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A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

BGameSir Nova Lite

General

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Series

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

Nova5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release calls it the Nova Series with the GameSir Nova and Nova Lite.

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.

GST4NLB002-1, GST4NL004-2, GST4NL002-3, GST4NL001-3, GST4NLW003-1, GST4NL003-2, GST4NL005-3, GST4NL007-31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists one SKU per colour. These are the maker's SKU codes. Retailers call the product T4NL (Amazon manufacturer part number).

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.

6936685220966, 69366852209591Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The store lists barcodes 6936685220966 for Midnight Blue and 6936685220959 for Domino White. The other six colours share the barcode 6936685221710, which is a placeholder, so no GTIN is stored for them. Retailer EANs for the same colours differ by market, for example Stellar White 6936685221406 on a distributor listing.

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

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15 April 20245Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release date 15 April 2024. An earlier unveiling in March 2024 was reported by TechPowerUp, which this run does not open.

Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 24.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in eight colours. The price matches 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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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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GameSir Nova 2 Lite13Press 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.

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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$24.995Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release gives 29.99 GBP / 24.99 USD. The US price is before sales tax. TechRadar also gives 24.99 USD.

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

Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Colour option names verbatim: Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black. The 2024 launch release named Stellar White and Space Purple. No model number links those names to the current ones, so they are not stored.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows one-piece gamepad body with two sticks, D-pad and four face buttons.

Stick layout

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

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric and Button layout Xbox.

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout and connection diagram show A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond (Y top, X left, B right, A bottom). M + A for 2 s swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Android1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Windows, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Platforms: PC, Steam, Android, iOS, Switch. The Amazon store page and TechRadar name Windows and Steam Deck, stored as Windows and SteamOS. Switch 2 is not named, so it is not stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: Switch, Windows 7/10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. The Amazon store page says Windows 10/11.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.

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 Lite

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tutorials: PC wired and PC Bluetooth, receiver pairing for PC, and Bluetooth for Switch, Android and iOS. The Home button status table lists the receiver mode for Windows and Android 8.0 or above. Wired and receiver on Switch are not stated, so they are left out. Full-features cells are 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 HID3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Home button table: DS4 mode (blue, Bluetooth, Windows and iOS), Receiver (green, Windows and Android), NS Pro (red, Switch) and Android (yellow). Button combinations: wired and receiver switch among XInput, NS Pro and Android mode. XInput is stored as xinput, NS Pro as switch_pro, DS4 as ps4_mode and Android as android_hid. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support. Gamepadla also tested DInput, which the manual does not name.

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 combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold Menu and View for 2 s in wired or receiver mode to switch modes. For Bluetooth, hold Home plus B, Y, A or X (receiver) from the powered-off state to pick the mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button and press Start and Select to switch between XInput, Switch and Android modes, over USB-C only.

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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No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth, wireless dongle and USB-C.

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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Wireless USB Dongle x1. The maker FAQ says dongle sold separately in one answer, but the box list and the printed manual both list the receiver, so included is stored.

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-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Receiver Pairing: insert the Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port. The drawing shows a USB-A plug. Reviewed also says USB-A dongle.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.4GHz wireless over a USB-A dongle, included with the Nova Lite.

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Type-C Port on the top edge.

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

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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.

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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 Lite

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Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Hall Effect Sticks.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Hall Effect sticks with optimized algorithms.

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 sticks4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name GameSir Hall Effect sensing sticks. It does not name the component maker.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button combinations: hold M + LS or RS for 2 s to enable or disable the stick's 0 dead zone mode. The launch release, the Amazon store page and TechRadar describe adjusting the stick dead zones with the M button. No percent value is stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button, move a stick, then release to adjust each stick's dead zone.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS (Left stick pressed down) and RS (Right stick pressed down).

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 device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sticks and Triggers Calibration: hold View, Home and Menu, press LT and RT to full travel 3 times, rotate the sticks 3 times, 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

Analog, sensor not stated1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers. No source names the sensor, so analog is stored.

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No. The manual shows no trigger stop switches.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers, and the only motors are in the grips, so no motor-driven trigger resistance. Gamepadla lists Trigger vibration No.

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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Buttons: Membrane.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes the face buttons as short throw, matching the maker's membrane listing.

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

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

Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing and the connection diagram show a four-way cross D-pad. Reviewed calls it cross-style and iFixit calls it cross-shaped.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the face buttons and the cross-style D-pad have a short throw.

D-pad switches

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Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: D-pad buttons type Membrane.

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

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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The rear drawing shows triggers, bumpers, the Type-C port and a Reset button only. No rear buttons.

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-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No. The manual shows only LB, RB, LT and RT.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT.

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.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button is a function modifier only.

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.

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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.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turbo Settings: speed 20 Hz on A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT and RT. Hold M and press the button to set it.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Turbo at 20 Hz.

Macros

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a 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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Rumble Motors: Yes, one motor in each grip. No trigger motors are listed.

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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026One motor in each grip is two motors.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: 2 in total, one motor 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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Only grip motors are listed. Gamepadla also lists Trigger vibration No.

