IR camera

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

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Built-in display

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

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

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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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 Wireless Controller

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

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

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.

5.12ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

5.12ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

15.16ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

1.92ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

4.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

8.61ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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 Wireless Controller

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

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

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

13.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

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

Jack works over

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Speaker

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

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Microphone

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

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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.

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

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

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

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

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Batteries included

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

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

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

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

Battery energy

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

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

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	19
Bluetooth	32

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

BGameSir Nova 2 Lite

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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.

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

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

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

None4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly 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

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

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

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

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Grip texture

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

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

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

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

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

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026Maker body 147×103×61.4mm, front width×height×thickness. Packaging and dock excluded.

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.

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

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

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

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Other certifications

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

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

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 Wireless Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	1	1

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

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

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

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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.

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

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-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 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-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 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-Wireless-Controller.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Ultimate/Ultimate-2C-Wireless-Controller.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full two-page multilingual manual opened and English panel rendered. Controls, Windows/Android connection, Turbo, L4/R4 mapping, battery and firmware sections read.

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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