Adjustable rumble

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026M + D-pad up or down sets 5 gears: off, 25%, 50%, 75% (default) and 100%.

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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Motion Control: No. The 2024 launch press copy lists a 6-axis gyro as Yes, which conflicts. The current maker page, Gamepadla and TechRadar all say no gyro.

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the controller lacks RGB lighting.

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 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.81	2.52	5.26	0.54	941.83	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	16.68	11.23	27.38	3.06	120.66	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	15.29	6.83	24.54	4.58	59.14	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPDL tester v3.0.83, tester John Punch, 2024-09-21, Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, firmware 6900, one unit. Button latency only, the page has no stick latency test. Cable in XInput mode is test #2438. Dongle in XInput mode is test #2446. Bluetooth is the same tester's Sony mode test #2434, since the manual's Bluetooth mode on PC is DS4. The page's own primary Bluetooth row is another tester's XInput test #4436 (17.67 ms, firmware 4200), which is not stored. The same tester also measured the cable in Switch mode at 3.77 ms and in DInput at 3.82 ms. Polling is the site's separate software measurement. Status shown as Verified.

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

3.81ms=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

16.68ms=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

15.29ms=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

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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.

4.1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

8.61ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

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 Lite

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	1.5%	294	0%
Right	1.5%	294	0%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, tested 2026-04-16 on Windows 10.0.22631 with the dongle in XInput mode, firmware 6900, one unit. Circle error 1.5% on both sticks. Centre error 0.0%, but the site warns this is masked by an active inner dead zone (rated moderate, no percent given), so no inner dead zone value is stored. Resolution 8.2 bit, 294 steps per stick. Outer dead zone 0.8 mm is not converted to percent.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

13.3%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

1.5%=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.

A8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

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BGameSir Nova Lite

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	10

Source8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer wrote that over 2.4GHz he managed just 10-11 hours from a full charge, in line with the maker's estimate. The test method, rumble and lighting settings are not stated. The lower end, 10 hours, is stored. The review also says up to 15 hours may be possible on Bluetooth, which is an estimate and is not stored.

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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: No. PC Gamer also says there is no 3.5 mm jack.7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no 3.5mm 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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh. The manual describes charging it over 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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The 600 mAh battery is built in and part of the controller, so it is included.

Battery capacity

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

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh.

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 Lite

Hours (h)
10

Source6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026GameSir Store listing bullet: built-in 600mAh battery, lasts for up to 10 hours of playtime when fully charged. The conditions are not stated. PC Gamer's spec line and TechRadar repeat the 10 hour figure.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says around 10 hours of battery life. The reviewer's own use gave around nine hours, which is a usage note and not stored as a test.

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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port. Operating Instructions describe the Home indicator while the controller is charging.

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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120min6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026Same bullet: fully charged in 2 hours, stored as 120 minutes. The charger and the controller state are not stated. Reviewers call charging slow.

Charging dock

None4Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-ultimate-2c-wireless.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified specifications explicitly Charging Dock No.

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says charging takes a few hours, adds another if you play while it charges, and the reviewer kept it plugged in.

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.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low Battery Warning: below 10% the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. While charging with the controller off the indicator breathes through red, orange, yellow and green.

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.

Textured rear grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: effective textured grips on the rear of the gamepad.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: textured grips on the back.

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 app4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ names the GameSir app, used for firmware upgrades. The buy page lists Customization Software as No, so the app is not a button remapping tool for this model.

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.

Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the GameSir app on phones. The GameSir app is published for Android and iOS.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ troubleshooting: upgrade the controller firmware through the GameSir app on a phone, and the dongle firmware if needed.

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.

Width155Height104Depth61mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 205 g / 155 x 104 x 61 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth, like the Nova 2 Lite entry. Launch press copy and iFixit repeat 155 x 104 x 61 mm.

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.

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 205 g. Launch press copy calls it Net Weight 205 g. Reviewed lists 203 g. TechRadar lists 300 g and PC Gamer 309 g, which look like shipping weights and are not used.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 7.16 ounces / 203 grams for the Nova Lite, which supports the maker's 205 g.

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, ISED licence-exempt RSS, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC warning: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class B digital device. IC caution: licence-exempt transmitter and receiver that comply with ISED licence-exempt RSS. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

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, Wireless USB dongle, Protective carrying case1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Packaging x1, Controller x1, Wireless USB Dongle x1, Protective Carrying Case x1. Packaging is left out. The printed manual's package list differs: Nova Lite, USB Receiver, Certification, PP box, with no case. The Amazon store page says no data cable is included, so no cable row is stored.

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 Lite

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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.

Hard1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Protective Carrying Case. PC Gamer describes a small plastic shell, so hard is stored.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a small plastic shell for the controller that keeps dust off, which the reviewer would not call protective.

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.

1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: 12 months, covering abnormal product function and manufacturing defects. General to all GameSir products. No stick 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-lite2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller. The spec data sits on the /buy page.

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controller1Maker product page8bitdo.com/ultimate-2c-wireless-controllerRead 5 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs and What's in the Box sections of the buy page.

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/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual foldout, PDF created 2025-03-20. The text is outlined, so the English side 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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.